About US
Kobac General Trading Company through its gum resin brand; Hassan Kobac Frankincense & Myrrh is a third generation family business with its roots deeply embedded in the traditions of Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, and Ethiopia. For generations, we have been leaders in the wild harvesting of natural gum resins, focusing on Frankincense, Myrrh, and Opoponax. These resins are prized for their use in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, and traditional medicine.
Social Responsibility
Kobac General Trading Company is more than just a profit-driven trading enterprise; it is a purpose-driven organization deeply committed to social impact. Through its affiliation with the Hassan Kobac Foundation, the company actively invests in humanitarian and community development initiatives. These projects focus on improving education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for underprivileged communities, reflecting the company’s core values of sustainability, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility. By aligning its business success with meaningful social contribution, Kobac General Trading Company strives to create a positive and lasting difference in the lives of people it serves, both locally and globally.
Our Products
FairWild Certified: Ethical, Sustainable, and Traceable Gum Resins.
Community Integrity
Team Work
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Commitment to quality
We are committed to the sustainable wild harvesting of natural gum resins, ensuring fair compensation, and full traceability from wild jungles to consumer.
Our mission extends to protecting the fragile ecosystems from which
our products are sourced, ensuring the continued livelihood of both the
environment and the communities that rely on it
To be the most trusted and sustainable supplier of Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax and other gum resins, globally, promoting ethical trade, environmental stewardship, and local community empowerment
1. Sustainability: Implementing sustainable wild harvesting practices to ensure the long-term health of the forests and trees.
2. Traceability: Guaranteeing complete transparency at every stage of our supply chain, from forest to finished product.
3. Fair Trade: Providing equitable compensation to all collectors and workers involved in the harvesting and processing of our products.
4. Environmental Stewardship: Prioritizing the protection of ecosystems through ethical practices that preserve biodiversity.
5. Empowerment: Supporting the local communities that sustain our business through education, healthcare, and clean water initiatives
Latest blog
School children financed by Hasan Kobac foundation
In 2021, 4 M.Sc. holders who have been trained abroad at the company’s cost have returned and have been working
16 rain water catchments have been built and are in use by the community now
Three water catchment points were established in three villages, one in each village in order to allow the communities and
Emergency aid
Emergency aid has been provided from time to time wherever it is needed especially on drought, water flooding affected areas