What It Is
Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fleshy mesocarp of the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). It is one of the most versatile and widely traded edible oils in the world, used in food, cosmetics, biofuels, and industrial applications. Nigeria is among the top producers of palm oil in Africa, making it a key agricultural export.
Nutritional & Industrial Value
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Nutritional Content: Rich in beta-carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin E (tocotrienols & tocopherols), and saturated & unsaturated fatty acids.
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Food Use: Cooking oil, margarine, confectionery, instant noodles, fried snacks, bakery items.
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Cosmetic Use: Soap, shampoo, creams, lotions, and detergents.
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Industrial Use: Biofuel production, lubricants, candles, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed.
Export Specifications
Product Grades
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Crude Palm Oil (CPO) – Unrefined, reddish-orange, mainly used for industrial processing.
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Refined Palm Oil (RBD Palm Olein) – Refined, deodorized, bleached, clear yellow liquid, used for cooking and food processing.
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Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) – Extracted from the kernel/seed, used in cosmetics, soap, and biodiesel.
Quality Standards
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FFA (Free Fatty Acid): Max. 5% for crude, ≤0.1% for refined
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Moisture & Impurities: Max. 0.1%
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Iodine Value: 50–55 g/100g
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Peroxide Value: Max. 10 meq/kg
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Color (Lovibond): Max. 3R
Packaging Options
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Jerry cans: 10L, 20L, 25L
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Plastic drums: 200L
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Flexi tanks: 20,000L – 22,000L
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Bulk vessel shipment
Shelf Life
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Crude Palm Oil (CPO): 12 months under cool, dry conditions
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Refined Palm Oil (RBD Palm Olein): 18–24 months
Export Information
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HS Code:
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151110 – Crude Palm Oil
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151190 – Other Palm Oil and Its Fractions
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MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 20 MT (1 x 20ft container)
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Port of Shipment: Lagos (Apapa/Tin Can), Port Harcourt, Warri
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Delivery Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR
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Payment Terms: LC (Letter of Credit), TT (Telegraphic Transfer), Advance Deposit
Major Importing Countries
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Europe: Netherlands, Spain, Italy, UK
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Asia: India, China, Pakistan, Malaysia
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Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
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Africa: Ghana, South Africa, Egypt
Uses at a Glance
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Food Industry: Cooking, frying, confectionery, instant foods
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Cosmetics Industry: Soaps, creams, lotions, hair products
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Industrial Applications: Biofuel, detergents, candles
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Animal Feed Industry: Fat & energy source in livestock feed
Palm Oil from Nigeria is available in both crude and refined grades, packaged to meet international buyer requirements.
