What NENUPHAR does

Nenuphar Offshore S.A.L, founded in 2013 and headquartered in the Beirut Central District, is a B2B industrial raw materials trading and supply chain company structured as a Lebanese offshore entity (S.A.L). It sources globally from manufacturers in the USA, Europe, South America, China, and India, and delivers industrial raw materials, packaging, and machines to manufacturers across the African market in three primary verticals: cosmetics, food and beverage, and plastics. Its product portfolio spans specialty chemicals (alcohols, emulsifiers, fragrances, oils, solvents, thickeners), polymer resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene, PET), food-grade ingredients (cocoa powder, starches, oils, citric acid), packaging components, and industrial machines, supported by an end-to-end supply chain service that handles import logistics, quality control, and on-time delivery.

The company operates on a capital-light, transaction-fee trading model with revenue generated from the markup on goods sold and logistics services provided. Pricing is negotiated per transaction and is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-enterprise African manufacturers, with a sales-led GTM built on long-term partnerships. The supplier side is anchored by core partnerships with tier-1 global manufacturers including SABIC, BASF, Croda, Borealis, LyondellBasell (Basell), and Mane, plus secondary relationships with Chinese and Indian (Apar) suppliers. In 2023, the company shipped 6,000+ full containers alongside substantial airfreight, equivalent to 202.5 million kg of raw materials and 1.44 billion pieces of packaging materials. The current headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, reflecting a lean operating model where logistics execution is delegated to global transport partners rather than in-house capacity.

Marketing and customer acquisition rely primarily on the company website and an active LinkedIn presence, supplemented by direct email outreach. There are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, AI/ML capabilities, certifications, patents, or named end-customer logos in the available source material. Ownership, management team, and audited financials are not publicly documented, leaving several standard diligence dimensions unconfirmed.

Name

NENUPHAR

Legal name

Nenuphar Offshore S.A.L

Website

https://nenuphar-lb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nenuphar Offshore S.A.L is a Lebanon-based B2B trader and supply chain partner that sources industrial raw materials, packaging, and machines globally and distributes them to cosmetics, food, and plastic manufacturers across Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Raw Materials Trading: Nenuphar Offshore generates revenue through the trading and sale of industrial raw materials, packaging materials, and machines to manufacturers in the African market. They source from global suppliers and deliver to cosmetics, food, and plastic industries. Revenue is derived from the markup on goods sold and logistics services provided.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nenuphar Offshore S.A.L is a B2B trading and supply chain company that sources industrial raw materials, packaging materials, and machines from global suppliers in the USA, Europe, South America, China, and India, and delivers them to manufacturers in the cosmetics, food, and plastic industries across the African market. The company handles end-to-end logistics, importing, quality control, and timely delivery for industrial customers.

Product overview

Nenuphar Offshore S.A.L operates as a supply chain and trading company that imports and delivers industrial raw materials and machines to the African market. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on logistics and sourcing solutions, supported by five product lines: (1) Cosmetics Industry Raw Materials — specialty chemicals and ingredients for cosmetic manufacturing; (2) Plastic Industry Materials — HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene, and PET resin; (3) Food and Beverage Industry Products — food-grade ingredients including oils, starches, and cocoa; (4) Packaging Materials — supply of packaging components; and (5) Industrial Machines — equipment for manufacturing operations. In 2023, the company shipped over 6,000 full containers and 202 million kg of raw materials, along with 1.4 billion pieces of packaging materials.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Cosmetics Industry Raw Materials Supply of industrial raw materials for cosmetics manufacturing including alcohols, antioxidants, astringents, bleaching agents, emulsifiers, esters, exfoliants, fragrances, humectants, moisturizers, oils, solvents, and thickeners, as well as specialty ingredients such as AHA concentrate, allantoin, glycerin 99.7%, kojic acid, petroleum jelly, stearic acid, and SLES 70%. Targeted at African cosmetics and personal care manufacturers.
• Plastic Industry Materials Supply of plastic raw materials including HDPE (high density polyethylene), LDPE and LLDPE (low density polyethylene), polypropylene copolymers and homopolymers, PET resin, colorants, and HDPE compressions for caps. Targeted at African plastic product manufacturers.
• Food and Beverage Industry Products Supply of food-grade raw materials including cocoa powder, coffee powder, corn starch, olive oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, citric acid (food grade), lecithin, maltodextrin, egg yolk, tomato paste, wheat starch, glacial acetic acid, flavors, and pure mustard flour. Targeted at African food and beverage manufacturers.
• Packaging Materials Supply of packaging materials for various industries, with 1,443,703,288 pieces shipped in 2023. Targeted at manufacturers in cosmetics, food, and plastic industries requiring packaging components.
• Industrial Machines Supply and delivery of industrial machines for African manufacturing operations in cosmetics, food, and plastic industries. Sourced through the company's global supplier network.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions End-to-end supply chain services including global transport and logistics partnerships, importing, quality control procedures, and timely delivery of industrial raw materials, packaging, and machines to manufacturers in African markets. Established as reliable sellers of industrial raw materials since 2013.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shipped 6,000+ full containers in 2023, with plans to reach higher targets annually
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SABICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABIC is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. As a major global chemicals manufacturer, SABIC likely supplies raw materials for Nenuphar's distribution to African industries.
• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASF is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. As a leading chemicals company, BASF supplies specialty chemicals and raw materials that Nenuphar distributes in African markets.
• CrodacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroda is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. Croda provides specialty chemicals for cosmetics, personal care, and other industries that Nenuphar supplies to African manufacturers.
• BorealiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorealis is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. Borealis supplies polyolefins and base chemicals for plastic manufacturing that Nenuphar distributes in African markets.
• ManecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMane is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. Mane is a leader in flavors and fragrance creation, supplying products that Nenuphar distributes to food and cosmetics industries in Africa.
• Basell (LyondellBasell)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasell (part of LyondellBasell) is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. Basell supplies polypropylene and polyethylene resins that Nenuphar distributes to African plastic manufacturers.
• China-based PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Chinese manufacturing partner is listed among Nenuphar's partners, indicating sourcing relationships with Chinese suppliers for various raw materials and products.
• Apar IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApar Industries is listed as a partner of Nenuphar Offshore. Apar is an Indian conglomerate manufacturing specialty chemicals, cables, and petroleum products that may be sourced for African distribution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nenuphar-offshore

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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