RBD Palm Stearin Bulk Export & Wholesale Supplier Malaysia
Direct refinery exporter of high-melting Refined, Bleached & Deodorized (RBD) Palm Stearin. Essential solid hard-fat feedstock for margarine, shortening, bakery fats, soap manufacturing, oleochemical splitting, and candle production.
FOB Port Klang & Pasir Gudang Spot Index: ~$825.00 / MT RSPO / MSPO / Halal / Kosher EUDR Ready
Key Product & Procurement Facts
Executive Procurement Overview: Malaysian RBD Palm Stearin Export
RBD Palm Stearin is the solid co-product obtained from the dry fractionation of refined palm oil. Characterized by a high slip melting point (48°C to 54°C) and low Iodine Value (33 to 38 max), Malaysian RBD Palm Stearin is a highly prized hard-fat raw material utilized globally across food, oleochemical, personal care, and industrial sectors. In edible food manufacturing, it serves as a non-hydrogenated, trans-fat-free hard stock for margarines, bakery shortenings, puff pastry fats, and chocolate coating fats. In non-food industrial manufacturing, palm stearin is a primary feedstock for soap noodles, distilled fatty acid production, candle wax, animal feed bypass fats, and bio-lubricants. Export shipments are dispatched from Port Klang and Pasir Gudang in temperature-controlled bulk parcel tankers, ISO tanks, heated flexitanks, and 210kg steel drums.
Monthly Stearin Refining Capacity
Direct refinery access to dedicated dry fractionation lines producing consistent high-melting hard stearin for industrial food processing and oleochemical plants worldwide.
Slip Melting Point Precision
Strictly controlled crystallization parameters ensuring precise melting points required for non-hydrogenated bakery hard-stock, margarine structuring, and soap firmness.
FOSFA & SGS Inspected
Every bulk cargo or flexitank is independently sampled and certified for Free Fatty Acids (<0.15%), Iodine Value, M&I, and Lovibond color prior to ocean shipment.
Fast Vessel Departure
Priority vessel loading and heated flexitank dispatch from Port Klang and Pasir Gudang deepwater berths to major ports across South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Who Buys Malaysian RBD Palm Stearin? Industrial Buyer Profiles
PalmAzia exports refined palm stearin to major B2B manufacturing sectors globally, fulfilling precise structural fat and chemical requirements:
Margarine & Shortening Manufacturers
Industrial food plants producing table margarines, frying shortenings, and puff pastry fats. Palm stearin acts as a natural trans-fat-free hard stock, providing solid fat content (SFC) and crystalline stability without partial hydrogenation.
Soap & Oleochemical Manufacturers
Toilet soap producers and oleochemical splitters using high-palmitic stearin (80:20 or 90:10 stearin-to-kernel oil ratio) to produce high-grade soap noodles, stearic acid, glycerin, and metallic stearates.
Bakery & Confectionery Plants
Commercial bakeries utilizing hard stearin for dough conditioning, biscuit cream fats, and cocoa butter equivalent (CBE) formulations, ensuring heat tolerance in warm climate logistics.
What Is RBD Palm Stearin? Production Process and Triglyceride Profile
RBD Palm Stearin is the solid fraction separated during the dry fractionation of refined palm oil. To understand its industrial versatility, procurement managers evaluate both its refining sequence and fatty acid structure.
Refining and Dry Thermal Fractionation Sequence
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is first physically refined through degumming, bleaching earth treatment, and high-vacuum deodorization (240°C–260°C) to yield RBD Palm Oil. The RBD palm oil is then routed to computer-controlled crystallizers where it undergoes controlled cooling without chemical solvents or additives. As the temperature drops, saturated high-melting triglycerides crystallize into a solid lattice, while unsaturated liquid triglycerides remain fluid. Membrane filter presses apply mechanical pressure up to 6 bar to press out the liquid RBD Palm Olein, leaving solid RBD Palm Stearin cakes on the filter cloth.
Chemical & Triglyceride Profile (PPP, POP, POS)
PalmAzia RBD Palm Stearin is composed primarily of saturated fatty acids—predominantly Palmitic Acid (C16:0, 55%–68%) and Stearic Acid (C18:0, 4%–6%)—along with monounsaturated Oleic Acid (C18:1, 22%–32%). Its key triglyceride constituents include:
- Tripalmitin (PPP): Fully saturated trisaturated triglyceride providing a steep melting curve and high thermal resistance.
- Dipalmitoyl-oleoyl-glycerol (POP): Disaturated triglyceride responsible for beta-prime crystal formation, essential for smooth margarine texture.
- Palmitoyl-oleoyl-stearoyl-glycerol (POS): Saturated-unsaturated-saturated triglyceride contributing to chocolate coating hardness.
RBD Palm Stearin Technical Quality Specifications & Test Standards
PalmAzia supplies refined palm stearin manufactured strictly in accordance with Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and FOSFA contract standards:
| Quality Parameter | Export Standard Specification | Premium Low-IV Grade | Testing Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids (as Palmitic) | 0.15% Max | 0.10% Max | AOCS Ca 5a-40 / MPOB p2.5 |
| Moisture & Impurities (M&I) | 0.15% Max | 0.10% Max | AOCS Ca 2e-84 / MPOB p2.1 |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 33.0 – 38.0 Max | 28.0 – 32.0 Max | AOCS Cd 1b-87 / MPOB p2.2 |
| Slip Melting Point (°C) | 48.0°C – 54.0°C | 52.0°C – 56.0°C | AOCS Cc 3-25 / MPOB p2.3 |
| Lovibond Color (5.25″ Cell) | 3.0 Red / 30 Yellow Max | 2.5 Red / 25 Yellow Max | AOCS Cc 13b-45 / MPOB p2.6 |
| Peroxide Value (at shipment) | 1.5 meq/kg Max | 1.0 meq/kg Max | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Trans Fatty Acids (TFA) | 0.0% (Naturally Trans-Free) | 0.0% (Naturally Trans-Free) | Gas Chromatography (GC) |
Significance of Stearin Quality Parameters
- Slip Melting Point (48°C–54°C): Determines hard-stock performance in bakery shortenings and prevents melting during warm-weather transport.
- Iodine Value (33–38 Max): Reflects saturation level. Lower IV indicates higher solid fat content and superior soap hardness.
- Free Fatty Acids (<0.15%): Low FFA ensures chemical purity for food processing and prevents odor formation during high-temperature baking.
- Zero Trans-Fats: Provides food manufacturers a clean label alternative to hydrogenated soybean or sunflower oils.
Buyer Procurement Guide: Selecting Grades, Packaging, and Incoterms
Grade Selection Matrix
• Standard Stearin (IV 33-38): Bakery shortening, margarine, frying fat.
• Low-IV Stearin (IV <32): Soap noodles, candle wax, oleochemical splitting.
• RSPO Segregated Stearin: Certified sustainable EU food manufacturing.
Packaging Selection Matrix
• Flexitank with Heating Coils: Cost-effective bulk shipment (20.0-21.5 MT). Requires steam heating before discharge.
• Steel Drums (210kg): Solid block transport for plants without heating infrastructure.
• Parcel Tankers: 2,000–10,000 MT bulk liquid vessel shipments.
Incoterms Selection Matrix
• FOB Port Klang / Pasir Gudang: Buyer manages ocean freight & cargo insurance.
• CFR / CIF Destination Port: PalmAzia arranges vessel freight and full maritime coverage to destination port.
Global Destination Import Guide: Tariff, Customs & Shipping Specifications
Import duties, customs valuation, heating requirements, and transit timelines vary by major global stearin import destination. Review key country requirements below:
🇮🇳 India & South Asia
Kolkata / Nhava Sheva🇵🇰 Pakistan
Karachi / Port Qasim🇨🇳 China
Guangzhou / Tianjin🇦🇪 UAE & GCC Region
Jebel Ali / Dammam🇪🇺 European Union
Rotterdam / Hamburg🇪🇬 Egypt & North Africa
Alexandria / Port SaidComprehensive B2B Procurement FAQ Portal
1. What is the difference between Palm Olein and Palm Stearin?
Palm Olein is the liquid fraction separated during fractionation (Iodine Value 56-58, melting point <24°C), while Palm Stearin is the solid hard-fat fraction (Iodine Value 33-38, melting point 48°C-54°C).
2. How is solid Palm Stearin discharged from a Flexitank?
Flexitanks containing palm stearin are equipped with integrated thermal heating pads or steam coils. Prior to discharge at the destination port, hot water or low-pressure steam (1.5-2.0 bar) is circulated through the coils for 12-24 hours to melt the solid fat back into a liquid state for pumping into storage tanks.
3. What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for export shipments?
Our minimum order is 1 Full Container Load (FCL), which equals approximately 20.0 to 21.5 Metric Tons in a Flexitank, or 80 steel drums (approx 16.8 MT).
4. What B2B payment terms do you accept?
We accept 100% Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) issued by top-tier international banks, or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) with 30% advance deposit and 70% paid against scan of original Bill of Lading (B/L) documents.
5. Is RBD Palm Stearin trans-fat-free?
Yes. Palm Stearin is refined and fractionated physically without chemical hydrogenation, making it naturally 100% trans-fat-free.
6. Can Palm Stearin be used for soap making?
Yes. High-palmitic palm stearin is the single most widely used vegetable hard fat for manufacturing commercial soap noodles and toilet soap bars, providing excellent bar hardness and long-lasting lather.
7. What export documentation is provided with each shipment?
We supply full export documentation: Bill of Lading (B/L), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis (COA by SGS/Intertek), Phytosanitary Certificate, Form E / Certificate of Origin (COO), and MPOB Export License.
8. What is the shelf life of refined Palm Stearin?
When stored in clean, cool, dry conditions away from direct heat and sunlight, RBD Palm Stearin maintains a shelf life of up to 24 months from the refining date.
9. Is your palm stearin RSPO certified?
Yes. We supply RSPO Supply Chain Certified palm stearin under both Mass Balance (MB) and Segregated (SG) supply models upon request.
10. How does EUDR compliance affect palm stearin imports into Europe?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires importers to provide verified plot-level geolocation coordinates proving zero deforestation after December 2020. PalmAzia provides full EUDR due diligence documentation.
Related Palm Oil Resources & Sourcing Hubs
Access supporting technical guides, market archives, and commodity specifications across the PalmAzia trade network: