Innovative Soch is a DDGS manufacturer and exporter based in Panipat, Haryana. This page lists our current rice DDGS and corn DDGS grades with full specifications and live pricing on request. Indicative ex-Panipat rates are published below and reviewed regularly. DDGS prices in India move weekly with ethanol production, grain costs and freight, so confirm the live rate on WhatsApp before contracting.
Indicative rates as on 1 August 2026. Ex-Panipat, in Indian Rupees. Freight, loading and applicable taxes extra. Rates move with the market — confirm on WhatsApp before contracting.
DDGS Price List & Specifications
| Product | Protein % | Moisture % | Fat % | Fibre % | ME (kcal/kg) | Packing | Ex-Panipat rate | Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice DDGS 45% | 45 | 8–11 max | 4–8 | 6–8 | 3000–3200 | Bulk / 50 kg bag | ₹26/kg ₹26,000/MT | WhatsApp to confirm |
| Rice DDGS 50% (Hi-Pro) | 50 | 8–11 max | 5–9 | 6–8 | 3000–3200 | Bulk / 50 kg bag | ₹29/kg ₹29,000/MT | WhatsApp to confirm |
| Corn DDGS | 27 (crude) | 10 max | 5 | 10 | 3384 | Bulk / 50 kg bag | ₹25/kg ₹25,000/MT | WhatsApp to confirm |
All grades are supplied against a certificate of analysis. Mycotoxin, moisture and flowability parameters can be specified in the contract — see our quality certifications.
What Determines DDGS Price in India
DDGS is a by-product of ethanol production, so its price is driven less by demand for the meal itself and more by what is happening upstream. Six factors account for most of the movement:
- Ethanol plant run rates. DDGS supply is a function of how much grain-based ethanol is being distilled. When plants slow down, DDGS tightens regardless of feed demand.
- Grain and molasses costs. Rice and maize input prices set the floor for what distillers will accept.
- India’s blending policy. Ethanol blending targets directly change distillation volumes and therefore DDGS availability.
- Soybean meal parity. DDGS competes with SBM on cost per unit of digestible protein. When SBM rallies, DDGS follows.
- Freight and container availability. For export buyers, ocean freight often moves the landed cost more than the FOB price does.
- Season and moisture. Monsoon-period material carries handling and storage risk that is priced in.
We cover these drivers in more detail in Why DDGS Prices Move: 6 Drivers Buyers Should Track.
Rice DDGS or Corn DDGS — Which Costs Less Per Unit of Protein?
Rice DDGS carries 45–55% protein against roughly 27% for corn DDGS, so a lower headline price per tonne on corn material does not automatically mean a lower cost in the finished feed. The correct comparison is price per tonne divided by guaranteed protein percentage, then adjusted for moisture and digestibility.
Corn DDGS brings more energy and xylose; rice DDGS brings protein density and a higher UDP fraction for ruminants. Which is cheaper depends entirely on what your formulation is short of. We walk through the arithmetic in Rice DDGS vs Corn DDGS: Practical Differences for Formulators.
Comparing Landed Cost, Not Ex-Works Price
For import buyers the FOB number is only part of the picture. Ocean freight, duty, quality adjustment on arrival and the cost of rejected or re-bagged material all sit between the quoted price and what the ingredient actually costs in your mill. Our landed cost framework sets out a simple way to compare origins on a like-for-like basis.
How We Quote
- Tell us grade, quantity and destination. Price moves materially between a single container and a monthly contract.
- We confirm against the day’s market. Rice and corn DDGS are quoted separately, ex-Panipat or FOB.
- Specification is agreed in writing. Protein, moisture, mycotoxin limits and packing go into the contract, not just the quote.
- COA issued per shipment. Every consignment ships against a certificate of analysis.
Need a live DDGS rate? Send us your grade, quantity and destination and we will come back with a firm price. Message us on WhatsApp or call +91-72060-55826.
DDGS Price — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current DDGS price in India?
As on 1 August 2026 our indicative ex-Panipat rates are ₹26 per kg for rice DDGS 45%, ₹29 per kg for rice DDGS 50% Hi-Pro and ₹25 per kg for corn DDGS. Rates move weekly with ethanol plant run rates, grain costs and freight, so confirm the live price before contracting.
What is the price difference between rice DDGS and corn DDGS?
Rice DDGS 45% is currently ₹26 per kg against ₹25 per kg for corn DDGS — but rice DDGS carries 45% protein versus roughly 27% for corn. On a cost per unit of protein basis rice DDGS works out materially cheaper: about ₹0.58 per kg of protein versus ₹0.93 for corn. Which is right for you depends on whether your formulation is short of protein or energy.
What is the minimum order quantity for DDGS?
We supply single containers through to monthly contract volumes. Price improves with quantity and with a committed shipment schedule, so tell us your expected offtake when you enquire.
How is DDGS packed and shipped?
DDGS is supplied in bulk or 50 kg bags, with a shelf life of approximately one year when stored correctly. Packing is confirmed in the contract along with the specification.
Do you supply DDGS for export?
Yes. We export from India to South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, quoting FOB Indian ports. Every shipment ships against a certificate of analysis.