Industry sources say India’s soybean oil imports could reach a record in the 2025/26 marketing year as rising palm and sunflower oil prices make soybean oil more price‑competitive for cost‑sensitive buyers. Increased soybean oil shipments are expected to offset a Russia‑Ukraine war-driven drop in sunflower oil imports and to limit palm oil purchases, which typically account for the bulk of India’s edible oil imports. Patanjali Foods’ VP said in the current marketing year to Oct. 31 soybean oil i

Industry sources say India’s soybean oil imports could reach a record in the 2025/26 marketing year as rising palm and sunflower oil prices make soybean oil more price‑competitive for cost‑sensitive buyers. Increased soybean oil shipments are expected to offset a Russia‑Ukraine war-driven drop in sunflower oil imports and to limit palm oil purchases, which typically account for the bulk of India’s edible oil imports. Patanjali Foods’ VP said in the current marketing year to Oct. 31 soybean oil imports are forecast to rise 4.2% YoY to 5.7 mln tonnes, citing competitive pricing versus sunflower and palm oil.