Cola nitida and Cola acuminata nuts for beverage production, traditional medicine, and cultural ceremonies. Natural caffeine source.
Kola nuts (Cola nitida and Cola acuminata) are a quintessential West African commodity with deep cultural roots and growing international demand. Our kola nuts are sourced from Nigeria's southern forest zones, where the trees produce large, quality nuts with high caffeine content.
Used traditionally as a natural stimulant and symbol of hospitality across Africa, kola nuts are also the original flavoring ingredient in cola beverages. We supply both fresh and dried kola nuts, sorted by size and variety.
Certified quality parameters verified by independent laboratories.
Origin
Nigeria
Moisture
≤ 14%
Caffeine Content
≥ 2%
Species
Cola nitida / Cola acuminata
Color
Red / White / Pink
Size
Medium to Large
Defects
≤ 5%
Form
Fresh / Dried / Split
Packaging
25kg / 50kg baskets / PP bags
Shelf Life
3 months (fresh) / 12 months (dried)
Complete documentation package accompanying every shipment.
01 — Document
Certificate of Origin
02 — Document
Phytosanitary Certificate
03 — Document
Quality Certificate
04 — Document
Bill of Lading
Trade Terms
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Payment
100% Irrevocable L/C
Min Order
10 MT
Loading Port
Lagos, Nigeria
Delivery
14–21 days
Applications
Quality Control
Every shipment undergoes independent third-party inspection to guarantee compliance with international quality standards and destination country regulations.
SGS
SGS S.A.
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas
Intertek
Intertek Group
Cotecna
Cotecna Inspection
Common questions about kolanuts sourcing and export.
Our kola nuts contain 2-3.5% caffeine, along with theobromine and theophylline. This makes them a potent natural stimulant.
We supply Cola nitida (preferred for its milder flavor and larger size) and Cola acuminata. Both red and white varieties are available.
Fresh kola nuts are wrapped in moistened leaves and packed in ventilated baskets or boxes. Dried kola nuts are packed in jute or PP bags.
Fresh: 2-4 weeks (refrigerated). Dried: 6-12 months. We time harvests to shipping schedules to maximize freshness upon arrival.
