Buy and sell fish oil
Fish processing generates substantial oil streams that cannot all go to feed — and biodiesel and technical buyers stand ready for the surplus. Origin, oxidation state and impurities decide the price; verified counterparties decide the deal.
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What is Fish Oil?
- Oil pressed or centrifuged from fish processing by-products (heads, frames, trimmings)
- Grades from crude fish oil to acid oil and stickwater oil from fish meal production
- Non-food surplus grades are established biodiesel and technical feedstock
- Origins tied to fishing and aquaculture processing across Europe and beyond
Typical trading specifications
- FFA: highly variable; crude grades often 5-15%+
- Oxidation (peroxide/anisidine): key value driver — freshness of the stream matters
- Impurities (P, metals, nitrogen): relevant for pre-treatment design
- Logistics: heated/insulated tanks common
Certifications
- ISCC EU — evidence uploadable to your profile
- REDcert — evidence uploadable to your profile
Who trades it here
- Sellers: Fish processing plants, Fish meal factories, By-product traders
- Buyers: Biodiesel/FAME producers, HVO pre-treatment, Technical/oleochemical users
Frequently asked questions
Which fish oil grades suit biodiesel production?
Crude and acid fish oil grades trade into biodiesel after standard pre-treatment. Feed-grade material usually values higher in the feed market — fuel buyers target the surplus and lower grades. Post the actual spec and let both markets see it.
What should I include in a fish oil offer?
Origin and species stream, FFA, MIU, oxidation values, impurity data if available, volume, packaging (bulk/heated) and loading location. The better the analysis package, the faster the bids.
Does fish oil count as waste/residue?
Fish processing by-products are generally recognised as residues under RED schemes (via self-declaration), but classification depends on the exact stream and scheme. Confirm with your certifier and upload the evidence to your profile.
What does it cost to list fish oil?
Creating an account, completing KYC and posting offers or requests is free — there are no listing fees and no obligation. Commercial terms are agreed per deal.