Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=XO2m3JlynuE Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why East African Shea Butter Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [XLXaES5oYpG] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to spread and absorbs quickly into the skin, which makes it more desirable in cosmetics. In Uganda, nilotica producers are trying to meet growing demand for this butter. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why Jasmine Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Real Dijon Mustard Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #AfricanSheaButter #EastAfrica #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why East African Shea Butter Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider XdfNbyZTFtN SwUdfKpUBz8 j09vjgVyuUB bis5beAjZSw qVvC0doLERS FfCTQWq905P zrZ38tufvaN
When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to spread and absorbs quickly into the skin, which makes it more desirable in cosmetics. In Uganda, nilotica producers are trying to meet growing demand for this butter. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Copper River King Salmon Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why Jasmine Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Real Dijon Mustard Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #AfricanSheaButter #EastAfrica #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why East African Shea Butter Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider XdfNbyZTFtN SwUdfKpUBz8 j09vjgVyuUB bis5beAjZSw qVvC0doLERS FfCTQWq905P zrZ38tufvaN