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edible oil
Commodities India Seeks Sunflower Oil Alternatives as Black Sea Disruptions Delay Shipments and Raise Prices
India, the world's largest edible oil importer, is scrambling for sunflower oil alternatives as attacks in the Black Sea delay shipments from top producers Russia and Ukraine by up to 60 days and push prices higher. Importers are turning to South American suppliers and rival oils like palm and soy, with palm imports expected to jump 40% in July. Local sunflower oil prices rose 6% this month, widening the premium over alternatives.
Commodities India’s edible oil import bill surges 20% in first eight months of oil year 2025-26
India’s edible oil import bill increased by 20.20% in the first eight months of oil year 2025-26, reaching ₹1.19 lakh crore. The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) projects the full-year bill to touch ₹1.75 lakh crore, driven by a weaker rupee, monsoon delays, global palm oil diversion to biodiesel, and higher freight costs. SEA President Sanjeev Asthana called for domestic production boost and crop diversification.
Commodities India's Edible Oil Import Bill Estimated to Rise 9% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in 2025-26 Market Year: SEA
India's edible oil import bill is projected to rise 9% to ₹1.75 lakh crore in the 2025-26 marketing year (November-October) due to higher import volumes and rupee depreciation, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA). Import volumes rose 7% in the first eight months, while weaker monsoon and delayed kharif sowing raise domestic production concerns.
Trade IVPA Seeks Policy Review as Refined Edible Oil Imports from Nepal Breach 8 Lakh Tonnes
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has urged the government to review trade policy after duty-free refined edible oil imports from Nepal under SAFTA surged from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to over 8.04 lakh tonnes in 2025 – a 17-fold increase. IVPA warns that the trend is shifting refining activity outside India, affecting domestic capacity utilisation, investment, and farmer welfare, and calls for stricter Rules of Origin verification under CAROTAR.
Trade India’s edible oil industry flags 17-fold surge in Nepal imports, seeks policy review
India’s edible oil imports from Nepal have surged more than 17-fold in two years, from 47,295 tonnes in 2023 to over 804,000 tonnes in 2025, according to the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA). The industry body is urging a comprehensive policy review under SAFTA, citing duty-free imports that are shifting refining activity outside India and causing an estimated customs revenue loss of ₹2,000–2,500 crore. IVPA President Sudhakar Desai called for stronger verification of Rules of Origin and a review of tariff structures to safeguard domestic value addition.
Commodities Indian edible oil imports plunge 30% in June as palm and soybean oil shipments fall
India's edible oil imports dropped 30% in June 2026 to 11.11 lakh tonnes, driven by a collapse in palm oil and soybean oil shipments. The decline reflects vanishing price discounts and global biofuel mandates, according to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India.
Commodities Regenerative mustard programme boosts yields up to 30% in India, says AWL Agri Business
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India's Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme, led by AWL Agri Business and partners, achieved mustard yield improvements of up to 30% across demonstration farms in Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh during the 2025-26 rabi season. The programme aims to reduce India's 55-60% edible oil import dependency through regenerative farming practices.
Trade IVPA Signs MoU with China Industry Body CFNA to Strengthen Edible Oil Trade
The Indian Vegetable oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal Byproducts (CFNA) signed an MoU on July 1, 2025, at the CCOC 17 Conference in Shanghai to strengthen industry linkages and promote trade in edible oils and oilseeds.
Commodities How Consumer Buying Behaviour Is Reshaping the Indian Edible Oil Industry
India's edible oil industry is undergoing a transformation driven by more alert consumers who compare prices and check unit rates. The government has standardised pack sizes to fixed volumes, eliminating confusing odd-sized packs. The market, at 25 million tonnes in 2024, is projected to reach 28.2 million tonnes by 2033, with household consumers accounting for 64% of consumption.
Commodities India's 2026-27 cotton carry-forward stocks seen 42% higher at 85 lakh bales on import surge
India's cotton carry-forward stocks at the start of the 2026-27 season are projected to rise 42% to over 85 lakh bales, driven by higher imports following the government's import duty exemption. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) reports imports of 43.5 lakh bales by end-May 2026, with total imports expected to reach 60-65 lakh bales. Despite price parity, textile mills prefer imported cotton due to 4% higher yarn realisation and a ₹7/kg premium on yarn.
Trade India's edible oil imports rise 6.7% in May on higher soyabean oil
India's edible oil imports increased 6.7% year-on-year to nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes in May 2026, driven by higher shipments of crude soyabean oil, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA). The government raised tariff values on crude palm oil effective June 1, while the share of refined oils in total imports fell sharply.