India Vegetable Oil Market Overview
India is the world's largest importer of vegetable oils, importing roughly 60% of its consumption needs. Palm oil dominates imports (~60%) followed by soybean and sunflower oil. Mundra and Kandla on the west coast handle most edible oil imports. Indian buyers typically purchase in bulk vessel quantities and operate sophisticated refineries.
Thailand exports refined palm oil and coconut oil to India, primarily in bulk vessel and ISO tank quantities for industrial buyers and refineries.
Shipping Vegetable Oil from Thailand to India
We ship vegetable oils from Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in Thailand to all major India ports. Ocean transit is approximately 10-14 days. Liquid oils ship in flexitank, ISO tank or drums depending on volume and customer preference.
Destination Ports in India
- ⚓Mumbai (JNPT)
- ⚓Mundra
- ⚓Kandla
- ⚓Chennai
- ⚓Kolkata
Shipping Lines Serving India
MaerskMSCCMA CGMONEHapag-Lloyd
Vegetable Oils Preferred in India
Top Oils
- • Palm Oil (RBD)
- • Soybean Oil
- • Sunflower Oil
- • Crude Palm Oil
Common Packaging
- • Bulk vessel (15,000+ MT)
- • ISO tank
- • Flexitank in 20ft container
Import Requirements for India
- 📋FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) registration
- 📋Certificate of Analysis showing FFA, moisture, color
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate from Thai DOA
- 📋Health Certificate
- 📋Pre-shipment inspection (BIS or PSI agency)
- 📋GMO declaration (for soybean / canola oil)
FAQ — Vegetable Oil Import to India
What vegetable oils does Jit Aree export to India?
We export the full range of refined vegetable oils to India: RBD palm oil, palm olein, coconut oil (RBD and virgin), soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil and canola oil. Available in bulk vessel, ISO tank, flexitank, drums and retail bottles.
How long does shipping vegetable oil from Thailand to India take?
Ocean transit from Bangkok / Laem Chabang to Mumbai (JNPT) is approximately 10-14 days. We ship via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd. Total lead time from PO to port arrival is typically 25-50 days.
Which ports do you ship to in India?
We ship to all major India ports: Mumbai (JNPT), Mundra, Kandla, Chennai, Kolkata. Mumbai (JNPT) is the most common destination for vegetable oil shipments.
What documents are required to import vegetable oil into India?
Standard import documentation for India: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) registration; Certificate of Analysis showing FFA, moisture, color; Phytosanitary certificate from Thai DOA; Health Certificate; Pre-shipment inspection (BIS or PSI agency); GMO declaration (for soybean / canola oil). We provide all export-side documentation including health certificate, COA and phytosanitary certificate.
What is the minimum order for vegetable oil to India?
Standard MOQ is 1 x 20ft container (~22 MT in flexitank or ~18 MT in drums). For bulk shipments, minimum vessel parcel is 1,000 MT. ISO tank options available for 20-25 MT lots.