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Annatto Seeds

  • US FDA-registered facility
  • Independent lab testing
  • CoA with every lot

Ivoire Essentials is a direct annatto seeds supplier and exporter (Bixa orellana) from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, serving food, cosmetic and natural colour manufacturers worldwide. See our full range of botanicals or get in touch for a quote.

We buy directly at origin, so our clients know what the next harvest will bring. Each season we publish a harvest newsletter, so you can follow the progress of the products you are interested in.

  • Latin name: Bixa orellana
  • HS Code: 1404.90
  • Origin: Côte d’Ivoire
  • Season: December – April + September – October (petite traite).
  • Use: rich in antioxidants like bixin and tocotrienols, they are increasingly utilized in supplements designed to combat inflammation and support heart, eye, and skin health. Beyond the wellness sector, annatto is a staple in the food and cosmetic industries, providing a natural yellow-orange dye.
  • Packaging format: 25 kg bags loose / vacuum packed. Other formats available.
  • Product characteristics / analysis: our annatto seeds are carefully selected to ensure low residue levels, fully complying with EU and USDA Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Certificates of analysis (MRLs, metals, microbiology, aflatoxins, active matter concentration, and others) are available upon request.
  • CoA: each batch is accompanied by a specific certificate of analysis (according to agreement with client needs). Testing is conducted by duly certified ISO laboratories.
  • Active compounds: bixin > 2.7%
  • Traceability: every bag carries a batch code that links it to its origin and its analyses. See how we trace every batch, from field to pallet.
  • MOQ: 25.000 kgs
  • Incoterm: to be discussed with client needs.
  • Documents provided: Certificate of Origin, Packing List (PL), Phytosanitary Certificate, Disinfestation/Fumigation Certificate, Bill of Lading (BL), Invoice, FDA registration, EU importer number (EORI), and others upon request.
  • Declarations: Non-GMO, non-irradiation, and others available upon request.
  • Market updates / newsletter: provided to our partners regularly.
  • Samples: available upon request.
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Annatto (Bixa orellana) crop stages in Côte d'Ivoire

Annatto seeds supplier in Côte d'Ivoire: Bixa orellana seeds drying

Why choose Ivoire Essentials as your annatto seeds supplier

As a direct annatto seeds supplier in Côte d’Ivoire, we buy Bixa orellana seeds from growers and cooperatives and prepare them for export at origin. Every lot is tested for bixin content, so colour and extraction teams can plan their yields before the goods leave Abidjan. Annatto is harvested mainly from December to April, with a second crop in September and October, and our minimum order is 25,000 kg. Choosing an annatto seeds supplier with its own export office means traceable lots, consistent specifications and reliable shipments to your port.

Botanical reference: Bixa orellana on Plants of the World Online (Kew).

Annatto seeds: frequently asked questions

Minimum 2.7%, measured by spectrophotometry. Each lot comes with its CoA.

Main crop December–April, plus a smaller crop (“petite traite”) in September–October.

Yes. Our seeds are a raw material for annatto extracts (bixin/norbixin) for the food and cosmetic industries.

25 kg bags, loose or vacuum-packed.

The MOQ for annatto seeds is 25,000 kg.

Yes. Samples are provided upon request so you can run your own analysis before placing an order. Contact us with your company details and intended use.

Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Bill of Lading and commercial invoice. Other documents are available on request.

Incoterms are agreed with each customer depending on destination. We regularly ship FOB or CIF to Asian, American, African and European ports.

Payment terms are discussed with each customer, depending on quantities, destination and other details of the order.

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