Flours and meals; of soya beans

HS code 120810 covers the production and trade of soya bean flours and meals. Soya beans are a versatile and nutritious legume crop that is widely cultivated around the world. The flours and meals derived from soya beans have a wide range of applications in the food, animal feed, and industrial sectors, making this a significant industry within the broader agricultural economy.

Soya bean flours and meals are produced through a series of processing steps. First, the soya beans are cleaned, dried, and dehulled. They are then milled or ground into a fine powder, producing the flour. Alternatively, the beans may be pressed or extruded to extract the oil, leaving behind the meal. Both the flour and meal can undergo further processing, such as defatting or toasting, to modify their properties and enhance their functionality for specific applications.

The primary input for the production of soya bean flours and meals is, of course, the soya bean itself. Soya beans are typically grown on large-scale farms or plantations, often in regions with suitable climates and soil conditions. In addition to the raw soya beans, the production process requires various types of processing equipment, such as mills, presses, and drying systems. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the production facilities.

The main outputs of this industry are soya bean flour and soya bean meal. Soya bean flour is used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, meat substitutes, and dairy alternatives. Soya bean meal is primarily used as a high-protein ingredient in animal feed, particularly for livestock such as poultry, swine, and cattle. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 100000 Food Manufacturing, 100300 Animal Food Manufacturing, and 200000 Chemical Manufacturing.