Highest import of palm oil from Indonesia in the first quarter was 9.31 lakh tonnes

13-Feb-2025 08:46 PM

The report highlights the total edible oil imports to India from November 2024 to January 2025, with a significant share coming from Indonesia. Here's a breakdown of the key information:

  • Total Edible Oil Imports to India: 37,83,514 tonnes
  • From Indonesia: 9,31,185 tonnes (the largest supplier)
    • This included:
      • 4.07 lakh tonnes of RBD palmolein
      • 5.24 lakh tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO)
      • 1,000 tonnes of crude palm kernel oil
  • From Argentina: 9.49 lakh tonnes
    • This included:
      • 8.95 lakh tonnes of soybean oil
      • 56,000 tonnes of sunflower oil
  • From Russia: 7.22 lakh tonnes
    • This included:
      • 1.21 lakh tonnes of soybean oil
      • 6 lakh tonnes of sunflower oil
  • From Ukraine: 2.15 lakh tonnes
    • This included:
      • 2.12 lakh tonnes of sunflower oil
      • 3,000 tonnes of soybean oil
  • Other Countries: 1.88 lakh tonnes
    • This included:
      • 85,000 tonnes of CPO
      • 10,000 tonnes of palmolein
      • 68,000 tonnes of soybean oil
      • 25,000 tonnes of sunflower oil

The data reflects the diversity of sources from which India imports edible oils, with Indonesia being the top supplier of palm oil products.