Oilseeds — HS 1201

Soybeans

Naturally non-GMO Nigerian soybeans for cooking oil, animal feed and biodiesel applications.

Packaging
50 kg polypropylene bags
Grade
Raw soybeans / Processed soybean meal
Premium non-GMO Nigerian soybeans in an open burlap sack
Overview

Nigeria produced 1.35 million tonnes of soybeans in 2025, with USDA projecting 1.5 million tonnes for the 2025/26 season. Nigerian soybean is naturally non-GMO — a growing preference among European and Asian buyers.

National demand exceeds 2.7 million MT annually, creating a supply gap and an opportunity for expanded production and processing.

Sourcing

Where the product comes from.

  • Benue State
    Major production hub — NEPC One State-One Product
  • Kwara State
  • Kaduna State
  • Niger State
  • Kogi State
Production

Key numbers and cycle.

2025 national output1.35 million MT
USDA 2025/26 forecast1.5 million MT
Domestic demand> 2.7 million MT / year
GMO statusNaturally non-GMO
Processing

Stages before container loading.

  1. Step 01
    Cleaning

    Air-screen removal of pods, chaff and dust.

  2. Step 02
    Mechanized threshing

    Consistent bean recovery with minimal splits.

  3. Step 03
    Grading

    Size and defect grading to export purity.

  4. Step 04
    Export bagging

    50 kg polypropylene bags on pallets or floor-loaded per buyer preference.

Quality specifications

Lot-tested against buyer contract.

Purity≥ 99%
Moisture≤ 10%
Protein contentMeasured per lot
Oil contentMeasured per lot
GMO statusNaturally non-GMO
Value

Certification and pricing tiers.

Refined soybean oil valueUSD 960 / tonne
Raw beans in NigeriaUSD ~415 / tonne
Applications

Where buyers use this commodity.

  • Cooking oil production
  • Animal feed and soybean meal
  • Biodiesel feedstock
Export details

Founder-backed product terms.

Grade
Raw soybeans / Processed soybean meal
Packaging
50 kg polypropylene bags
Target markets

Markets named in the founder source.

  • China
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Southeast Asia
Buyer FAQ

Common procurement questions.

Are Nigerian soybeans GMO?+

The founder source states that Nigerian soybean is naturally non-GMO.

Do you offer soybean meal or only whole beans?+

Both — raw whole beans and processed soybean meal are available depending on volume and specification.

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