The India sunflower oil market reached around 2.91 MMT in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.30% between 2026 and 2035 to reach nearly 5.89 MMT by 2035.
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In 2020, Indian farmers cultivated sunflower crops on 225.8 thousand hectares of land.
The production of sunflower crops surged by 7% in 2020-21 and reached 228.32 thousand tons.
India mainly imports sunflower oil from Russia in large quantities.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
7.3%
Value in MMT
2026-2035
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| India Sunflower Oil Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | MMT | 2025 |
| Historical Period | MMT | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | MMT | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | MMT | 2.91 |
| Market Size 2035 | MMT | 5.89 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 7.30% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by End Use | Food Services | 7.4% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Distribution Channel | Online Channel | 12.7% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | East India | 7.8% |
| 2025 Market Share by Distribution Channel | Online Channel | 6.1% |
Sunflower is one of the major oilseed crops of India. Karnataka has the highest area of land under sunflower cultivation (56.5%), followed by Maharashtra (12.2%), Andhra Pradesh (3.9%), and Odisha (7.3%). Besides, Karnataka (48.6%), Maharashtra (5.7%), and Odisha (9.9%) are the leading producers of sunflower oil in the country, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.
The consumption of edible oils has risen steadily in India, with rural households constituting nearly 81% of the overall increase. This is attributed to high accessibility to local crops and high awareness about the health benefits of sunflower oil.
In the urban and rural regions of Gujarat, consumption of sunflower oil has risen from 9.8% and 7.5% in 2016-17 to 18.1% and 9.8% in 2020-21 (respectively). In Madhya Pradesh, its consumption has risen to 10%. A substantial portion of Tamil Nadu’s urban population consumes sunflower oil, with consumption rising to 57.5% in 2020-21. Sunflower oil is preferred by 50.8% of families in urban areas and 30.2% of families in rural regions in the state because of its numerous benefits and applications. Similarly, in the urban and rural areas of West Bengal, sunflower consumption has recorded a growth of 0.6% and 0.9%, respectively, between 2016 and 2020.
"India Sunflower Oil Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | End Use |
| Food Services | 7.4% |
| Retail and Household | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Distribution Channel |
| Online Channel | 12.7% |
| Hypermarkets/Supermarkets | 7.8% |
| Convenience Stores | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| East India | 7.8% |
| West and Central India | 7.5% |
| North India | XX% |
| South India | XX% |
Based on region, the market is divided into East India, West and Central India, North India, and South India. Over the forecast period of 2026-2035, East India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% due to the widespread accessibility and rising awareness of the associated health benefits of sunflower oil.
| 2025 Market Share by | Distribution Channel |
| Online Channel | 6.1% |
| Hypermarkets/Supermarkets | XX% |
| Convenience Stores | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
Major market players are capitalising on the rising health consciousness in the country by introducing organic and healthy sunflower oil rich in saturated fat, vitamin E, and fatty acids.
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The market reached nearly 2.91 MMT in 2025.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.30% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is assessed to witness healthy growth in the forecast period to reach around 5.89 MMT in 2035.
The different types of sunflower oil in the market are linoleic oil, mid-oleic oil, and high-oleic oil.
The different product types in the sunflower oil market include processed and virgin.
The different end uses of sunflower oil are food services and retail, among others.
The different regions covered in the market report are East India, West and Central India, North India, and South India.
The key market players are Adani Wilmar Limited, Patanjali Foods Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated, Emami Agrotech Ltd., Bunge Limited, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Limited, Gokul Agro Resource Ltd., Vimal Oil & Foods Ltd., Raj Mills Ltd., and K. S. Oils Limited among others.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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