Wholesale Cooking Oil Suppliers in India

India's edible oil market: the world's largest importer

India is the world's largest importer of edible vegetable oils, importing approximately 14–16 million tonnes annually to meet domestic demand that cannot be fully satisfied by domestic oilseed production. Palm oil dominates Indian imports at approximately 55–70% of total vegetable oil imports, sourced from Indonesia (typically the majority) and Malaysia. Soybean oil imports come primarily from Argentina and Brazil. Sunflower oil imports are predominantly from Ukraine and Russia (Black Sea origins). The main edible oil import ports in India are: Mundra Port (Gujarat) — India's largest private port and the single largest edible oil import port, operated by Adani Ports; Kandla (now Deendayal Port, Gujarat) — major bulk commodity port adjacent to the JNPT; Nhava Sheva/JNPT (Mumbai) — major container and bulk port serving Maharashtra and Central India; Pipavav (Gujarat) — smaller but growing bulk terminal; Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) — the primary port for South Indian palm oil imports; Mangalore/New Mangalore Port (Karnataka). Major domestic edible oil processors: Adani Wilmar (owning the Fortune brand — India's largest selling cooking oil brand); Ruchi Soya Industries (owned by Patanjali, Nutrela brand); Emami Agrotech; Marico (Saffola brand — premium); Mother Dairy (Dhara brand). The edible oil market in India is broadly divided between bulk commodity supply (for manufacturing, food service, and bulk retail) and consumer-packaged branded oils.

Regulatory requirements and import tariffs for cooking oil in India