Commodity guide
🌿 Exporting Shea Butter from West Africa
Women’s cooperatives supply a growing EU and US market for both food-grade and cosmetic-grade shea. Quality grading (ARS 750) and traceability are the differentiators.
Markets
Where Shea sells — and what each market needs
Grades: Food grade, Cosmetic grade
Quality parameters buyers check: Form, Free fatty acid %, Moisture %, Impurities %.
Not sure which market pays best for your grade? The Market Entry Advisor compares the tiers your product can reach and gives a realistic plan.
Score your Shea readiness
Run a free check for your target market and see exactly what you need.