Organic Agri Inputs · Oil Cakes and Soil Inputs · De-oiled cake
Castor Cake
HS Code 2306.90
De-oiled residue of castor seed after solvent extraction of the oil, supplied as powder for use as an organic soil input. Castor cake is one of the highest-nitrogen oil cakes, and also supplies phosphorus, potassium and organic matter.
Forms available: Powder
- Form
- Powder
- Key nutrient
- N 4.5–5%
- Packaging
- 10–70 kg bags, Jumbo bags
Castor cake is intended for soil application only and is not suitable as animal feed.
Key features
- Nitrogen 4.5–5.0%
- Phosphorus 2.0%, potassium 1.0%
- De-oiled, residual oil 0.5–1.0%
- Laboratory analysis report with every batch
Composition
100% de-oiled castor seed cake.
Application guidance
Mix into the soil before sowing or planting, alone or blended with other organic inputs. For soil application only.
Specification
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 4.5 – 5.0 % |
| Phosphorus (P) | 2.0 % |
| Potassium (K) | 1.0 % |
| Moisture | 9 – 12 % |
| Residual oil | 0.5 – 1.0 % |
| Bulk density | 0.55 – 0.60 g/cm³ |
Typical values. Each consignment ships with a laboratory analysis report for that batch.
Packing and shipping
Packaging, loading and terms
Packaging options
- Plain PP woven bags
- BOPP-laminated PP woven bags
- PP or HDPE woven bags with an inner liner
- Jumbo bags (1 tonne)
- Bag sizes: 10, 20, 50 and 70 kg
- Custom printing with buyer brand and details on request
Order and shipping
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20 ft container |
| Lead time | 10–15 days from order confirmation, subject to vessel schedule |
| Port of loading | Chennai Port, India |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Loadability - 20 ft container | approx. 18–20 MT |
| Loadability - 40 ft container | approx. 25–27 MT |
Ranges depend on packing. Exact loading is confirmed with each quotation, based on bag size.
Shelf life and storage
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shelf life | 12 months from date of manufacture |
| Storage conditions | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, off the floor and away from direct sunlight. |
Applications
- Organic soil input (soil application only)
Documents supplied with this product
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Laboratory analysis report
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation certificate, if required by the destination
Request a quotation for Castor Cake
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