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How We Support the Shea Industry

The Nilotica Shea Alliance provides end-to-end support across the shea value chain — from women-led collection to international cosmetic markets.

Value Chain Development

Strengthening every stage from community collection to export — quality grading, processing standards, and traceability systems for Vitellaria Nilotica products.

Market Access & Trade

Connecting East African producers with international cosmetic manufacturers, skincare brands, and bulk ingredient buyers through direct trade linkages.

Quality Assurance

Multi-stage quality control including oleic acid testing, free fatty acid levels (<0.5%), peroxide values, and compliance with international cosmetic-grade standards.

Capacity Building

Training women-led co-operatives in sustainable harvesting, cold-press processing techniques, quality control, and business management.

Policy & Advocacy

Advocating for supportive export policies, organic certification pathways, and regulatory frameworks that benefit the Nilotica shea sector.

Sustainability & Conservation

Promoting shea tree conservation, climate-smart harvesting, and reforestation programmes across the Nile region.

Research & Innovation

Collaborating with research institutions on Nilotica shea composition, new product applications, and processing technology.

Serving 15,000+ Shea Collectors

Across 12 districts in Northern Uganda

Export Support Services

Documentation

Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificates, technical data sheets, and export permits for cosmetic-grade ingredients.

Logistics

Packaging in bulk raw, filtered, and refined formats. Custom supply solutions with international freight coordination.

Compliance

EU cosmetic regulation guidance, organic certification pathways, and quality benchmarking against international standards.

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Nilotica Shea connects Uganda's premium shea producers with international buyers — delivering quality, traceability, and impact across the value chain.

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Our Products

Crude Shea Butter Refined Shea Butter Shea Oil Shea Nilotica Soap

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