As per latest data compiled by Solvent Extractors Association of India , the import data of Vegetable oils (edible & non-edible) during May 2012 is reported at 8.96 lakh tonnes compared to 6.64 lakh tonnes in the last year same period. This is consisting of 8.83 lakh tonnes of edible oils and 0.13 lakh tonnes on non-edible oils i.e. up by 35%.
The overall import of vegetable oils during November 2011 to May 2012 is reported at 56.11 lakh tonnes compared to 42.67 lakh tonnes i.e. up by 31.5%
Status of Edible and Non Edible Oil Imports In May 2011-12
| Edible Oil | 2012 | 2011 | % Change |
| RBD Palm Oil | 1.65 | 0.64 | 157.81 |
| Crude Oil | 5.2 | 4.67 | 11.35 |
| Rapeseed oil | 0.05 | - | - |
| Soyaoil | 0.62 | 0.6 | 3.33 |
| Sunflower Oil | 1.25 | 0.4 | 212.50 |
| Edible Oil | 8.77 | 6.31 | 58.00 |
| Non-Edible Oil | 0.13 | 0.28 | -53.57 |
| Total | 8.96 | 6.64 | 34.94 |
Stock Position at Port and in Pipelines :-
Current stock of edible oils as on 1st June, 2012 at various ports is estimated at 8.90 lakh tonnes (CPO 4.30 lakh tonnes, RBD Palmolein 1.75 lakh tonnes, Degummed Soybean Oil 1.20 lakh tonnes, Crude Sunflower Oil 1.40 lakh tonnes and Canola Rape Oil 0.25 lakh tonnes) and about 8 lakh tonnes in pipelines. Total stock, both at ports and in pipelines has increased by 1.35 lak tonnes to 16.90 lakh tonnes equal to 40 days consumption requirements
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