| Product Code: ETC224964 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s sunflower oil import market in 2024 continued to see significant growth, with top exporting countries including Nepal, Ukraine, Spain, Metropolitan France, and Turkey. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained very high, indicating a dominant market presence of these key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 53.06%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 spiked at 509.05%, showcasing the robust expansion of sunflower oil imports in India.

The India Sunflower Oil Market is a significant market due to the country's growing demand for edible oils. Generally, sunflower oil is widely used in India for cooking and as a salad dressing. It is also used in the production of cosmetics, soap, and other industrial products. The demand for sunflower oil in India is driven by the increasing awareness of the health benefits of sunflower oil and its low saturated fat content. The oil is also considered to be a healthier alternative to other traditional oils such as groundnut and mustard oil. The increasing demand for sunflower oil, coupled with the growing awareness of the health benefits of the oil is driving the market. However, the price volatility of sunflower oil due to weather conditions and other factors limits the market to grow. Additionally, competition from other vegetable oils such as soybean and palm oil also affecting the growth of the sunflower oil market in India.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Sunflower Oil Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 India Sunflower Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Sunflower Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.7 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pack Size, 2021 & 2028F |
3.8 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
3.9 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2028F |
4 India Sunflower Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness among consumers leading to a shift towards healthier cooking oils. |
4.2.2 Growth in the food processing industry driving the demand for sunflower oil as a key ingredient. |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income levels enhancing the purchasing power of consumers for premium quality sunflower oil products. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of sunflower seeds impacting the overall production costs and profitability. |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other vegetable oils such as soybean oil and palm oil. |
4.3.3 Weather conditions affecting sunflower crop yields and production volumes. |
5 India Sunflower Oil Market Trends |
6 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Types |
6.1 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Linoleic, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid Oleic, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By High Oleic, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Pouches, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Jars, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Pack Size |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 1 Litres, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By 1 Litres, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By 1 Litres - 5 litres, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By 5 Litres - 10 Litres, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.6 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By 10 Litres and Above, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Household Cooking, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By HoReCa, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing Industry, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care Industry, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.6 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Industrial Uses, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5 India Sunflower Oil Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct/Institutional Sales, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2018 - 2028F |
6.5.6 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 India Sunflower Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Sunflower Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Sunflower Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of sunflower oil in the market. |
8.2 Consumer awareness and preference for sunflower oil as a healthier cooking oil option. |
8.3 Import/export volumes of sunflower oil indicating market demand and supply dynamics. |
9 India Sunflower Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Sunflower Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.3 India Sunflower Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pack Size, 2021 & 2028F |
9.4 India Sunflower Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
9.5 India Sunflower Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2028F |
10 India Sunflower Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Sunflower Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 India Sunflower Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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