Industry Overview
Vegetable oils and oilseeds are essential commodities for daily consumption, and India is one of the world's largest oilseed-producing countries. The report states that 26.54 million hectares are under oilseed cultivation, producing 23–28 million tonnes annually depending on monsoon conditions. India produces nine major oilseeds, including groundnut, soybean, rapeseed/mustard, sunflower, sesame, castor, niger, safflower and linseed. It is also the third-largest consumer of edible oil after the US and China.
Mustard oil is an important edible oil, particularly in Northern and Central India, where it is used for cooking and pickle preparation. Mustard oil cake is an important by-product used as cattle feed. The report highlights opportunities for decentralized mustard oil expeller units in areas where raw materials are locally available and transportation costs make centralized processing less economical. The viability of such units depends significantly on efficient oil extraction, suitable location, continuous seed availability and effective marketing of both oil and oil cake.
Edible oil processing has evolved from primitive mills and presses to hydraulic presses and subsequently screw presses or expellers. Modern vegetable oil processing may include pressing, filtration, degumming, alkali refining, bleaching, de-waxing or winterization, deodorization and other refining operations, depending on the required product quality.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 10 Ton/Day |
| Land & Building (6000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 3.54 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 6.05 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 2.68 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 12.95 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 56% |
| Break Even Point | 69% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- VARIETIES OF MUSTARD SEED
- FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF MUSTARD OIL MUSTARD OIL
- MUSTARD OIL (FROM BLACK MUSTARD SEED)
- MUSTARD OIL (FROM WHITE MUSTARD SEDDS)
- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC
- OIL SEEDS & % OF OIL CONTENT
- USES AND APPLICATIONS
- MUSTARD OIL IS DIRECTLY CONSUMED BY FRYING THE CURRY, SNACKS ETC.
- MUSTARD OIL PROPERTIES
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF EDIBLE OIL INDUSTRY IN INDIA
- PRODUCTION
- IMPORTS
- HIKE IN IMPORT DUTY OF EDIBLE OILS
- PRICE TREND
- A. PALM OIL
- B. SOYBEAN OIL
- MSP FOR OILSEEDS
- MARKET SURVEY
- BACKGROUND
- OIL SEEDS SECTOR IN INDIA: SIZE
- MUSTARD OIL
- EDIBLE OIL ESTIMATES FOR INDIA (MARKETING YEAR- NOVEMBER 2018- OCTOBER 2019)
- PRODUCTION TREND OF DOMESTIC OILSEEDS
- PRODUCTION TREND OF DOMESTIC EDIBLE OILS
- GLOBAL & DOMESTIC PRODUCTION, EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS OF MAJOR EDIBLE OIL
- MUSTARD OIL
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- INDIAN MARKET FOR RAPESEED/MUSTARD OIL
- MUSTARD OIL: KEY MARKET INFLUENCERS
- MUSTARD OIL TRADE
- MAJOR PLAYERS
- EDIBLE OILS
- FEATURES
- CHARACTERISTICS
- FUTURE: DEMAND DRIVERS
- MUSTARD OIL MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- PRESSING OF MUSTARD OIL
- FILTRATION AND REFINERY OF CRUDE MUSTARD OIL
- OIL FILLING / BOTTLING
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF MUSTARD OIL
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF MUSTARD OIL IN DETALS
- HEATING:
- QUALITY SPECIFICATION
- PROCESS DESCRIPTION OF VEGETABLE OIL REFINING
- WATER DEGUMMING:-
- ENZYMATIC DEGUMMING:-
- ALKALI REFINING:-
- BLEACHING:-
- DE-WAXING / WINTERIZATION:-
- DEODORIZATION:-
- PHYSICAL REFINING:-
- FRACTIONATION:-
- ACID OIL PLANT:-
- VEGETABLE OIL REFINING PROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM:
- MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS OF MUSTARD OILS
- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
- LIST OF FOOD AND AGRO PROCESSING CONSULTANTS
- SUPPLIERS OF OIL EXPELLERS MACHINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF OIL EXPELLERS
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- MUSTARD SEEDS
- STANDARDS APPLICABLE FOR STORAGE OF MUSTARD
- STANDARDS APPLICABLE FOR DOMESTIC MARKET
- THE PREVENTION OF FOOD ADULTERATION ACT, 1954 (PFA STANDARDS)
- QUALITY PARAMETERS
- EXPLANATION:
- SAFETY PARAMETERS
- POISONOUS METALS
- STANDARDS FOR GRADING
- ADVANTAGES OF GRADING
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (GRADING & MARKING) ACT, 1937 (AGMARK STANDARDS).
- AGMARK STANDARDS OF MUSTARD AND RAPESEED
- SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
- GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- STANDARDS APPLICABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
- ODOUR AND FLAVOUR
- CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
- CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION (CAC)
- SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MUSTARD:
- EGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING OIL SEED PROCESSING INDUSTRY:
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF OIL REFINING SECTION
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF OIL REFINING SECTION – CONTINUES
- DOC PACKING SECTION
- REFINED OIL PACKING
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF OIL PACKING SECTION
- MATERIAL BALANCE
- MATERIAL BALANCE FOR PREPARATORY SECTION
- MATERIAL BALANCE FOR OIL REFINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF PET BOTTLE
- SUPPLIERS OF OIL CAKE BAG
- MUSTARD OIL CONSULTANT LIST
- COMPLETE PLANT AND MACHINERY SUPPLIERS FOR SOLVENT EXTRACTION PLANT
- LIST OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
- BOILERS
- STORAGE TANKS
- ELEVATORS
- D.G. SETS (DIESEL GENERATOR)
- AIR COMPRESSORS
- LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS/LABORATORY TESTING EQUIPMENTS
- DE-GUMMING / PRE-REFINING BATCH PROCESS, RE-REFINING (LONG-MIX) & WATER WASHING REFER FLOWCHART DLX-01
- PROCESS STAGES FOR CRUDE SOY OIL –
- BLEACHING – BATCH TYPE
- SLURRY PREPARATION -
- SLURRY FILTRATION -
- STEAMING OF PLF601 -
- SATURATED LOW PRESSURE DRY STEAM IS USED FOR THE OPERATION.
- CONT. DEODORIZATION (TRAY)
- DE-AERATION:
- PRE-HEATING:
- (C) METERING
- FINAL HEATING FOR PROCESS: TOP TRAY
- FINAL HEATING OF THE OIL IN FINAL HEATING UNDER VACUUM
- SECOND HEAT REGENERATION:
- (J) SHUT DOWN COOLER:
- (K) POLISHING:
- SUCTION PRESSURE:
- STEAM:
- 2. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT
- OIL NEUTRALIZATION PLANT
- MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
- BATCH BLEACHING PLANT
- CONT. DEODORIZATION PLANT (TRAY DEODORIZER)
- HEAT RECOVERY SECTION (BOTTOM TRAY)
- START UP HEAT. THE HEATER WILL BE SKID MOUNTED CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:
- NECESSARY CONTROL FOR THE OPERATION CONSISTING OF:
- COOLING WATER PUMPING (CONTAMINATED & CLEAN)
- AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT (UTILITY AND LEAVES CLEANING)
- ERECTION MATERIAL
- COOLING TOWERS
Appendix
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Mustard oil manufacturing generally involves seed preparation, oil pressing or expelling, filtration and, where required, refining and packing. The report covers mustard seed varieties, oil characteristics, pressing, filtration, refining, bottling and material balances. Refining operations can include degumming, alkali refining, bleaching, de-waxing or winterization, deodorization and physical refining. The actual process sequence depends on the desired product characteristics, raw material quality and the type of processing equipment used.
Location is important because mustard oil processing requires a reliable supply of raw mustard seed and efficient movement of finished products and by-products. The report emphasizes locating units where raw material is locally available in abundance so that operations can continue throughout the year. Local processing can also be relevant in areas where transportation costs make distribution from large centralized plants less economical. Access to utilities, storage, labor, transport infrastructure and markets should also be considered during detailed project planning.
The principal valuable by-product highlighted in the report is mustard oil cake, which is widely used as animal feed. Its sale can have a significant bearing on the commercial viability of an oil extraction unit because the processing operation produces both oil and oil cake. Efficient handling, storage and marketing of the cake are therefore important considerations alongside the sale of mustard oil. Other process residues and refining streams may arise depending on the processing and refining configuration used by the plant.
Vegetable oil refining may include degumming, alkali refining, bleaching, de-waxing or winterization, deodorization and physical refining. The report specifically discusses water and enzymatic degumming, alkali refining, bleaching, de-waxing, deodorization, fractionation and acid oil processing. These operations are selected according to the characteristics of the crude oil and the quality requirements of the finished product. Proper process control is important for removing undesirable components while maintaining the desired characteristics of the edible oil.
Mustard oil can be marketed in retail bottles or supplied in larger containers to wholesale and retail channels. The report notes that retail-size bottling can provide opportunities for value addition, while drums may be considered where access to bottles or packaging capital is constrained. Packaging selection should account for product protection, storage conditions, handling requirements and applicable food standards. The distribution strategy should also reflect the location of the processing unit and the characteristics of its target market.
Equipment requirements depend on whether the facility performs only oil extraction or also includes refining and packing operations. The report covers oil expellers, storage tanks, boilers, elevators, air compressors, generators, laboratory equipment, neutralization and bleaching equipment, deodorization systems, heat recovery equipment, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment. A detailed equipment schedule should be developed from the selected process design, required capacity, raw material characteristics, product specifications, utilities and desired level of automation.
The viability of an edible oil processing unit depends on raw material availability, procurement cost, processing efficiency, product quality, utilization of plant capacity, packaging and distribution, and the sale of oil cake and other by-products. Location can influence transportation and raw material costs, while appropriate equipment and process control affect extraction and refining performance. Market conditions, working capital requirements, regulatory compliance and effective marketing also need to be evaluated as part of a detailed project feasibility assessment.
Why Choose Us
- More than 45 years of experience
- Managed by expert industrial consultants
- ISO 9001-2015 Certified
- Registered under MSME, UAM No: DL01E0012000
How We Work
- 24/5 Research Support Get your queries resolved from an industry expert. Ask before you purchase.
- Custom Research Service Speak to our consultants to design an exclusive study for your needs.
- Quality Assurance All reports are prepared by qualified consultants & verified by experts.
- Information Security Your personal & confidential information is always safe and secure.
Detailed Project Report (DPR) includes Present Market Position and Expected Future Demand, Technology, Manufacturing Process, Investment Opportunity, Plant Economics and Project Financials. comprehensive analysis from industry covering detailed reporting and evaluates the position of the industry by providing insights to the SWOT analysis of the industry.
Each report include Plant Capacity, requirement of Land & Building, Plant & Machinery, Flow Sheet Diagram, Raw Materials detail with suppliers list, Total Capital Investment along with detailed calculation on Rate of Return, Break-Even Analysis and Profitability Analysis. The report also provides a birds eye view of the global industry with details on projected market size and then progresses to evaluate the industry in detail.
We can prepare detailed project report on any industry as per your requirement.
We can also modify the project capacity and project cost as per your requirement. If you are planning to start a business, contact us today.
- Market growth drivers
- Factors limiting market growth
- Current market trends
- Market structure
- Key highlights
- Up-to-date analyses of market trends and technological improvements
- Pin-point analyses of market competition dynamics to offer you a competitive edge over major competitors
- An array of graphics, BEP analysis of major industry segments
- Detailed analyses of industry trends
- A well-defined technological growth with an impact-analysis
- A clear understanding of the competitive landscape and key product segments
- Ask for FREE project related details with our consultant/industry expert.
- Share your specific research requirements for customized project report.
- Request for due diligence and consumer centric studies.
- Still haven't found what you're looking for? Speak to our Custom Research Team.
EIRI Board is a single destination for all the industry, company and country reports. We feature a large repository of latest industry reports, leading and niche company profiles, and market statistics prepared by highly qualified consultants and verified by a panel of experts.
Note: We can also prepare project report on any subject based on your requirement and country. If you need, we can modify the project capacity and project cost based on your requirement.
Our reports provide an expansive market analysis of the sector by covering areas like growth drivers, trends prevailing in the industry as well as comprehensive SWOT analysis of the sector.
Our Clients
- Our research reports comprehensively cover Indian markets (can be modified as per your country), present investigation, standpoint and gauge for a time of five years*.
- The market conjectures are produced on the premise of optional research and are cross-accepted through associations with the business players.
- We use dependable wellsprings of data and databases, and data from such sources is handled by us and incorporated into the report.
- Our project reports include detailed analysis that helps get the industry's Present Market Position and Expected Future Demand.
- Offer real analysis driving variables for the business and the most recent business sector patterns in the industry.
- This report comprehends the present status of the business by clarifying a complete SWOT examination and investigation of the interest-supply circumstance.
- Report gives analysis and in-depth financial comparison of real players/competitors.
- The report gives estimates of key parameters which forecast business execution.
