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Ivory Coast | ZIC

Shea Processing opportunity

Ivory Coast, a shea nut abundant region, presents lucrative opportunities in processing. With vast shea resources, the country is primed for value addition. Processing shea nuts opens avenues for cosmetics, confectionery, and skincare industries, fostering economic growth, job creation, and global market competitiveness.

Shea Processing by-product markets

Refined Shea Oil (Pharmaceuticals, Speciality Fats)

Shea Olein (Cooking Oil, Salad Dressings)

Shea Biofuel

Shea Butter (Cosmetics, Skincare Products)

Shea Cake (Fertilizers, Animal Feed)

Shea Stearin (Candle Manufacturing, Waterproofing Materials)

Shea Processing CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN Ivory Coast ZIC

40,000 tonnes

of shea nuts available for investors in Ivory Coast

50%

of entire crop is plucked & exported unprocessed to Europe; massive opportunity for shea processing

Shea Processing Business in ZIC, Ivory Coast: KEY ADVANTAGES FOR INVESTORS

USD 5 billion: Projected value of the global shea butter market by 2027 (Grand View Research) – signifying a lucrative market for processed shea products.
World's Leading Producer: Ivory Coast is the world's top producer of shea nuts, the raw material for shea butter (World Bank) – offering a readily available source for processing within ZIC.
Limited Domestic Processing: Ivory Coast currently exports a significant portion of its raw shea nuts, creating a substantial opportunity for domestic processing within ZIC and capturing more value in the supply chain.
Shifting Consumer Preferences: Consumers are increasingly seeking organic, ethically sourced, and fair-trade shea butter products (Transparency Market Research).
Focus on Quality & Value Addition: Investors in ZIC can capitalize on this trend by focusing on high-quality processing methods, offering a range of value-added shea products like refined butter or cosmetic formulations.