The Best Shea Butters for Buying in Bulk
For soapmaking, whipped-butter batches, or a household that goes through shea fast, bulk formats change the economics — the same brands often cost 30–50% less per ounce in pound-plus sizes than in retail jars. These directory members sell in 2 lb or larger formats (one goes to 55 lb).
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$0.81/oz · $12.99 for 1 lb (16 oz)
- Largest size: 10 lb · $0.81/oz at 1 lb (16 oz)
- Unrefined from West Africa (country not stated).
- Bulk DIY-supplier brand; hand-cut, hand-packed West African shea, with a 10 lb size at about $0.34/oz.
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2.Plant Guru — Raw African Shea Butter, 100% Pure Unrefined Ivory
Largest size: 5 lb · $0.93/oz at 16 oz
3.Mary Tylor Naturals — Organic Shea Butter, Raw Unrefined Ivory
Largest size: 55 lb · $0.94/oz at 1 lb (16 oz)
USDA Organic Non-GMO Fair trade sourced (uncertified claim)
4.Naissance — Shea Butter Unrefined Organic, 2.2 lb
Largest size: 2.2 lb · price varies by size
Certified organic (certifier not stated on US listing) Vegan Cruelty-free
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