1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:March 31,2026 Report Number:IN2026-0012 Report Name:Oilseeds and Products Annual Country:India Post:Ne
2、w Delhi Report Category:Oilseeds and Products Prepared By:Shilpita Das,Agricultural Specialist Approved By:Joanna Brown,Agricultural Attach Report Highlights:Indias oilseed sector is expected to continue to shift as rapeseed consolidates its position as the top oilseed for a second year,driven by su
3、stained price advantages over soybeans.Farmers continue diversifying away from soybeans toward more profitable crops such as corn and pulses,reducing overall oilseed acreage.However,the drop in acreage will be offset by the continued adoption of high yielding oilseed varieties,thereby stabilizing pr
4、oduction.Poultry and livestock producers are expected to accelerate their shift from traditional soybean meal to cost-effective alternatives as ethanol blending expands supplies of distillers dried grains and de-oiled rice bran.Edible oil imports are also expected to shift:palm oil is expected to re
5、gain market share as prices stabilize,while soybean oil imports are expected to rise on lower prices,and sunflower oil imports will likely fall due to supply constraints and higher prices from key suppliers such as Ukraine.2 Executive Summary Oilseeds:Indias oilseed sector is undergoing a shift,with
6、 rapeseed expected to remain the top oilseed for the second year due to sustained price advantages over soybeans.Total oilseed production for the 2026/27 marketing year(MY)is forecast at 41 million metric tons(MMT),a slight decrease as farmers shift from soybeans to more profitable crops like corn,w