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).

#1 · Best bulk

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Ivory Raw Unrefined Shea Butter, Top Grade

$0.78/oz · $24.95 for 2 lb (32 oz)

  • Largest size: 10 lb · $0.78/oz at 2 lb (32 oz)
  • Unrefined from West Africa (country not stated).
  • Bulk DIY-supplier brand; hand-cut, hand-packed West African shea in sizes up to 10 lb.

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2.Plant Guru — Raw African Shea Butter, 100% Pure Unrefined Ivory

Largest size: 5 lb · $0.81/oz at 16 oz

Unrefined · Ghana · Imported directly from a small village in Ghana; ivory and yellow versions, with bulk bags from about $7.25/lb.

3.Mary Tylor Naturals — Organic Shea Butter, Raw Unrefined Ivory

Largest size: 55 lb · $1.00/oz at 1 lb (16 oz)

Unrefined · Ghana · The widest size range in the directory — 8 oz jars up to 55 lb bulk pails, all USDA certified organic.

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

Unrefined · Ghana · UK-based brand; also sells a certified-organic refined white shea butter for a scent-free option.

Certified organic (certifier not stated on US listing) Vegan Cruelty-free

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