Pearl Nilotica Unfiltered Raw Shea Butter (1 Kg)
Raw, unrefined Vitellaria nilotica shea from the Nile basin, northern Uganda
Quick answer
Pearl Nilotica is raw, unrefined cosmetic-grade shea butter from Vitellaria nilotica trees in the Nile basin of northern Uganda, with no additives or preservatives. MOQ is 50 units, HS code 1515.90, FOB Kampala, with a batch COA and paid samples before bulk.
- MOQ
- 50 units
- Price
- USD 18 at MOQ, USD 11 at volume (FOB Kampala)
- Lead time
- 14–21 days
- HS code
- 1515.90
Pro-forma invoice within 1 business day. Paid samples before bulk.
✓ Batch COA
Certificate of analysis supplied with each batch
✓ Export documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin; phytosanitary where required
✓ Samples first
Paid samples by courier before you commit to a bulk order
✓ Clear terms
FOB Kampala · 50% deposit, 50% on shipment · pro-forma invoice before you pay
✓ Single origin Uganda
Produced in Uganda and shipped direct, with the HS code stated up front
✓ Fast, direct reply
A named sales contact replies within 1 business day, or WhatsApp +256 700 807 217
Overview
Nilotica shea is exclusive to Uganda’s Nile basin. It is softer, richer and more absorbent than West African shea, melting on contact with skin, which makes it a premium lipid base for creams, body butters and hair products.
It is 100% unrefined, with zero additives and zero preservatives. Shelf life is 24 months stored below 25°C.
Technical specification
- Botanical name
- Vitellaria nilotica (Nilotica shea)
- Origin
- Nile basin, northern Uganda
- Grade
- Cosmetic grade, raw and unrefined
- Additives
- None (no additives, no preservatives)
- Texture
- Soft, low-melting, absorbs on contact
- Shelf life
- 24 months, store below 25°C
Batch COA reports
- Free fatty acids
- Peroxide value
- Moisture and volatile matter
Industrial applications
- Lipid base for clean and natural cosmetics
- Body butters, creams and lotions
- Hair creams and lip balms
- Private-label skincare
Packaging, shipping and terms
- Pack sizes
- Jars and bulk formats; size and carton confirmed on your pro-forma invoice
- Bulk packaging
- Pails or drums for formulators, quoted on request
- Private label
- Available at the standard MOQ
- Ex-works
- EXW farm available
- Incoterms
- FOB Kampala. CIF Port of Singapore or other destination ports quoted on request.
- Payment
- 50% deposit on order confirmation, 50% on shipment. T/T bank transfer or Mobile Money.
- Samples
- Dispatched by air courier at the buyer’s cost, quoted separately from bulk pricing.
- Air freight
- Samples and small lots, typically 3–5 business days by courier.
- Sea freight
- Container loads via Mombasa, quoted per shipment.
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Pearl Nilotica Unfiltered Raw Shea Butter (1 Kg): buyer FAQ
What makes Nilotica shea butter different from West African shea?
Nilotica shea comes from Vitellaria nilotica in Uganda’s Nile basin. It is softer and creamier, melts on contact with skin and absorbs without a heavy film, which formulators prefer for light, premium products.
What are the MOQ, price and HS code for wholesale shea butter?
MOQ is 50 units, USD 18 per unit at MOQ falling to USD 11 at volume, FOB Kampala. HS code is 1515.90. Send your target quantity for a pro-forma invoice.
Can I import Ugandan shea butter into Singapore for formulation?
Yes. We supply the COA, SDS and certificate of origin. The finished cosmetic is notified to HSA by the local company, so confirm the requirements with your importer and customs broker; we provide the ingredient documents they need.
How do I get a sample of Pearl Nilotica Unfiltered Raw Shea Butter (1 Kg) before ordering in bulk?
Choose "Paid sample first" on the request form or message WhatsApp +256 700 807 217. Samples go by air courier at your cost, quoted separately from bulk pricing, and the bulk order follows once you approve them.
What are your payment and shipping terms?
FOB Kampala, with CIF to your destination port quoted on request. Payment is 50% deposit on order confirmation and 50% on shipment by T/T bank transfer or Mobile Money, against a pro-forma invoice.