which country found agarwood first?

Historically, India is often credited as one of the earliest countries to recognize and use agarwood due to its significance in ancient texts and rituals. Agarwood is mentioned in Sanskrit scriptures like the Vedas and the Ramayana, highlighting its cultural and religious importance in ancient India.

In addition, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos were among the early regions where agarwood-producing trees (Aquilaria species) naturally thrived. The spread of its use expanded across Asia, particularly in China, where it was cherished for its medicinal and aromatic properties, and in the Middle East for perfumery and incense.

So while India may have been one of the earliest to document its use, the discovery likely occurred in several regions where the Aquilaria trees were native.