Soybean Meal price today in India
Defatted soybean meal, a primary plant-protein source for cattle.
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About Soybean Meal in cattle feed
Soybean meal is the world's most-used vegetable protein source in livestock feed, and one of the two most important protein ingredients in Indian cattle feed alongside cotton seed cake. It is produced by solvent-extracting oil from crushed soybeans, leaving a high-protein meal with 44-48% crude protein and an excellent amino acid profile — particularly rich in lysine, which most Indian raw materials are deficient in.
Typical inclusion in Indian dairy compound feed is 10-25% of the concentrate, with higher inclusion in Type-1 grade formulations for high-yielding cows. Soybean meal is especially valuable for lactating cows in early lactation because its protein degradability profile complements urea and other non-protein nitrogen sources in the rumen. Buffaloes yielding above 12 L/day and crossbred cows above 15 L/day benefit most from consistent soybean meal inclusion.
Soybean meal prices in India track three main drivers: domestic soybean crush volumes (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan), international soybean prices at Chicago futures (which influence Indian import parity), and the poultry sector's protein demand — poultry feed and cattle feed compete directly for the same crush output. The July-August period typically sees the tightest supply as crush operations wind down before the new kharif crop arrives in October.
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Frequently asked questions about Soybean Meal
What is soybean meal price per kg today in India?
Soybean meal wholesale price varies daily by crushing state and global soybean market conditions. The live price on this page reflects current wholesale rate for standard 44-46% protein meal. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra offer the lowest rates as major crushing hubs. High-protein premium grades (48% CP) trade ₹2-4/kg above standard grade.
How much soybean meal should I feed my dairy cow daily?
For a lactating cow yielding 15 L/day, soybean meal inclusion of 1-1.5 kg/day (as part of a 6 kg total concentrate ration) is typical. High-yielding buffaloes need slightly more — up to 2 kg/day at peak lactation. Always feed as part of a balanced compound concentrate that also includes energy sources like maize and DORB plus a mineral mixture. Straight soybean meal feeding without balancing is wasteful and can cause acidosis.
Why is soybean meal price rising in India?
Three main drivers: shortfall in domestic soybean production (weather-related), firm international soybean prices at CBOT (Chicago), and strong competing demand from the poultry sector. When international prices rise, imports become expensive and domestic mills raise prices; when poultry demand surges (as during festival months), cattle feed millers must outbid poultry buyers. El Niño years typically see repeated soybean meal price spikes as summer crops face stress.