Millet Meal for Animal Feed (Ground Bajra)
Millet meal is coarsely ground pearl millet (bajra), sold as an energy grain for poultry, cattle and pig feed. Elysium Agri supplies feed-grade millet meal ground from Gujarat bajra, with 10–12% protein, more than maize, and moisture below 12%.
Pearl millet can replace much of the maize in broiler diets, and it must be ground before feeding because its hard grain splinters when fed coarse. Gujarat is one of India's main bajra states, so supply is close to our Jamnagar base.
Millet Meal Specification
Crude Protein
10–12%
Crude Fat
4–5%
Crude Fibre
3.5% max
Starch
≈ 60–67%
Moisture
12% max
Ash
3% max
Sand / Silica
1% max
Aflatoxin B1
≤ 20 µg/kg EU feed
Millet Meal: Full Export Specification
The standard specification for our feed-grade millet meal, based on pearl millet reference values (Feedipedia, Codex) and Indian feed-mill specifications. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Ground whole pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum, bajra), feed grade | — |
| Grind | Coarse or fine meal | Specify particle size |
| Colour | Grey to greenish-grey | Visual |
| Proximate analysis (as fed) | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 10–12% | Kjeldahl; Feedipedia ≈ 12.5% (dry matter) |
| Crude fat | 4–5% | Soxhlet |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 3.5% | AOAC 962.09 |
| Starch | ≈ 60–67% | Enzymatic |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% | Oven |
| Ash | ≤ 3% | AOAC 942.05 |
| Physical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Sand / silica | ≤ 1% | Gravimetric |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% | Visual |
| Smell | Fresh; no rancid or musty smell | Sensory; ground bajra turns rancid if stored too long |
| Feed safety | Specification | Limit source / test |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | EU / UK: ≤ 20 µg/kg (feed materials, 12% moisture) · per contract | EU Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in feed); HPLC or LC-MS/MS |
| Ergot | ≤ 0.1% by weight (feed) | — |
| 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 | 40–50 kg PP bags · jumbo bags on request | 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 | — |
How Much Millet Meal Can Replace Maize?
Pearl millet has more protein and better amino acids than maize, with slightly less energy. Research shows it can replace most or all of the maize in broiler diets.
| Animal | Typical use | Protein vs maize | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broilers | Replaces 50–100% of maize | Higher (10–12% vs 7–9%) | Grind finely |
| Layers | Up to about 15% of the diet | Higher | Lighter yolk colour than maize |
| Pigs | Replaces 60–75% of maize | Higher | — |
| Cattle and goats | About 10% of the ration | Higher | Energy source |
Figures are from Feedipedia; your nutritionist should set the inclusion rate.
Millet Meal Options
Bajra Meal, Coarse
For cattle and pig feed.
Bajra Meal, Fine
For poultry feed.
Whole Bajra
Grain for grinding at your mill (see Millet Grain).
Millet Meal 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 | ≈ 440–480 | ≈ 22–24 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
| PP bag | 40 kg | ≈ 550–600 | ≈ 22–24 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 22 | ≈ 22 MT | — |
Where Millet Meal Is Used
Broiler Feed
Replaces maize as the energy grain.
Layer Feed
Partial maize replacement.
Cattle and Dairy
Energy in compound feed.
Pig Feed
Energy grain.
Goat and Sheep Feed
Energy supplement.
Bird Feed
Whole or cracked millet in seed mixes.
Millet Meal Price: What Sets It
Millet meal is priced per metric tonne FOB, based on bajra grain prices plus grinding and packing.
- Bajra price: MSP 2026-27 is ₹2,900 per quintal; Gujarat mandis traded near ₹2,369 in September 2026.
- Maize price: millet meal competes with maize in feed.
- Crop: kharif and Gujarat's summer crop.
- Grind and packing: fine grind costs more.
- Freight: container rates.
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
Bajra is checked for ergot before grinding, because ergot sclerotia cannot be picked out of the meal.
- Lot sampling at loading
- Proximate analysis, sand / silica and aflatoxin B1 tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Millet Meal 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 millet meal?
Millet meal is coarsely or finely ground pearl millet (bajra) used as an energy grain in poultry, cattle and pig feed.
What is the protein content of millet meal?
Pearl millet meal has about 10–12% protein, compared with about 7–9% for maize, plus 4–5% fat and under 3.5% fibre.
Can millet replace maize in poultry feed?
Yes. Research summarised by Feedipedia shows pearl millet can replace 50–100% of the maize in broiler diets and up to about 15% of layer diets.
Why is millet ground before feeding?
Pearl millet has a small, hard grain that animals digest poorly whole, so it is ground into meal before mixing into feed.
What is the HS code for millet meal?
Ground millet meal is usually classified under ITC-HS 1103 19 00 (meal of other cereals); confirm with your customs broker.
How long does millet meal keep?
Ground bajra turns rancid faster than whole grain, so it should be used within about 1–3 months. We grind close to the shipment date.
Who supplies millet meal from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, supplies feed-grade millet meal ground from Gujarat bajra, tested for moisture and aflatoxin.
