SOUTH WEST SIX LIMITED

What SOUTH WEST SIX LIMITED does

South West Six Limited is a privately held Ghanaian company (registered entity CS170042017) that sources, produces, and supplies natural African skincare ingredients — primarily unrefined shea butter, handcrafted African black soap, cocoa butter, and cold-pressed carrier oils (baobab, neem, castor, coconut) — to international B2B buyers. The company is headquartered in Accra at the World Trade Centre and operates a sourcing base in Tamale, Northern Ghana, where it engages directly with women's cooperatives that produce the raw ingredients using traditional processing methods (sun-drying, roasting, cold-pressing) preserved across generations. Product portfolio spans unrefined shea butter, cocoa butter, four carrier oils, and a handmade soap line (shea butter, moringa, activated charcoal, African black soap).

The business operates on a wholesale B2B model with a 1,000kg minimum order quantity and container-level (20ft/40ft) fulfillment, supplemented by private label and custom packaging services that allow buyers to white-label Ghanaian ingredients under their own brands. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with bulk discounts tied to order volume and free samples available (customer pays shipping). A smaller direct-to-consumer channel runs through the company's own e-commerce storefront and a US retail partnership with Land of Our Mother (landofourmother.com), with international shipping via DHL and EMS. The customer base is segmented horizontally across skincare and cosmetic brands, soap and haircare manufacturers, retailers and distributors, and wellness/personal care brands — all served through sales-led outreach, quote-based engagement, and trade show presence (China Beauty Expo 2026, World Shea Expo 2025).

The company's value proposition rests on ethical sourcing traceability from Northern Ghana cooperatives, traditional processing that preserves natural nutrients, regulatory documentation for international import, and container-level reliability for wholesale buyers. The team remains in the 1-10 employee range, the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and there are no reported revenues. Strategic engagement with government and development partners — including the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana EXIM Bank, the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness, Global Affairs Canada, GIZ, and Fidelity Bank Ghana — provides access to financing, training, and market access initiatives aligned with Ghana's national push to scale shea and non-traditional exports.

Name

SOUTH WEST SIX LIMITED

Legal name

South West Six Limited

Website

https://southwestsixltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South West Six Limited is a Ghanaian B2B supplier that sources, processes, and exports unrefined shea butter, African black soap, and natural carrier oils from Northern Ghana women's cooperatives to international skincare brands, cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in bulk wholesale and private label formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Natural Skincare Ingredients

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commodity Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined/Bleached/Deodorized) (AFAJALAA)

Keywords

• Wholesale shea butter
• African black soap
• Natural carrier oils
• Private label skincare
• Fair trade cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Bulk Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling shea butter, African black soap, and natural oils in bulk quantities to international skincare brands, cosmetic manufacturers, soap makers, retailers, and distributors. Minimum order quantity of 1,000kg. Competitive wholesale rates with pricing tiers based on order volume. Private label and custom packaging options available for additional revenue.
2. Private Label & Custom Packaging: Offers white-label and custom packaging solutions for wholesale customers, allowing brands to sell products under their own branding. Revenue generated through customization fees and premium pricing for bespoke orders.
3. Retail E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce storefront including US retail store partnership. Individual product sales to consumers seeking authentic African natural skincare products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOUTH WEST SIX LIMITED sources raw shea nuts, plant materials, and oils from women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana and processes them into unrefined shea butter, African black soap, and a range of cold-pressed natural oils. These ingredients and finished soap products are sold in bulk to international B2B buyers and used as private-label bases for cosmetics and skincare brands.

Product overview

South West Six Limited is a Ghanaian B2B supplier of ethically sourced, wholesale African natural skincare ingredients and handmade products. The core product portfolio centers on unrefined shea butter, African black soap, and natural carrier oils (baobab, neem, castor, coconut) sourced from women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana. The company offers these ingredients in bulk wholesale quantities with private label and custom packaging options for skincare brands, cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Adjacent products include cocoa butter and a line of natural handmade soaps (shea butter soap, moringa soap, activated charcoal soap). The company positions itself as a direct link between Ghanaian women producers and global buyers, emphasizing fair trade, sustainability, and traceable supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unrefined Shea Butter

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% sustainable and ethical sourcing practices verified
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Global Affairs CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Co-organizer of Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum 2025, bringing together Ghanaian government leaders, investors, and diaspora entrepreneurs to discuss capital flow for Ghana's transformation.
• German Development Cooperation (GIZ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Co-organizer of Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum 2025. German development agency supporting economic transformation initiatives in Ghana.
• Women's Cooperatives in Northern GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partnership with women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana for sourcing shea butter, African black soap ingredients, and natural oils. Company provides fair wages, training, quality protective gear, and working garments. Supports economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods for rural women.
• Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment export promotion body supporting Ghanaian exporters. GEPA provides financing windows, training programs, and market access initiatives. Company aligns with GEPA's export quality standards and participates in GEPA-facilitated trade opportunities.
• DHLminorOthersInternational shipping partner facilitating global delivery of products. DHL used for international shipping logistics.
• EMSminorOthersInternational shipping partner used alongside DHL for product deliveries to international customers.
• FirstBank & African Import Export ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry forum providing export strategy insights and practical tools. Company participates to enhance global competitiveness and learn about Prepare, Send, Sell (PSS) export frameworks.
• Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness (Ghana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing policy direction and support for businesses ready to scale exports. Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare highlighted government support for export growth at trade forums.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nubian Heritage: African-inspired natural personal care brand using shea butter and botanical oils in soaps, body care, and haircare. Comparable product mix and target market in natural African-ingredient skincare.
• Olvea Vegetable Oils: Specialty vegetable oil supplier offering cold-pressed African oils including shea, baobab, and moringa for cosmetics and personal care. Most comparable mid-scale peer for product portfolio and B2B ingredient supply model.
• Dr. Bronner's: Fair-trade soap and personal care company using organic, ethically sourced oils including coconut and palm. Comparable as a values-aligned natural soap maker with similar ethical-sourcing and traditional-ingredient positioning.
• Alaffia: US-based social enterprise that sources shea butter and other West African ingredients from cooperatives in Togo and Ghana for personal care products. Most directly comparable peer given shared cooperative sourcing model, shea-based product portfolio, and ethical-sourcing positioning.
• The Body Shop (Nature's Bounty): Global ethical beauty retailer with a 'Community Trade' shea butter program sourcing from women's cooperatives in Ghana. Comparable end buyer of ethically sourced Ghanaian shea butter, though operating primarily as a finished goods retailer.

Broad incumbents

• L'Occitane en Provence: Global beauty company with a long-standing shea butter sourcing program in Burkina Faso and West Africa. Comparable as a large buyer of premium shea butter for skincare, though at much greater scale and brand breadth.
• Bunge Loders Croklaan: Global agribusiness and oilseed processor with shea and tropical oil operations in West Africa. Comparable as a large-scale buyer/processor of West African oilseeds, though operating at commodity scale rather than cooperative artisanal model.
• AAK (Aarhuskarlshamn): Global specialty oils and fats company with significant shea butter operations sourcing from West Africa. Comparable as a large-scale shea butter supplier serving cosmetics and personal care, though far broader in product portfolio and geography.
• SheaMoisture (Unilever): Brand built around shea butter-based personal care products rooted in African ingredients. Comparable as a consumer-facing shea-based skincare and haircare brand, now part of Unilever's broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Ghana Nuts Company: Ghana-based shea nut and oilseed processor and exporter. Comparable regional peer operating in the same Ghanaian sourcing geography, though more commodity-focused than South West Six's artisanal/cooperative model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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