After the Indo–US Trade Deal, Turmoil in the Oilseed Market: Prices Slide Like Silver
11-Feb-2026 10:34 AM
After the Indo–US Trade Deal, Turmoil in the Oilseed Market: Prices Slide Like Silver
Panic in the Soybean Market, Pressure Mounts on Edible Oils
★ Following the interim trade framework between India and the United States—under which import duties on American soybean oil and DDGS have been reduced or exempted—the domestic oilseed market is witnessing intense pressure.
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“Bloodbath” in the Soybean Market
★ Soybean prices across domestic mandis are under continuous pressure. The possibility of cheaper imported soybean oil has weakened crushing margins significantly.
★ Crushing plants have slowed procurement, while farmer selling has increased amid falling prices.
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★ Market participants are openly calling this phase a “bloodbath,” driven by:
* Weak demand from oil mills
* Stock pressure
* Strong global soybean supplies
* Easing import policy
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★ Soybean Mandi Prices (MSP Kharif 2025 – ₹5,328 per quintal)
February 10, 2026 (₹/quintal)
* Amravati – ₹5,250
* Latur – ₹5,300
* Dewas – ₹5,400
* Kota – ₹5,300
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Weekly Decline
* Amravati – down ₹400
* Latur – down ₹325
* Dewas – down ₹300
* Kota – down ₹500
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★ It is evident that prices in several key mandis have slipped to or even below the MSP level.
★ The government has repeatedly assured that the trade arrangement would not hurt farmers. However, current mandi prices suggest that the market is already reflecting the impact.