About Us
South African Supplier of Premium African Botanical Oils
Afrika Botanicals is a leading South African supplier specialising in sustainable raw ingredients and premium botanical oils sourced directly from the African continent. Based in Swellendam in the Western Cape, we offer various cold-pressed oils, including marula, baobab and Ximenia, among many others. We have established ourselves as trusted purveyors of authentic African botanicals.
Ethical Sourcing & Sustainable Practices
Our commitment to sustainable sourcing and traceable supply chains sets us apart in the natural ingredients industry. We partner exclusively with producers who follow fair trade principles and environmentally responsible practices. Afrika Botanicals proudly complies with ISO26000:2010 standards on social responsibility and adheres to CITES Convention guidelines, ensuring none of our wild-harvested ingredients are endangered or threatened.
Premium Botanical Oils for Global Markets
As an export-ready supplier with extensive African supply chains, we distribute high-quality carrier and essential oils to global markets. Our botanical oils serve as exceptional cosmetic ingredients for:
- Natural and organic skincare formulations
- Clean beauty products
- Personal care applications
- Aromatherapy solutions
- Health and wellness products
- Nutraceuticals and functional ingredients
B2B Excellence in Raw Material Supply
Afrika Botanicals specializes in bulk supply and wholesale botanical oils for manufacturers and brands worldwide. Our business model focuses on ingredient sourcing excellence for clients seeking private label and OEM ingredients. We maintain strong relationships with multiple producers across the continent, ensuring consistent quality and seamless ingredient distribution.
Certified Quality & Compliance
Every botanical oil we export is accompanied by comprehensive documentation including:
• Certificates of Analysis
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Technical data sheets
• Microbial Tests
• Country of Origin certification
• Phytosanitary certificates
• CITES permits
• Organic certification (where applicable)
• NOP import certificates
Community Trade & Environmental Responsibility
Afrika Botanicals is deeply committed to community trade and socially responsible sourcing practices. Our network of producers employs regenerative agriculture techniques to cultivate biodegradable ingredients that preserve Africa’s rich biodiversity. From the unique Fynbos plant kingdom to Sub-Saharan Africa’s vast botanical treasures, we harness nature’s bounty while ensuring its protection.
Afrika Botanicals Leadership
Founded in 2020, Afrika Botanicals operates as a registered exporter and importer with full tax compliance. Our expertise in green chemistry and eco-friendly extraction methods ensures our natural plant-based ingredients maintain their integrity from harvest to delivery.
For international contract manufacturing support or to inquire about our wholesale ingredient distribution services, contact Afrika Botanicals—your ethical sourcing partner for authentic African botanical treasures.
Who are we?
Afrika Botanicals is a South African company based in Cape Town.
We are a registered exporter and importer and are tax compliant.
Our botanical oils and ingredients are exported to customers around the world.
Afrika Botanicals is your purveyor of choice.
You can find Gary Scallan’s (Founder and Purveyor of Afrika Botanicals) LinkedIn Profile at the following link https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-scallan/.