Grade A Hibiscus

Stone Trade is a partnership business built on sound business principles and passionate about product quality and timeous deliveries. The company has built a rich profile of reputable wholesalers in the USA and Mexico and aims to widen its influence on the European and Asian markets.

The company owns a warehouse in Kano, Nigeria. Products are packaged in 25kg jute bags and then on pallets off the floor, into 40 ft. containers. Consignments are readied in 21-30 days after order notification. Sea shipment is the preferred method of delivery through the port of Apapa.

Stone Trade conducts meticulous quality checks, making sure that the product is thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter and bagged in strong dry bags and fumigated. The company adheres to the quality standards set by Nigerian Federal Produce Standard and holds all necessary certification, including a sanitary certificate, a certificate of origin, and a fumigation certificate.

Stone Trade owns a production area in Kano, Nigeria, where an artisanal farming model is practiced. Following the rainy season, the area experiences hot and dry conditions that are suitable for drying the hibiscus. Harvesting occurs from November to July, producing an annual average yield of 20 000MT. Harvesting occurs once the flowers are fully blooming by handpicking them. The healthy flowers are then selected, dressed by removing the stamens, and then manual and machine labor is used to clean them in order to remove impurities and foreign products. The flowers are then dried until they reach the required moisture content. This process can take a few days depending on the intensity of heat applied.

Stone Trade offers high-quality Grade A dried Hibiscus flowers. The flowers are raw in form and dark red in color, with a moisture content of 5-10% maximum and 2% maximum impurities. The hibiscus is produced conventionally and is suitable for consumption and further processing with a shelf life of 24 months. Samples are available upon request.