India edible oil imports up 13% to 92.17 lt in Nov-May; soybean oil surges in May

Edible oil inflows rose 13.35% YoY to 92.17 lt in Nov-May 2025-26 vs 81.31 lt, per SEA. May alone hit 13.29 lt with palm oil at 5.49 lt, soybean 4.93 lt, sunflower 2.95 lt. Rupee down 12% and CPO prices up 22% YoY squeeze refiners; Nepal duty-free refined exports add pressure.

— Filed Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 17:34 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

India's edible oil imports rose 13.35% to 92.17 lt in Nov-May 2025-26, led by surging crude soybean oil inflows in May as its premium over palm oil narrowed. Rupee depreciation and Nepal's duty-free refined oil exports concern domestic refiners.

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