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Raw material

Shea

African nut producing a premium vegetable butter for cosmetics and food.

Origin

West Africa

Availability

Made to order

Raw shea butter Côte d'Ivoire cosmetics export

About the product

Africa's white gold, prized worldwide.

Shea is an African nut used to produce rich vegetable butter, highly sought after in the food and cosmetics industries. A symbol of African expertise, it is particularly popular on the global cosmetics market for its moisturising and nourishing properties.

Raw material

Full supply chain

One raw material, multiple derivatives.

Shea is transformed into numerous finished and semi-finished products used across various industries worldwide.

01

Cosmetic derivatives

  • Raw shea butter
  • Moisturising creams
  • Body balms
  • Hair products
  • Natural soaps
02

Food derivatives

  • Food-grade shea butter
  • Cocoa butter substitute (chocolate & pastry)
  • Vegetable fat
03

Other derivatives

  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Natural supplements

Key applications

Strategic sectors.

01

Cosmetics (major market)

02

Pharmaceuticals

03

Food industry

Let's move forward

Interested in Shea?

Receive a complete product sheet, a sample, or a personalised quote based on your volume, packaging and destination requirements.

Direct contact

Cedric Messou

Founder — CHAP & CO

Response time

Reply within 48 working hours