Refinitiv reports India is investigating a surge in soybeans declared as originating from Niger, suspecting shipments were mislabelled to evade import tariffs. Indian customs has asked importers to provide original paperwork proving Niger origin. Data show India declared 380,868 tonnes of soybeans as Niger-origin in Jan–Jul, versus zero in the same period a year earlier.

2026-10-05

Refinitiv reports India is investigating a surge in soybeans declared as originating from Niger, suspecting shipments were mislabelled to evade import tariffs. Indian customs has asked importers to provide original paperwork proving Niger origin. Data show India declared 380,868 tonnes of soybeans as Niger-origin in Jan–Jul, versus zero in the same period a year earlier.