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Superior quality Spring Canola seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
Min. Order (MOQ)
5 Metric Tons
HS Code
1207
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
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High-oil content Spring Canola seeds sourced from sustainable farms. These seeds are ideal for oil extraction and edible purposes, meeting the highest international standards for purity and freshness. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Spring Canola meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Spring Canola is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Spring Canola meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Spring Canola is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
Spring Canola (Brassica napus, spring variety) is an oilseed crop cultivated in India's temperate zones โ primarily Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand โ during the winter-spring season. Unlike winter canola, spring canola is sown in early spring and matures in 90โ120 days. India's canola production is modest (~2โ3 MT annually, primarily for domestic oil extraction) with limited export presence. The seed contains 40โ42% oil by weight, making it valuable for extraction into canola oil (a key cooking oil in North India and increasingly popular globally).
India's canola export is minimal but represents an emerging opportunity as: (1) domestic crushing capacity grows, (2) canola oil demand expands in food manufacturing, and (3) organic certification appeals to Western health-conscious markets. Spring canola seeds are also used as animal feed, beekeeper forage, and industrial lubricants.
| Botanical Name | Brassica napus ssp. oleifera |
| Variety Type | Spring Canola (0/0 โ low erucic acid, low glucosinolate) |
| Oil Content | โฅ40% (typical 41โ42% by weight) |
| Protein Content | ~20โ22% (meal after oil extraction) |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | โค2% (max for export grade) |
| Moisture Content | โค8% (critical for storage stability) |
| Impurities | โค2% (foreign matter, damaged seeds) |
| 1000-Kernel Weight | 4โ5 grams (variety dependent) |
| Erucic Acid | โค2% (food-grade standard) |
| Glucosinolate | โค30 ยตmol/g (low-glucosinolate, food-grade) |
Premium Export Grade
Processing: Hand-sorted, moisture-controlled, tested for FFA and oil content, sealed packaging
Colour: Brown to dark brown, uniform
Use Case: Oil extraction for food-grade canola oil, feed manufacturers, Western health markets
+10โ15% over standard grade
Standard Export Grade
Processing: Machine-cleaned, moisture-dried, basic quality testing
Colour: Brown, acceptable variation
Use Case: Oil crushing, commercial feed production, industrial applications
Base reference grade
Grade B / Crushing
Processing: Bulk graded, acceptable defects, lower purity
Colour: Mixed, darker shades
Use Case: Industrial oil extraction, animal feed blending
-15โ25% below standard
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Export Grade | $450โ$580/MT | Food-grade, premium buyers |
| Standard Export Grade | $380โ$470/MT | Commercial oil crushing |
| Grade B / Crushing | $300โ$380/MT | Industrial use |
Price Influencing Factors
Canada is the world's largest canola producer and exporter, setting global price benchmarks. India's canola production is minimal and emerging. India competes on pricing and organic positioning rather than volume.
| Aspect | ๐ฎ๐ณ India | ๐ Canada & Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Global Production Share | ~0.1% (emerging) | Canada: ~25%; Australia: ~8% of global production |
| Export Volume | Negligible; domestic crush focus | Canada: 7โ8M MT/yr; Australia: 2โ3M MT/yr |
| Oil Content | 41โ42% standard | Canada/Australia: 42โ44% (selective breeding) |
| Price | $300โ$580/MT | Global benchmark: $350โ$550/MT (commodity traded) |
| Positioning | Emerging organic, India-regional markets | Industrial-scale commodity; dominant global trader |
Cooking Oil Production
Crushed for canola oil โ a key cooking oil in North India, increasingly popular in Western health markets for low-trans-fat profile.
Biodiesel Production
Canola oil used to produce biodiesel fuel and renewable energy; growing interest from EU and climate-conscious markets.
Animal Feed & Meal
Canola meal (post-oil extraction protein) used as high-protein animal feed; livestock and aquaculture applications.
Industrial Lubricants
Canola oil refined for hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids, and biolubricant applications.
Primary Supply Origins
Canada
~50% of global canola production & exportsPrairie provinces (Saskatchewan, Alberta) dominate; world's largest exporter.
Australia
~10% of global productionSpring and winter varieties; secondary exporter to Asia.
India
<1% of global exports; emergingDomestic crush focus; minimal export presence.
Key Consumption Nodes
India โ domestic crushing
Growing canola oil demand in North India; domestic mills crush for food use.
Southeast Asia
Emerging market for canola oil as health-conscious cooking oil alternative.
Europe
Biodiesel feedstock demand; renewable fuel regulations driving imports.
India's canola sector is nascent compared to global giants Canada and Australia. However, as domestic crushing capacity expands and consumer awareness grows, export opportunities will emerge for organic and food-grade canola seeds targeting health-conscious and sustainable-sourcing buyers.
Market Size
Global canola trade: ~$20B+ annually (commodity); India's share: <0.1% (~$1โ2M estimated)
Growth Rate
Canola cultivation in India: ~5โ8% CAGR as awareness and demand grow
Core Demand Drivers
Supply Dynamics
Production is concentrated in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand during winter-spring season. Domestic crushing demand is rising as mills modernize. Export-oriented supply remains limited; most canola is crushed domestically for oil.
โ India Risk Factor
Global commodity pricing โ cannot compete on price with Canada/Australia scale. Domestic demand can consume all supply. Limited export-oriented variety development. Infrastructure lag compared to global leaders.
Future Outlook
Growth potential lies in (1) organic certification and positioning for Western health markets, (2) biodiesel applications as renewable fuel demand grows, and (3) expansion into untapped regions (Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh) to raise total acreage.
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canola/Rapeseed (oil-bearing) | 1207.40 | 12074010 | Oil seeds: rape or colza seeds (canola) |
| Canola Oil (refined) | 1514.10 | 15141010 | Fixed vegetable oils: rape, colza, or mustard oil, refined |
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Approval | Food Safety Standards | Mandatory for food and feed use in India; registration for export |
| IOPEPC Grading | Indian Oil Seeds & Products Export Promotion Council | Industry standard for oil-seed quality grading |
| ISO 22000:2018 | Food Safety Management | Optional but valued for premium buyers |
| Organic Certification (NPOP) | National Programme for Organic Production | Optional; supports premium organic positioning |
Shelf Life
18โ24 months in cool, dry storage; moisture control is critical
Storage Conditions
Store at โค20% RH and โค15ยฐC to prevent oxidation and rancidity; sealed, insect-proof containers essential
Container Type
Bulk containers or sealed woven bags; can handle standard dry freight shipping
Fumigation
Phytosanitary inspection only; no chemical fumigation required for seed destined for crushing
Storage Advantage
Stable oilseed; no cold chain required; cost-effective ambient bulk shipping
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
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