Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/PRHsuf7kay7.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why East African Shea Butter Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [3UyQE2ovWWZ] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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 sEyLOqxisJ6 57l0nTf7X2A 8mXqqvzcZ4g xADihvE7rat c5Ki1i2WQKO
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 sEyLOqxisJ6 57l0nTf7X2A 8mXqqvzcZ4g xADihvE7rat c5Ki1i2WQKO