Rapeseed / Canola Seed
Bulk rapeseed or canola seed for oilseed processing and commodity trade.
Rapeseed or canola seed supplied for crushing and processing by oil content, origin and crop year.
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Supplying Agriculture and Industry with Reliable Rapeseed / Canola Seed
Rapeseed and canola seed is a whole oilseed harvested from Brassica napus, traded in bulk as the primary feedstock for crushing into vegetable oil and protein-rich meal. It underpins global edible oil, biodiesel and animal feed supply chains, with demand driven by crushers, oil mills and feed compounders worldwide. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying rapeseed and canola seed that meets the oil content, purity and quality-grade requirements of industrial crushing operations.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every parcel we supply is tested for oil content, moisture and admixture before loading, so crushers receive seed that performs predictably through the press. Our sourcing network spans key growing regions across Europe, Canada and Australia, giving us year-round access to both 00 (double-zero, canola-quality) and industrial rapeseed grades.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate bulk vessel, rail and truck movements from farm-gate and country elevator through to port silo and final delivery. Our logistics team manages loading schedules, phytosanitary documentation and vessel nomination so crushing plants receive seed on time and in specification.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources rapeseed and canola seed with documented traceability back to origin, supporting buyers who need to evidence non-GMO status, sustainable farming practices or compliance with import phytosanitary requirements. We work with suppliers committed to responsible agronomy and residue management.
Why Choose Rapeseed / Canola Seed from Prime Elements?
- High Oil Yield: Consistently strong oil content for efficient crushing economics.
- Verified Purity: Low admixture and foreign matter across every shipment.
- Global Sourcing Reach: Access to European, Canadian and Australian origins year-round.
- Logistics Expertise: End-to-end coordination from elevator to crushing plant.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, quality-assured rapeseed and canola seed supply for the global crushing industry.
Rapeseed and canola seed is used primarily as a crushing feedstock, yielding vegetable oil and high-protein meal as co-products.
Typical applications include:
- Crude and refined vegetable oil production
- Biodiesel and renewable diesel feedstock
- Protein meal for livestock and poultry feed
- Edible oil for food manufacturing
- Industrial oleochemicals
- Seed stock for further processing and blending
Its high oil content and favorable meal-protein yield make it an efficient feedstock for both edible oil and animal feed value chains.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | % (on dry basis) | 40 – 44 |
| Moisture content | % | ≤ 8.0 |
| Admixture / foreign matter | % | ≤ 2.0 |
| Chlorophyll content | mg/kg oil | ≤ 25 |
| Erucic acid (00/canola-quality) | % of total fatty acids | ≤ 2.0 |
| Glucosinolates | µmol/g | ≤ 18 |
| Test weight | kg/hl | 65 – 72 |
Specifications vary depending on growing origin and harvest season.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF, contracted under GAFTA-type standard terms |
| Transport modes | Bulk vessel (Panamax / Handysize), hopper rail cars, bulk trucks |
| Shipment size | 5,000 – 60,000 MT per vessel; smaller parcels by rail or truck |
| Packaging | Bulk (loose), occasional big-bag for smaller specialty lots |
| Storage | Port silo terminals, inland country elevators, covered bulk warehousing |
| Handling | Pneumatic and mechanical conveyor loading, grain elevators, weighbridge control |
Our standards are non-negotiable.
Every product in our portfolio is documented, tested and certified against international standards — and our memberships put that commitment on the record.
ISCC
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification.
EPCA
European Petrochemical Association — active member.
GROFOR
Federal Association of German Fuel Trade.
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