Shea Butter
AgriculturalHS 1515.90
Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, found across the African Sahel. It is used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a cocoa butter substitute.
$800 million
Global Trade Value
$1,500-3,000
per metric tonne
Harvest
Seasonality
5
African Exporters
Top African Exporters
Top Import Markets
Denmark$300M
France$200M
USA$150M
UK$100M