South Africa Shea Butter Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The shea butter market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 64.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is expected of South Africa shea butter market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$44.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$64.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.4%
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South Africa

South Africa shea butter market highlights

  • The South Africa shea butter market generated a revenue of USD 41.0 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 64.1 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% 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 41.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 64.1 million
Growth rate5.7% (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, South Africa accounted for 1.9% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa shea butter market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 64.1 million by 2030.

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Raw and unrefined was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.73% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa shea butter market based on raw and unrefined, refined covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


There is a growing demand for unrefined shea butter in skin care products in the country. Some of the key companies catering to this demand by offering unrefined shea butter for skincare products include Isivuno Naturals and FirstSeed Organics.

Wandisa Nkosi, founder of Just Shea Butter in South Africa, recognized a gap in the South African market for high-quality shea butter catering to environment conscious consumers. The growth of selfcare movement in the country has led consumers being mindful of what they apply to their skin.

After extensive research, Just Shea Butter sourced organic certified shea butter from Ghana, ensuring its products were pure and unadulterated. Despite challenges in sourcing and competition in the natural hair and skin products sector, the company leveraged social media and YouTube to market its business successfully.

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South Africa shea butter market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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