Russia reduces exports of sunflower oil to India by 33% in 2025; retains leading position

MOSCOW. Feb 26 (Interfax) - Russia reduced exports of sunflower oil to India by 33% to 1.298 million tonnes in 2025 from 1.923 million tonnes in 2024, according to data from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Export revenues fell to $1.57 billion from $1.89 billion the year before.

Nevertheless, Russia maintained its leading position on the sunflower oil market in India.

Argentina is the second-largest supplier of sunflower oil to India after Russia, increasing export revenue to $744.8 million in 2025 from $367.1 million in 2024. Shipment volumes increased to 628,900 tonnes in 2025 from 373,900 tonnes in 2024.

India imported 2.89 million tonnes of sunflower oil overall totaling $3.46 billion in 2025 compared to 3.74 million tonnes totaling $3.7 billion in 2024.