35 lakh tonnes of mustard is expected to be crushed in the March-May quarter

04-Jun-2025 04:12 PM

Jaipur. The supply and crushing of mustard, the most important oilseed crop of the Rabi season, remained quite strong from March to May, and market prices also stayed relatively firm. Crushing units enjoyed good margins as mustard oil and cake prices were stable.

According to data compiled by Anil Chatar, Managing Director of Marudhar Trading Agency in Chandpole grain market, Jaipur, a total of 50.25 lakh tonnes of mustard was supplied in major producing states during the first quarter of the current Rabi marketing season (March-May 2025). Of this, 40.50 lakh tonnes reached open markets while 9.75 lakh tonnes went to government procurement centers.

The agency estimates that 35 lakh tonnes of mustard was crushed in oil mills during this quarter — 11.50 lakh tonnes in March, 13 lakh tonnes in April, and 10.50 lakh tonnes in May.

Government agencies NAFED and HAFED had 7 lakh tonnes of old mustard stock before the season. With the purchase of 9.75 lakh tonnes during the current season, their total stock rose to 16.75 lakh tonnes. Out of this, 1.25 lakh tonnes has been sold, leaving 15.50 lakh tonnes available as of June 1.

On March 1, 2025, the country had a mustard stock of 1.00 lakh tonnes. Production during the season stood at 109.25 lakh tonnes. Out of this, 50.25 lakh tonnes reached open markets or procurement centers, meaning that 60 lakh tonnes remained with farmers as of June 1. Additionally, processors and stockists hold 7.75 lakh tonnes, and government agencies have 15.50 lakh tonnes, bringing the total available mustard stock to 83.25 lakh tonnes.