Rapeseed Meal (Mustard DOC)
Indian rapeseed meal, also called mustard DOC or rapeseed extraction, is the protein meal left after oil is extracted from rapeseed-mustard seed. Elysium Agri exports it at SEA's 38/2.5 grade (36–38% protein, sand / silica ≤ 2.5%) for dairy, cattle and aqua feed, shipped from Kandla, close to our Jamnagar base.
Rapeseed meal is now India's largest oilmeal export. India shipped 6.60 lakh tonnes in April–June 2026, and China alone took 3.09 lakh tonnes, alongside Bangladesh, Vietnam, South Korea and Thailand.
Rapeseed Meal Specification
Crude Protein
36–38% (SEA 38/2.5 grade)
Oil
1.5% max (extraction)
Crude Fibre
12% max
Sand / Silica
2.5% max
Moisture
10–12% max
Aflatoxin B1
≤ 20 µg/kg EU · per contract for Asia
Volatile Mustard Oil
≤ 4,000 mg/kg (EU limit for rapeseed products)
Form
Meal; expeller cake 40/2.5 on request
Origin
Rajasthan, UP, Haryana, Gujarat
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 20–22 MT · 40 ft ≈ 26 MT
Rapeseed Meal: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our rapeseed meal, based on the SEA export grade 38/2.5 and Indian trade specifications, with EU feed limits for reference. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Rapeseed-mustard extraction meal (Brassica juncea / B. campestris), solvent-extracted | Also called mustard DOC, rapeseed DOC |
| Origin | Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat | India's 2026 crop ≈ 11.9 Mt (SEA) |
| Type | Conventional (high-glucosinolate, high-erucic) Indian mustard | Not canola-quality |
| Form | Meal; expeller cake (40% protein) on request | — |
| Proximate analysis (as fed) | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 36–38% (SEA grade 38) | Kjeldahl |
| Oil | ≤ 1.5% (extraction) | Soxhlet |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 12% | AOAC 962.09 |
| Moisture | ≤ 10–12% | Oven |
| Glucosinolates | High (Indian mustard ≈ 50–120 µmol/g defatted meal) | Declared on request; canola is < 30 |
| Physical / quality | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Sand / silica | ≤ 2.5% (SEA grade 2.5) | Gravimetric |
| Colour | Dark brown to greenish brown | Visual |
| Smell | Pungent mustard smell; no mould or burnt smell | Sensory |
| Feed safety | Specification | Limit source / test |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | EU / UK: ≤ 20 µg/kg (feed materials, 12% moisture) · ≤ 50 µg/kg (typical Asian contract) | EU Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in feed); HPLC or LC-MS/MS |
| Volatile mustard oil (allyl isothiocyanate) | ≤ 4,000 mg/kg in rapeseed / mustard products | EU Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 2306 49 00 (rape or colza seed oil-cake, other than low-erucic) | Low-erucic 2306 41 00 does not apply to Indian mustard. |
| Packing | 50 kg PP bags · bulk in containers with liner bags · bulk vessels | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft ≈ 20–22 MT · 40 ft ≈ 26 MT · bulk vessels from Kandla | See Rapeseed Meal Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 6–12 months, stored cool and dry below 25 °C | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| 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 | — |
Exporting Indian Rapeseed Meal: What Each Market Requires
Indian rapeseed meal is priced well below the Hamburg benchmark, but each market has its own conditions.
| Market | Key requirement | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Plant approved by EIC and registered with GACC | Open since 2018; 3 Indian plants registered (May 2025) | China suspended tariffs on Canadian meal to 31 Dec 2026 |
| Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea | Phytosanitary certificate, CoA | Traditional buyers | Aflatoxin per contract |
| EU / UK | AFB1 ≤ 20 µg/kg; volatile mustard oil ≤ 4,000 mg/kg | Possible with tested lots | GMP+ often required |
Rapeseed Meal Grades
Extraction 38/2.5
SEA export standard.
Expeller Cake 40/2.5
Higher oil, for cattle.
Low-Aflatoxin Lots
≤ 20 µg/kg for EU buyers.
Rapeseed 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 | ≈ 400–440 | ≈ 20–22 MT | ≈ 26 MT |
| PP bag (pellets) | 50 kg | — | Higher than meal (denser) | — |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 18–20 | Volume-limited | — |
Where Rapeseed Meal Is Used
Dairy and Cattle Feed
The main use, often 10–20% of the ration.
Aqua Feed
Fish feed in China, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Poultry Feed
At low inclusion, because of glucosinolates.
Pig Feed
At low inclusion.
Compound Feed Mills
A lower-cost protein than soymeal.
Organic Fertiliser
Mustard cake for gardens and farms.
Rapeseed Meal Price: What Sets It
Rapeseed meal is priced per metric tonne ex-plant or FAS Kandla, on SEA grade 38/2.5.
- Mustard crop: India's 2026 crop was about 11.9 Mt (SEA).
- China demand: Chinese buying lifted exports 20-fold in FY2025-26.
- Canadian competition: China's tariff pause on Canadian meal runs to 31 Dec 2026.
- Soymeal price: the benchmark protein meal.
- Freight: Red Sea and West Asia disruption affects European routes.
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
For EU buyers we can also test volatile mustard oil against the 4,000 mg/kg limit.
- Lot sampling at loading
- Proximate analysis, sand / silica and aflatoxin B1 tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Rapeseed 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 rapeseed meal?
Rapeseed meal is the protein meal left after oil is extracted from rapeseed-mustard seed. In India it is also called mustard DOC or rapeseed extraction.
What is the protein content of Indian rapeseed meal?
Indian rapeseed meal is traded at 36–38% protein; SEA's export grade 38/2.5 means 38% protein and at most 2.5% sand / silica. Expeller cake is about 40%.
Is Indian rapeseed meal the same as canola meal?
No. Canola is bred for low glucosinolates (< 30 µmol/g) and low erucic acid. Indian mustard meal is higher in both, so it is used mainly in cattle and aqua feed.
What is the HS code for rapeseed meal?
Indian rapeseed-mustard meal is exported under ITC-HS 2306 49 00. The low-erucic code 2306 41 00 does not apply to conventional Indian mustard.
Which countries buy Indian rapeseed meal?
China became the largest buyer in 2025-26, followed by Bangladesh, Vietnam, South Korea and Thailand.
Can Indian rapeseed meal be exported to China?
Yes, but only from Indian plants approved by EIC and registered with China's GACC. China reopened to Indian rapeseed meal in 2018.
How much rapeseed meal fits in a container?
About 20–22 MT in a 20 ft container and about 26 MT in a 40 ft, in 50 kg bags or bulk with a liner.
Who exports rapeseed meal from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports rapeseed meal at SEA grade 38/2.5 from Kandla, with lot-wise testing.
