South Africa’s oils and fats manufacturing sector is dominated by vegetable oils and fat, and sunflower oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the country. South Africa is a net importer of edible oils, which include sunflower, soybean and palm oil as it does not produce enough to meet demand.
Where is the edible oils trading based?
Our edible oils trading desk is based in Durban. We manage oils distribution to the cross-border markets of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Kenya, as well as supporting our refinery in Mozambique from Durban.
Is soya oil a good source of edible oil?
Soya oil is the most widely used source of edible oil in many countries and has many health benefits. Its plant based origin makes it a highly sustainable and accessible source of vegetable oil. At Irwing Soya, we are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of soyabean oil in South Africa.
What types of edible oils are available?
The edible oils are available as crude, cold-pressed or refined and can be blended to any desired specification. SOILL offers bottling and repacking services for new and existing product ranges, and is involved in product development.