Afra Oil
Afra Oil is one of the subsidiaries within Afra Integrated Value Chains Holding. With over 20 years of experience, Afra Holding has created an integrated and interconnected food value chain that enhances the quality, quantity, and speed of supplying raw materials required by various industries. Each subsidiary company can fulfill the chain’s needs both horizontally and vertically.
Afra Oil at a Glance
2 to 3
Million tons
Annual Oilseed Imports
500,000 to 1
Million tons
Annual Crude Oil Imports
1.5
Million tons
Annual Production of Various Oils
Afra Oil Services
Oil Extraction from Various Oilseeds
Afra Oil extracts oil from high-quality oilseeds such as soybeans and canola within Afra’s integrated food value chain holding. The extraction process yields crude edible oil and oilcake as by-products.
These products are used internally by other subsidiaries of Afra Holding or sold to partner companies outside the holding. Future plans include producing edible and industrial fatty acids and lecithins.
Utilizing advanced technology, Afra Oil can convert palm oil into various fractions (olein, stearin, hard stearin, DF, etc.), which are widely used in oleochemical industries. This fractionation capability is a key strength of Afra Oil.
Production of Various Edible Oils
The crude oil obtained, along with other imported crude oils or fractionated palm oils, undergoes various refining processes (including neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, etc.) under strict national standards and quality control to produce edible oil suitable for consumption. This edible oil is then converted into bulk or packaged forms in various sizes such as cans, bottles, etc., to be supplied to domestic and international markets for household (B2C) and industrial (B2B) consumption. Additionally, production can be customized for partner companies outside the holding company.
Other subsidiary companies of Afra Oil, including Navid Khalije Fars, Golbahar Jadde Abreshim, Pakdideh, and Nasim Mehr, collectively produce 1600 tons of various edible oils, contributing significantly to the company’s overall performance.
The subsidiary companies of Afra Oil
Navid Khalij Fars Company
Navid Khalij Fars Company, the largest subsidiary of Afra Integrated Value Chains Holding and one of the national projects in southern Iran, is currently in various stages of design, development, and operation. This company operates as a complex of fully equipped factories with supporting infrastructure located in Bandar Imam Khomeini.
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Utilizing extensive and modern facilities, Navid Khalij Fars operates in the fields of oil extraction, crude oil refining, hydrogenation, fractionation, degumming, and lecithin production. Due to its vast production capacity, support facilities, and port unloading and loading infrastructure, this complex is recognized as the largest edible oil production unit in the country.
The factories employ state-of-the-art global technologies and equipment, enabling the processing of a wide range of oilseeds such as soybean, sunflower, and canola. The design and manufacturing of these machines have been carried out by the reputable Italian company Andreotti, and the preparation section equipment is supplied by Bühler of Switzerland, known worldwide for their precision and efficiency.
- Location: Imam Khomeini Port
- Area: 200,000 square meters
- Production Capacity: Navid Khalij Fars, as a collection of factories in Imam Khomeini port, possesses remarkable capabilities.
- Oil Extraction from Oilseeds: Oil extraction from oilseeds is carried out in three phases, totaling four thousand tons per day on the extraction lines.
- The fourth phase of oil extraction, with a capacity of four thousand tons per day, is planned to be launched soon.
With the operation of the fourth phase, the oil extraction and annual production capacity will significantly increase, making Navid Khalij Fars the largest oil extraction site in Iran and the region.
Grain Storage:
Equipped with advanced silos for storing various oilseeds.
Supporting Infrastructure:
This complex benefits from extensive industrial infrastructure including:
- Oil refining and packaging units in three phases
- Fractionation factory
- Degumming and lecithin production units
- Crude oil storage facilities
- Oilcake and other feed ingredient warehouses
- Power supply lines, steam, compressed air systems, cooling systems, water treatment facilities, and a rail transport system
Quality Assurance:
All processes comply with Iranian national standards, ensuring high-quality products.
Employment:
More than 1,000 employees are directly engaged across various sections of this industrial complex.
Pakdideh Production and Packaging Company
Pakdideh Company is a specialized entity in the production and packaging of processed edible oils. It operates in the manufacturing of various vegetable butters (margarine) and multifunctional specialty oils (shortening) used in the confectionery, chocolate, bakery, and other commercial and industrial sectors. Its products are available in diverse packaging types and weights.
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Pakdideh is located on a land area of over 11,000 square meters within the Capital Industrial Town of Tehran. Utilizing advanced equipment manufactured in Germany, the company has an annual production capacity of 73,000 tons. Production processes are carried out via three fully automated lines with an automatic blending system for the formulation of various vegetable oils.
- To maintain and enhance product quality, the facility is equipped with quality control laboratories conducting physical, chemical, and microbial tests—especially on margarine products. Pakdideh has also obtained numerous national and international certifications related to food quality and safety, including: Iran National Standards
- HACCP Certificate
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- Halal Certification
Golbahar Vegetable Oil – Silk Road
Golbahar Vegetable Oil specializes in refining and packaging mainly B2B edible oils, formulated in various weights tailored for commercial and industrial use.
- Location: Ivanki Industrial Town
- Production Capacity: 150 to 200 tons per day
Nasim Sahar Pak Mehr Khalij Fars Company
Nasim Sahar Pak Mehr Khalij Fars Company is a subsidiary of Afra Integrated Value Chains Holding, specializing in the production of various processed edible oils, particularly specialty oils (shortening) and vegetable butter. These products are offered in a variety of packaging sizes tailored to the needs of household consumers (B2C) and commercial and industrial sectors (B2B).
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This facility, covering an area of 30,000 square meters, is located in Imam Khomeini port and is equipped with fully automated production lines manufactured in Germany and Denmark, along with an advanced monitoring hall. The company’s nominal production capacity is estimated at approximately 150,000 tons per year.
At this industrial unit, various specialty oils are produced under the “Ghanadbashi” brand for use in confectionery, chocolate manufacturing, dairy products, biscuits, and household consumption. The use of modern machinery and equipment ensures high quality and product diversity.
Nasim Sahar Pak Mehr khalij Fars consistently collaborates closely with Afra Holding’s Research & Development (R&D) unit to enhance quality and develop new products.
Future plans for this company include:
- Launching a production and packaging line for vegetable butter and slab oil, intended for use in producing various layered pastries.
- Establishing a production line for solid household oil tins in 4 kg and 16 kg sizes.
News and Articles of Afra Oil
Effective presence of Afra Oil, a subsidiary of the Integrated Food Value Chain Holding, at the Iran Green Conference
