Left your Christmas shopping a little late? It happens. The good news is that choosing fair trade gifts is still an easy way to support people, local businesses and sustainable initiatives  – even at the last minute!

Across Wales and beyond, there are brilliant independent shops, social enterprises and ethical brands stocking fair trade products that make thoughtful gifts without compromising on quality. With something for everyone, here are some of our Fair Trade Wales picks this Christmas:

1. Patagonia Men’s 73 Skyline Organic T-Shirt (£31.50) from Babi Pur:

And lots of other Fair Trade items to choose from at Babi Pur here.

2. Fair Trade Barnes Weekend Bag (£41.95) from the Amnesty International online shop:

A durable and stylish bag, made with Fairtrade materials and supporting human rights work.

3. Tiny Tony’s Christmas Pouch (£7.00 – with an added 20% discount at the moment!) from Tony’s Chocolonely:

Tony’s chocolate supports cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Find their large individual chocolate bars in most local UK supermarkets. 

4. Hand-painted papier-mâché Christmas baubles (£4.00) from Fair and Fabulous (in store and online):

Handmade decorations that add something special to the tree.

5. Oxfam Unwrapped – ‘Fair Work, Together’ donation pack (£25.00) – available in Oxfam shops and online:

A meaningful alternative gift that supports fair livelihoods.

6. Bamboo socks (£6.95) – available in store at SUSSED, Porthcawl:

Comfortable, practical and responsibly sourced.

7. The Coffee and Cocoa Discovery Selection (£19.95) from Tired Mums Coffee and other stockists:

A great gift for coffee lovers, featuring Fairtrade coffee and hot chocolate.

8. Jenipher’s Coffi (£3–£20) – Available on the Jenipher’s Coffi website and other stockists:

“When buying Jenipher’s Coffi, you’re playing a small part in making the world a fairer place.”

9. Luxury Fair Trade chess set (£69.99) from the Shared Earth website:

A standout gift that combines craftsmanship with ethical production.

10. Zaytoun Roasted Chilli Almonds (£6.50) available from Oxfam:

Supporting Palestinian farmers through Fairtrade.

11. Fair Trade Wooden Dinosaur Play Set (£24.99) from the Amnesty International online shop:

A fun, durable children’s gift made with fair trade materials.

Choosing fair trade this Christmas means your gifts help support safer working conditions, fairer pay and more sustainable supply chains for farmers, producers and craftspeople around the world. 

We wish you a very Merry Christmas – from the Fair Trade Wales team!