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Introduction :

Mustard seeds are yellowish colored, small seeds mainly used as a spice in many countries. The seeds can come from three different plants: black mustard, brown Indian mustard, and white mustard. Rapeseed belongs to the plant of the same genus and also known as canola in many countries.

Mustand SeedsRapeseeds and Mustard Seeds are sources of rapeseed/mustard seed oil and oilcake. Yellow colored oil is obtained by extraction process of the crushed rape/mustard seeds. During the production of oil, pressed cakes of the seeds are left over that have some amount of oil content. These cakes are distilled to make oil cakes, which serves as an animal feed.

Global Scenario :

Mustand SeedsGlobal production of rapeseed increased from 37.33 million tons in 2000 to 65 million tons in 2011. The major contributors to global rapeseed production are China, India, EU-27, Canada and others with a share of 22%, 11%, 36%, 20% and 11% respectively.

Consumption of rapeseed in the World has increased from 31.33 million tons in 1997 to 59.16 million tons in 2009, growing at a rate of 7.4 % compounded annually during the period. China has been the biggest consumer of rapeseed.

Annual export trade of rapeseed stands at around 12 million tons., being major share contributed by Canada. The major countries that import rape / mustard oil cake from India are China, South Korea, Tiawan, Thialand, Vietnam, Egypt, Italy etc.

Indian Scenario :

  • Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh produce the major share of Rape/Mustard contributing to over 50% of the total Indian produce, which stands at around 40 lakh tons. It also has the maximum area under cultivation for this crop.The export and import of Mustard – Rapeseed is restricted from the country and therefore the EXIM trade in mustard seed is not allowed as a matter of policy.The oil is not exported, as it does not match with the International Quality Standards.
  • Country is exporting the extract of Mustard – Rapeseed called oil meals (cake) which is used for the cattle feed. Majority of exports are done during April – December months for India.

Seasonality : Rapeseed & Mustard is exclusively cultivated in Rabi season in India.

Major Trading Centers in India : Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur, Kota, Jaipur, Ganganagar, Bikaner, Delhi, Kanpur , Hapur, Kolkata , Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior, Bhopal, Jabalpur.

Factors influencing musturd expeller oil price :

  • Weather plays a profound influence in determining the traders sentiments and the production.
  • Stocks present with stockiest and the stocks-to-consumption ratio.
  • Imports and the crop situation in the countries from where imports originates.
  • Various supply-demand factors revolving around the Global Edible Oil Scenario
  • Influence of internationally traded substitutes (Palm & Soya Oil)
  • Government policies and intervention.
  • The Ups and Downs in Production & Arrivals in the Mandis.

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