Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil

HS code 230500 covers oil-cake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil. This industry plays a crucial role in the global agricultural and food processing sectors, as it provides a valuable byproduct from the production of ground-nut oil. The oil-cake and solid residues are widely used as animal feed, contributing to the sustainability of the livestock industry and the broader food supply chain.

The production of oil-cake and other solid residues under HS code 230500 typically involves the extraction of ground-nut oil through mechanical pressing or chemical solvents. After the oil is extracted, the remaining solid material is then processed, often through drying, grinding, and pelletizing, to create the final oil-cake and residue products.

The main inputs required for the production of oil-cake and other solid residues under HS code 230500 are ground-nuts, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on machinery and equipment for the oil extraction and processing of the solid residues, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the production facilities.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 230500 are oil-cake and other solid residues, which are used as animal feed. These products may be consumed by various 230400 Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, 230610 Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305, and 230690 Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304, 2305 or 2306 industries.