Pure shea butter from the original source, Nigeria
There is more to Shea Nigeria.
There are no two truths to this. The Nigerian shea industry is potentially rewarding for all the value chain players.
Global Shea butter
production is from Nigeria
World's Largest
Shea Butter producer
Nigeria's Annual Shea Butter production to the global market
Metric Tonnes of
Processed Shea Butter
annually
Beauty on all sides
Together, we collaborate to showcase the excellence of our shea nuts industry in Nigeria, where 53% of the global shea butter production originates, making Nigeria the world’s largest shea butter producer, contributing 348 metric tonnes annually to the global market. This collective effort highlights our capacity to process 20,000 metric tonnes of shea butter each year, emphasizing the beauty and potential of our shea industry.
Building the future of Nigerian Shea
For over a millenia, Nigeria remains the original source of shea to the world, thanks to the savannah areas of the country filled with wild shea trees. Traditionally processed and ethically sourced, pure shea butter for your care is your right and Shea Nigeria is here for you
Selected
from source
Discover Quality Assurance with Shea Nigeria's Exclusive Label
Shea Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in ensuring quality and consistency within the shea butter sector by introducing a distinctive quality label. This quality label serves as a mark of assurance, signifying adherence to stringent standards and best practices throughout the production and supply chain.
Why Shea
Nigeria?
Amongst many reasons to buy Shea Nigeria, here are our top four reasons to embrace Shea from the worlds largest exporter – Nigeria
Nigeria's Dominant Share
Nigeria has the largest shea belt in the world. Shea trees grow naturally in about 21 of the 36 states in Nigeria, and Nigeria is recognised as the world’s leading producer of shea nut with a global production of about 45 per cent.
Unique Nigerian Shea Qualities
The kernels contain about 42 to 48 per cent oil, which has tremendous skin care, healing and medicinal properties. The butter is multifunctional, used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as well as in cooking, baking, chocolate making, margarine production, cosmetics, soap, detergents, paints, lubricants, and candles, thanks to its blend of solid fat (stearin) and liquid oil (olein)
Ethical Sourcing Methods
Our shea nut pickers exclusively harvest ripened shea nuts from the ground, ensuring the highest quality nuts for optimal shea butter production. By picking ripened nuts ensures that they have reached full maturity and are less likely to be damaged or infested compared to nuts picked prematurely. Harvesting shea nuts once they have ripened and fallen, allows for a sustainable harvesting practice that minimizes environmental impact and promotes the natural regeneration of shea trees.
Shea Nigeria Business Cluster Approach
Shea Nigeria has united its players in a collaborative effort to ensure sustainability and fair trade practices throughout the entire value chain. Through collective action and shared commitment, stakeholders are working hand in hand to promote ethical sourcing, empower local communities, and protect the environment. Together, we are not only producing high-quality shea products but also fostering a brighter future for all involved in the industry.
