1. Product Overview
| Parameter |
Value |
| Botanical Name |
Ricinus communis L. |
| Common Names |
Castor Oil, Ricinus Oil, Eranda Tel |
| Plant Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
| Source |
Cold-pressed / Solvent-extracted from castor beans |
| Origin |
Gujarat, India (85%+ global supply) |
| Primary Fatty Acid |
Ricinoleic acid (85–92%) |
| HS Code (Crude) |
1515.30.10 |
| HS Code (Refined/Derivatives) |
1515.30.90 |
| CAS Number |
8001-79-4 |
| Key Applications |
Lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, coatings, plastics, bio-diesel, polyurethanes, nylon-11
|
| Annual India Export Volume |
~600,000 MT (FY 2024-25) |
| India Global Market Share |
~85% (dominant global supplier) |
| Certifications Available |
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, REACH, Kosher, Halal, USDA Organic |
2. Castor Oil Grades — Specification Comparison
| Parameter |
FSG (First Special Grade) |
BSS (British Standard) |
Commercial Grade |
| Grade Type |
Premium |
Standard |
Industrial |
| Acid Value (max.) |
≤1.0 mgKOH/g |
≤2.0 mgKOH/g |
≤4.0 mgKOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value |
160–168 mgKOH/g |
155–168 mgKOH/g |
150–165 mgKOH/g |
| Iodine Value |
82–90 gI₂/100g |
82–90 gI₂/100g |
80–90 gI₂/100g |
| Saponification Value |
176–187 mgKOH/g |
176–187 mgKOH/g |
175–187 mgKOH/g |
| Moisture (max.) |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.75% |
| Color (Gardner) |
≤1 |
≤3 |
≤5 |
| Viscosity (25°C) |
6.3–8.8 Stokes |
6.3–8.8 Stokes |
6.3–8.8 Stokes |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) |
0.957–0.968 |
0.957–0.968 |
0.955–0.968 |
| Ricinoleic Acid Content |
≥87% |
≥85% |
≥83% |
| Refractive Index (25°C) |
1.473–1.477 |
1.473–1.477 |
1.473–1.477 |
| Typical Use Cases |
Pharma, cosmetics, food-contact |
Lubricants, coatings, polyurethane |
Turkey Red Oil, Sebacic Acid |
| Price Range (FOB India) |
$1,200–1,600/MT |
$1,000–1,400/MT |
$800–1,100/MT |
3. Castor Oil Derivatives — Specifications
| Derivative |
CAS Number |
Key Specification |
Applications |
HS Code |
| 12-HSA 12-Hydroxystearic Acid |
106-14-9 |
Hydroxyl Value: 150–165; Acid Value: 175–185; M.P.: 75–80°C |
Grease, lithium soap, cosmetics |
3823.19 |
| HCO Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
8001-78-3 |
M.P.: 83–86°C; Iodine Value: ≤5; Hydroxyl Value: 154–162 |
Coatings, plastics, cosmetics, pharma tablets |
1516.20 |
| DCO Dehydrated Castor Oil |
64147-40-6 |
Iodine Value: 125–145; Acid Value: ≤10; Viscosity: 2–5 Stokes |
Paints, varnishes, alkyd resins |
1515.30 |
| SA Sebacic Acid |
111-20-6 |
Purity: ≥99%; M.P.: 131–134.5°C; Acid Value: 550–558 |
Nylon 6,10; plasticizers, lubricants |
2917.13 |
| UDA Undecylenic Acid |
112-38-9 |
Purity: ≥98%; B.P.: 275°C; Iodine Value: 133–140 |
Antifungals, perfumery, polymers |
2916.15 |
| TRO Turkey Red Oil |
8002-33-3 |
Total fatty matter: ≥48%; Sulphated ash: ≤1% |
Textiles (dyeing), leather processing |
3402.11 |
4. Fatty Acid Profile (Castor Oil)
| Fatty Acid |
Carbon Chain |
Percentage |
| Ricinoleic Acid |
C18:1 (OH) |
85–92% |
| Oleic Acid |
C18:1 |
3–6% |
| Linoleic Acid |
C18:2 |
3–5% |
| Stearic Acid |
C18:0 |
0.5–1% |
| Palmitic Acid |
C16:0 |
0.5–1% |
| Linolenic Acid |
C18:3 |
0.2–0.5% |
| Dihydroxystearic Acid |
C18:0 (2OH) |
0.3–0.5% |
5. Global Export Data by Destination (Top 10)
| Rank |
Country |
Primary Port |
Transit (days) |
FTA Status |
Import Duty |
| 1 |
🇨🇳 China |
Shanghai |
14–18 |
None |
~6–9% |
| 2 |
🇪🇺 EU (Germany/Netherlands) |
Rotterdam/Hamburg |
20–24 |
India-EU negotiations |
~3–5% |
| 3 |
🇺🇸 United States |
Long Beach |
18–22 |
None |
Free (0%) |
| 4 |
🇯🇵 Japan |
Yokohama |
16–20 |
CEPA — Reduced |
0–5% |
| 5 |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
Busan |
14–18 |
CEPA — Reduced |
0–5% |
| 6 |
🇹🇭 Thailand |
Laem Chabang |
10–14 |
ASEAN FTA |
0–5% |
| 7 |
🇧🇷 Brazil |
Santos |
25–30 |
None |
~4% |
| 8 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Felixstowe |
20–24 |
UK FTA — 0% |
0% |
| 9 |
🇦🇪 UAE |
Jebel Ali |
5–7 |
CEPA — Reduced |
0–5% |
| 10 |
🇹🇷 Turkey |
Mersin |
12–16 |
None |
~6% |
6. Packaging & Containerization
| Packaging |
Net Volume/Weight |
Units/20ft FCL |
FCL Load |
Best For |
| MS Drums (new) |
200 kg |
80 drums |
16 MT |
Standard export (FSG/BSS) |
| HDPE Drums |
200 kg |
80 drums |
16 MT |
Pharma/food grade |
| Flexitank (20ft) |
18–20 MT |
1 flexitank |
18–20 MT |
Bulk liquid, cost-effective |
| ISO Tank Container |
20–24 MT |
1 ISO tank |
20–24 MT |
Large volume, re-usable |
| IBC (Intermediate Bulk) |
1,000 kg |
16 IBCs |
16 MT |
Chemical distributors |
| Tanker Truck (Domestic) |
15–30 MT |
— |
— |
Domestic/port delivery |
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Market Reference: SEA of India (Solvent Extractors' Association), Kandla commodity
exchange.
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Citation: Asia Agro Exports (2026). "Castor Oil & Derivatives Specifications & Export
Data." https://asiaagroexports.com/data/castor-oil-specifications-2026.html
