What It Is:
Palm oil is a reddish edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). It is widely used in cooking, food processing, cosmetics, and biofuels. Nigeria is one of the top producers of palm oil globally.
What Export of It Is:
Exporting palm oil from Nigeria involves sourcing high-quality crude or refined palm oil, processing it to meet international standards, packaging it appropriately (in jerry cans or drums), and shipping it to international buyers in countries such as the UK, USA, China, and the Middle East.
Packaging for Export
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Jerry cans: 1L, 2L, 5L, 10L, 20L
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Drums: 25L, 50L, 100L, 200L
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Flexitanks/IBC Tanks for large-scale export
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Properly sealed and labeled with batch number, origin, and nutritional content (if for food use)
Export Form
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Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
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Refined Bleached and Deodorized Palm Oil (RBDPO)
Export Markets & Uses
Major Markets:
United Kingdom, United States, China, UAE, India, Netherlands, France
Uses:
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Cooking oil and frying
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Margarine, baked goods, and snacks
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Soap and detergent manufacturing
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Cosmetics (lotions, creams)
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Industrial lubricants
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Biodiesel
HS Code for Palm Oil
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HS Code: 151110 – Crude Palm Oil
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HS Code: 151190 – Other Palm Oils and Their Fractions (Refined or Processed)
