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 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
Wholesale tier pricing
SKU ECPA7M4. 10 kg minimum order quantity. Tier pricing automatic at checkout for orders 10–100 kg; above 100 kg or for recurring orders, request a custom quote.
| Tier | Price (USD) | Per-kg |
|---|---|---|
| 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, heavy metals, pesticide residue (food-grade) or ISO 17516 thresholds (cosmetic-grade). 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: 5–10 business days for orders under 100 kg, 14–21 days above. DHL Express from Cotonou is the default for 10–550 kg; sea freight for 550 kg+. See freight mode by tier.
Typical applications
- Lip balm formulation (5–30% inclusion)
- Body butters + 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.