India: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in India

The Indian mustard seed market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -93.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mustard Seed Production in India

In value terms, mustard seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 10%. Mustard seed production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of mustard seed in India stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of mustard seed production in India stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, approx. X tons of mustard seed were exported from India; rising by 64% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 110%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mustard seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from India, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, mustard seed exports to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nepal stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+53.7% per year) and the United States (+11.9% per year).

In value terms, Nepal ($X) remains the key foreign market for mustard seed exports from India, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nepal stood at +11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+43.6% per year) and the United States (+18.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mustard seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, mustard seed imports into India soared to X tons, rising by 2,880% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a perceptible increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mustard seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of mustard seed imports to India, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +43.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mustard seed suppliers to India were Ukraine ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +59.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 99% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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