China Shea Butter Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The shea butter market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 390.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.2% is expected of China shea butter market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$246.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$390.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.2%
Report Coverage
China

China shea butter market highlights

  • The China shea butter market generated a revenue of USD 218.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 390.6 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, raw and unrefined was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Raw and Unrefined is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Shea butter market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 218.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 390.6 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentRaw and unrefined
Fastest growing segmentRaw and Unrefined
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRaw and Unrefined, Refined
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, Cargill, Croda International PLC, Clariant AG, AAK AB, OLVEA, Sophim, Suru Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Nuts.com, Shea Radiance


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 10.1% of the global shea butter market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China shea butter market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 195.7 million by 2030.

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Raw and unrefined was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.93% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the China shea butter market based on raw and unrefined, refined covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Previously limited to cosmetic use, the approval of shea butter as a novel food ingredient in China is a significant development in the country to incorporate diverse ingredients into their food products.

Following its approval, shea butter can now be utilized in a wide range of food products in China, including chocolate, candy, ice-cream, bakery products, and frying oil. This expansion of its usage beyond cosmetics is a key driver of the country’s shea butter market.

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