For Formulators, Makers & Wholesale Buyers
Bulk & Wholesale African Shea Butter
Raw, unrefined African shea butter for soap makers, formulators, spas, and skincare brands. Single-origin from Guinea, QR-traceable, and never blended into anonymous commodity supply.
Who We Supply
Skincare Brands
Raw shea as a base ingredient for creams, serums, and balms
Soap & Body Butter Makers
Consistent grade for repeatable formulas
Spas & Salons
Bulk jars for body-care formulas and retail shelves
Retailers & Distributors
Wholesale case quantities for your shelves
Built for Ingredient Buyers
Use Nimba when the origin, lot code, texture, and raw material profile need to support the finished product story.
Shea Butter for Soap Making
Cold-process and melt-and-pour soap makers use raw shea butter for its high unsaponifiable fraction, which carries through saponification and contributes to the conditioning feel of the final bar.
Cosmetic Shea Butter for Formulators
Skincare brands and indie formulators use Nimba's raw butter as a single-origin ingredient input. Pre-blended commodity butter from West African aggregators is not traceable to a cooperative or batch. Ours is.
Wholesale Shea Butter for Spas and Salons
Spas, estheticians, and salons use bulk raw shea butter for in-treatment applications, body-care formulas, and retail repackaging. Start with 5 lb, then move into case or pallet formats as demand grows.
You've switched suppliers more than once. The shea is different every time — different color, different smell, different texture. Your formulas suffer. Your customers notice.
You can't scale on an ingredient you can't predict.
There's a better way to source.
Volume Options
Start with 1 lb for testing. Wholesale quote requests begin at 5 lb and can scale into recurring supply.
| Tier | Volume | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 lb | Pouch | Shop Now → |
| Small Batch | 5 – 10 lb | Pouches or bulk box | COA includedGreat for testing formulas |
| Case | 25 – 50 lb | Bulk boxes | Custom lot codes availableFor established makers |
| Pallet+ | 100 lb+ | Bulk drums or custom | Custom specs · dedicated accountContact us for pricing |
Specs Formulators Ask For
Need SAP value, melting range, fatty acid profile, or a lot-specific technical sheet? Include it in the inquiry notes and we will confirm what is available for the shipment.
Why Buyers Choose Nimba
Single-Origin Guinea
One source, one grade, no blending from multiple regions
QC-Tested at Origin
Smell, texture, and color tested before every export
QR Traceability
Every batch traceable from cooperative to your workshop
COAs Available
Certificate of Analysis on request for every shipment
Zero Processing
No bleaching, no deodorizing, no refining — raw as harvested
Reliable Fulfillment
Quarterly production cycle. US warehouse. Ships promptly once confirmed.
What This Means for Your Business
Repeatable Formulas
Batch-consistent raw material means your products come out the same every time. No more reformulating because the shea changed.
A Stronger Product Story
QR traceability gives your customers proof of origin — use it on your labels, your site, your social media. Real supply chain transparency, not a marketing claim.
A Supplier You Can Verify
Don't take our word for it — scan the QR code on any pouch and see the full journey yourself. Cooperative, harvest period, QC results, shipping timeline.
How It Works
Tell Us What You Need
Volume, format, frequency — we'll confirm what works.
Get Your Quote
Pricing, lead times, and COA details — usually within a few business days.
Place Your Order
We ship from US warehouse. Track your shipment end to end.
Common Questions
For wholesale pricing, start at 5 lb. If you only need to test the butter first, order the 1 lb pouch from the shop and move to 5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb, or 100 lb+ when your formula is ready.
Yes. Certificates of Analysis are available on request, and each shipment can include lot code, origin, processing method, and QC details. Ask for SAP value, fatty acid profile, melting range, or other technical specs in the inquiry form.
We generate unique QR codes linked to a co-branded page showing your logo and the shea's origin story. Your customers scan and see Guinea.
US warehouse stock usually ships in 3–5 business days after confirmation. Larger wholesale or custom-format orders usually take 2–4 weeks depending on volume, documentation, and packaging needs.
We can discuss custom lot codes and co-branded traceability pages for larger accounts. Contact us for details.
Currently US only. Contact us for international inquiries.
Start Your Inquiry
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We'll review your request and get back to you with pricing and next steps. In the meantime, you can test the product firsthand.
Explore the 1 lb pouch →Questions? hello@nimbafoods.co