Russian Crude Sunflower Oil Exporter
FOB Black Sea & Baltic | Flexitank, ISO tank, bulk carriers | FFA 0.8–1.5%
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| Parameter | Typical value / range |
|---|---|
| Grade | Crude sunflower oil (refinery feedstock) |
| Free fatty acids (as oleic) | 0.8–1.5% max |
| Peroxide value | ≤10 meq O₂/kg |
| Moisture & volatiles | ≤0.2% |
| Phosphorus | ≤30 ppm (degummed on request) |
| Tocopherols | ≥600 ppm retained |
| GMO status | non-GMO standard |
SHOWHIDE Full details, logistics & FAQ
Demetra Trading is a Russian crude sunflower oil exporter supplying oil direct from Black Sea crushers to refineries and biodiesel operators worldwide. Russia and the wider Black Sea region operate highly oil-efficient sunflower crushing plants, producing crude with controlled FFA, low phosphorus and strong natural tocopherol retention. Browse the full export catalog for refined, bottled and related oils.
Refinery applications and quality parameters
Refineries and biodiesel plants use crude sunflower oil as feedstock for refining, winterising and esterification. Typical specifications: free fatty acids 0.8–1.5% (as oleic), peroxide value ≤10 meq O₂/kg, moisture & volatiles ≤0.2%, phosphorus ≤30 ppm (water-degummed on request, down to ~10 ppm), impurities ≤0.1%, colour Lovibond ≤35R/≤3.0Y, tocopherols ≥600 ppm retained, non-GMO as standard. Related products include refined sunflower oil and sunflower meal. Market context is covered in Russian sunflower oil exports.
Destination markets and import demand
Russian crude sunflower oil moves to refiners and traders in India, China, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and France — markets that combine Black Sea FOB tank pricing with flexitank, ISO tank and bulk discharge economics. North African buyers (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and Levant importers (Lebanon, Jordan) source for edible refining and industrial programs. Logistics detail for Black Sea stems is in our Black Sea grain logistics guide.
Documentation and survey at load
Quality is fixed at loading by SGS, Bureau Veritas or an equivalent independent surveyor and documented in a Certificate of Analysis covering FFA, peroxide, moisture, phosphorus and tocopherols. Certificate of origin and other trade documents follow the contract form. Degummed pathways and tighter phosphorus targets are confirmed in writing before nomination. Weight and quality are fixed at load; tank cleanliness and heating readiness are checked before vessel or flexitank stuffing.
Black Sea and Baltic loading logistics
Delivery terms: FOB Novorossiysk, Taman or Baltic tank terminals (Ust-Luga) under Incoterms 2020; CIF to destination ports in the EU, Turkey, MENA, India and China; DAF to agreed land borders on request. Parcel sizes scale from 220 MT trial flexitank programs (10 × 24,000 L flexitanks / ~22 MT each), through 1,000–5,000 MT coastal / ISO tank parcels, up to 25,000 MT bulk carrier stems. Share your target volume, FFA band, packaging (flexitank / ISO / bulk), delivery basis and laycan to receive a commercial offer within one business day.
Crude sunflower oil FAQ
Is Demetra Trading a reliable Russian sunflower oil exporter?
Demetra Trading sources crude sunflower oil directly from Black Sea crushing plants and ships through established FOB tank terminals. Every cargo is covered by a Certificate of Analysis and SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent independent survey at loading — giving refineries and biodiesel buyers documented FFA, phosphorus and tocopherol values.
What FFA level can you commit to contractually?
Standard contracts reference 0.8–1.5% FFA (as oleic). Tighter lots under approximately 1.0% FFA appear seasonally and are priced accordingly. The binding value is fixed in the Certificate of Analysis at load.
Which ports does Russian crude sunflower oil load from?
FOB loading is available at Black Sea tank terminals (Novorossiysk, Taman) and Baltic tank terminals (Ust-Luga). CIF delivery to EU, Turkey, MENA, India and China discharge ports can be arranged subject to freight and routing.
What is the minimum order for Russian crude sunflower oil?
Trial shipments typically start from 220 MT (10 flexitanks of 24,000 L / ~22 MT each). Regular industrial contracts usually begin at 1,000 MT. Bulk carrier stems scale up to 25,000 MT subject to berth availability and cargo heating.
Do you offer degummed crude sunflower oil?
Yes. Water-degummed or acid-refined pathways are available on request, including phosphorus targets down to approximately 10 ppm when the plant run supports it. Specification and target phosphorus are confirmed in the contract.
Can shipments be delivered on CIF terms?
Yes. In addition to FOB Black Sea and Baltic tank terminals, Demetra Trading can arrange CIF shipments to destination ports worldwide subject to vessel class, tank heating and insurer requirements under Incoterms 2020.