Practical Handbook for Peanut Oil Production

**Practical Handbook for Peanut Oil Pressing and Refining**

This column focuses on practical information for peanut oil production, offering a systematic breakdown of processes from peanut pre-treatment, pressing, solvent extraction, refining, to cold-press specialty techniques. Whether you are planning to build a new peanut oil factory, sourcing peanut oil processing equipment, or upgrading your production line, you can find clear and actionable answers here.

Seven Core Articles in This Column: Covering the Entire Production Chain

To help you quickly gain a systematic understanding of peanut oil production, this column features seven articles that follow the logical sequence of factory production processes:

Even within peanut oil production, different processes show significant differences in oil yield and investment returns. Public research and industry data indicate that under optimized roasting conditions, mechanical pressing typically achieves an oil yield of about 41–46%, while solvent extraction can reach a higher range of 48–55%. Cold-press routes usually yield below 40%, suitable for premium niche products. These figures directly impact your calculations and pricing strategy for raw material utilization, solvent balance, and finished product consumption.

Seizing the Mid-Term Growth Window in Peanut Oil Production

Third-party research consistently indicates stable growth: the global peanut oil (Groundnut/Peanut Oil) market size in 2023–2024 is estimated at approximately USD 1–1.2 billion. Although different institutions report slightly varying figures, the projected CAGR over the next decade is roughly 3.4%–4.6%. The Asia-Pacific region (especially China and Southeast Asia) remains the primary demand driver. This suggests that, with clear raw material sourcing and brand positioning, medium-scale new peanut oil processing plants or technology upgrade projects can generate significant cash flow and offer attractive exit potential.

Key Knowledge Points in Peanut Oil Processing: Details That Determine Investment Success

In peanut oil production, pre-treatment and process selection are the core factors that determine investment returns:

• Pre-treatment stage: After crushing, peanuts are kept in 4–6 kernels per piece, with moisture controlled at 7%–9%, which significantly improves pressing efficiency. Although pre-treatment accounts for only about 15% of total investment, it can determine whether the oil yield reaches the design target.
• Combination of pressing and extraction: Pure mechanical pressing achieves an oil yield of about 41–46%, while the “pre-pressing + solvent extraction” process can increase yield to 48–55%. This difference directly affects cash flow and payback period.
• Refining process: Degumming, neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and winterization not only enhance oil purity but also determine eligibility for high-end retail or export markets.

These seemingly minor stages are often the “profit switches” most overlooked by investors and buyers, and are key points that this column will continue to explore in depth.

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