Essentials’ Profit from the Pandemic

Producers of raw materials used in making health and hygiene products experienced a rise in demand during the beginning of the pandemic. By mid-last year, demand started declining.

Aisha Shaidra

February 28, 2022

PAK Kabul, if it’s cold in Klaten, come over here and sit by the fire. If it’s still cold, rub on some lemongrass oil,” said Djanuardi, an essential oil producer, while recording his activities in distilling citronella oil, Wednesday, February 23. His voice overlapped the sound of fire crackling wood from the large stove. The video was sent to Kabul and his friends, fellow essential oil producers, in Klaten, Central Java.

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