India's Vegetable Oil Imports Surge 13% in First Half of 2025-26
India's vegetable oil imports up 13% in last six months
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India's vegetable oil imports rose by 13% in the first half of the 2025-26 oil year, totaling 7.94 million tons. The value of edible oil imports also increased by 19%, reaching approximately ₹87,000 crore (roughly $10.5 billion USD) compared to the previous year.
- 01Total vegetable oil imports reached 7.94 million tons in the first half of 2025-26.
- 02Imports in April 2026 alone totaled 1.31 million tons, a 34% increase from April 2025.
- 03Edible oil imports for April 2026 rose to 1.31 million tons, up by 11% from March 2026.
- 04The value of edible oil imports increased to approximately ₹87,000 crore (roughly $10.5 billion USD).
- 05This marks a significant growth compared to ₹73,000 crore in the same period last year.
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According to the Solvent Extractors Association of India, the country’s vegetable oil imports rose by 13% during the first six months of the 2025-26 oil year (November 2025 to April 2026), totaling 7.94 million tons. In April 2026 alone, imports reached 1.31 million tons, which is a 34% increase compared to 975,025 tons in April 2025. The edible oils segment saw an increase to 1.31 million tons in April 2026, up by 11% from 1.17 million tons in March 2026. The value of these imports also surged, with edible oils valued at approximately ₹87,000 crore (roughly $10.5 billion USD), compared to ₹73,000 crore during the same period last year, reflecting a 19% increase. This trend indicates a growing demand for vegetable oils in India, driven by various factors including population growth and changing dietary preferences.
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The increase in vegetable oil imports may lead to higher prices for consumers as demand grows. This could affect household budgets and food inflation.
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