Kobac General Trading

 
Kobac collectors

Somalia

Kobac General Trading Company is a third-generation family business operating in Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, and the UK. It specialises in the sustainable wild harvesting and export of Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax resins and other natural gums such as Arabic Gum, ensuring full traceability from the wild to the final customer.

Sustainability and Ethical Practices
Kobac upholds responsible wild-harvesting methods that protect ecosystems and promote tree regeneration. The company provides fair pay, safe working conditions, and opportunities for women, maintaining transparent and ethical supply chains.

Community Empowerment
Through the Hassan Kobac Foundation, the company supports education, clean water access, healthcare, and emergency relief, helping improve livelihoods and resilience in resin-producing communities.

FairWild certified since 2021.

Kobac proudly supports vulnerable communities through impactful feeding programs, ensuring no one goes hungry. Together, we nurture hope, resilience, and a brighter tomorrow.
— Kobac General Trading

Testimonial

Working at Kobac has been life-changing. As a widow, I never imagined I could earn a decent living and support my family. Now, I feel proud of my work and the respect I receive.
— Ulaay Cabdale Ahmed, Gum Sorter

CERTIFIED INGREDIENTS

Common Name
Botanical Name
Pharmacopoeial name
Frankincense gum resin, essential oil and hydrosol
Boswellia carterii
Olibanum (exudate of stem or branches)
Frankincense gum resin, essential oil and hydrosol
Boswellia frereana
Olibanum (exudate of stem or branches)
Opoponax resin
Commiphora erythraea
Myrrh gum resin, essential oil and hydrosol
Commiphora myrrha
Myrrha (exudate of stem and branches)
Gum Arabic / Acacia Gum
Acacia Senegal
 

POTENTIAL INGREDIENTS

Common Name
Botanical Name
Pharmacopoeial name
Myrrh resin
Commiphora guidotti
Myrrha (exudate of trunk, stem or branches)
 

SALES CONTACT

Hassan Kobac

hassan@kobacgt.com

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