Shea Butter

Ivoire Essentials is a direct supplier and exporter of unrefined shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, serving cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide. See our full range of botanicals or get in touch for a quote.

• Latin name: Vitellaria paradoxa
• HS Code: 1515.90
• 来源 科特迪瓦
• Season: June – September
• Use: rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids, shea butter is valued for its moisturizing, emollient, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a key ingredient in cosmetic formulations such as creams, balms, and soaps, and is increasingly used in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
• Packaging format: 25 kg boxes, unrefined; 180 kgs drums; 24.000 L flexitainer;
• Product characteristics / analysis: our shea butter nuts 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 (FFA, peroxides, humidity, iodine index or others s according to agreement with client needs). Testing is conducted by duly certified ISO laboratories.
• MOQ: 20.000 kgs
• Incoterm: to be discussed with client needs.
• Documents provided: Certificate of Origin, Packing List (PL), Certificate of Analysis (CoA), 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.