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Palm oil

Crude palm oil and RBD palm olein from verified mills and refiners, with RSPO certified supply on request.

CPOFFA 5% maximum; DOBI 2.3 minimum
PackingBulk vessels, flexitanks, or cartons and jerrycans for olein
DeliveryFOB, CIF, DAP
InspectionIndependent, at loading

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.

Export controls and complianceThis product falls under the EU Deforestation Regulation where its requirements apply. We confirm the plot geolocation data and the supplier due diligence statement before any lot is offered to an EU buyer.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
DAPDelivered to an agreed place in the buyer country, import duties excluded.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysisCertificate of originCertificate of quantity and quality from an independent surveyorHealth certificateBill of ladingRSPO certificate for certified lots

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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