China's Soybean Oil Exports to India Increase

25-Nov-2025 05:32 PM

Shanghai. Large imports of soybeans from Brazil and other countries, combined with improved domestic production, accelerated the crushing and processing of this important oilseed,

leading to a significant increase in soybean oil production and stockpiles. China began searching for a market to sell this surplus stock, and India became its destination.

Soybean imports from the United States have now begun, while imports from Latin American countries are already substantial. Meanwhile, domestic demand for soybean oil is weakening there, providing millers with an opportunity to increase exports.

According to Customs Department data, China, Asia's largest economy, exported a record 71,000 tons of soybean oil during October 2025, with the surplus shipped to India.

According to available data, total soybean oil exports from China increased to 329,000 tonnes in the first 10 months of the current year (2025), i.e., January-October, which is almost three times the shipments for the entire period of 2024.

China has been importing soybeans substantially for the past several years. Its crushing and processing produces large quantities of soybean oil and soybean meal, which are consumed domestically.

Furthermore, China also imports large quantities of other edible oils, including palm oil and canola oil. Due to the large imports, the supply and availability of edible oils improves,

providing China with the opportunity to export them in small quantities. China often focuses on India, which has a significant consumption of edible oils.