Stone-ground, unrefined Grade A. Hand-pressed by the Bobo cooperative. No hexane, no solvents, no chemical refining, the smoky-nutty smell of real shea, not the deodorized version. The shea trees stand wild in producer-cooperative parklands; no synthetic inputs.
Origin & cooperative
Sourced from the Bobo Shea Producers Union in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Direct relationship, no brokers, fair pricing paid before the batch leaves origin.
Botanical name: Vitellaria paradoxa
Certification status: not certified organic. The trees are wild-standing in cooperative parklands, which is not certifiable under schemes built for cultivated land. Lot documentation available on request. Status per ingredient.
Wholesale tier pricing
SKU ECPA7M4. 5 kg minimum order quantity, no upper limit. Tier pricing is shown on the product page; above 100 kg or for recurring orders, request a custom quote.
| Tier | Price (USD) | Per-kg |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | $135 | $27.00 |
| 10 kg | $223 | $22.30 |
| 20 kg | $400 | $20.00 |
| 50 kg | $931 | $18.62 |
| 70 kg | $1,284 | $18.34 |
| 100 kg | $1,815 | $18.15 |
Specifications & documentation
- Per-batch CoA, microbiology and heavy metals as standard. Pesticide residue panels (food-grade) and ISO 17516 thresholds (cosmetic-grade) available on request. The laboratory name and its accreditation scope are disclosed in your quote. CoA process.
- Phytosanitary certificate, issued by DPV Bénin on every export from Cotonou. Certificate explained.
- Country-of-origin documentation, we name the country, the region, and the cooperative.
- Grade options, food and/or cosmetic grade (depends on ingredient; see grade differences).
Lead time & logistics
Standard lead time: 5 to 10 business days for orders under 100 kg, 14 to 21 days above. DHL Express from Cotonou is the default for 5 to 550 kg, with transit of 5 to 9 business days to the US and Europe; sea freight applies above 550 kg. See freight mode by tier. US shipments are subject to customs duties on any value since the de minimis exemption ended on 29 August 2025.
Typical applications
- Lip balm formulation (5 to 30% inclusion)
- Body butters and solid lotion bars
- Cosmetic-grade balms and salves
- Food-grade shea butter for chocolate alternatives (separate spec)
Request a quote
Tell us your volume, destination, and timing. We respond within two business days with availability, freight options, and a sample CoA on request. Submit the wholesale form or email contact@essentialcareplus.com.