Raw Material Portfolio

Premium Resins,
Straight From the Source

Sourced, hand-graded, and packaged in Somaliland — connecting the world's finest Boswellia and Commiphora landscapes to global buyers.

Frankincense · Maydi Myrrh · Commiphora Opoponax · Gum Resins Dried Botanicals
5+
Product Lines
4
Resin Grades
100%
Raw & Unprocessed
Somalia & Somaliland
Origin Region
B2B
Export Ready

Five Premium
Natural Materials

Each product is carefully selected at source, hand-sorted for quality, and packaged to preserve its authentic aroma and purity for international buyers.

01 · Frankincense Premium raw Somali frankincense resin — Boswellia frereana (Maydi) and Boswellia carterii tears on stone

Boswellia frereana & carterii

Raw Frankincense Resin

Carefully selected and graded Somali frankincense, including premium Maydi (Boswellia frereana) — celebrated locally and internationally as the king of resins — and Boswellia carterii. Sourced from rich rocky highlands, sorted by size, clarity, and aroma intensity.

Aroma Profile Citrusy, balsamic, light woody, honeyed notes
Grades Available Super, Premium, Medium, Pea-size tears
Best For Fragrances, cosmetics, aromatherapy, fine incense
02 · Myrrh Authentic raw myrrh resin (Commiphora myrrha) chunks on slate

Commiphora myrrha

Authentic Myrrh Resin

High-quality myrrh resin sourced from traditional Somali resin-producing areas. Commiphora myrrha trees yield a rich, oily resin known for its deep medicinal and warm-spicy fragrance properties. Our team carefully cleans and packages each batch to retain active resinous oils.

Aroma Profile Bitter-warm, resinous, deep spicy, sweet undertones
Form Oily resin chunks, mixed & sorted grades
Best For Skincare formulations, traditional medicine, perfumery
03 · Opoponax Opoponax aromatic gum resin — honey-gold pieces on dark stone

Commiphora erythraea · Aromatic Gum

Opoponax & Gum Resins

Selected aromatic gum resins supplied as raw ingredients. Sourced from native species, opoponax — frequently referred to as sweet myrrh — is highly prized by luxury fragrance compounding houses for its rich balsamic fixative qualities and distinctive warmth.

Aroma Profile Sweet-balsamic, warm honey, woody, resinous
Botanical Source Commiphora erythraea / related species
Best For Luxury perfumery, specialized incense compounding
04 · Incense Materials Natural raw incense resin tears in a wooden bowl with candlelight

Unprocessed Resin Tears

Natural Incense Raw Materials

Unprocessed resin tears, chunks, and grade mixtures suitable for incense manufacturers, wholesalers, and specialist buyers. We maintain bulk supplies of raw resin tears of different grades, ensuring competitive pricing and consistent supply from Togdheer harvesting cooperatives.

Grades Super, Medium, Pea-size, Mixed tears
Sourcing Togdheer harvesting cooperatives, Somaliland
Best For Incense producers, distributors, spiritual workshops
05 · Dried Botanicals Dried aromatic plant materials and botanicals from Somaliland on stone surface

Dried Botanicals · Seasonal

Aromatic Plant Raw Materials

Selected dried natural plant materials sourced according to buyer requirements and seasonal availability. We work with local gatherers to select premium botanical parts, naturally shade-dried under clean conditions to preserve essential aromatic compounds and active constituents.

Availability Seasonal / Pre-order basis
Handling Naturally shade-dried, clean-packed
Best For Herbal extractions, botanical blending, specialty teas

Rigorous Quality Assurance at Every Stage

Aftal Maydi's dedicated team in Burco manages quality checks from sorting to dispatch — ensuring every batch meets the expectations of discerning international ingredient buyers.

01

Resin Purity

Manual hand-sorting ensures all bark, stones, and foreign plant debris are removed before packaging.

02

Aroma Verification

Sensory quality checks ensure resins maintain their authentic botanical chemical structure and aroma profile.

03

Cleanliness & Moisture Control

Climate-controlled environments prevent moisture accumulation, mold, and quality degradation during storage.

04

Batch Documentation

Where required, we coordinate laboratory testing, CoA documents, batch records, and export compliance paperwork.

Export & Compliance Support

Business License No. GTR-005975

We coordinate logistics from Somaliland's collection areas directly to your destination port. As a formally registered export business, we facilitate all documentation and certification requirements for smooth international shipments.

✓ Phyto-sanitary certification
✓ Somaliland Customs clearance
✓ Certificate of Origin
✓ Secure double-walled packaging
✓ Batch documentation & CoA (on request)
✓ Trial batches from 100kg · Full containers

Our Target Markets & Buyers

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Essential oil processors, perfumers, and cosmetic brands seeking authentic Boswellia and Commiphora raw ingredients.

Aromatherapy & Wellness

Aromatherapy brands and holistic wellness producers sourcing natural raw resin materials for therapeutic applications.

Incense & Spiritual

Incense producers, distributors, spiritual workshops, and religious institutions requiring bulk resin supplies.

Natural Product Traders

Import/export companies and natural product trading houses looking for reliable, documented Somali resin supply.

Wholesale & Retail

Retailers and wholesalers seeking authentic, properly labelled Somali raw resins for specialty natural product markets.

Research & Specialty

R&D labs and specialty ingredient buyers seeking traceable, authenticated Boswellia and Commiphora raw materials for studies.

Flexible Bulk Supply & Custom Grading

Whether you require a trial batch of 100kg or full container shipping volumes, our local knowledge and direct connections with Togdheer harvesting cooperatives enable reliable supply. We package in standard woven export bags or custom boxes to your specification.

Trial Batches Available Full Container Volumes Custom Grading Export Documentation
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