Rapeseed Oil (Feed Grade)

Description

1. Product Overview

Rapeseed Oil (Feed Grade) is a refined vegetable oil specifically formulated for inclusion in compound animal feeds and premises. Its primary industrial use is as a concentrated energy source and lubricant to reduce feed dust and improve pellet binding. The key value proposition lies in its high metabolizable energy density (approx. 36 MJ/kg) and excellent fatty acid profile (low erucic acid, balanced omega-3/omega-6). Strategically critical in volatile commodity markets, it offers a cost-stable alternative to soybean oil for large-scale feed manufacturing.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: ≥99% triglycerides; free fatty acids (FFA) ≤2%; moisture & impurities ≤0.5%; erucic acid <2%

• Purity level / Grade: Feed Grade – non-GMO compliant (optional certification available), no animal-derived contaminants

• Physical characteristics: Clear to amber liquid at 20°C; density approx. 0.92 g/cm³; viscosity 35–40 cSt at 40°C

• Packaging options: Bulk flexitanks (20–22 MT per 20’ container), IBC totes (1,000 L), or 200 L steel drums (legal for transport)

• Shelf life: 12 months in original sealed container (store below 25°C, protect from light and oxidation)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Poultry, swine, aquaculture, and pet food manufacturing

• Specific use cases: Layer feed for egg mass enhancement; weaner pig starter diets for palatability; extruded fish feed for energy density; pellet binders in ruminant supplements

• Why better than alternatives: Superior oxidative stability vs. fish oil; lower viscosity than tallow for automated spray systems; non-solid at ambient temperatures, eliminating heating pre-treatment costs

• Efficiency advantage: Improves feed conversion ratio (FCR) by 4–6% in broilers; reduces fines in pellets by up to 30%, lowering post-production waste

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 22000-certified refining with lab-tested batch-to-batch FFA and peroxide value (PV < 5 meq O₂/kg)

• Supply reliability: Dedicated storage tanks at origin ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Shanghai) ensuring year-round availability regardless of harvest cycles

• Logistics capability: Direct container loading with fumigation and heat treatment certificates (ISPM 15) for global door-to-door delivery

• Price competitiveness: Long-term contracted rapeseed crushing partnerships deliver pricing 8–12% below spot market soybean oil on an energy-adjusted basis

• Sustainability: ISCC-certified volumes available (waste-based or sustainable crop origin); full traceability from farm to factory

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT)

• Loading capacity (MT per container):

  • 20’ standard container: 20 MT (flexitank)

  • 20’ ventilated container: 21.5 MT (drums)

  • Bulk vessel (break-bulk): 500–5,000 MT per parcel