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Commodity

Soybeans

Dried soybeans from the middle belt for crushing and feed.

Overview

Soybean production in Nigeria is concentrated in the north-central belt. Sownar sources cleaned, dried beans through aggregators in the main producing areas for buyers in oil crushing and animal feed.

Typical uses: Oil crushing, soybean meal, feed.

Specification

Indicative specification

Trade-typical ranges for Nigerian origin. The figures in your contract are agreed per enquiry and tested against by an independent laboratory.

Grades: Priced on cleanliness, moisture and protein where the buyer specifies it.

Indicative specification for Soybeans
Moisture12–13% max
Foreign matter1–2% max
Damaged / split beansPer contract
Protein35–38% (indicative)
Oil content18–20% (indicative)

Indicative. Confirmed per enquiry.

Packaging

  • 25 kg or 50 kg PP bags
  • Jumbo bags (on request)

Container loading

20 ft container
20–22 t (indicative)
40 ft container
26–27 t (indicative)

Tests available

  • Moisture content
  • Purity / foreign matter
  • Aflatoxin
  • Pesticide residues
  • Protein
  • Oil content

Arranged through accredited laboratories.

Documents provided

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Certificate of origin
  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Bill of lading
  • NEPC export documentation
  • Third-party inspection report (on request)
  • Fumigation certificate (on request)

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Enquiry

Get a quote for soybeans

Tell us the quantity, destination port and specification. We reply within one business day with availability, an indicative price and a lead time.