
India - Soybean Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
India's Soybean Oil Price Drops 8% to $1,472 per Ton
India Soybean Oil Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the soybean oil price stood at $1,472 per ton (CIF, India), falling by -7.7% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 8.9% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,857 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,318 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($1,392 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
India Soybean Oil Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was refined soybean oil and its fractions ($2,092 per ton), while the price for crude soybean oil amounted to $1,468 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by refined soybean oil (+1.6%).
India Soybean Oil Imports
In September 2022, soybean oil imports into India declined significantly to 245K tons, with a decrease of -15.6% on the previous month's figure. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when imports increased by 75% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 481K tons. From August 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, soybean oil imports dropped remarkably to $361M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 66% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $847M. From August 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
India Soybean Oil Imports by Type
In September 2022, crude soybean oil (243K tons) was the main type of soybean oil supplied to India, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by refined soybean oil and its fractions (1.7K tons), with a 0.7% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of crude soybean oil amounted to -5.2%.
In value terms, crude soybean oil ($357M) constituted the largest type of soybean oil supplied to India, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by refined soybean oil and its fractions ($3.6M), with a 1% share of total imports.
India Soybean Oil Imports by Country
Brazil (120K tons), Argentina (83K tons) and Switzerland (20K tons) were the main suppliers of soybean oil imports to India, with a combined 91% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Brazil ($176M), Argentina ($123M) and the Netherlands ($30M) constituted the largest soybean oil suppliers to India, together comprising 91% of total imports.
Brazil, with a CAGR of +6.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Soybean Oil Market
Soybean oil is one of the most popular oils used in India, due to its relatively low price and high quality. Soybean oil prices in India have been on the rise, due to a number of factors. One of the main drivers of this price increase has been the strong demand from China, which is the world's largest importer of soybean oil. With Chinese demand remaining robust, there is little chance of prices coming down in the near future.
The Indian population is growing at a rapid rate, and with that comes an increased demand for edible oils, which stimulates price growth. Another factor that has contributed to higher prices is the ongoing drought in Brazil, one of the world's leading producers of soybeans. This has led to concerns about supply levels, and as a result, prices have risen.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soybean oil market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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