Weekly Review – Mustard
25-Apr-2026 07:42 PM
Mustard Prices Rise Amidst Strong Demand
New Delhi: A significant increase in mustard prices was recorded during the week of April 18–24, driven by robust buying activity from trading firms and crushing units. Notably, while the peak supply season is currently underway for mustard—the most prominent oilseed crop of the Rabi season—its wholesale market price remains above the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Consequently, government agencies are meeting with very limited success in their procurement efforts.
42% Condition Mustard
During the week under review, the price of 42% condition mustard improved by ₹50 in Delhi, reaching ₹6,700 per quintal, while in Jaipur, it rose by ₹100 to reach ₹7,200 per quintal.
Mustard
Similarly, mustard of average quality witnessed price increases of ₹350 per quintal in the Deesa market (Gujarat), ₹150 in the Adampur market (Haryana), ₹100 in the Gwalior market (Madhya Pradesh), and ₹150 in the Alwar market (Rajasthan), as well as ₹200 in the Bundi market (Rajasthan). Conversely, prices softened by ₹100–150 in a few markets, while other markets witnessed a moderate improvement of ₹25–75 per quintal.
Mustard Oil
Trading activity in both 'Kacchi Ghani' (cold-pressed) and 'Expeller' mustard oil remained largely normal, resulting in a price increase of ₹1 to ₹3 per kilogram. In Delhi, the price of Expeller oil slipped by ₹5 to settle at ₹1,405 per 10 kilograms, while in Kolkata, the price of Kacchi Ghani oil declined by ₹40 to reach ₹1,540 per 10 kilograms. In most trading centers, prices firmed up by ₹10 per 10 kilograms, while some specific locations witnessed a sharper rise of ₹20 to ₹30.
Arrivals
Mustard arrivals were recorded at 800,000 bags each on April 18 and 20; 950,000 bags each on April 21, 22, and 23; and 1 million bags on April 24—with each bag weighing 50 kilograms.
Mustard Cake (DOC)
Trading activity in mustard cake and DOC remained limited in scope; consequently, only marginal fluctuations were observed in their prices.