Valley Green Organics

Valley Green Organics is based in Ghana and currently lists eight active products across natural raw material categories. The catalogue covers hardwood charcoal, dried hibiscus flowers, African black soap, unrefined shea butter, baobab oil, bitter kola nuts, cashew nuts, and handcrafted straw baskets. These items fall under the top categories of charcoal, dried flowers, soaps & detergents, cosmetic raw material, massage oil, dry fruits & nuts, and herbal extracts. Each product is presented with its generic type without further specification of grades or packaging in the source data. The supplier is classified in the harbor trust tier, indicating a moderate level of verification.

The only product with a disclosed customs classification is the unrefined shea butter, recorded under HS code 1515.90, which belongs to the vegetable fats and oils chapter. The remaining items are typical of HS chapters 44 (hardwood charcoal), 06 (dried flowers), 34 (soap), 15 (vegetable oils), 08 (nuts), and 44/46 (straw baskets). Hardwood charcoal is generally supplied as lump or briquette form for industrial fuel or barbecue use. Dried hibiscus flowers are used in beverages and herbal preparations, while African black soap is a traditional cleansing bar. Baobab oil, bitter kola nuts, and cashew nuts are exported as bulk food‑grade commodities, and straw baskets are packaged as handcrafted décor items.

Valley Green Organics offers hardwood charcoal, typically produced from dense tropical timber and marketed in lump or briquette form with moisture content below 10 % and an ash yield under 5 %. Dried hibiscus flowers are usually dried to a moisture level under 12 % and retain a vivid red colour measured by standard colourimetry. African black soap is formulated from locally sourced plant ash and oils, often meeting the WHO standard for pH between 9 and 10. Unrefined shea butter is supplied as 100 % pure butter, with free fatty acid content under 1 % and a melt point of 34‑38 °C. Baobab oil is cold‑pressed, retaining a high unsaponifiable fraction and an iodine value around 70‑80. Bitter kola nuts and cashew nuts are exported shell‑free with moisture below 6 % and comply with food‑grade aflatoxin limits. Straw baskets are woven from dry local straw, typically packed flat in wooden crates for transport.

In global trade, charcoal from Ghana is classified under HS 4401 and is commonly used for grilling and metallurgical processes in Europe and the Middle East. Dried hibiscus flowers (HS 0603) are a popular ingredient for teas and natural colourants, especially in North American and European markets. Shea butter (HS 1515.90) and baobab oil (HS 1515) are sought after by cosmetic manufacturers in the EU and US, who often require organic certification and COA for peroxide value. Nut products (HS 0802) from Ghana meet the EU’s maximum residue limits for pesticides and are frequently shipped in 20 kg polypropylene bags. Straw baskets fall under HS 4419 and are exported as artisanal décor, typically to boutique retailers in Europe and Africa.