Raw Materials
Shea Nut
HS Code
151590
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Shea Oil market coverage spans 134 countries.
- 60 exporter companies and 60 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 53 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 9 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Shea Oil
Analyze 53 supplier-linked transactions across the top 9 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Shea Oil.
Shea Oil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Shea Oil: Brazil (-51.2%), Netherlands (-33.3%), Malaysia (+15.7%).
Shea Oil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Shea Oil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Shea Oil transaction unit prices: Japan (35.50 USD / kg), Turkiye (3.73 USD / kg), India (1.64 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -11.8% | 33 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.32 USD / kg (81,680 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.64 USD / kg (62,429.999 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -33.3% | 7 | - (-) | 7.27 USD / kg (25 kg) | - (-) | 1.46 USD / kg (42,560 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (106,400 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.73 USD / kg (75,060 kg) | 3.73 USD / kg (74,200 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 35.50 USD / kg (16 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +15.7% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.62 USD / kg (30,782 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Taiwan | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.06 USD / kg (549 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | -51.2% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.03 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| France | +5.8% | 3 | 6.30 USD / kg (380 kg) | - (-) | 5.83 USD / kg (760 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uganda | +14.6% | 2 | 6.18 USD / kg (43,700 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Shea Oil Global Supply Chain Coverage
120 companies
60 exporters and 60 importers are mapped for Shea Oil.
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Shea Oil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
60 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Shea Oil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Shea Oil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Kenya
Supplying Products: Shea Oil
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Denmark)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye, Mexico, Russia, United States
Supplying Products: Shea Oil, Palm Mid-Fraction, Palm Oil +5
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye, United States
Supplying Products: Shea Oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter +2
Shea Oil Global Exporter Coverage
60 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Shea Oil (HS Code 151590) in 2024
For Shea Oil in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 54,568,998 kg | 379,004,861 USD |
| 2 | United States | 87,078,223.24 kg | 284,698,959 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 61,885,430.278 kg | 236,738,707.211 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 40,065,598.241 kg | 209,684,601.658 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 36,505,872.267 kg | 154,717,844.189 USD |
| 6 | India | 33,149,709.669 kg | 108,886,069.7 USD |
| 7 | Portugal | 39,763,420.673 kg | 81,363,467.861 USD |
| 8 | Thailand | 41,370,950.785 kg | 72,581,489.7 USD |
| 9 | Germany | 8,065,266.268 kg | 69,277,641.198 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,707,626.224 kg | 52,487,518.741 USD |
Shea Oil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Shea Oil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
60 importer companies are mapped for Shea Oil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Shea Oil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sweden)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ghana)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Togo)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
60 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Shea Oil.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Shea Oil (HS Code 151590) in 2024
For Shea Oil in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 140,658,184 kg | 776,164,886 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 73,900,686.926 kg | 173,295,197.871 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 36,303,369 kg | 161,060,801.502 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 58,017,671.449 kg | 148,019,353.416 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 62,574,497.762 kg | 141,647,308.645 USD |
| 6 | Sweden | 51,391,384.43 kg | 115,835,919.115 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 14,308,651.255 kg | 114,013,050.403 USD |
| 8 | India | 106,256,330.012 kg | 113,442,759.21 USD |
| 9 | Japan | 51,225,361 kg | 107,183,667.334 USD |
| 10 | South Korea | 23,539,764.374 kg | 101,858,836 USD |
Shea Oil Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Shea Oil origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIndustrial Product
Product FormRefined and/or Fractionated Vegetable Oil
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Derivative
Market
Shea oil is a traded vegetable oil/fat fraction derived from shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) kernels, supplied primarily from West African parklands and wild collection systems. Upstream availability is concentrated across the Sahel and West Africa, while downstream refining, fractionation, and formulation demand is concentrated in Europe and North America for personal care and specialty fat applications. Trade is shaped by quality variability (free fatty acids, odor/color, and contaminant control), logistics from inland origins to coastal export corridors, and buyer requirements on traceability and responsible sourcing. Supply risk is amplified by climate variability and land-use change affecting long-lived shea tree populations, alongside periodic transport and security disruptions in parts of the Sahel.
Major Producing Countries
- Burkina FasoCore origin for shea kernels and butter; collection-based supply from parkland systems.
- GhanaMajor collector/aggregator and exporter through coastal logistics; established buyer programs and traceability initiatives.
- NigeriaLarge shea-producing zone with significant domestic use and informal trade flows; variable export channel visibility.
- Ivory CoastImportant origin and export corridor for kernels/butter through Abidjan; regional aggregation role.
- MaliSignificant production potential; trade exposure to inland transport constraints and security conditions.
Major Exporting Countries
- GhanaKey export and consolidation point for kernels/butter inputs used in downstream oil/fraction manufacturing.
- Burkina FasoMajor kernel/butter origin supplying international processors; inland logistics dependency on coastal corridors.
- Ivory CoastExports kernels/butter and serves as an important maritime outlet for regional supply.
- NigeriaExports occur but are affected by fragmented supply chains and variable quality management across collecting/processing tiers.
Major Importing Countries
- DenmarkEuropean specialty fats processing/import hub for vegetable fat fractions used in food and personal care supply chains.
- NetherlandsEU trading and processing gateway for bulk oils/fats; logistics and distribution hub.
- FranceMajor cosmetics formulation market with demand for shea-derived emollients and specialty lipids.
- GermanyLarge cosmetics and industrial processing market; imports via EU hubs and direct sourcing programs.
- United StatesSignificant end-market for personal care ingredients and specialty fats; imports via ingredient distributors and brand supply chains.
Supply Calendar
- West Africa (Sahel and Sudanian savanna belt):May, Jun, Jul, Aug, SepKernel collection and primary processing typically peaks during and after the main fruiting/collection season; exportable butter/oil supply can extend year-round via storage and staged processing.
- Ghana (northern producing zones to coastal export corridors):Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctAggregation and exports often follow collection and drying; shipment timing depends on inland transport, port congestion, and buyer contracting.
- Burkina Faso (inland production zones):Jun, Jul, Aug, SepInland-origin seasonality interacts with cross-border transit routes to coastal ports; delays can affect quality (FFA rise) if drying/storage is suboptimal.
Specification
Major VarietiesVitellaria paradoxa subsp. paradoxa (West Africa), Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica (East Africa)
Physical Attributes
- Vegetable oil/fat fraction from shea kernels; appearance and pourability depend on fractionation (olein vs stearin) and refining
- Color and odor vary with refining/deodorization; buyers often specify low odor and consistent color for cosmetics use
Compositional Metrics
- Free fatty acids (FFA) as a core quality indicator (higher FFA often reflects poor drying/storage or crude material quality)
- Peroxide value (oxidation status) used to manage shelf-life expectations
- Moisture and insoluble impurities as trade quality controls for bulk handling
- Unsaponifiables content is commercially relevant for cosmetics positioning (often managed via process selection and fraction choice)
Grades
- Crude (unrefined) shea-derived oil/fat fractions for further refining
- Refined/bleached/deodorized (RBD) grades for cosmetics and food/fats applications (specifications vary by buyer and jurisdiction)
Packaging
- Bulk flexitanks or tank containers for liquid shipments where temperature control enables pumping
- Drums, pails, or lined cartons for semi-solid fractions depending on melting profile and downstream handling
ProcessingCommon downstream operations include refining (degumming/neutralization/bleaching/deodorization) and fractionation into stearin and olein streams for targeted melting behaviorQuality outcomes are sensitive to kernel drying, storage duration, and thermal history (repeated melt/solidify cycles can affect handling and oxidation risk)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Shea fruit collection (predominantly from parklands/wild trees) -> nut depulping/boiling or drying -> kernel drying and aggregation -> transport to regional crushers/processors -> oil/fat extraction and refining/fractionation -> bulk export -> ingredient distribution -> cosmetics/specialty fats formulation
Demand Drivers
- Personal care demand for plant-based emollients and specialty lipids with traceable sourcing
- Specialty fats demand where shea-derived fractions are used as functional fat components in food and industrial applications
- Brand and retailer requirements for responsible sourcing programs in West African supply chains
Temperature
- Handling plans often account for product solidification near ambient temperatures; controlled warming may be required for pumping bulk shipments
- Avoid excessive heating and oxygen exposure during storage/transfer to reduce oxidation and off-odor development
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is driven by oxidation control (peroxide value management), refining level, and storage conditions (heat/light/air exposure)
Risks
Supply Concentration And Origin Disruption HighGlobal supply is structurally concentrated in West African shea parklands and wild collection systems; climate shocks, land-use change, and security/transport disruptions across Sahelian corridors can rapidly constrain kernel availability, delay exports, and increase quality downgrades (e.g., higher FFA from delayed drying or storage).Diversify origin sourcing across multiple West African corridors, contract for quality management at aggregation, and maintain safety stocks for critical formulations and specialty fats production.
Quality Variability MediumQuality can vary materially by collection practices, drying, storage duration, and processing controls, affecting FFA, odor, color, and oxidation status; variability can trigger rework costs, rejection, or limited applicability in premium cosmetics or food-grade uses.Specify and verify key parameters (FFA, peroxide value, moisture/insolubles), implement supplier QA audits, and use refining/deodorization and fractionation aligned to end-use specs.
Regulatory And Due Diligence MediumExpanding due-diligence expectations for traceability, human rights, and environmental claims increase compliance costs and can restrict market access for supply chains lacking verifiable documentation and monitoring.Adopt traceability systems to aggregation points, align with credible sector initiatives, and document risk assessments and corrective action plans with suppliers.
Logistics MediumInland transport from producing zones to coastal ports, cross-border procedures, and periodic port congestion can delay shipments and expose materials to storage conditions that increase quality deterioration risk.Use multiple export corridors where feasible, improve warehouse conditions at aggregation, and contract logistics with clear temperature/handling requirements for bulk movements.
Sustainability
- Climate variability and land-use change affecting long-lived shea tree populations in the Sahel/West Africa, creating multi-season supply risk rather than short-cycle crop recovery
- Traceability challenges from wild/parkland collection systems and multi-tier aggregation, increasing due diligence complexity for deforestation-free and responsible sourcing commitments
- Fuelwood and processing energy needs in traditional butter production can drive local environmental pressures where improved processing technologies are not adopted
Labor & Social
- High reliance on informal and seasonal labor, with women heavily represented in collection and primary processing; income distribution and bargaining power are recurring social themes
- Occupational health and safety risks in traditional processing (heat/smoke exposure, repetitive manual work) and in small-scale crushing operations
- Child labor risk management is a due-diligence theme in some origin contexts due to informal household labor dynamics
Sources
Shea Oil Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Canada, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Sweden, Chile, Czechia, United States, Mexico, Japan, Senegal, Italy, China, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany, Austria, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Portugal, Brazil, Australia, Kenya, Indonesia, Poland, Morocco, Singapore, Belgium, Norway, Uganda, Switzerland, Israel, Burkina Faso, Togo, Denmark, Oman, Nigeria, Ireland, Slovakia, Peru, New Zealand, Turkiye, South Africa, Benin, Uruguay, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Croatia, United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Niger, Ivory Coast, Maldives, Finland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Philippines, Egypt, Colombia, Romania, Ukraine, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Belize, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nepal, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, El Salvador, Swaziland, Tunisia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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