Edible oils in India records strong value growth in 2026, with retail sales rising by 17% to INR3,020.5 billion. Growth is driven by continued import dependence, elevated international prices and currency volatility. The category remains attractive due to its essential role in Indian households and continued growth in total food expenditure in 2026. At the same time, the market is increasingly characterised by price-sensitive purchasing behaviour, growing demand for health-oriented oils and intensifying competition around product range and distribution. As a result, manufacturers focus on flexible sourcing, broad portfolios and multi-channel distribution to retain consumers and respond to changing affordability and preference patterns. Companies that combine extensive oil portfolios with wellness-focused innovation, appropriate pack sizes and strong presence across both traditional and digital retail channels are best positioned to capture growth as value sales continue to outpace volume demand in a fragmented and evolving market.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Edible Oils industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Edible Oils industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Edible Oils in India report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Edible Oils in India?
- Which are the leading brands in Edible Oils in India?
- How are products distributed in Edible Oils in India?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Edible Oils?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in India?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
Pricing pressure and import dependence drive robust value growth
Palm oil leads value while sunflower oil accelerates on wellness demand
Chart 1 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 2 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 3 Value Sales by Category 2026
Import reliance and flexible sourcing to shape the forecast landscape
Palm oil expected to maintain lead as sunflower oil accelerates ahead
Channel diversification and competitive dynamics to shape the outlook
Chart 1 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 2 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Fortune defends lead through portfolio breadth and broad distribution
Competitive advantage lies in sourcing flexibility and portfolio relevance
Chart 1 Company Shares 2026
Chart 2 Brand Shares 2026
Traditional grocers remain the leading distribution channel
Chart 1 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Affordability concerns reinforce demand for flexible oil portfolios
Fortune strengthens wellness appeal by innovating in mustard oil
Chart 1 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 2 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 1 Population 2021-2031
Chart 2 Population by Generation 2026
Chart 3 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Edible Oils
- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
Edible Oils
This is the aggregation of olive oil and vegetable and seed oil (which comprises of corn oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, and other edible oil). Please note blended oil that contain over 50% of one type of oil are categorised in that category, e.g. blended oil with 60% soy oil is categorised in soy oil; whereas blended oils with less than 50% of a specific type of oil are categorised in other edible oil. Includes: Pre-packaged edible oils products purchased by consumers through legally established retail channels. Excludes: Unpackaged/bulk oils, i.e. instances where consumers bring an empty container or plastic bag to be (re)filled with cooking oil. Example: Minyak curah in Indonesia.
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This report originates from Passport, our Edible Oils research and analysis database.
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