If you’ve ever looked at the price of argan oil, you’ve probably asked yourself:

Why is argan oil so expensive?

Compared to other oils, argan oil often costs significantly more — and for good reason.

It is not just a beauty product.
It is one of the rarest and most labor-intensive natural oils in the world.

In this guide, you’ll discover:

• Why argan oil is expensive.
• What affects its price.
• How to distinguish real value from marketing.
• And how to choose high-quality argan oil.

👉 New to argan oil? Start here:

Argan Oil: Benefits, Uses & The Complete Guide to Morocco’s Liquid Gold

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1. ARGAN OIL EXISTS ONLY IN MOROCCO

Argan oil is unique because the argan tree grows almost exclusively in Morocco.

This geographic limitation means:

• limited global supply
• controlled production
• high demand worldwide

The argan forest is even protected by UNESCO, highlighting its ecological importance.

👉 This alone already increases the value of Argan oil.

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2. EXTREMELY LABOR-INTENSIVE PRODUCTION

Producing Argan oil is not industrial — it is time-consuming and meticulous.

The process involves:

1. Collecting the fruit.
2. Drying it.
3. Removing the pulp.
4. Cracking the nuts manually.
5. Extracting the kernels.
6. Cold pressing.

👉 Cracking the nuts alone requires significant manual effort.

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3. VERY LOW YIELD

One of the biggest reasons for the price:

👉 It takes a large quantity of fruit to produce a small amount of oil.

• Around 30–40 kg of fruit
  → for 1 liter of oil

This low yield makes argan oil naturally expensive.

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4. HIGH NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Argan oil is rich in:

• Vitamin E.
• Essential fatty acids.
• Antioxidants.

These components are what give it its effectiveness.

👉 Higher quality oil = higher concentration of active compounds

👉 Which directly impacts price

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🧴 5. QUALITY PROCESSING (COLD-PRESSED)

High-quality argan oil is:

👉 cold-pressed

This method:

• preserves nutrients
• ensures purity
• maintains effectiveness

Cheaper oils may be:

• refined
• diluted
• heat-processed

👉 which reduces quality (and price)

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6. AUTHENTICITY & PURITY

Pure argan oil must be:

• 100% natural
• free from additives
• properly sourced

👉 Many cheap products are:

• diluted
• mixed with other oils
• artificially scented

👉 These are cheaper — but far less effective

👉 Learn how to identify pure argan oil:

Recognizing Pure Argan Oil: The Secret to Authentic Moroccan Beauty

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7. GLOBAL DEMAND & MARKET VALUE:

Argan oil is now used worldwide in:

• skincare
• haircare
• cosmetics

This global demand increases:

• competition
• pricing

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CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE ARGAN OIL

Feature	Cheap Oil	High-Quality Oil
Composition	Mixed	100% pure
Smell	Perfumed	Natural
Effectiveness	Low	High
Origin	Unclear	Morocco

👉 Price often reflects quality.

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IS EXPENSIVE ARGAN OIL WORTH IT?

👉 Yes — if it is truly pure.

High-quality argan oil:

• lasts longer
• delivers better results
• requires smaller quantities

👉 So the real cost per use is often lower than expected.

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🛍️ HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE NOT OVERPAYING

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✔️ Check origin

→ Morocco

✔️ Check ingredients

→ 100% argania spinosa kernel oil

✔️ Check extraction

→ cold-pressed

✔️ Check packaging

→ dark glass bottle

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🌿 DISCOVER PURE ORGANIC ARGAN OIL

Green Mood argan oil offers:

• purity
• Moroccan sourcing
• high-quality extraction

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🌸 SCENTED ARGAN OIL COLLECTION

👉 https://greenmood.ma/en/categorie-produit/scented-argan-oil

A sensory experience with added fragrance — while maintaining care benefits.

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❓ FAQ — ARGAN OIL PRICE

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Why is argan oil more expensive than coconut oil?

Because it is rarer and more difficult to produce.

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Is cheap argan oil fake?

Not always, but it is often diluted or lower quality.

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Does price guarantee quality?

No — but extremely low prices are usually a red flag.

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How much should good argan oil cost?

It varies, but authentic oil is never very cheap.

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Why is Moroccan argan oil more expensive?

Because it is authentic and sourced from its natural origin.

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CONCLUSION

Argan oil is expensive because it is rare, labor-intensive, and highly valuable.

Its price reflects:

• its origin
• its production
• its effectiveness

And when chosen correctly, it is worth every drop.