Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Malaysia Palm Oil Exports to India Rebound, Market Share Rises
Malaysia is selling more palm oil to India.
After a bit of a slowdown, they're now selling about 250,000 tons each month, and they have 35% of the Indian market.
This is happening because the price is good and people in India are buying more for upcoming holidays.
Malaysia is also working with Indian groups to teach people about how healthy and sustainable palm oil is.
Malaysia has made rules about sustainable palm oil and are investing in research to make it even better.
Malaysia's crude palm oil exports to India rebounded to 2.5 lakh tonnes monthly in May and June.
Malaysia's market share in India rose to 35% in the first half of 2025, up from 30% in 2023.
The positive trend is expected to continue due to price competitiveness and festive restocking.
MPOC formalized a collaboration with IVPA to promote the nutritional and sustainability of Malaysian palm oil.
The MSPO 2.0 standard, effective since January 2025, sets stricter sustainability norms.
- Who
- Malaysia and the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)
- What
- Malaysia's crude palm oil exports to India have rebounded.
- When
- Exports rebounded in May and June 2025 and are expected to continue through the end of the year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by price competitiveness and festive restocking ahead of Diwali.
Critics of Palm Oil
Proponents of Palm Oil
Consumer Perception
Critics of Palm Oil
Negative narratives and 'No Palm Oil' labels are being used.
Proponents of Palm Oil
MPOC is working to counter these narratives.
- Monthly Exports (May/June 2025)
- 2.5 lakh tonnes
- Market Share in India (H1 2025)
- 35%
- Market Share in India (2023)
- 30%
- Annual Exports (Average)
- 2.5 million MT
- MSPO Certification Coverage (2025)
- 90% of plantations
- Global Palm Oil Production Share
- 24%