Soybean Meal – Feed Grade Supply
Product: Soybean Meal (SBM / HSBM)
Form: Meal or pellets, solvent-extracted and toasted
HS Code: 2304.00
Also Known As: Soya meal, HiPro soybean meal, PROFAT meal, ANEC 71 meal
Origins: India, Brazil, Ukraine
Traded Standard: Origin feed-grade specifications as set out below; Brazilian cargoes under the ANEC 71 contract
Soybean meal is the main plant-protein ingredient in poultry, swine, cattle and aquaculture feeds. It is the co-product left after oil is extracted from soybeans, by solvent or mechanical pressing, and then heat-treated so that trypsin inhibitors and other anti-nutritional factors are brought under control. The toasted meal is digestible and a reliable source of essential amino acids.
Ametheus is a soybean meal supplier of regular and high-protein (HiPro) grades from India, Brazil and Ukraine. We offer Indian Super SBM, Indian HiPro, Ukrainian HSBM and Brazilian meal on PROFAT or ANEC 71 terms, on FOB, CFR and CIF stems, to feed mills, integrators and trade partners. We work on a stem basis and do not sell retail. Final specification and Certificate of Analysis are confirmed on each stem.
Product Overview
India is a mid-tier origin, typically producing around 10–11 million tonnes of soybean meal a year. That is enough for domestic feed use and a regular export surplus of about two million tonnes. Indian meal is non-GMO, which matters in markets that specify it. Brazil is the largest origin, at around 40 million tonnes a year. Ukraine is a smaller Black Sea origin, typically 2–3 million tonnes. World supply is of the order of 250–260 million tonnes, so India accounts for roughly 4–5% of the total.
We also supply crude degummed soybean oil from the same oilseed complex, and other feed ingredients such as de-oiled rice bran (DORB).
Soybean Meal Supplier Grades and Origins
Typical traded limits are shown below. The certificate of analysis on the stem is the governing document.
Indian Super Soybean Meal (SBM) – Feed Grade
Regular meal from Indian non-GMO soybeans. It is a practical grade for general poultry and livestock rations.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protein | 46% min |
| Fat | 1.5% max |
| Fibre | 7% max |
| Sand / silica | 2.5% max |
| Moisture | 12% max |
| Urease activity | 0.3 mg N/g/min max at 30°C (EEC method) |
Indian HiPro Soybean Meal (HSBM) – Feed Grade
Dehulled Indian meal with higher protein and lower fibre. It is used in high-performance poultry and aquaculture diets.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protein | 49% min |
| Fat | 1.5% max |
| Fibre | 4% max |
| Sand / silica | 1% max |
| Moisture | 12% max |
| Urease activity | 0.3 mg N/g/min max at 30°C (EEC method) |
Ukrainian Soybean Meal (HSBM) – Feed Grade
HiPro meal from Ukraine’s Black Sea region, used where a consistent mid-protein grade is required.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protein | 46% min (as is) |
| Fat | 2.5% max |
| Fibre | 5% max (as is) |
| Moisture and volatile matter | 12% max |
| Urease activity | 0.2 pH max |
Brazilian Soybean Meal (PROFAT) – Feed Grade
Brazilian meal traded on a combined protein-and-fat (PROFAT) basis of 48%. Cargoes are typically ANEC 71 compliant. The full ANEC 71 technical specification is given later on this page.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Protein + fat (PROFAT) | 48% basis (fat 2% max); max. 3% deficiency beyond specification |
| Moisture | 12.5% basis, 13% max (AOCS Ba 2a-38) |
| Fibre | 7% basis, 8% max (AOCS Ba 6-84) |
| Sand / silica | 1% basis, 2% max (AOCS Ba 5b-68) |
| Ash | 7% max (AOCS Ba 5a-49) |
| Urease activity | 0.5 max (AOCS Ba 9-58) |
| Other | Free from castor seed / husks (GAFTA 119 tolerance); ANEC 71 compliant |
Grade Comparison
| Parameter | Indian SBM | Indian HSBM | Ukrainian HSBM | Brazilian PROFAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (min.) | 46% | 49% | 46% (as is) | 48% (PROFAT basis)* |
| Fat (max.) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Fibre (max.) | 7% | 4% | 5% (as is) | 8% (basis 7%) |
| Moisture (max.) | 12% | 12% | 12% | 13% (basis 12.5%) |
| Sand / silica (max.) | 2.5% | 1% | — | 2% (basis 1%) |
| Urease activity (max.) | 0.3 mg N/g/min | 0.3 mg N/g/min | 0.2 pH | 0.5 (AOCS method) |
| Ash (max.) | — | — | — | 7% |
| Typical use | General poultry and livestock rations | High-performance poultry and aquaculture | Balanced poultry diets | Premium compound feeds |
*Brazilian PROFAT combines protein and fat at a 48% basis, with a maximum 3% deficiency allowance.
Indian HSBM has the highest protein minimum (49%) and the lowest fibre (4% max). Indian Super SBM and Ukrainian HSBM are both 46% protein grades; the Ukrainian meal is lower in fibre. Brazilian PROFAT is sold on a 48% protein-plus-fat basis, with fibre allowed up to 8%. Indian Super SBM and Indian HSBM are non-GMO.
Technical Specification – Soybean Meal ANEC 71 (Brazil)
Solvent-extracted, toasted Brazilian soybean meal or pellets, traded under the ANEC 71 contract.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical parameters | |
| Crude protein | 46.0% min |
| Crude fat | 0.5% – 2.0% |
| Crude fibre | 7.0% max |
| Moisture | 12.5% – 13.0% |
| Total ash | 7.0% max |
| Acid-insoluble ash (sand & silica) | 1.0% max |
| Urease activity | 0.05 – 0.30 mg N/g/min at 30 °C |
| Urea | Nil |
| Total volatile nitrogen (TVN) | 50 mg/100 g max |
| Heavy metals | |
| Lead | 10 mg/kg max |
| Cadmium | 1 mg/kg max |
| Arsenic | 2 mg/kg max |
| Mercury | 0.1 mg/kg max |
| Microbiological | |
| E. coli | 50 per g max |
| Mould count | 104 CFU/g max |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Mycotoxins | |
| Total aflatoxin | 20 ppb max |
| Aflatoxin B1 | 5 ppb max |
| Aflatoxin B2 | 5 ppb max |
| General | |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Form | Meal or pellets |
| Packing | Bulk |
| Contract | ANEC 71 |
| Inspection | Independent GAFTA-approved surveyor (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent); quality and weight final at loading port |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, quality and weight certificates |
Applications
- Poultry: broilers, layers and breeders — the largest use. HiPro grades are preferred in high-density rations.
- Swine: grower and finisher feeds, where amino-acid balance and digestibility matter.
- Cattle and dairy: as a protein concentrate, with fibre and protein set to the ration.
- Aquaculture: Indian HiPro and other low-fibre grades in compound aquafeeds.
Packing and Shipping
- Bulk in the ship’s holds, which is standard for ANEC 71 Brazilian stems.
- 50 kg bags or jumbo bags, loose or containerised, as agreed — often used for Indian meal.
- Typical load regions: Indian ports; Brazilian ports including Paranaguá, Santos and Rio Grande; Black Sea ports for Ukrainian meal.
- Quality and weight are normally final at the loading port, subject to independent inspection as agreed on the stem.
- Usual documents: commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and quality and weight certificates.
Trade Terms
- Incoterms 2020: FOB load port, or CFR / CIF discharge port, as agreed.
- Quantity: container lots and bulk parcels, depending on origin and the discharge terminal.
- Payment: letter of credit or cash against documents on first stems.
- Quality: load-port and/or discharge inspection as agreed. A certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin are provided.
Why Ametheus
- Regular and HiPro soybean meal from India (non-GMO Super SBM and HSBM), Ukraine and Brazil (PROFAT / ANEC 71).
- Experienced commodities desk with documented buyer onboarding and seller due diligence.
- Independent inspection and complete shipping documents on every stem.
- Trade-finance support (LC, SCF) where a mill buys parcel after parcel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is soybean meal and how is it made?
It is the solid residue left after oil is extracted from soybeans, then toasted to reduce anti-nutritional factors. The meal is sold as a high-protein feed ingredient, usually in bulk or in bags.
What is the difference between regular SBM, HiPro and PROFAT?
Regular Indian Super SBM is a 46% protein grade. Indian HiPro is dehulled, with 49% protein minimum and lower fibre. Brazilian PROFAT is sold on a 48% protein-plus-fat basis under ANEC 71, not as a protein-only minimum. Ukrainian HSBM is a 46% protein (as is) grade with a 5% fibre maximum.
Is Indian soybean meal non-GMO?
Yes. Indian Super SBM and Indian HiPro are produced from non-GMO soybeans. Brazilian meal is usually GMO unless a non-GMO stem is agreed separately.
How is soybean meal packed and shipped?
Brazilian ANEC 71 cargoes are normally shipped in bulk. Indian meal is often available in 50 kg bags, jumbo bags or bulk, and in containers where that suits the discharge port. Terms are FOB, CFR or CIF as agreed.
What inspection and documents are provided?
Quality and weight are typically certified at the loading port by an independent surveyor. Standard documents are the commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and quality and weight certificates.
Inquiry
For current availability, origin, grade, quantity and delivery window, contact the commodities desk with:
- Grade (Indian Super SBM, Indian HiPro, Ukrainian HSBM, Brazilian PROFAT / ANEC 71, or your plant specification)
- Quantity (per lift and annual volume)
- Load or discharge port / delivery location
- Delivery window
- Preferred Incoterm and packing (bulk, 50 kg bags, jumbo bags or containers)
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