Soybean Oil
Bulk soybean oil for processors, traders and industrial buyers.
Soybean oil supplied by grade, origin and agreed analytical parameters.
Request a quote
Supplying Global Markets with Reliable Bulk Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted by crushing soybeans, traded internationally as a bulk agricultural commodity for refining into food oil and as a feedstock for biodiesel production. It is the most widely produced vegetable oil globally, with commercial value driven by free fatty acid content, moisture and impurities, and color grade. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying crude soybean oil traded under standard commodity contract terms to refiners, processors and biofuel producers.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every cargo we supply is tested for free fatty acid (FFA) content, moisture and impurities (M&I) and color before loading, so refiners and processors receive oil that performs predictably downstream. Our sourcing network spans major crushing origins across South America and North America, ensuring consistent commodity-grade quality across the trading year.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate tanker vessel, ISO tank and flexitank movements from crushing plant or storage terminal through to destination tank farm or refinery. Our logistics team manages vessel nomination, tank cleaning certification and documentation so cargoes arrive on time and in specification.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources bulk soybean oil with documented traceability back to crushing origin, supporting buyers who require evidence of sustainable sourcing, deforestation-free supply chains or non-GMO status where required. We work with suppliers committed to responsible agronomy and cargo quality preservation throughout transit.
Why Choose Bulk Soybean Oil from Prime Elements?
- Commodity-Grade Consistency: Verified FFA, M&I and color specification on every cargo.
- Flexible Contract Terms: Trading under FOSFA-type standard contract terms.
- Global Sourcing Reach: Access to South American and North American crushing origins.
- Logistics Expertise: End-to-end coordination from crushing plant to tank farm.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, commodity-grade bulk soybean oil supply for refining and downstream processing.
Bulk soybean oil is traded as a commodity feedstock for refining into food-grade oil and for further processing into biodiesel and oleochemical products.
Typical applications include:
- Refining into food-grade vegetable oil
- Biodiesel (FAME) production
- Renewable diesel (HVO) feedstock
- Oleochemical and industrial product manufacturing
- Animal feed energy additive (crude and refined by-products)
- Blending with other vegetable oil feedstocks
Its high production volume and consistent commodity specification make it a widely used feedstock for both food and fuel value chains.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Free fatty acid (FFA) content | % | 0.5 – 2.0 |
| Moisture and impurities (M&I) | % | ≤ 0.5 |
| Color (Lovibond, 5.25″ cell) | Red units | ≤ 3.5 |
| Iodine value | g I₂/100g | 120 – 141 |
| Density at 15°C | kg/m³ | 915 – 925 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | % | ≤ 1.5 |
| Peroxide value | meq O₂/kg | ≤ 10 |
Specifications vary depending on crushing origin and production batch, and are contracted according to FOSFA quality terms.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF, contracted under FOSFA standard contract terms |
| Transport modes | Tanker vessel (parcel or full cargo), ISO tank containers, flexitanks, road tanker |
| Shipment size | 1,000 – 25,000 MT per parcel; smaller volumes via flexitank or ISO tank |
| Packaging | Bulk liquid; flexitanks or ISO tank containers for smaller lots |
| Storage | Ambient bulk storage tanks, port terminal tank farms |
| Handling | Pumping systems, tank-to-tank transfer, tank cleaning and inspection prior to loading |
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.
Send us a message
Contact
Warschauer Platz 11–13
10245 Berlin
Germany