The Best Shea Butters for Buying in Bulk

1.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)

2.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

3.Our Earth's Secrets — Ivory Raw Unrefined Shea Butter, Top Grade

Largest size: 10 lb · $0.78/oz at 2 lb (32 oz)

Unrefined · West Africa (country not stated) · Bulk DIY-supplier brand; hand-cut, hand-packed West African shea in sizes up to 10 lb.

4.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.

5.Baraka Shea Butter — Raw Shea Butter — Pure, Unrefined, Handmade in Ghana

Largest size: 25 kg · $1.74/oz at 250 g (8.8 oz)

Unrefined · Ghana · Direct-trade shea handcrafted by women's cooperatives in Northern Ghana; also sells B-grade 'imperfect' shea at a discount.

Fair trade community sourced