Sugarcane Wax Production By Solvent Extraction Process

This report proffers the thorough economics of sugarcane wax production by solvent extraction method. The production process is initiated by processing the sugarcane filter cake mud or press mud (obtained after its juice clarification). The filter cake mud of the cane is then soaked in a mixture of solvents (comprising of heptane, toluene, benzene, turpentine oil, etc.). The process leads to the separation of the wax content from the press mud in the solvent mixture, which is then extracted and filtered to obtain sugarcane wax as the end product.

Top Producers of Sugarcane Wax

• Cosan SA, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited
• Associated British Foods Plc.
• American Crystal Sugar Company
• Raizen S.A.
• Tereos international limited

Feedstock for Sugarcane Wax

Sugarcane wax is an organic compound obtained by processing sugarcane in a mixture of solvents, including heptane, benzene, turpentine oil, etc., that serves as its primary raw materials. The procurement of sugarcane wax is majorly dependent upon some crucial factors, including the harvesting cost of sugarcane (for sugarcane wax), the variations in the processing and production cost of sugarcane wax, and its market prices etc.

Additionally, factors such as the availability, specifically regional availability of sugarcane (for sugarcane wax production), covering regions like Brazil and India, etc., along with its demand as an organic ingredient (in cosmetics, chemical, and textile industries), largely impact its procurement around the world. Moreover, factors, including supply chain stability, trade, logistics, and transportation activities, significantly govern its overall procurement across the borders.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary