Sesame seed
Nigerian sesame, a leading export crop, supplied against your specification for oil content, purity and moisture.
What we supply
Products
Nigerian shea butter in the grades the trade actually buys, alongside the agricultural commodities that travel well on the same lanes.
Core offering
Shea butter
Sourced through established cooperatives and processing facilities in the Nigerian shea belt — Kwara, Niger, Oyo, Benue and Kogi — rather than through open-market aggregation.
| Grade | Character | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A Unrefined |
Ivory to light cream. Handcrafted by the same cooperative communities each season, so quality stays consistent across shipments. | Cosmetics, personal care formulation, premium skincare |
| Nilotica Unrefined |
Vitellaria paradoxa ssp. nilotica from northern Nigeria. Softer, naturally lower melting point, cleaner and less smoky odour profile. | Cosmetics and personal care formulation where a neutral profile is required |
| Grade B Unrefined |
Darker tone and a stronger odour profile than Grade A. Consistent, food-grade handling. | Soap making, industrial formulation, high-heat processing |
| Grade C Unrefined |
Industrial grade where volume matters more than cosmetic presentation. | Industrial and high-heat applications |
| Crude / semi-refined | Community-processed, for buyers who need volume rather than cosmetic grade. | Refiners and processors who finish in-house |
Certification status — organic (USDA NOP or EU equivalent), fair trade, kosher or halal — varies by lot and cooperative. Tell us what you need and we will confirm availability before quoting.
Beyond shea
Agricultural commodities
The commodities that travel well on the same lanes. If a Nigerian commodity ships in a container, we can quote it.
Hibiscus flower (roselle)
Dried hibiscus for beverage infusion and extract, sorted and cleaned at origin.
Dried split ginger
Split dried ginger, a major Nigerian export, supplied by grade and moisture content.
Cocoa beans
Nigerian cocoa for processors and confectioners, with fermentation and moisture parameters confirmed per lot.
Cashew nuts
Raw cashew nuts in shell or kernels, subject to specification and seasonality.
Tiger nuts & soybean meal
Tiger nuts for beverage and flour applications, and soybean meal for feed and processing.
How we ship
Documentation and handling
Every consignment
Certificate of origin, certificate of analysis and a phytosanitary certificate issued at origin, with FDA prior notice filed ahead of arrival.
Customs
We hold a continuous customs bond and clear through a licensed customs broker of record.
Supplier verification
Suppliers are pre-screened for APHIS requirements before any purchase order is raised, with foreign supplier verification records kept on file.
Traceability
Lot-level traceability from origin to your dock, with documentation available within one business day of your request.
Send us a specification and we will quote to your dock.
Availability, grades on hand, container configuration and a delivered cost.