Welcome to Hoy Plus Trading

Premium Ethiopian Frankincense: Direct from the Source.

Sourced exclusively from the renowned Boswellia papyrifera trees of the Ethiopian Highlands, our premium Gum Olibanum is hand-sorted to ensure a 100% bark-free, professional-grade resin.

Ancient Aromatic Resin

What is Olibanum?

Olibanum, which is globally recognized as Frankincense and locally known as luban, is a prized aromatic resin harvested from the scraggy but remarkably hardy Boswellia Papyrifera tree.

The resin is collected through a careful process known as striping, where the bark is strategically slashed to encourage the oleo-gum to bleed out and harden on the tree. These formations of hardened resin are called tears, which typically present as irregular nodules ranging in color from a pale greenish hue to rich yellow. These tears form a solid, crystalline mass that may yield a slightly plastic quality when pressed.

Heritage & History

Historical Legacy

"Derived from the mountainous terrains of the Ethiopian Highlands, anchoring a 4,000-year legacy of global trade."


Origin

Ethiopia

Botanical

B. papyrifera

Our Classifications

Bazen Grades

Through our company's meticulous, multi-stage sorting and quality control measures, we achieve exceptional crystalline purity in all size grades.

Grade 1A

Size: > 10 mm

Grade 1A

The apex of quality. Largest, bark-free tears. Ideal for high-end perfumery and aromatherapy.

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Grade 1B

Size: 5 mm, 10 mm

Grade 1B

Highly aromatic medium particles. 100% bark-free purity suitable for distillers and wellness brands.

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Grade 2

Size: 2.5 mm, 5 mm

Grade 2

Small clean resin pieces. Ideal for cosmetic mixtures, extracts, and smaller incense blends.

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Grade 3

Size: < 2.5 mm

Grade 3

Fine particles. High aromatic concentration. Perfect for burning mixtures and wellness extractions.

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Versatile Forest Resin

General Uses of Frankincense

Derived from the highland Boswellia papyrifera trees, Bazen Gum Olibanum serves a variety of global industries, bringing premium organic value to each application.

Aromatherapy & Perfumery

Steam distillation yields highly aromatic essential oils sought after by luxury fragrance houses and aromatherapists.

Cosmetics & Skincare

Abundant in boswellic acids, Bazen resin is incorporated in restorative skincare formulas, creams, and soaps.

Premium Bazen Olibanum Tears

Therapeutic Wellness

Valued for high terpene concentrations, aiding anti-inflammatory topical creams and joint comfort products.

Traditional Medicine

Organic edible tears are utilized in traditional medicine practices for digestive support and natural health benefits.

Secure Sourcing

Why Hoy Plus Trading?

Bazen Ethiopian Frankincense is built to secure your supply chain.

We leverage deep regional expertise to mitigate sourcing risks and guarantee certified, consistent Olibanum. Our strategic logistics network, connecting processing hubs in Bahir Dar and Addis Ababa to the Port of Djibouti, ensures maximum efficiency and reliable delivery of a premium product that meets the highest international quality standards for your market consistency.

Our Supply Chain Model

Sourcing Guarantee

Direct relationships with local farm clusters in Northern Amhara, Tigray, and Beneshangul-Gumuz. No middlemen markups.

Crystalline Pure Sort

Multi-stage processing and sorting to achieve 100% bark-free resin tears, checked by independent inspections (SGS/Bureau Veritas).

Efficient Logistics Backbone

Rapid customs transit from domestic storage warehouses to Djibouti, loading cargo onto ocean vessels in 15-25 days.

Est. 2024

Bazen Ethiopian Frankincense

Exporting Ethiopia's botanical gold to perfumeries, wellness, and pharmaceutical businesses globally.

Our Heritage & Network

Who We Are

The founding vision of Hoy Plus Trading took root in 2024, built upon a rich, collective knowledge of Ethiopia's natural resource sector. This deep industry background was the driving force behind the creation of our dedicated Ethiopian brand: Bazen Ethiopian Frankincense. Our sole mission is to focus on exporting Ethiopia’s unique, high-quality natural gums, specializing in premium Frankincense (Gum Olibanum) to clients around the world.

Our central hub and headquarter offices are located in Addis Ababa, with crucial operational offices and warehouses in Bahir Dar, positioning us closer to the primary Frankincense sourcing regions. This network of strategically located warehouses, coupled with experienced logistics agents, ensures unparalleled efficiency in sourcing, processing, and distribution.

Our success is underpinned by our staff, a team of professionals who possess deep knowledge in resin sourcing, agricultural logistics, and international business management. We are committed to remaining at the forefront, constantly training our staff to adopt the latest techniques and quality control tools.

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Why Partner With Us?

We replace generic trade promises with specialized, end-to-end supply chain assurance for raw materials.

End-to-End Service

We provide comprehensive pre-sales support and logistics handling, from inland processing to export transport.

Competitive Value

By sourcing directly from smallholder clusters in Ethiopia, we offer premium quality without the reseller markup.

Guaranteed Consistency

Strict multi-stage sorting and cleaning processes ensure the final cargo matches the approved specification every time.

Frankincense Expertise

We are dedicated specialists focusing on Gum Olibanum, offering verified traceability and ethical supply paths.

Common Inquiries

Key Business Q&A

Find answers to standard sourcing, grading, and logistics queries for Bazen Ethiopian Frankincense.

What is the source region of Bazen Frankincense?

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We primarily source the premium Boswellia papyrifera variety from the Amhara region of Northern Ethiopia, Tigray, Beneshangul-Gumuz, and the Ogaden region. We partner directly with local smallholder farm families who adhere to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

How do you verify the quality of your Frankincense exports?

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Quality is ensured through multi-stage sorting to achieve crystalline purity and a 100% bark-free guarantee. Our entire process, including separation and final labeling, is supervised by a food health official to maintain strict phytosanitary standards. We provide Quality & Weight certificates issued by SGS or Bureau Veritas at loading.

What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container capacity?

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Our MOQ is a standard 20-foot Full Container Load (FCL). We can pack up to 18 Metric Tons (MT) of Gum Olibanum per 20ft container, using 50 kg Polypropylene (PP) bags as standard packaging.

What shipping ports and lead times can we expect?

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We load shipments at the Port of Djibouti (DJJIB). Sourcing, grading, cleaning, packing, and transporting to the port takes 15 to 25 days from contract signing to the vessel's loading. Maritime transit ranges from 2 to 8 weeks depending on destination.

Direct-from-Origin Sourcing

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