Cottonseed Oil Supplier — Bulk Cottonseed Oil
FUSHKOV GCG is a cottonseed oil supplier sourcing from the USA, Brazil, South Africa and Malaysia — leading exporters of the product. We supply bulk cottonseed oil of various types and degrees of refining for cosmetics, soap-making, food production and the manufacture of drying oil.
Wholesale cottonseed oil: supply terms
| Packaging | To be agreed |
|---|---|
| Countries of origin | USA, Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia |
| Range | Various types and degrees of refining |
| Delivery terms | Incoterms 2020 |
| Specification and documents | On request |
Why FUSHKOV GCG
About the product
Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant, a by-product of cotton production. The seeds contain up to 25% oil.
In production, the seeds are crushed and cold-pressed; the mass is then heated and pressed again (hot pressing). Purified oil is called refined and is light yellow, while crude oil is brown.
Cottonseed oil contains stearic, palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids and is rich in vitamins E and A.
Applications
Cottonseed oil is most widely used in cosmetics and soap-making, blended with other oils. It is also used as a food oil and in the production of drying oil.
Other products in our vegetable oils section include sunflower oil, soybean oil and palm oil.
Quality specifications (reference)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Acid value, refined oil | max 0.6 mg KOH/g |
| Acid value, cold-pressed and virgin oil | max 4.0 mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide value, refined oil | up to 10 meq active oxygen/kg |
| Peroxide value, cold-pressed and virgin oil | up to 15 meq active oxygen/kg |
| Matter volatile at 105 °C | max 0.2% |
Reference values per Codex Alimentarius CXS 210-1999, Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (appendix, quality characteristics). In the EAEU market, GOST 1128-75 “Refined cottonseed oil. Specifications” applies. Final specification is fixed in the contract.
Types and grades
World market
Cottonseed oil is a by-product of cotton growing, so its supply depends first and foremost on the cotton crop. The largest cotton producers are China and India, with Brazil and the USA also among the leaders.
For a buyer of bulk cottonseed oil, supply from the USA, Brazil, South Africa and Malaysia offers a choice of origin and logistics, while the degree of refining is matched to the application, from technical oil to refined deodorised.
Storage and transport
Vegetable oil is stored in clean, closed tanks, preferably stainless steel, or in containers protected from light, heat and moisture, all of which accelerate oxidation and raise the peroxide value. Tanks are cleaned of residues of previous products before filling.
Cottonseed oil is shipped in tankers, flexitanks and tank containers, or in packed form. For edible oil, the previous cargoes carried in the tank matter: transport after incompatible cargoes is not permitted.
How a deal works
Below is the typical sequence of an international commodity trade. Specific terms are always set by the contract between the parties.
For edible vegetable oils, buyers usually ask for certificates of quality and origin, plus documents confirming product safety under the importing country's requirements.
Delivery terms: Incoterms 2020 at a glance
The Incoterms rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) allocate costs, risks and delivery obligations between seller and buyer. The current edition, Incoterms 2020, contains 11 rules; the edition that applies is named in the contract. The rules most used in commodity trade are:
- FCA (Free Carrier): the seller hands the goods to the buyer's carrier at the agreed place;
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded on board the vessel at the port of shipment; further costs and risks pass to the buyer;
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays freight to the port of destination, but risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board;
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, but the seller also insures the cargo for the buyer's benefit;
- DAP (Delivered at Place): the seller delivers the goods to the agreed destination, ready for unloading; the buyer handles import clearance.
FOB, CFR and CIF apply to sea and inland waterway transport; FCA and DAP to any mode of transport. The basis for each shipment is agreed in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you source cottonseed oil from?
From the USA, Brazil, South Africa and Malaysia.
What packaging do you offer, and how is volume agreed?
Packaging is agreed individually. Lot size, oil type and degree of refining are set to suit your request.
How do I get a price?
Send an enquiry through the form on our website and we will prepare a commercial offer for your volume and delivery terms.
How does refined cottonseed oil differ from crude?
Crude oil is dark and contains impurities, including gossypol. Refining removes them, leaving a light-yellow oil fit for food use.
What is gossypol?
A pigment found in cottonseed. It is present in crude oil and removed during refining, which is why only refined cottonseed oil is used as food.
What is the HS code for cottonseed oil?
1512.21 for crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed; 1512.29 for other oil, including refined.
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