• What type of oil is used in South Africa?
  • South Africa’s oils and fats manufacturing sector is dominated by vegetable oils and fat, and sunflower oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the country. South Africa is a net importer of edible oils, which include sunflower, soybean and palm oil as it does not produce enough to meet demand.
  • Where is the edible oils trading based?
  • Our edible oils trading desk is based in Durban. We manage oils distribution to the cross-border markets of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Kenya, as well as supporting our refinery in Mozambique from Durban.
  • Is soya oil a good source of edible oil?
  • Soya oil is the most widely used source of edible oil in many countries and has many health benefits. Its plant based origin makes it a highly sustainable and accessible source of vegetable oil. At Irwing Soya, we are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of soyabean oil in South Africa.
  • What types of edible oils are available?
  • The edible oils are available as crude, cold-pressed or refined and can be blended to any desired specification. SOILL offers bottling and repacking services for new and existing product ranges, and is involved in product development.