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India's Edible Oil Imports Rise 3.27% in Nov‑Sep, Driven by Palm Oil Shipments
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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India’s edible oil imports grew by 3.27% during the November‑September period, largely due to increased imports of palm oil, according to BusinessLine.
India’s edible oil imports rose 3.27% in the November‑September period, according to data reported by BusinessLine.
The uptick was largely driven by a surge in palm oil shipments, which saw a noticeable increase in volume compared to the previous quarter.
India remains one of the world’s largest consumers of edible oil, with domestic production falling short of demand, prompting continued reliance on imports.
Analysts suggest that the higher palm oil imports could help stabilize domestic prices and reduce the trade deficit in the sector.
The uptick was largely driven by a surge in palm oil shipments, which saw a noticeable increase in volume compared to the previous quarter.
India remains one of the world’s largest consumers of edible oil, with domestic production falling short of demand, prompting continued reliance on imports.
Analysts suggest that the higher palm oil imports could help stabilize domestic prices and reduce the trade deficit in the sector.