Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- The country's edible oil refiners are seeking to export soybean meal, as local production has exceeded domestic demand by more than twice, creating a significant surplus, according to industry sources.

The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (BVORVMA) has formally requested the Ministry of Commerce to direct the Bangladesh Embassy in Beijing to assist in facilitating exports of this animal feed ingredient to China.

"We have received a proposal regarding the export of soybean meal and rapeseed cake. The matter is currently under review," said a senior commerce ministry official.

Several domestic crushing mills, including City Seed Crushing, Meghna Seed Crushing, Delta Seed Crushin...