Palm oil: typical specification
Indicative- CPO
- FFA 5% maximum; DOBI 2.3 minimum
- RBD palm olein
- FFA 0.1% maximum; iodine value 56 minimum; cloud point 10 °C maximum
- Moisture and impurities
- 0.25% maximum, CPO
- Certification
- RSPO certified supply on request
- Packing
- Bulk vessels, flexitanks, or cartons and jerrycans for olein
- Pricing basis
- Fixed, or against Bursa Malaysia palm oil futures plus a premium
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.
Delivery terms
Documents supplied

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.
Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.
About palm oil
Palm oil is the most produced vegetable oil in the world. Indonesia and Malaysia grow most of it. It is used in cooking, food manufacture, cosmetics and biofuels.
Crude palm oil (CPO) goes to refiners. RBD palm olein is the liquid fraction of refined oil, used as cooking oil. RBD palm stearin is the solid fraction.
Frequently asked questions
What is RBD palm olein?
Refined, bleached and deodorised palm oil with the solid fraction removed. It stays liquid in warm climates and is widely used as cooking oil.
Can you supply sustainable palm oil?
Yes. We can source RSPO certified oil under the segregated or mass balance models, and confirm EU deforestation documents where they apply.
How is payment usually made?
By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.
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