SHEA BUTTER EXPORT

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What It Is
Shea butter is a creamy, fat-rich natural substance extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to the savannah regions of Nigeria and West Africa. It is widely used in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries due to its moisturizing, healing, and emollient properties.

What Export of It Is
Nigeria is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of raw and refined shea butter. The product is exported in bulk or retail-ready packs depending on buyer requirements. Shea butter is in high demand globally for use in natural skincare products, soaps, hair care items, and edible applications like margarine and chocolate.

EXPORT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Product: Unrefined or Refined Shea Butter

  • Color: Ivory to yellowish (unrefined), white (refined)

  • Odor: Natural nutty scent (unrefined) or odorless (refined)

  • Free Fatty Acid (FFA): ≤1.5%

  • Moisture Content: ≤0.2%

  • Peroxide Value: ≤10 meq/kg

  • Melting Point: 29°C to 45°C

  • Packaging Options:

    • 25kg or 50kg food-grade plastic buckets

    • 20kg or 25kg jerry cans

    • 180kg steel drums (for bulk refined butter)

    • Custom branding and labeling available

  • Shelf Life: 18–24 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

USES

  • Cosmetics: Lotions, creams, balms, soaps, hair moisturizers

  • Pharmaceuticals: Base for ointments, skin treatments

  • Food Industry: Cooking oil, chocolate emulsifiers, spreads

  • Industrial: Lubricants, candles, and eco-friendly products

MARKET DEMAND

  • Top Importers: USA, France, Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, Japan

  • Certifications Needed:

    • Phytosanitary Certificate

    • Certificate of Origin

    • MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

    • Organic Certification (if applicable)

    • SGS Quality Inspection (on request)

WHY CHOOSE OUR PRODUCT

At SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED, our shea butter is:

  • Carefully processed without chemicals or preservatives

  • Handcrafted and filtered for purity

  • 100% natural, vegan, and cruelty-free

  • Available in both organic and non-organic grades

  • Supplied with traceability and quality documentation

We offer reliability, export-compliant packaging, and support for international buyers seeking high-grade African shea butter.

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