In August, India experienced a significant shift in its agricultural imports, with sunflower oil and palm oil imports decreasing by 21% and 27% respectively compared to July. Cooking oil imports in total fell by 17%. Conversely, soybean oil imports surged by 16%, marking a two-year high. The increase in soybean oil imports is linked to a rise in canola oil prices, which has led some processors to cut costs by blending canola oil with soybeans. The notable decline in palm oil imports is attributed to oversupply and profit margin issues, as recent price hikes have made palm oil less appealing to purchase.