De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB)
De-oiled rice bran (DORB), or rice bran extraction, is the meal left after oil is solvent-extracted from rice bran. Elysium Agri exports Indian DORB with 14–16% protein and oil below 1% for cattle, poultry and fish feed, and India's export ban on DORB has been lifted since 3 October 2025.
India is the world's largest DORB exporter when exports are open: 5.95 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, mainly to Vietnam, Thailand and Bangladesh. With record rice stocks, DORB supply is high in 2026.
De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) Specification
Crude Protein
14–16%
Oil
1% max
Crude Fibre
12–14% max
Moisture
11–12% max
Aflatoxin B1
≤ 20 µg/kg EU · per contract for Asia
Form
Meal or pellets
Export Policy
Free since 3 Oct 2025
Container Load
Meal ≈ 18–20 MT
De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB): Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our DORB, based on Indian trade specifications and the SEA export grade. DORB varies with the rice mill and the amount of husk in the bran, so sand / silica and fibre are the terms to check. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | De-oiled rice bran (rice bran extraction), solvent-extracted | Also called DORB, DRB, rice bran meal |
| Form | Free-flowing meal; pellets on request | Pellets reduce dust and load more |
| Colour | Light brown to brown | Visual |
| Proximate analysis (as fed) | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 14–16% | Kjeldahl; SEA / trade spec |
| Oil (ether extract) | ≤ 1% | Soxhlet |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 12–14% | AOAC 962.09 |
| Moisture | ≤ 11–12% | Oven |
| Physical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Husk content | Low; no added husk | Visual / microscopy |
| Smell | Fresh; no rancid or musty smell | Sensory |
| Feed safety | Specification | Limit source / test |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | EU / UK: ≤ 20 µg/kg (feed materials, 12% moisture) · per contract (Asian buyers) | EU Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in feed); HPLC or LC-MS/MS |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g (when the contract requires it) | ISO 6579; common buyer clause, not an EU legal limit for all feed |
| Live insects | Nil; fumigated before loading where required | Visual; phytosanitary inspection |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 50 kg PP bags · 1 MT jumbo bags · pellets in PP bags | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (protein, fat, fibre, moisture, sand / silica, aflatoxin B1) · Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Fumigation Certificate (where required) · Independent inspection (SGS or buyer's surveyor) on request | — |
DORB Exports: Banned in 2023, Free Again Since October 2025
India banned DORB exports in July 2023 to cool domestic cattle-feed prices, and extended the ban several times. DGFT lifted it on 3 October 2025.
| Date | Notification | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 – Aug 2024 | Extensions | Ban extended to 31 Mar 2024, then 31 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | DGFT 23/2024-25 | Ban extended to 31 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | DGFT 56/2024-25 | Ban extended to 30 Sep 2025 |
| 3 Oct 2025 | DGFT 37/2025-26 | DORB exports "Free" with immediate effect |
We check the current DGFT status before every contract.
DORB Grades
Standard DORB, Protein 14–16%
For cattle and poultry feed.
Custom Spec
To your protein and silica limits.
De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP bag | 50 kg | ≈ 360–400 | ≈ 18–20 MT | ≈ 26–27 MT |
| PP bag (pellets) | 50 kg | — | Higher than meal (denser) | — |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 18–20 | Volume-limited | — |
Where De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) Is Used
Cattle and Dairy Feed
The main use; low-cost protein and fibre.
Poultry Feed
Up to about 15–20% of broiler diets.
Fish and Shrimp Feed
In Vietnam, Thailand and Bangladesh.
Pig Feed
An energy and fibre source.
Compound Feed Mills
A filler and protein ingredient.
DORB Price: What Sets It
DORB is priced per metric tonne ex-plant or FAS, on protein and sand / silica.
- Rice crop and stocks: record rice stocks mean more bran.
- Rice bran oil demand: more extraction means more DORB.
- Export policy: the 2023–25 ban depressed prices; exports are now open.
- Competing feeds: DDGS and maize compete in feed mills.
- Silica and protein: clean, higher-protein DORB earns a premium.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Sand / silica is checked on every lot, because husk and dust are the most common reasons DORB is claimed.
- Lot sampling at loading
- Proximate analysis, sand / silica and aflatoxin B1 tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a DORB Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our animal feed desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is DORB?
DORB is de-oiled rice bran: the meal left after oil is solvent-extracted from rice bran. It is used mainly in cattle, poultry and fish feed.
Can DORB be exported from India?
Yes. India banned DORB exports from July 2023, and DGFT lifted the ban on 3 October 2025 (Notification 37/2025-26). Exports are now "Free".
What is the protein content of de-oiled rice bran?
DORB typically has 14–16% crude protein, oil below 1%, fibre up to 12–14% and moisture up to 11–12%.
What is sand / silica in DORB?
It is the acid-insoluble ash from husk and dust. Export buyers usually cap it at 2–3%, because more silica means less feed value.
Which countries import Indian DORB?
Vietnam, Thailand and Bangladesh are the main buyers, with Nepal buying since exports reopened in October 2025.
What is the HS code for de-oiled rice bran?
India has no separate code for DORB; DGFT's DORB notifications covered 2302 40 00, 2306 90 19, 2306 90 29 and 2306 90 90.
Who exports DORB from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports de-oiled rice bran in bags and pellets, with lot-wise protein and silica testing.
