The disruptions to India follow a wider collapse in Russian seaborne exports in September 2026, when shipments fell to 5,000 tons from more than 200,000 tons in September 2025. Russia is the top global supplier of sunflower oil, accounting for roughly 36% of global exports last season. The sector typically generates over $8 billion in annual revenue but has been crippled by Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea shipping.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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India Buys 150,000 Tons of Palm Oil After Russian Export Halt
Commodities14 days ago
Indian buyers purchased 150,000 tons of crude palm oil in three days for delivery in November and December after attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure disrupted Russian seed oil supplies. A 20,000 ton shipment of Russian sunflower oil was cancelled and another 60,000 tons were delayed, according to Reuters. Consequently, India's October imports of sunflower oil may drop to 160,000 tons, falling short of the 250,000 tons needed monthly, which could support prices for Malaysian palm oil.
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