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Cosmetic and food ingredient
Nigerian Shea Butter
Shea butter from Nigeria for cosmetics, personal care and food use, supplied against the grade and tests you specify.
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1515.90Indicative HS code
Per orderPackaging agreed
Per contractIncoterm agreed
Nigerian shea butter for cosmetics, personal care and food
Nigeria is a leading producer of shea nuts, and shea butter made from those nuts is a key ingredient in lotions, creams, hair products, lip care and some foods. Demand is strong because buyers want natural, plant-based ingredients.
We supply shea butter against the grade and test results you require. The most important point for buyers to understand right now is policy: Nigeria restricts the export of raw shea nuts to encourage local processing. Shea butter is a processed product, and the rules continue to change, so we confirm the current export requirements for every shipment. Read our explainer on the Nigerian raw shea nut export ban and our complete guide to shea butter export from Nigeria.
Specification
Typical parameters buyers specify
GradeRaw / unrefined or refined, as agreed
Free fatty acids (FFA)Agreed maximum
Peroxide valueAgreed maximum
Moisture and volatile matterAgreed maximum
Unsaponifiable matterAgreed range where relevant
Colour, odour and textureAgreed description or reference sample
PackagingCartons, drums or bags as agreed
DocumentsCOA and others as required by your market
Important: final commercial specifications are agreed with the buyer and supported by the actual supplier, sample, laboratory result or other documentary evidence. We do not use a generic specification as a substitute for batch verification. The HS code shown is indicative only; please confirm it with your customs broker.
The details
Origin, uses, packing and quality
Where Nigerian shea comes from
Shea trees grow wild across the savanna belt of northern and middle Nigeria. Niger, Kwara, Kebbi and Oyo are often named for shea of export quality, and the trees grow in many other states. The nuts are collected, processed and turned into butter, much of it by rural women's groups and processors.
Uses and demand
Shea butter is used in body butters and lotions, hair care, lip balms, soaps and some food and confectionery products. Refined and unrefined grades serve different buyers. Compare them in shea butter grades: raw vs refined.
Packaging and loading
Packaging depends on the buyer and the grade. We confirm clean, sealed packaging, correct quantity and lot identification at loading. Heat and contamination in transit can affect shea butter, so the container and packing matter.
Quality control
We review samples and batch COAs and check key parameters such as free fatty acids, moisture and odour against your specification. Read more in shea butter quality tests explained.
Documents for this product
A typical document set can include the contract or PO, proforma and commercial invoice, packing list, batch COA, phytosanitary certificate where applicable, Certificate of Origin where required, inspection documents, Form NXP and the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill. See the full list on our export documentation page.
How to order
Order in 4 steps
1
Send spec
Quantity, packing, destination, Incoterm.
2
We confirm
Availability, sourcing and a sample.
3
Agree
Quotation, contract or PO, payment.
4
Ship
QC, documents and shipment.
Buyer guides for this product ↓
Buyer guides: Shea Butter Export
Read our in-depth guides before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Do you export raw shea nuts?
No. Nigeria has restricted raw shea nut exports to encourage local processing. We focus on shea butter. Rules continue to change, so please read our shea nut ban explainer.
What grades of shea butter do you supply?
We source raw (unrefined) or refined shea butter to your agreed specification and verify the batch with samples and COA.
Which tests matter most for shea butter?
Free fatty acids, peroxide value, moisture and volatile matter are the usual ones, plus any tests your cosmetic or food regulator requires.
Can I get a sample of shea butter?
For serious buyers we can arrange a sample for review. Please send your specification and destination first.
Is shea butter shipped by sea or air?
Bulk orders generally go by sea in containers. Small consignments and samples can go by air.
Ready to source nigerian shea butter?
Tell us the product, quantity, packaging, destination and delivery term. We reply with a clear sourcing and pricing process.
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