Russia is trying to impose its sunflower oil on India

and fats. According to estimates by the Russian Export Center, the potential for deals is about $100 million, although the prospects remain in question due to fierce competition. The talks, which began on September 1 in Moscow, were aimed at deepening trade ties between Russia and India in the agricultural sector. The meeting was attended by representatives of SEA, heads of 14 oil and fat companies, as well as the president of the Oil and Fat Union of the Russian Federation Mikhail Maltsev and the head of Agroexport Ilya Ilyushin. Vice President of the REC Tatyana An noted that trade turnover between the countries has increased sevenfold over the past five years, but Russian products are facing difficulties due to high competition and instability of supplies. The Indian side is considering the possibility of purchasing Russian sunflower oil, legumes and specialized fats for the food industry. In 2024, Russian agricultural exports to India reached 3.4 million tons, and sunflower ...