| According to IMARC Group’s report titled "India Sunflower Oil Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Packaging Type, Pack Size, Domestic Manufacturing/Imports, Application, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2026-2034" the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, including market share, growth, trends, and regional insights.
India Sunflower Oil Market Outlook The sunflower oil market size in India reached 2.9 Million Tons in 2025 and is projected to reach 5.0 Million Tons by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.38% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. This growth is driven by increasing health consciousness, rising urbanization, and expanding food processing sectors across the country. What Are the Key Growth Drivers of the India Sunflower Oil Market? - Government Support and Policy Measures
Government initiatives such as the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds, supported by a substantial budget allocation, aim to increase domestic oilseed production. Protective import duties, tariffs, and production-linked incentives further encourage local cultivation, processing investments, and expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity.
- Changing Consumer Preferences and Urban Lifestyles
Rising health consciousness among consumers is driving demand for heart-healthy cooking oils with low saturated fat and high vitamin E content. Increasing urbanization, evolving dietary habits, and preference for premium and fortified edible oils are accelerating sunflower oil adoption across households.
- Retail, Food Processing, and Foodservice Expansion
The growth of organized retail formats such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, and e-commerce platforms has improved product accessibility. Simultaneously, the expanding food processing industry, quick service restaurants, and cloud kitchens are generating strong commercial demand for stable, high-quality sunflower oils.
What Are the Key Trends Shaping the India Sunflower Oil Market? - Rising Health Awareness and Product Premiumization
Growing concerns over cardiovascular and lifestyle-related diseases are increasing demand for heart-healthy cooking oils. Manufacturers are emphasizing nutritional benefits such as high vitamin E content and low saturated fats. This has led to the introduction of premium offerings, including vitamin-enriched, organic, and cold-pressed sunflower oil variants, catering to health-conscious consumers.
- Transformation of Retail and Digital Distribution Channels
The expansion of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and digital retail platforms is reshaping distribution patterns. Consumers are showing a stronger preference for branded products that offer quality assurance through organized retail. Rapid growth in online grocery markets and quick-commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart is significantly enhancing market accessibility through same-day delivery services.
- Brand Communication and Sustainability Focus
Key players are running consumer awareness campaigns to highlight quality standards and accurate labeling, with companies such as Gemini Edibles actively promoting transparency. At the same time, rising environmental awareness is encouraging the adoption of biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials, aligning product offerings with sustainability expectations.
India Sunflower Oil Market Segmentation Type - Linoleic: Dominant with 48% market share in 2025 due to availability, affordability, versatile culinary uses, and heat stability.
- Mid Oleic
- High Oleic
Packaging Type - Pouches: Leading packaging format with 45% market share for cost-effectiveness, lightweight design, and single-use convenience.
- Jars
- Cans
- Bottles
Pack Size - Less than 1 Litres
- 1 Litres
- 1 Litres - 5 litres: Largest segment with 24% market share, balancing value and household storage convenience.
- 5 Litres - 10 Litres
- 10 Litres and Above
Domestic Manufacturing/Imports - Domestic Manufacturing: Leading with 82% share, supported by local processing infrastructure and government incentives.
- Imports
Application - Household Cooking: Largest application at 63%, driven by traditional Indian cooking methods and health considerations.
- HoReCa
- Food Processing Industry
- Personal Care Industry
- Other Industrial Uses
Distribution Channel - Direct/Institutional Sales
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Leading channel with 28% share, benefiting from organized retail expansion and consumer preference.
- Convenience Stores
- Online
- Others
Regional Insights - North India
- West and Central India
- East India
- South India
West and Central India comprises the largest region with a 34% share of the India sunflower oil market in 2025. This region drives market growth due to high population density, established food processing hubs like Maharashtra and Gujarat, and strong health awareness among consumers. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.38% during the forecast period. India Sunflower Oil Market Key Players The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape, including market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. India Sunflower Oil Market Recent Developments & News - In November 2025, Gemini Edibles launched a consumer awareness campaign for Freedom Sunflower Oil promoting quality standards and accurate quantity labeling.
- The Government's National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds was launched in 2024 with INR 10,103 Crore budget to boost domestic oilseed production.
- Import duties on crude edible oils including sunflower oil were raised from nil to 20% in September 2024, making the effective duty 27.5%.
India Sunflower Oil Market Key Highlights of the Report - Provides comprehensive analysis of historical trends and future outlook from 2020 to 2034.
- Includes detailed segmentation by type, packaging, pack size, domestic manufacturing/imports, application, and distribution.
- Examines market drivers, restraints, and competitive landscape.
- Offers insights into government policies and regional market dynamics.
- Supports strategic decision-making with growth forecasts and market share data.
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