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Mustard oil is a pungent vegetable oil pressed from mustard seed, valued in South Asian cuisine as a cooking oil and traditionally used in hair and skin care applications. India is the dominant producing and consuming market, with mustard seed grown primarily in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana during the rabi winter cropping season. Export markets in North America and Europe are driven largely by South Asian diaspora communities seeking traditional cooking oil and hair care products.
Mustard oil prices firmed through H1 2026, with the global average tracking close to the USD 1.52 to USD 1.70 per KG range projected for the year, as Indian rabi crop tightening lifted feedstock costs across all tracked markets. Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region on higher logistics and import costs, while China's competitive import sourcing kept it the most affordable market. The 2026 outlook leans firm, supported by Indian crop tightness, growing food and personal care demand, and premiumisation trends favouring natural and traditional cooking oils in Western diaspora markets.
Mustard oil prices held a firm tone through July 2026, tracking close to the Q2 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as Indian rabi crop tightening and steady South Asian diaspora food and personal care demand continued to support the market.
The balance of supply and demand for mustard oil through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Indian rabi mustard seed crop acreage and yield projections remain the primary supply risk for the second half of the year. South Asian food sector, personal care, and diaspora community demand is growing with expanding middle-class consumption and premiumisation trends in natural cooking oils.
The main upside risk is a sharp Indian rabi crop shortfall from early winter frost or inadequate soil moisture alongside accelerating South Asian food sector demand. The main downside risk is an abundant Indian mustard harvest alongside rising imported edible oil competition from palm and soybean that limits mustard oil price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.52 - 1.70 | Indian crop tightness and food demand support tone |
| United States | 1.62 - 1.80 | Steady diaspora food and personal care demand holds firm |
| China | 1.14 - 1.32 | Competitive import sourcing keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.24 - 2.42 | Higher logistics and import costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.56 - 1.74 | Growing food and personal care demand holds a firm middle |
US mustard oil prices averaged USD 1.77/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 1.67/KG in Q1 2026. Indian rabi crop tightening and firmer import costs elevated procurement economics. South Asian diaspora community food and personal care procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Indian rabi mustard seed crop tightening elevated the import cost of mustard oil. South Asian diaspora community cooking oil and hair care procurement lifted buying from specialty distributors. Natural and traditional cooking oil premiumisation trends provided additional buying support near USD 1.77/KG.
Chinese mustard oil prices averaged USD 1.18/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.3% from USD 1.11/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring food and condiment sector procurement lifted buying. Indian crop tightening elevated import costs despite competitive multi-origin sourcing options.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring food and condiment manufacturing procurement lifted buying from importers and domestic processors. Indian rabi crop tightening elevated the landed import cost of mustard oil. Competitive multi-origin sourcing options including Canadian and European rapeseed oil kept China the most affordable market.
German mustard oil prices averaged USD 2.27/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.1% from USD 2.14/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher Indian import logistics and European energy costs elevated the delivered price. Specialty food, personal care, and South Asian diaspora demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher Indian import logistics premiums and European energy costs elevated the delivered cost. Indian rabi crop tightening added supply premium pressure. Specialty food manufacturing, personal care, and South Asian diaspora community procurement maintained consistent buying near USD 2.27/KG.
Indian mustard oil prices averaged USD 1.60/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 1.51/KG in Q1 2026. Tightening rabi mustard seed supply following the inter-season processing period and growing food and personal care demand supported the firming market.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q2 2026 in India?
Inter-season mustard seed supply tightening following the rabi harvest processing period elevated raw material costs for domestic oil mills. Consistent food cooking oil and hair care demand maintained procurement from oil mills. Export demand from diaspora and regional markets provided additional buying support.
US mustard oil prices averaged USD 1.67/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from the Q4 2025 new crop softening. Recovering food and personal care demand and firming Indian import costs held the market near USD 1.67/KG.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering diaspora food and personal care procurement maintained buying. Firming Indian rabi crop tightening signals raised the import cost floor. The market recovered to USD 1.67/KG from the Q4 2025 new crop softening.
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.11/KG in Q1 2026, recovering on the quarter. Post-Lunar New Year food restocking and firming import costs held the market near USD 1.11/KG.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year food and condiment restocking lifted buying. Firming Indian crop tightening signals raised the import cost reference. The market recovered to USD 1.11/KG from the Q4 2025 level.
German prices averaged USD 2.14/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from Q4 2025. Specialty food and personal care demand and firming Indian import logistics held the market near USD 2.14/KG.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Specialty food and personal care procurement maintained buying. Firmer Indian import logistics and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.14/KG from the Q4 2025 new crop softening.
Indian prices averaged USD 1.51/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from Q4 2025. Fresh rabi harvest processing and consistent food and personal care demand held the market near USD 1.51/KG.
Why did the price of Mustard Oil change in Q1 2026 in India?
Fresh rabi mustard harvest processing maintained adequate oil mill supply. Consistent food cooking oil and hair care demand maintained buying. The market recovered modestly to USD 1.51/KG from the Q4 2025 new crop pressure period.
Global mustard oil prices rose in Q3 2025 on pre-harvest supply tightness, dipped in Q4 2025 on fresh rabi crop availability, then recovered through Q1 and Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 1.380/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 1.408/KG in Q3, eased to USD 1.394/KG in Q4, then firmed to USD 1.422/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 1.507/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 9.2% over the window. Indian rabi mustard seed crop cycles and food and personal care sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1.507 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1.422 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.394 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.408 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.380 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Mustard oil prices followed a modestly firming trend through 2025 with a brief Q4 new crop softening. The global average opened at USD 1.368/KG in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 1.394/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.9%. Consistent food and personal care demand and Indian rabi crop cycles drove the quarterly pattern.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.52/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.58/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.9%. Consistent diaspora cooking oil and personal care demand supported the upward trend through the year.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.05/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.8%. Competitive multi-origin edible oil import options and adequate supply maintained the lowest price level throughout.
German prices firmed from about USD 1.95/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.02/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.6%. Consistent specialty food, personal care, and diaspora demand and firming Indian import logistics costs supported the market throughout the year.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.38/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.42/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.9%. Growing domestic food and personal care demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks mustard oil prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region. The team traces causation through Indian rabi mustard seed crop cycle dynamics, food and personal care sector demand trends, and edible oil import logistics economics. Contact Expert Market Research today for mustard oil pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
Food and cooking oil applications across South Asian and diaspora communities as the primary cooking medium in Bengali, Punjabi, and Odia cuisines take the largest share. Hair care and scalp treatment formulations, Ayurvedic massage and body care applications, industrial lubricant use, and pickle and condiment processing also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 1.77/KG in the United States, USD 1.18/KG in China, USD 2.27/KG in Germany, and USD 1.60/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.422/KG in Q1 to about USD 1.507/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Indian rabi crop tightening and firming food and personal care demand drove the H1 firming.
Fresh Indian rabi mustard harvest availability increased domestic and export supply. Post-harvest oil mill processing maintained comfortable availability. Competing edible oil import pricing added further price pressure before the H1 2026 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.52 to 1.70/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as Indian rabi crop supply tightens through the inter-season processing period and food and personal care demand grows.
Germany sits highest on Indian import logistics and European energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on food and personal care demand, and China prices lowest on competitive multi-origin edible oil import sourcing.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to Indian rabi mustard seed crop yields, monsoon effects on kharif oilseed competition, import duty and export policy changes, and competing edible oil benchmark pricing. Indian crop acreage and sowing season reports are key signals.
India is the world’s largest mustard oil producer and consumer, followed by Canada and Europe for related brassica oil production. Any Indian rabi crop shortfall ripples across global mustard oil markets within one quarter.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time food and personal care formulation contracts around Indian crop cycles, build cover when rabi acreage signals tightening, and monitor Indian oilseed ministry crop estimates as the primary supply signal.
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