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Product Description :
Palm kernel nut is a by-product from the milling of palm oil and can be sourced from oil palm plantation scattered in the rain forest region in southern Nigeria. The nuts can be sourced bit by bit from farmers after extracting the oil from the fruits in villages or from palm oil producing companies.

Product origin :
Nigeria

Key Specifications/Special Features :
FFA 2.5% Max
Moisture and impurities 0.3 max
IV 6-19
Colour (5 ¼” Lovibond) R 3.4-4.5

Palm Kernel Shell is a renewable biomass fuel with high energy output and low moisture content. Commonly used in industrial boilers and power plants as a sustainable energy alternative.

Palm kernel shells (PKS): are the hard, woody endocarps of the oil palm fruit, left as a byproduct after the extraction of palm kernel oil. Once considered agricultural waste, PKS is now a high-demand, sustainable biomass fuel and industrial raw material.

Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Appearance: Small, irregularly curved, brownish-yellow to black fragments with a hard, fibrous texture.
Energy Content: High calorific value ranging from 15 to 19 GJ/MT (approx. 3,800 to 4,500 kcal/kg). low ash/sulfur content, and consistent supply, making them an excellent sustainable alternative to coal or wood chips for industrial power plants and boilers

Composition: High in lignin (approx. 50-54%) and carbon (approx. 45-50%), contributing to its high energy density and structural strength.
Moisture & Ash: Typically contains 10-15% moisture and very low ash content (approx. 3.5%), making it a cleaner-burning alternative to coal.
Density: Exhibits a high bulk density of about 520-620 kg/m�³, which reduces hauling costs compared to other biomass.

Its hard, porous structure makes it an ideal precursor for high-grade activated carbon used in water purification, gold recovery, and air filtration.
Industrial Additive: Used as an abrasive for industrial cleaning, a lightweight filler in road construction, and a reinforcement material in bio-composites.
Agriculture: Applied as a soil conditioner or mulch to improve aeration and water retention.

Technical specifications for Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) vary depending on whether they are in their Raw (biomass) state or have been Carbonized (charcoal).
Raw Palm Kernel Shells (Biomass Fuel)
PKS is primarily graded by its energy content and moisture levels for use in industrial boilers.
Parameter Standard Grade Premium Grade
Gross Calorific Value 3,800- 4,200 kcal/kg 4,200- 4,500 kcal/kg
Moisture Content 15% - 20% < 12%
Ash Content 3% - 5% < 3%
Volatile Matter 65% - 75% 70% - 75%
Sulfur Content < 0.2% < 0.1%
Chlorine Content < 0.1% < 0.05%

We are a West African company into trade and exports of Palm Kernel Shell in large quantities from West Africa Region.

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COMMODITY : PALM KERNEL SHELL
Origin: West Africa
GRADE : PREMIUM
Colour : Brownish-Black
Size: 4-30mm
Moisture: <5%
Ash Content:<2-3%
Impurities: < 2%
Sulphur: < 0.2%

Packaging: 50kg Bags OR According to Buyers Request

PRICE: 70-85usd/mt

Order for 5-10mt Acceptable for small scale retailers

Our Products Are Subjected To High Quality Control And Pre-shipment Inspections

We are a West African company into trade and exports of Palm Kernel Shell in large quantities from West Africa Region.

We are interested in supplying this prestigious company Quality Palm Kernel Shell for your various uses.

COMMODITY : PALM KERNEL SHELL
Origin: West Africa
GRADE : PREMIUM
Colour : Brownish-Black
Size: 4-30mm
Ash Content:<2-3%
Impurities: < 2%
Sulphur: < 0.2%

Packaging: 50kg Bags OR According to Buyers Request

PRICE: 70-85usd/mt

Order for 5-10mt Acceptable for small scale retailers

Our Products Are Subjected To High Quality Control And Pre-shipment Inspections

Palm kernel shell is a by-product obtained from the processing of oil palm fruits. It is the hard outer covering of the palm kernel seed, separated during the extraction of palm kernel oil.

It is one of the major agricultural wastes produced in large quantities in countries where oil palm is processed, especially in Nigeria, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Despite being a waste product, palm kernel shell has many valuable industrial applications.

Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) are a residual by-product of palm oil processing. They are hard, fibrous shells with high calorific value, commonly used as biomass fuel in power plants, cement factories, and industrial boilers.

Attribute Specification
Appearance : Brown to dark brown shell fragments
Size : 5 - 40 mm
Moisture Content : 12%
Bulk Density : 600 - 650 kg/m
Foreign Impurities : 2%
Gross Calorific Value (GCV) : 3,800 - 4,200 kcal/kg (as received)
Ash Content : 3 - 5%
Fixed Carbon : 18 - 20%
Volatile Matter : 70 - 72%
Sulphur Content : 0.2%
Chlorine Content : 0.05%

Clean and washed Palm kernel shell with high calorific content. Very low moisture content, free from stones, fibre and sand.

Refined Palm Kernel Oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit and processed to improve its colour, odour, and suitability for its intended applications. It differs from palm oil, which is obtained from the fruit's fleshy mesocarp. Palm kernel oil contains a relatively high proportion of saturated fatty acids, particularly lauric acid, and is used in confectionery fats, bakery ingredients, specialty fats, soaps, and personal-care formulations. It is supplied in bulk or suitable containers according to buyer requirements, with specifications varying by grade and manufacturer.

Key Specifications
Specification Details
Product Type Refined Vegetable Oil
Raw Material Oil Palm Kernel
Grade Food Grade or Industrial Grade, as specified
Appearance Pale yellow to light-coloured oil
Texture Liquid or semi-solid depending on temperature and product specification
Odour Mild or neutral after deodorization
Main Fatty Acid Lauric acid, along with other fatty acids

High-Quality Palm Kernel Expeller: Dry Matter 92 - 94, Crude Protein (%) 14 - 21, Energy (Mcal/kg) 4,998, Metabolizable Energy (Mcal/kg) 2 - 3, True Digestible Energy (Mcal/kg) 1.7 -2.5, Raw Fiber (%) 21 - 23, Fat/ Oil (%) 8 - 17, Ash (%) 3 - 6, Size (0.5mm)/ (g/cm3) 0.57, Moisture (1mm)/ (g water/ g feeds) 2.82.

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Specifications: Crude Protein 15%
Dry Matter 88%
Digestible CP 14.7%
Palm Kernel Meal (PKE)is a high-quality by-product produced from the mechanical extraction of palm oil from the fruit of the oil palm.
Palm Kernel Meal is a natural high-quality protein meal containing 8 - 10% oil, 16 - 18% crude protein and is a safe protein meal to be fed to most classes of livestock.

I specializes in supplying high-quality palm kernel shell products.

Our premium palm kernel shells have the highest quality and environmental standards. Packed with energy and rich in nutrients, they are the perfect renewable fuel source for biomass boilers, power plants, and industrial processes etc

K&J Global Export Ltd provides high-calorific, screened Palm Kernel Shells sourced from the primary palm oil processing hubs of Nigeria. Our PKS is a clean-burning, carbon-neutral alternative to coal, offering a consistent energy source for industrial boilers and power generation. We ensure our shells are thoroughly dried and double-screened to remove residual fibers and impurities, resulting in a high-density fuel with minimal ash residue.

Technical Specifications
Type: Natural Palm Kernel Shell (Crushed)
Net Calorific Value: 3,800 - 4,200 Kcal/kg (High Energy Yield)
Moisture Content: 12%-15% Maximum (Well-dried for efficient combustion)
Ash Content: 2% - 4% Maximum
Sulphur Content: 0.05% -0.09% (Extremely low, eco-friendly)
Foreign Matter: Less than 1% (Dust, sand, and stones)
Fiber Content: Less than 3%
Fixed Carbon: 18% - 22%
Bulk Density: 500 - 600 kg/m
Shipping & Logistics
Minimum Order Quantity: 500 Metric Tons (Bulk) / 25 Metric Tons (1 x 40ft HC)
Packaging: Bulk loading (Loose) or 50kg PP Bags / Jumbo Bags (1 MT)
Loading Port: Port Harcourt (Onne) or Lagos (Apapa)
Monthly Supply Capacity: 5,000 Metric Tons
Lead Time: 14 - 21 days
Documents Provided: Bill of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, and SGS Analysis Report (confirming Kcal and Moisture).