Refined Soybean Oil

More soybean oil moves across borders every year than any other vegetable oil on earth – which means a refined soybean oil supplier that can only quote one origin is one bad harvest away from letting a buyer down. France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA is built to avoid that exposure, supplying importers, re-packers, private-label bottlers, frying-oil formulators, food manufacturers and biodiesel feedstock buyers worldwide as a refined soybean oil exporter across RBD, degummed and crude grades. Our trade desk sources on a multi-origin basis from Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia and Ukraine, with origin stated on contract so no single harvest cycle or export policy can hold a programme hostage. Supply runs from 1L, 2L, 5L and 20L retail formats through to flexitank, drums and IBC tote at container scale, quoted and documented against a minimum order of 1,000 MT, across spot shipments and recurring monthly supply contracts.

Global Demand & Market Trends

Soybean oil is the world’s most widely traded vegetable oil, and refined soybean oil holds a core position across retail cooking-oil lines, industrial frying operations, food manufacturing and the biodiesel feedstock market. Demand continues to build across several fronts: refiners and industrial buyers processing further downstream, clean-label retail and food-service programmes specifying non-GMO and organic grades, buyers running their own refining capacity, and standard bulk cooking-oil bottling, deep frying and food manufacturing. France AJ sources across Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia and Ukraine, a multi-origin base that keeps a monthly contract moving when one origin’s harvest cycle, export policy or port capacity tightens, and that lets a buyer match origin to the certification and labelling requirements of the destination market.

Product Overview & Key Specifications

Refined Soybean Oil is RBD (Refined, Bleached and Deodorised) soybean oil, supplied as a commercial reference specification confirmed on each shipment’s Certificate of Analysis. Degummed (gums removed but not yet bleached or deodorised) and crude grades are also available for buyers with their own refining or biodiesel processing capacity. The two parameters that matter most to a buyer are free fatty acids (FFA) at max. 0.1% and peroxide value under 5 meq/kg: together they govern oxidative stability, which drives both shelf performance over a 12–18 month best-before window and fry-life on a production line. The smoke point of approximately 230°C places refined soybean oil among the higher-heat cooking oils, suited to deep frying and commercial high-heat cooking, while a light yellow, clear appearance is confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis, not assumed.

The parameters above are commercial reference parameters; final specifications are confirmed in the seller’s official offer, Certificate of Analysis and shipment inspection documents.

Industrial Applications

• Retail & Private-Label Bottling – 1L, 2L, 5L and 20L PET formats for cooking-oil brands and re-packers
• Deep Frying & Snack Production – deep frying and snack-line production at bulk scale, drawing on the approx. 230°C smoke point
• Salad Dressings & Mayonnaise – neutral-flavour base oil for emulsified condiment manufacturing
• Bakery & Confectionery – liquid fat for batters, sponges and cake formulations
• Margarine Manufacturing – base oil input for margarine and spread production
• Vegetable Oil Blending – blended with canola, sunflower or palm oil to meet a target specification
• Food Service – bulk cooking-oil supply for catering, HoReCa and institutional buyers
• Food Manufacturing – processed-food and ready-meal production as a neutral formulation oil
• Biodiesel Feedstock – RBD, degummed and crude grades supplied in bulk to biodiesel feedstock buyers

Why Source Refined Soybean Oil from France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA

1. Authentic product quality – FFA max. 0.1% and peroxide value under 5 meq/kg, with colour and flavour profile confirmed on each shipment’s Certificate of Analysis, never assumed.
2. Competitive, transparent pricing – a current FOB or CIF position quoted against the world vegetable-oil market and freight at each RFQ, with no fixed price tied to any listing.
3. Flexible order quantities and MOQs – a 1,000 MT minimum order against a one-container minimum shipment, with spot cargoes and recurring monthly supply contracts equally accommodated.
4. International shipping & logistics – flexitank, 200kg drums and IBC tote options alongside retail-ready 1L–20L packaging, moved on FOB or CIF terms to the buyer’s destination port.
5. Strict quality control – SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection and Certificate of Analysis available on request, sourced from producers operating under internationally recognised standards including HACCP, ISO 9001 and GMP where applicable.

Trade Terms

Packaging & Container Loading

• 1L, 2L, 5L and 20L PET bottles / jerry cans – retail and private-label packaging for branded and private-label cooking-oil programmes.
• Flexitank – approx. 24 MT loaded into a 20ft container, the standard format for bulk liquid soybean oil shipments.
• 200kg drums – an alternative bulk-liquid format for buyers requiring drummed product.
• IBC tote – intermediate bulk containers for buyers sourcing above retail scale but below full flexitank volume.
• Shelf life is 12–18 months depending on packaging and storage; store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Step-by-Step Ordering & Inquiry Process

1. Buyer submits an RFQ or ICPO on company letterhead, specifying grade (RBD, degummed or crude), packaging format, quantity, preferred origin and destination port.
2. France AJ Alimentaire and Food Import and Export LTDA returns a preliminary offer confirming the current reference FOB or CIF position and stated origin.
3. Buyer and seller finalise and sign the sales contract covering specification, origin, Incoterms and payment structure.
4. Buyer arranges TT, LC, DLC or SBLC as agreed in the contract terms.
5. Refining, packing and SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection are completed ahead of loading.
6. Shipment proceeds with full export documentation issued for customs clearance at the destination port.

Shipment, Inspection & Documentation

Each shipment is supported by SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Analysis reporting free fatty acids, peroxide value, moisture, colour and flavour profile, available on request ahead of loading. Standard export documentation includes the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading and Certificate of Analysis, matched to the destination country’s import requirements. Product is sourced from producers operating under internationally recognised standards, including HACCP, ISO 9001 and GMP where applicable, with Kosher and Halal certification available, or as required by the destination market, subject to the nominated refinery and contract terms. Applicable certificates are supplied depending on product, origin, producer and shipment.

Request Pricing

Because soybean oil pricing tracks the world vegetable-oil market and freight on a continuous basis, our trade desk issues a current FOB or CIF price per ton against each RFQ rather than a fixed rate; buyers researching the current refined soybean oil price per ton, FOB or CIF, should request a live reference rather than rely on a published figure. Prices are indicative only and subject to destination port, quantity, packaging, freight, market conditions and final seller confirmation. Submit your grade, packaging format, quantity, preferred origin and destination port for a current reference quotation. Contact Our Sales Team and send your B2B inquiry today.