Copra Meal (Coconut Meal)

Description

1. Product Overview

Copra Meal (Coconut Meal) is the co-product of mechanical or solvent extraction of oil from dried coconut kernel (copra), yielding a consistent, mid-protein feed ingredient. Its primary industrial use is as a cost-efficient energy and protein source in formulated animal feed, particularly for dairy cattle and aquaculture. The key value proposition is its palatable, highly digestible fiber profile combined with medium protein content, which supports milk fat production and gut health. Strategically, Copra Meal is critical for buyers diversifying away from volatile soybean and cereal markets, offering a stable, non-GMO feed alternative from tropical supply belts.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Crude protein 21–23% (as fed), crude fat 6–10%, crude fiber 12–15%, moisture max 11%

• Purity/grade: Feed grade, solvent-extracted or expeller-pressed; aflatoxin max 20 ppb; free from salmonella and E. coli

• Physical characteristics: Granular meal, light brown to tan, 95% passes through 3mm sieve, bulk density 550–650 kg/m³

• Packaging options: Bulk in 20–25 MT loose containers, or 50kg polywoven bags with inner liner

• Shelf life: 6 months from production date when stored in dry, ventilated conditions below 25°C

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Dairy farming, aquaculture (tilapia, shrimp), poultry (layers limited inclusion), pet food manufacturing

• Specific use cases: Dairy total mixed ration (TMR) at 15–20% inclusion to boost butterfat; shrimp feed as binder and energy source; layer diets at 5–8% for yolk color stability

• Performance advantage: Superior palatability compared to palm kernel meal; lower lignin than sunflower meal, yielding better digestibility; medium energy density reduces need for added oils

• Cost/efficiency benefit: Replaces up to 30% of corn or soybean meal in ruminant diets, lowering feed cost per kg of milk output while maintaining fiber mat function in the rumen

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Single origin traceability per shipment; HPLC-tested for aflatoxin and moisture at loading port

• Supply reliability: 12-month rolling contracts with buffer stock warehousing in Rotterdam, Singapore, and Los Angeles

• Logistics capability: 3–4 weeks lead time to major ports; direct vessel loading from origin ports (Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam)

• Price competitiveness: Priced at 10–15% discount to soybean meal on a digestible protein basis; fixed or index-linked pricing available

• Sustainability benefits: Co-product utilization (zero waste circular model); low water footprint in processing; eligible for scope 3 emissions reduction claims

• Technical support: Certificate of Analysis per lot; feeding guideline documentation; on-call animal nutritionist advisory

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (bulk, one 20ft container equivalent)

• Loading capacity: 20–22 MT per 20ft dry container; 20 MT per 20ft bulk liner bag container; 24–26 MT per 40ft high-cube container (max 26 MT weight limit)