Soybean Meal
44 % or 48 % protein — the reference protein ingredient for your feed mills
Soybean meal is the reference protein ingredient for modern animal feed. A major by-product of soybean crushing (79% of bean weight), it provides feed mills the protein base for poultry, pig, ruminant and aquaculture rations. BEST AGRI BUSINESS operates from Lomé, sourcing meal from West African crushing plants and through repackaged Brazil/Argentina imports.
📦 MOQ
From 1 FCL container (24-26 MT). Annual multi-container contracts negotiable.
🌍 Origins
West African crushing plants (Lomé, Cotonou, Lagos) or repackaged SAm imports. Direct Brazil/Argentina origin possible.
🚢 FOB
FOB Lomé / Cotonou. CFR / CIF destination port of choice.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | 44 % protein | 48 % protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | ≥ 44 % | ≥ 48 % |
| Moisture | ≤ 12 % | ≤ 12 % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 7 % | ≤ 3.5 % |
| Urease activity | < 0.30 mg N/g/min | < 0.30 mg N/g/min |
| Available lysine | ≥ 2.7 % | ≥ 2.9 % |
All lots come with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an accredited laboratory.
Applications
- Poultry feed mills (broilers, layers, turkeys) — standard 18-28 % of mix
- Pig farming (growth, finishing, sows)
- Aquaculture (farmed fish, shrimp)
- Cattle feed (dairy cows, finishing) — 5-15 %
48 % is preferred for poultry and aquaculture, 44 % for ruminants.
Packaging & logistics
- Packaging: bulk (silo), 1 MT big bags, 50 kg sacks
- Loading ports: Lomé (main), Cotonou, Lagos
- Transit times: Europe 15-22 d, Maghreb 5-10 d, Asia 25-35 d
- Payment: LC at sight, TT 30/70
- Documentation: COA, phytosanitary, certificate of origin, BL, fumigation
Quote indexed to CBOT + daily West African basis. Response within 24-48 hours.
📦 Free physical samples
BEST AGRI BUSINESS sends physical samples free of charge on request for quality validation before order.