Soya bean oil, refined

cpc code 21612 covers the refined soya bean oil industry, a crucial component of the global vegetable oil market. Soya bean oil is one of the most widely produced and consumed edible oils worldwide, finding applications in food processing, industrial manufacturing, and biofuel production. This industry plays a significant role in the agricultural and food sectors, providing a versatile and affordable oil source to meet the growing global demand for cooking and processing oils.

The production of refined soya bean oil involves a multi-step process. First, soya beans are harvested and cleaned, then crushed or pressed to extract the crude oil. The crude oil undergoes a refining process that includes degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to remove impurities and improve the oil's clarity, color, and flavor. Advanced techniques like hydrogenation or interesterification may also be employed to modify the oil's physical properties and improve its stability.

The main inputs required for the soya bean oil refining industry include 11111 Soya beans, as well as various chemicals and equipment. Soya beans are the primary raw material, which are sourced from large-scale soya bean farms and plantations. Other key inputs include processing equipment such as crushers, centrifuges, and refining tanks, as well as chemicals like phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, and bleaching earth used in the refining process.

The primary output of the soya bean oil refining industry is 21612 Soya bean oil, refined, which is then distributed and sold to various downstream industries. The refined oil can be further processed into specialized products like hydrogenated or interesterified oils, which find applications in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. The byproducts of soya bean oil refining, such as soya bean meal and lecithin, are also valuable outputs that are used in animal feed, food additives, and other applications.