PKS vs PKE: What’s the Difference and Which One Fits Your Business Needs?

🌴 Introduction: Two Products, One Sustainable Source

From the palm oil industry comes not just palm oil — but also valuable by-products that drive global industries:
Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) and Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE).

Though both come from the same palm fruit, their uses, characteristics, and markets are completely different.
At Indo Palm Supply, we help buyers understand which one fits their business best.

🔥 What is PKS (Palm Kernel Shell)?

Palm Kernel Shell is the hard shell surrounding the palm kernel. After the oil extraction process, the shells are cleaned, dried, and processed as biomass fuel.

Main Uses of PKS:

• Biomass power plants (Japan, Korea, Europe)

• Industrial boilers and cement factories

• Carbonized briquettes or charcoal production

PKS Key Features:

• Calorific Value: ~4,000–4,500 kcal/kg

• Moisture: <15%

• Ash: <3%

• Shape: small, hard shell granules

• Benefit: clean-burning, carbon-neutral, and renewable

In short, PKS = renewable energy source, perfect for companies shifting from coal to sustainable biomass.

🌾 What is PKE (Palm Kernel Expeller)?

Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) is the solid residue left after oil extraction from the palm kernel.
It is fibrous and rich in protein, making it a high-quality feed ingredient for livestock.

Main Uses of PKE:

• Dairy and beef cattle feed

• Sheep and goat feed

• Feed formulation for cost efficiency

PKE Key Features:

• Protein: 14–17%

• Fiber: 12–16%

• Moisture: <10%

• Form: coarse granules or pellets

• Benefit: enhances rumen health and energy in animals

So, PKE = animal feed ingredient, ideal for dairy and livestock industries.

🌍 Why This Matters for Buyers

Understanding the difference between PKS and PKE helps you:

• Choose the right product for your production goals

• Optimize logistics and storage (since densities differ)

• Plan long-term contracts with the correct specifications

At Indo Palm Supply, we guide clients through every step — from sample testing to export documentation — ensuring the product matches your operational needs.

⚙️ How Indo Palm Supply Helps You Choose

We know every business is different. That’s why we provide:

• Customized sourcing: Based on your required calorific value, protein, or moisture level.

• Quality inspection: On-site testing, photos, and moisture reports before shipment.

• Logistics support: Container or bulk shipment, depending on destination and volume.

Our goal is to make your importing process simple, transparent, and efficient.

✅ Final Thoughts

Both PKS and PKE represent the next generation of sustainable resources from Indonesia — one powering industries, the other feeding livestock.

Whichever you choose, Indo Palm Supply ensures consistency, quality, and long-term reliability.

📩 Contact Indo Palm Supply

Ready to explore PKS or PKE for your business?
Reach out to our export team today for samples and pricing details.
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