Who buys castor oil & derivatives in Guangzhou
Buyer sectors in Guangzhou relevant to castor oil & derivatives: chemicals & dyes.
- Trade hub: Canton Fair complex, Pazhou (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Baima Clothing Market & Shisanhang garment district (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Xiaobei/Dengfeng international trader district (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Nansha Free Trade Zone (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Castor Oil & Derivatives for Guangzhou buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Acid value (FSG) | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g (typical) |
| Moisture & volatiles | ≤ 0.25% (typical) |
| Hydroxyl value | 160-168 (typical) |
| Iodine value | 82-90 (typical) |
| Saponification value | 176-187 (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Guangzhou?
Canton Fair complex, Pazhou (ASSUMPTION); Baima Clothing Market & Shisanhang garment district (ASSUMPTION); Xiaobei/Dengfeng international trader district (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver castor oil & derivatives door-to-door in Guangzhou?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in China handles customs clearance.
What is FSG castor oil?
First Special Grade: the benchmark industrial specification (low acid value and moisture, light colour) used in most contracts.
Is castor oil hazardous to ship?
No. Castor oil is not classified as dangerous goods. The toxic ricin stays in the seed meal, not the oil.
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