Derived Products
Shea Butter, Shea Oil
HS Code
120799
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Shea Nut market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 98 exporter companies and 19 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 155 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- 6 premium suppliers and 6 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-15.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Shea Nut
Analyze 155 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Shea Nut.
Shea Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Shea Nut to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Shea Nut: Ivory Coast (+49.5%), Benin (+31.5%), Ghana (+24.3%).
Shea Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Shea Nut country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Shea Nut transaction unit prices: Ghana (1.14 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | +24.3% | 123 | 1.28 USD / kg (1,427,990.996 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (178,093.006 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (5,512,414.988 kg) | 1.28 USD / kg (12,359,269.929 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (1,468,932.407 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (5,512,414.988 kg) | ||||||
| Benin | +31.5% | 20 | - (-) | 1.22 USD / kg (223,957.993 kg) | - (-) | 1.16 USD / kg (2,586,933.975 kg) | 1.17 USD / kg (218,551.994 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Chad | -9.1% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.91 USD / kg (137,548.004 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Nigeria | -8.8% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (358,009.003 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +49.5% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.64 USD / kg (268,609.009 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Guinea | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.05 USD / kg (102,849.998 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Shea Nut Global Supply Chain Coverage
117 companies
98 exporters and 19 importers are mapped for Shea Nut.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Shea Nut, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Shea Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
98 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Shea Nut. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Shea Nut Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
6 premium Shea Nut suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Mariseth Farms Ltd
Ghana
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SOMMALIFE
Ghana
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Girbi Limited
Nigeria
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Wami Agro Limited
Ghana
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ALRA INTERNATIONAL LTD
Nigeria
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ARASA INVESTMENTS
Ghana
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Shea Nut Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Shea Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 98 total exporter companies in the Shea Nut supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Benin)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Benin)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetail
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Shea Nut, Cottonseed Meal
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Shea Nut
(Burkina Faso)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Shea Nut Global Exporter Coverage
98 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Shea Nut supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Shea Nut (HS Code 120799) in 2024
For Shea Nut in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguay | 69,804,800 kg | 153,450,497.5 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 6,701,309 kg | 55,130,008.868 USD |
| 3 | Ukraine | 17,791,319 kg | 38,298,790.43 USD |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 69,536,677 kg | 26,926,279.105 USD |
| 5 | Bolivia | 11,255,316.33 kg | 25,541,968.99 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 6,405,915 kg | 24,942,497 USD |
| 7 | India | 13,181,726 kg | 23,943,124.909 USD |
| 8 | Lithuania | 2,727,284.605 kg | 17,540,434 USD |
| 9 | United States | 4,874,774 kg | 17,348,104 USD |
| 10 | Hungary | 28,949,527.8 kg | 16,284,814 USD |
Shea Nut Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Shea Nut exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Shea Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
19 importer companies are mapped for Shea Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Shea Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Nigeria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 13
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Malaysia, Uruguay, Russia, Turkiye, United States, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Lithuania, United Arab Emirates
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 9
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Malaysia, Russia, Spain, Uruguay, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Turkiye, Bhutan
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-15
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
19 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Shea Nut.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Shea Nut (HS Code 120799) in 2024
For Shea Nut in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 27,556,002.705 kg | 88,733,662.678 USD |
| 2 | India | 103,160,352 kg | 60,589,822.594 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 25,031,080.602 kg | 52,949,687 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 17,764,579.087 kg | 51,597,803.888 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 12,761,780 kg | 39,622,067 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 11,005,938.38 kg | 27,489,796.699 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 8,397,138.957 kg | 27,354,879.598 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 6,462,343.963 kg | 18,308,125.39 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 5,979,678.763 kg | 17,944,994.47 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 7,911,172.229 kg | 17,497,856.111 USD |
Shea Nut Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Shea Nut origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Shea Nut
Shea Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Shea Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Shea Nut wholesale unit prices: Nigeria (0.57 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0.88 USD / kg | 0.57 USD / kg | 0.57 USD / kg | - | - | - |
Shea Nut Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Shea 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 | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.98 USD / kg | -5.2% |
Latest Shea Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Shea Nut wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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| 2021-12-01 | She* ************* ****** *** * ******** ********** ************ * **** * **** ******* ******** **** ******** ********* ***** *** **** ******* ****** ****** ******* **** ********** ***************** ** ** | 0.19 USD / kg | |
| 2021-12-01 | She* ************* ****** *** * ******** ********** ************ * **** * **** ******* ******** **** ******** ********* ******* ***** **** ******* ******* ****** ******* ******** ******* ***** * ***** ** ** | 0.20 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree-borne oilseed (non-wood forest product / savanna parkland crop)
Scientific NameVitellaria paradoxa
PerishabilityLow (when properly dried), but quality is sensitive to humidity and poor storage
Growing Conditions
- Savanna parklands across the African shea belt; typically rainfed systems
- Tolerant of seasonal drought once established; productivity influenced by rainfall variability and tree management
- Often occurs in mixed agroforestry/parkland landscapes rather than uniform plantations
Main VarietiesVitellaria paradoxa subsp. paradoxa (West Africa), Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica (East Africa)
Consumption Forms
- Processed into shea butter for food and specialty fats applications
- Processed into shea butter for cosmetics and personal care ingredients
- Traditional household cooking fat and local food uses in producing regions
Grading Factors
- Kernel moisture/dryness
- Foreign matter and cleanliness
- Mold, infestation, and off-odors
- Kernel integrity (broken vs whole) depending on buyer specification
- Indicators linked to butter quality after extraction (e.g., acidity/FFA outcomes)
- Compliance with destination-market and buyer contaminant expectations
Planting to HarvestLong juvenile period; commonly reported as 10+ years to first meaningful fruiting, with full productivity reached much later (varies widely by ecology and management).
Market
Shea nut (and its traded kernel) is a tree-borne oilseed sourced primarily from the African “shea belt” savanna parklands and commercialized mainly as kernels and processed shea butter for export. Supply is geographically concentrated in West Africa—especially Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Mali—with additional production in other Sahelian and East African ranges. International demand is closely tied to downstream specialty fats (including cocoa butter equivalent formulations where permitted) and cosmetics/personal care emollient markets, making quality specifications and refining capability central to trade. Market dynamics are strongly influenced by seasonal collection, variable quality from decentralized smallholder/wild collection systems, and rising buyer requirements on traceability and responsible sourcing.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)demand expansion linked to cosmetics/personal care and specialty fats sourcing
Major Producing Countries
- GhanaCore West African shea-belt producer; major kernel and butter supply base
- NigeriaLarge shea-belt producer; significant domestic use alongside regional trade
- Burkina FasoImportant producing and exporting origin; supply often moves through regional corridors to ports
- MaliSignificant shea-belt production; export supply typically routed via neighboring coastal ports
- Ivory CoastProducing origin and coastal logistics gateway for regional flows
- BeninShea-belt producer; participates in kernel export flows
- TogoShea-belt producer with coastal access supporting exports
- UgandaEast African shea range; associated with higher-olein “nilotica” type in some trade channels
Major Exporting Countries
- GhanaProminent exporter of kernels and processed shea butter
- Burkina FasoKey exporter; logistics often depend on cross-border routes to coastal ports
- Ivory CoastExports kernels and butter; also serves as a regional export corridor
- MaliExport supply is sensitive to inland transport conditions and border procedures
- BeninParticipates in kernel export flows to international processors
Major Importing Countries
- NetherlandsEU processing and distribution hub for vegetable oils/fats and specialty ingredients
- DenmarkImport destination linked to specialty fats processing and global re-export supply chains
- FranceImport market for food and cosmetics ingredient manufacturing
- GermanyImport market for industrial fats/oils and cosmetics inputs
- United StatesImports primarily as processed shea butter for cosmetics/personal care and specialty fats applications
- JapanImports for food and personal care ingredient applications via specialized suppliers
Supply Calendar
- West Africa (shea belt):May, Jun, Jul, AugMain collection window commonly aligns with the rainy season; timing varies by latitude and local ecology
- Central Sahel (inland origins):Jun, Jul, Aug, SepSeasonality can lag coastal zones; export readiness depends on drying and aggregation speed
- East Africa (nilotica range):Jun, Jul, Aug, SepSmaller share of global export trade; often marketed for distinct butter properties
Specification
Major VarietiesVitellaria paradoxa subsp. paradoxa (West Africa), Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica (East Africa)
Physical Attributes
- Hard-shelled nut with a fat-rich kernel; commercial trade commonly occurs as dried kernels
- Kernel integrity and cleanliness strongly influence extractable butter yield and processing losses
Compositional Metrics
- Fat quality is commonly assessed via acidity/free fatty acids and oxidation indicators after extraction into shea butter
- Butter properties vary by origin type (paradoxa vs nilotica), influencing suitability for specific food and cosmetics formulations
Grades
- Commercial contracts typically specify kernel moisture and impurity limits and reject moldy/infested lots
- Shea butter specifications commonly include free fatty acids, peroxide value, and sensory/odor limits for refined grades
Packaging
- Dried nuts/kernels are commonly shipped in woven sacks or bulk containerized formats with moisture protection
- Processed shea butter is commonly shipped in lined cartons, drums, or intermediate bulk containers depending on buyer requirements
ProcessingKernels are processed into shea butter via mechanical pressing and/or solvent extraction, often followed by refining/deodorization and sometimes fractionation for specialty fats
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Fruit collection (wild/parkland) -> depulping -> drying -> cracking/shelling -> kernel drying -> sorting/cleaning -> aggregation by traders -> export -> industrial crushing/pressing/refining into shea butter -> specialty fats and cosmetics ingredient manufacturing
Demand Drivers
- Specialty fats demand (including cocoa butter equivalent applications where permitted by destination market rules)
- Cosmetics and personal care demand for emollient and texturizing fats
- Buyer requirements for traceability and responsible sourcing programs in global ingredient supply chains
Temperature
- Dry-chain integrity is critical: keep kernels dry and protected from humidity to prevent mold growth and quality loss
- Avoid prolonged exposure to high heat during storage and transit to limit fat oxidation and rising acidity
Shelf Life
- Dried kernels can store for extended periods if moisture is controlled; humidity and poor ventilation accelerate mold risk and rancidity/acid development
Risks
Food Safety HighMold and contaminant risks (including aflatoxin exposure concerns where applicable) can arise from delayed drying, humid storage, or poor aggregation practices, leading to shipment rejection, tighter buyer specifications, and loss of market access for kernels destined for industrial processing.Implement rapid drying protocols, moisture/impurity controls at aggregation points, and routine contaminant testing aligned to buyer and destination-market requirements.
Climate MediumDrought, heat stress, and rainfall variability in the African shea belt can reduce yields and increase year-to-year supply volatility, especially where parkland management and tree regeneration are weak.Track agro-climatic indicators in key origins, diversify origin sourcing across multiple shea-belt countries, and support regeneration/parkland management programs with suppliers.
Logistics MediumA significant share of exportable supply is inland and dependent on long overland corridors to coastal ports, making trade sensitive to fuel costs, road conditions, border procedures, and periodic disruptions.Use multi-corridor routing where feasible, contract buffer lead times during peak season, and qualify multiple forwarders/warehousing nodes near export gateways.
Quality Variability MediumDecentralized collection and heterogeneous post-harvest handling can produce wide variability in moisture, impurities, odor, and acidity outcomes after extraction, increasing processing losses and increasing the need for blending and refining.Standardize field and aggregation SOPs, deploy lot-level grading at intake, and use supplier development programs focused on drying, cleanliness, and storage.
Sustainability
- Climate variability (drought/heat) affecting flowering, fruit set, and yields in savanna parklands
- Shea parkland degradation and limited tree regeneration in some producing zones, creating long-run supply resilience risk
- Land-use change and fuelwood/charcoal pressures that can reduce mature shea tree density and ecosystem services
Labor & Social
- High reliance on informal and seasonal labor, with women disproportionately involved in collection and primary processing in many producing areas
- Income volatility and weak bargaining power at the collector level can create social risk hotspots where traceability is limited
- Safeguarding and labor-rights due diligence challenges in fragmented rural supply chains
FAQ
Where are shea nuts primarily produced for global trade?Shea nuts are sourced mainly from the African “shea belt” savanna parklands, with major production in West Africa (including Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Mali) and additional production across neighboring shea-range countries, plus a smaller East African range linked to the “nilotica” type.
What are shea nuts used for in international supply chains?International trade is primarily driven by processing the kernels into shea butter, which is then used in specialty fats (including certain confectionery fat applications) and in cosmetics and personal care formulations.
What is the most critical risk that can disrupt shea kernel trade?The most critical trade-disrupting risk is quality and food-safety failure from poor drying or humid storage, which can cause mold/contaminant concerns and lead to buyer rejections or loss of market access.
Why do buyers care about shea origin and “paradoxa vs nilotica” types?Origin and botanical type matter because butter properties can vary between West African “paradoxa” and East African “nilotica” supplies, affecting how the fat performs in specific food or cosmetics formulations and therefore influencing buyer specifications and sourcing choices.
Sources
Shea Nut Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Ghana, Nigeria, United States, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ukraine, Benin, Turkiye, Ivory Coast, Denmark, Germany, Paraguay, Austria, Ethiopia, South Korea, China, Niger, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Uganda, Canada, France, Chad, India, Bolivia, Italy, Mexico, Vietnam, Poland, Sweden, Romania, Australia, Peru, Lithuania, Slovenia, Czechia, Belgium, Brazil, Hungary, Switzerland, Thailand, Morocco, Bulgaria, Chile, Portugal, Panama, Myanmar [Burma], Malaysia, Egypt, Greece, Norway, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Indonesia, Slovakia, Estonia, Zambia, Latvia, Singapore, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, Finland, Kazakhstan, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Israel, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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