Raw Kola Nut Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Kola Nut Powder
HS Code
080270
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Kola Nut market coverage spans 68 countries.
- 118 exporter companies and 131 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 81 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Kola Nut
Analyze 81 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Kola Nut.
Raw Kola Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Raw Kola Nut: United States (-55.1%), India (-27.6%), Liberia (+21.5%).
Raw Kola Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Raw Kola Nut transaction unit prices: Jamaica (4.42 USD / kg), Ethiopia (1.22 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -27.6% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.38 USD / kg (1,500 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | 0.0% | 3 | 4.85 USD / kg (10,560 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.85 USD / kg (10,560 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +14.0% | 19 | - (-) | 1.12 USD / kg (1,827 kg) | 1.07 USD / kg (2,482.6 kg) | 5.57 USD / kg (1,540 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (1,850 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Jamaica | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 7.48 USD / kg (55,120 kg) | - (-) | 4.42 USD / kg (23,700 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +16.0% | 28 | - (-) | 7.20 USD / kg (397,975 kg) | 4.32 USD / kg (270,394 kg) | 4.42 USD / kg (24,640 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -55.1% | 5 | - (-) | 15.51 USD / kg (8,085.96 kg) | 9.56 USD / kg (18,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | +20.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 38.33 USD / kg (0.06 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +19.1% | 7 | - (-) | 31.70 USD / kg (664.98 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | -12.4% | 5 | 20.45 USD / kg (1,737 kg) | 20.13 USD / kg (1,138 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Liberia | +21.5% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Raw Kola Nut Global Supply Chain Coverage
249 companies
118 exporters and 131 importers are mapped for Raw Kola Nut.
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Raw Kola Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
118 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Kola Nut. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Raw Kola Nut Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Raw Kola Nut Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Raw Kola Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Cameroon)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(São Tomé and Príncipe)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Nigeria
Supplying Products: Raw Kola Nut
(Bahrain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Raw Kola Nut Global Exporter Coverage
118 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Kola Nut (HS Code 080270) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 4,668.173 kg | 99,036.73 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 6,209 kg | 49,211.51 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 1,384 kg | 10,470.157 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 1,240 kg | 9,029.218 USD |
| 5 | Brazil | 850 kg | 7,130 USD |
| 6 | United States | 3,858 kg | 7,050 USD |
| 7 | Greece | 301 kg | 6,642.569 USD |
| 8 | Czechia | 129 kg | 3,222 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 236 kg | 1,848 USD |
| 10 | Ecuador | 2.8 kg | 100 USD |
Raw Kola Nut Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Raw Kola Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
131 importer companies are mapped for Raw Kola Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Kola Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
131 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Kola Nut.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Kola Nut (HS Code 080270) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 852,768 kg | 7,461,773 USD |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 12,380,020 kg | 2,943,205.785 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 178,562 kg | 802,034.179 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 70,427.7 kg | 307,142.442 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 71,389.084 kg | 273,841.174 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 14,827.99 kg | 140,796.05 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 13,782 kg | 73,996.576 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 26,058.51 kg | 69,197.005 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 29,892.532 kg | 48,771.697 USD |
| 10 | Slovenia | 1,971 kg | 43,343.981 USD |
Raw Kola Nut Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Kola Nut
Raw Kola Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Raw Kola Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Kola Nut wholesale unit prices: Nigeria (0.89 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0.89 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - |
Raw Kola Nut Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Raw Kola Nut wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 0.88 USD / kg | 0.85 USD / kg | 0.90 USD / kg | +7.4% |
Latest Raw Kola Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Kol* ******** * **** ***** * ********* ****** ***** * ******** **** * ******** ***** ********* ******* **** ******** ****** * ****** ******* ****** ******* ****** ***** * ***** ** * ****** | 0.88 USD / kg | |
| 2024-12-01 | Kol* ******** * **** ***** * ********* ****** ***** * ******** **** * ******** ***** ********* ******* **** ******** ****** * ****** ******* ****** ******* ****** ***************** ** * ****** | 0.71 USD / kg | |
| 2021-12-01 | Kol* ************* ****** *** * ******** **** ******* * **** * **** ****** ******** **** ******** ********* ******* ***** **** ******* ******* ****** ******* ******** ***** * ***** ***** * | 0.39 USD / kg | |
| 2021-12-01 | Kol* ************* ****** *** * ******** **** ******* * **** * **** ****** ******** **** ******** ********* ***** *** **** ******* ******* ****** ******* ****** ***************** ***** * | 0.35 USD / kg | |
| 2021-12-01 | Kol* ************* ****** *** * ******** **** ******* * **** * **** ****** ******** **** ******** ********* ***** *** **** ******* ******* ****** ******* ****** ***** * ***** ***** * | 0.35 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh or Dried (Whole Seed)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupNuts and seeds (tropical tree seed; stimulant nut)
Scientific NameCola nitida and Cola acuminata (genus Cola)
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Humid tropical lowlands; evergreen tropical tree crop native to tropical Africa.
- Best performance reported on deep, well-drained soils including sandy loams in low-lying elevations (genus-level cultivation guidance).
Main VarietiesCola nitida, Cola acuminata
Consumption Forms
- Chewed as a stimulant
- Processed into powders/extracts for flavor and traditional medicinal uses
Grading Factors
- Kernel size/weight and intactness
- Insect damage and infestation signs (notably kola weevil)
- Mold/rot and overall soundness
- Uniformity after curing (appearance and firmness)
Market
Raw kola nut (Cola spp.) is a West Africa–origin tree seed traded primarily for chewing as a stimulant and for limited use in flavor/extract applications, classified internationally under HS 080270. Global production is concentrated in a small set of West and Central African countries, with Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon consistently cited among the leading producers in FAOSTAT-referenced reporting. Trade is often regional and relationship-based, with documented value-chain flows in Ghana linking pickers/farmers to assemblers and onward sales into neighboring markets such as Nigeria. Postharvest curing and storage management are central to marketability because quality attributes change during curing and stored nuts are vulnerable to pest attack.
Major Producing Countries
- NigeriaConsistently cited among the leading producers in FAOSTAT-referenced production reporting.
- Ivory CoastConsistently cited among the leading producers in FAOSTAT-referenced production reporting.
- CameroonConsistently cited among the leading producers in FAOSTAT-referenced production reporting.
- GhanaDocumented domestic and cross-border value-chain activity; supply includes wild and cultivated trees.
- Sierra LeoneNative range for Cola nitida is documented in botanical references; production is part of the broader West African kola belt.
Specification
Major VarietiesCola nitida, Cola acuminata
Physical Attributes
- Seeds ("nuts") borne in star-shaped pods; traded as whole kernels for chewing or further processing.
- Bitter, astringent sensory profile associated with stimulant use.
Compositional Metrics
- Contains naturally occurring caffeine, tannins, and theobromine; studies report measurable shifts in constituents across postharvest curing periods.
Grades
- Quality is commonly assessed through practical factors such as kernel size/weight, insect damage, and overall soundness during sorting, rather than a single globally standardized grade terminology.
Packaging
- Traditional handling and storage commonly uses baskets lined with leaves (e.g., banana leaves) with periodic sorting to remove infested nuts.
ProcessingPostharvest curing ("sweating"/curing) is a common step before extended storage and marketing; curing duration affects physico-chemical traits.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest from wild or cultivated kola trees -> pod opening and nut extraction -> curing for storage -> aggregation/assembly -> sale to local markets and cross-border trade (e.g., into Nigeria).
Demand Drivers
- Chewing as a stimulant in West African cultural and labor contexts (caffeine-containing seed).
- Use as a botanical/flavor reference for "cola"-type flavoring and limited extract applications.
Shelf Life
- Storability and saleability depend heavily on curing practices and storage hygiene; stored nuts are susceptible to field-to-store pest pressure (notably kola weevil), requiring regular sorting and removal of infested kernels.
Risks
Postharvest Pests HighKola nuts are vulnerable to field-to-store pest infestation, particularly the kola weevil (Balanogastris kolae), which can continue damaging kernels during storage and quickly reduce marketable quality for trade.Apply disciplined postharvest curing, keep storage containers clean, conduct frequent sorting to remove infested nuts, and use validated storage-protection measures appropriate to local regulations.
Quality Variability MediumCuring is widely practiced but curing duration and handling conditions vary; research shows physico-chemical attributes (including caffeine and tannin-related measures) shift over curing periods, creating lot-to-lot variability that can affect buyer acceptance.Standardize curing protocols by origin/processor, document curing duration and handling, and align specifications with intended end use (chewing vs. processing).
Market Structure MediumParts of the kola nut trade operate through relationship-based aggregation with limited market information and documentation, which can constrain price discovery, traceability, and formal export scaling.Strengthen producer/processor associations, improve market information systems, and adopt basic lot documentation for traceability and contract enforcement.
Sustainability
- Tree-crop sourcing in forest and cocoa-landscape mosaics (wild and cultivated trees) links supply to broader land-management and agroforestry practices.
Labor & Social
- Informal, trust-based transactions and limited documented agreements in parts of the value chain can reduce transparency and weaken price negotiation for producers and processors.
FAQ
Which plant species are most commonly referred to as kola nut in trade and use?Kola nuts most commonly come from two species in the genus Cola: Cola nitida and Cola acuminata. These are the best-known commercial sources cited in botanical and reference literature.
Why is postharvest curing important for kola nuts?Curing is commonly used to prepare kola nuts for storage and marketing, and research shows that key physico-chemical characteristics change across curing periods. This matters because curing practices influence quality consistency and storage outcomes.
What is the most common HS classification used internationally for raw kola nuts?Internationally, kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, are classified under HS 080270 in the UN Statistics Division HS classification detail.
Sources
Raw Kola Nut Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Ghana
Burkina Faso
Switzerland
Brazil
France
Liberia
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
United Kingdom
Ethiopia
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