What It Is
Castor oil and its derivatives, such as hydrogenated castor oil, 12-hydroxystearic acid and sebacic acid, are industrial raw materials for lubricants, paints, cosmetics, polymers and pharmaceuticals. India supplies most of the world's castor oil.
How It Is Made
Castor seed is crushed and solvent-extracted; oil is refined into commercial, First Special and pale pressed grades, or chemically converted into derivatives.
Uses and Buyers
Lubricant, paint, cosmetics, nylon-11 and pharmaceutical makers around the world.
Quality and Standards
Grades are set by colour, acid value and moisture; derivatives by industrial specifications.
Trade and Exports
Castor oil is shipped from Kandla and Mundra to China, Europe, the USA and Japan.
Where the Raw Material Comes From
Processors buy castor from the main growing states below. Plants are usually built close to these belts, or close to ports for imported raw material, to keep freight low and quality fresh. Tap a state for its districts, markets, season and buyers.
| State | Main districts |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Banaskantha, Mehsana, Patan, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Kutch |
| Rajasthan | Jalore, Barmer, Sirohi |
| Telangana | Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Rangareddy |
Makers, Processors and Bodies
- Jayant Agro-Organics LtdCastor derivativesAboutExplore
- NK Proteins Pvt LtdCastor oilAboutExplore
- Gokul Agro Resources LtdCastor oilAboutExplore
- AWL Agri Business LtdCastor oilAboutExplore
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