Canola Seed
Double-low oilseed for crushing — quoted on oil content, moisture and impurity. Canola is rapeseed bred to be low in erucic acid and low in glucosinolates — the two properties that turned an industrial oilseed into a food oil and a usable protein meal. That definition matters commercially, because it is what separates canola from generic rapeseed in a contract.
At a glance
- Product
- Canola Seed
- Grades
- Crushing canola · Non-GMO canola +1 more
- Typical applications
- Oilseed crushing for edible oil and protein meal · Biodiesel and oleochemical feedstock · Birdseed and specialty non-food use
- Packaging
- Bulk vessel parcels · Bulk in lined shipping containers · 1,000 kg bulk bags for smaller programmes
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Crushing canola
The standard export class for oil and meal production.
Non-GMO canola
Available against confirmed programme and segregation requirements.
High-oleic types
Specialty crush programmes, subject to confirmed demand.
Typical applications
- Oilseed crushing for edible oil and protein meal
- Biodiesel and oleochemical feedstock
- Birdseed and specialty non-food use
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Enquiries quoted against your specification — class, grade and presentation, not a fixed stock list
- Specification, origin, availability and certification confirmed in writing at quotation
- Supplier documentation (COA, SDS, technical data) provided for the grade actually offered
- One point of contact from enquiry through documents, packing and shipment
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from bagged lots to full container and vessel programmes
Typical industries served
Technical & procurement detail
What this product is and what decides quality+
Canola is rapeseed bred to be low in erucic acid and low in glucosinolates — the two properties that turned an industrial oilseed into a food oil and a usable protein meal. That definition matters commercially, because it is what separates canola from generic rapeseed in a contract. A crusher buys on three numbers: oil content, moisture and admixture (dockage). Oil content sets the yield; moisture above specification both dilutes the purchase and creates heating risk in store; admixture is inert material you are paying oilseed prices for. Green seed count matters too, because chlorophyll carries through into the crude oil and raises refining cost. Seed destined for crushing is not the same conversation as seed destined for birdseed or industrial use — state the destination process so the right quality band is quoted.
Types, classes and grades+
Crushing canola: The standard export class for oil and meal production. Non-GMO canola: Available against confirmed programme and segregation requirements. High-oleic types: Specialty crush programmes, subject to confirmed demand.
Specification basis+
Oil content — Commonly around 40–45 % on a dry basis; confirmed per lot. Moisture — Normally 10 % maximum at loading. Admixture / dockage — Maximum agreed per contract. Erucic acid — Low, per the canola definition (typically under 2 % of fatty acids). Glucosinolates — Low, per the canola definition; meal quality depends on it. Values vary by grade, crop year and supplier and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Supply and origin context+
Canola is one of Canada's largest field crops, grown across the prairie provinces, and both the seed and its processed products move in international trade. Domestic crushing capacity is substantial, which is why oil and meal are exportable alongside raw seed. Seasonality is real: quality and availability follow the harvest, and green seed levels in a difficult year can affect the whole crop position. We quote against the crop position we can actually deliver. Origin, availability, grade and certification are confirmed at quotation for the lot actually offered — origin is a supply attribute, never an assumed property of the product.
Commercial and shipping notes+
Import approvals for oilseeds vary by destination; confirm your regulatory position before contracting. · Crushers should state target oil content and the dockage basis they price on. · Quoted FOB, CFR or CIF.
Documentation+
Commonly relevant documentation: Certificate of Analysis · Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · GMO status declaration · Load port weight and quality certificate. Availability is confirmed per order and per destination.
Frequently asked questions
What should the first enquiry for canola seed include?+
State the quantity, the destination, the presentation you need and the parameters you buy on — oil content, moisture, admixture / dockage, erucic acid, glucosinolates. With those in the enquiry we can return a quotation instead of a list of questions.
Which types or grades of canola seed are available?+
Crushing canola, Non-GMO canola, High-oleic types. All of these are grades of the same product rather than separate products; the grade is fixed at quotation.
What packaging options are available?+
Bulk vessel parcels · Bulk in lined shipping containers · 1,000 kg bulk bags for smaller programmes. Packaging is confirmed at quotation, because it affects both protection in transit and freight cost.
Where does the material originate?+
Origin, availability, grade and certification are confirmed at quotation for the lot actually offered — origin is a supply attribute, never an assumed property of the product.
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Need a quote on Canola Seed?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.