Crude (Degummed) Soybean Oil
For refineries, soap makers and oleochemistry — FOB Lomé
Crude soybean oil is vegetable oil as it comes out of the extraction process from soybeans. The degummed version has undergone an initial water-wash treatment to remove phospholipids, making it stable for long-distance transport. Intended for refineries, soap makers and oleochemistry operators.
📦 MOQ
1 flexitank 22 MT. Tanker possible for several hundred MT.
🌍 Origins
West African extraction plants or direct SAm imports.
🚢 FOB
FOB Lomé / Cotonou, CFR/CIF destination port.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Crude | Degummed |
|---|---|---|
| FFA | ≤ 1.5 % | ≤ 1.5 % |
| Moisture & impurities | ≤ 0.3 % | ≤ 0.2 % |
| Phospholipids | 1.5-3 % | ≤ 0.2 % |
| Iodine value | 120-141 | 120-141 |
| Flash point | ≥ 230 °C | ≥ 230 °C |
Applications
- Refineries for edible oil (primary input to produce RBD)
- Soap makers (saponification for bar or liquid soaps)
- Oleochemistry (fatty acids, biodiesel, lubricants)
- Cosmetic & pharma industries
Packaging & logistics
- Packaging: 22 MT flexitank, tanker
- Capacity: 500 to 1,000 MT/month
- Transit times: Europe 15-22 d, Maghreb 5-10 d
- Documentation: detailed COA, SGS/Bureau Veritas/Cotecna inspection on request
Crude shows a base price; degummed adds +$20-40/MT for the process.
📦 Free physical samples
Physical sample of crude or degummed oil sent free of charge on request for your refining tests.