Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indian Buyers Cancel Soyoil Deals with South America
Indian buyers have cancelled a lot of soybean oil deals with countries in South America like Brazil and Argentina.
This is because the Indian rupee has become weaker compared to the US dollar, making imported soybean oil more expensive.
The price of soybean oil from South America is also higher than the price in India.
Additionally, the price of soybean oil in India is higher than the price of another type of oil called crude palm oil.
Farmers in India are benefiting from a scheme that guarantees them a good price for their soybeans.
The price of soybeans in India has also increased recently.
Indian importers cancelled 1.3 lakh tonnes of soybean oil deals with South America due to rupee depreciation and price disparity.
Brazil and Argentina are the major suppliers of soybean oil to India.
The CIF price of soybean oil was $1,248 per tonne on January 22, 2026.
The rupee exchange rate was ₹91.63 per dollar on January 22, 2026.
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh are benefiting from the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY) scheme for soybean.
- Who
- Indian importers and farmers
- What
- Cancellation of soybean oil deals with South America
- When
- December 2025 and February-April 2026
- Where
- India and South America (Brazil, Argentina)
- Why
- Rupee depreciation and price disparity between imported and domestic soybean oil
- Cancelled Deals
- 1.3 lakh tonnes
- Major Suppliers
- Brazil, Argentina
- CIF Price (Jan 22, 2026)
- $1,248 per tonne
- Rupee Exchange Rate (Jan 22, 2026)
- ₹91.63 per dollar
- Domestic Soybean Price (Jan 2026)
- ₹5,200-5,250 per quintal
- BBY Scheme Quantity (Dec 2025)
- 16 lakh tonnes sold
- Soybean Oil Imports (Dec 2025)
- 5.05 lakh tonnes