Frontline Product
Shea Butter from the Nigerian Shea Belt
Unrefined and refined grades for cosmetic, food, and industrial applications.
About this product
Versatile Shea for Global Markets
Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) is one of West Africa's most valuable natural products — widely used as a cosmetic ingredient, culinary fat, and industrial raw material across the personal care, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and wellness industries.
At Engel Agro Trade & Logistics Ltd, we supply both unrefined raw and refined shea butter sourced from trusted producers and processed to export-grade standards. Packaging options are tailored to buyer requirements, shipment volumes, destination markets, and intended end use.
| Botanical name | Vitellaria paradoxa |
|---|---|
| Grades | Unrefined (raw) Grade A; refined; ultra-refined on request |
| Color | Pale yellow to ivory (unrefined); white (refined) |
| Texture | Smooth, firm at room temperature |
| Moisture / FFA | Within Grade A specifications |
| Packaging | 25 kg food-grade buckets; 200 kg drums; bulk on request; retail sizes available |
| MOQ | 25 kg (samples available) |
| Lead time | 2-4 weeks from confirmed order |
| Shelf life | 18-24 months in cool, dry storage |
Common uses
Where buyers use shea butter
- Cosmetic and personal care manufacturing
- Hair care formulation
- Food and confectionery applications
- Pharmaceutical bases and excipients
- Private-label and retail shea brands
Quality notes
Produced to specification
Unrefined shea is produced under controlled conditions to retain its natural properties. Refined product is processed to specification with reduced odor and color. Samples are available for laboratory and formulation testing before commercial orders.
Cosmetic formulator or food manufacturer?
Tell us your grade and volume, and we'll send a quote within one business day.