New Delhi. Mustard stocks are becoming limited with farmers, entrepreneurs, traders, and government agencies. Arrivals in the markets are declining, while oil millers maintain strong demand. Edible oil consumption typically increases during winter. Meanwhile, Chinese importers are showing significant interest in purchasing Indian mustard meal.

During the week from November 29th to December 5th, the mustard market witnessed a rise of ₹50-₹100 per quintal. The price of 42% conditioned mustard in Delhi and Jaipur increased by ₹50 to ₹7,050 per quintal and ₹7,300 per quintal, respectively. Similarly, prices of normal average quality mustard also improved in important markets in various producing states.

Prices rose by ₹100 in Sirsa, Haryana, and by a similar amount in Dhanera. There was an improvement of 50-75 rupees in Madhya Pradesh. There was a gain of 50 rupees in the Hapur market of Uttar Pradesh and 25 rupees in the Agra market.

Rajasthan, the major producing state, also saw a rise in mustard prices by 25-50 rupees per quintal. However, in Bharatpur, the price softened by 25 rupees to 6875 rupees per quintal. Mustard prices in all markets are trading well above the government support price, which has maintained farmers' enthusiasm and interest in mustard cultivation and is increasing the area under its cultivation.

The improvement in mustard prices has also led to an increase in the price of mustard oil by up to 10 rupees per 10 kg. Expeller oil prices rose by 10 rupees each in Delhi and Morena, reaching 1460 rupees per 10 kg. The price of crude mustard oil increased by 10 rupees in Alwar.

Mustard cake saw strong trading, with prices rising by up to ₹120 per quintal. Improved domestic and export demand for mustard DOC led to a price improvement of ₹200-300 per tonne.

Overall, the past week was good for the mustard sector. The government has approximately 500,000 tonnes of mustard stock, bringing the total national availability to 2.1-2.2 million tonnes. Harvesting for the new mustard crop will begin in February 2026.