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Animal Feed · HS 2306.50
Copra Cake and Meal
Copra cake from coconut oil extraction, with 20–22% protein and 8–12% residual oil rich in lauric acid, supplied as cake or ground meal for dairy, poultry and swine feed.
Specifications
| Protein | 20–22% |
|---|---|
| Oil content | 8–12% |
| Crude fibre | 10–12% |
| Moisture | Below 10% |
| Supplied as | Cake or ground meal |
Packaging and minimum order
50 kg PP bags; bulk on request. Minimum order is one 20-foot container unless agreed otherwise.
Applications
- Dairy cattle feed
- Poultry feed
- Swine feed
Quality and documents
Each lot is sampled at sourcing and again before loading. Shipments travel with commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and the relevant test report. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS can be arranged.
Frequently asked
Why use copra cake in dairy rations?
Its residual oil is rich in lauric acid and medium-chain fatty acids, giving a dense energy source alongside 20–22% protein.
Is it available as meal?
Yes. The cake can be ground to meal before bagging.
How is it stored in transit?
Bagged in 50 kg PP bags and loaded in dry containers with moisture held below 10%.
How is copra cake priced?
Per tonne by protein and oil content and by form, cake or meal, plus freight. It tracks other feed proteins and the coconut crop; ask for a current quote.
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Quotation
Request a quote for Copra Cake and Meal
To quote firmly we need the grade or specification, the quantity in metric tonnes, the packing, your destination port and the shipment window.
For copra cake, tell us the oil and protein levels you need, and whether you want cake or milled meal.
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Protein-rich de-oiled cottonseed cake and meal for livestock feed
- Crude protein
- 38–42%
- Crude fibre
- 12–15%