Soya Beans Export

What It Is

Soya Beans (Glycine max) are a protein-rich legume widely cultivated for their edible seeds. They are one of the most important oilseeds in the world, serving as a primary source of protein and vegetable oil. Soybeans are consumed directly as food and extensively processed into oil, soy flour, soy protein, soy milk, animal feed, and bio-based industrial products.

What Export of Soya Beans Is

Exporting soya beans involves sourcing high-quality whole or processed soybeans, grading them according to international standards, and supplying them to buyers in the food, feed, and industrial markets worldwide.

Soybeans are exported in different forms including raw beans, dehulled beans, soymeal, and soybean oil. Exporters ensure that shipments meet global safety, nutritional, and moisture standards.

Specifications

• Product Types:

  • Whole Soya Beans (non-GMO / GMO available based on buyer request)

  • Soymeal (for animal feed)

  • Soy Protein (concentrate and isolate)

  • Soybean Oil (refined or crude)

• Moisture Content: Maximum 13%

• Protein Content: 35% – 40%

• Oil Content: 18% – 20%

• Admixture: ≤ 2%

• Split Beans: ≤ 5%

• Damaged/Discolored Beans: ≤ 3%

• Foreign Odor/Smell: Nil

• Shelf Life: 12 months under proper storage

Nutritional Profile (per 100g raw soybeans)

• Energy: ~446 kcal

• Protein: 36 g

• Fat: 20 g (mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids)

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Fiber: 9 g

• Minerals: Iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc

• Vitamins: B-complex vitamins, Vitamin K

• Isoflavones: Natural plant-based phytoestrogens

Grades of Soya Beans Export

1. Human Consumption Grade: Clean, non-GMO beans, used for food processing.

2. Animal Feed Grade: Soymeal, expeller cake, and by-products for livestock feed.

3. Industrial Grade: Used in biodiesel production, soy-based chemicals, and adhesives.

4. Organic Soybeans: Certified non-GMO and pesticide-free for niche health markets.

Export Forms & Packaging

• Whole Beans:

  • 25kg, 50kg polypropylene bags

  • Bulk shipments in 1MT jumbo bags

• Soymeal / Cake:

  • 50kg PP woven bags or bulk tonnage shipments

• Soybean Oil:

  • 25L jerry cans, 200L drums, flexi tanks, or ISO tanks

Containerization:

• 20ft container: ~19–20 MT of whole beans

• 40ft container: ~25–27 MT

Global Uses

• Food Industry:

  • Soy milk, tofu, soy flour, soy protein isolates, textured vegetable protein (TVP)

• Oil Extraction:

  • Soybean oil for cooking, margarine, and salad dressings

• Animal Feed:

  • Soymeal is a major protein source for poultry, cattle, and aquaculture feeds

• Industrial Uses:

  • Biodiesel production

  • Soy-based inks, lubricants, adhesives, and plastics

• Nutraceuticals:

  • Isoflavones used in supplements for hormonal balance and heart health

Quality Assurance

• Strict adherence to ISO, Codex, and buyer-specific standards

• Grading and cleaning to remove impurities and foreign matter

• Fumigation for pest control prior to shipment

• Certificates provided:

  • Phytosanitary Certificate

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)

  • Non-GMO or Organic Certification (if required)

  • SGS or Intertek inspection reports (on request)

Export Market Insights

• Top Importing Regions:

  • Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia)

  • Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Spain, UK)

  • North America (USA, Canada)

  • Middle East (Turkey, UAE, Egypt)

• Market Trends:

  • Rising demand for plant-based proteins in food and nutraceuticals

  • Growing use of soymeal in aquaculture and livestock industries

  • Expanding biodiesel market driving soybean oil demand

Trade & Compliance

• HS Codes:

  • 1201 – Soya beans, whether or not broken

  • 1208 – Soya bean flour and meal

  • 1507 – Soya bean oil and its fractions

  • 2304 – Soybean oilcake and meal, used for animal feed

• MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 100 MT (whole beans), negotiable for processed forms

• Delivery Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR available

• Payment Terms: L/C, T/T, negotiable depending on buyer requirements

Soya Beans remain one of the most versatile and globally traded oilseeds, with applications spanning food, feed, energy, and industrial sectors. Its diverse uses ensure continuous demand across world markets.