PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2082188
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2082188
Mustard oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from mustard seeds and is widely used for cooking, particularly in South Asian cuisine, because of its strong aroma and pungent taste. It is also commonly used for frying, pickling, and occasionally in traditional medicinal or massage applications.
The primary types of mustard oil include cold-pressed mustard oil, refined mustard oil, organic mustard oil, and other types. Cold-pressed mustard oil refers to oil extracted at low temperatures to preserve natural nutrients, aroma, and flavor, making it highly preferred for culinary and traditional applications. The different extraction processes include mechanical pressing and solvent extraction. The various distribution channels include direct to end customer, direct to wholesalers or distributors, direct to retailers, and direct to industrial or institutional buyers, while the end users involved include household or residential, food service industry, food processing industry, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, and agriculture sector.
Tariffs are impacting the mustard oil market by increasing the cost of imported mustard seeds, processing equipment, and refined edible oil inputs, thereby influencing overall production expenses and retail prices. This is particularly affecting regions dependent on cross-border seed imports and refined oil trade, such as Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern markets. Refined mustard oil and blended oil segments are the most affected due to higher import reliance for processing inputs and packaging materials. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic mustard cultivation, strengthening local oil extraction industries, and promoting self-reliant supply chains, which is improving long-term market stability and supporting rural agribusiness development.
The mustard oil market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mustard oil market statistics, including mustard oil industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mustard oil market share, detailed mustard oil market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mustard oil industry. This mustard oil market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The mustard oil market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $22.09 billion in 2025 to $22.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional dominance of mustard oil in south asian cooking practices, wide availability of mustard seeds in agricultural regions, strong cultural preference for pungent and flavor-rich edible oils, limited penetration of alternative refined cooking oils in rural markets, expansion of small-scale oil mills and local production units.
The mustard oil market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.77 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising health awareness driving shift toward natural and cold-pressed oils, increasing demand for organic and chemical-free food products, growth in organized retail and online grocery distribution channels, expansion of food processing and packaged food industries, rising adoption of sustainable and traceable oil production practices. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for cold-pressed and kachi ghani mustard oil driven by health-conscious consumers, increasing preference for organic and chemical-free edible oils in urban households, growing adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly oil extraction and packaging practices, expansion of branded mustard oil products through organized retail and e-commerce channels, rising use of mustard oil in premium food service and ethnic cuisine segments.
The rising health consciousness is expected to drive the growth of the mustard oil market going forward. Health consciousness refers to the awareness and practice of maintaining good physical and mental well-being through healthy lifestyle choices. Health consciousness is increasing primarily due to the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, which is encouraging people to adopt healthier habits to prevent conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Mustard oil supports health consciousness by serving as a natural and minimally processed cooking oil option that encourages consumers to move away from heavily refined or trans-fat-rich fats. For instance, in June 2024, according to the International Food Information Council, approximately 54% of Americans follow a specific diet or eating pattern, while the proportion of individuals aiming to increase protein intake rose steadily from 59% in 2022 to 71% in 2024. Therefore, the rising health consciousness is driving the growth of the mustard oil market.
Leading companies operating in the mustard oil market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as premium cold-pressed mustard oil to improve product quality, preserve natural nutrients, and meet the increasing consumer demand for healthier and chemical-free edible oils. Premium cold-pressed mustard oil is extracted using mechanical cold-press methods that retain bioactive compounds, natural flavor, and essential fatty acids without the use of chemical processing, making it a healthier alternative to refined oils. For instance, in July 2024, GRM Overseas launched 10X Gulistan Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, which features high-quality cold-pressed extraction, provides rich pungency suitable for culinary applications, and offers enhanced shelf stability for extended use. It caters to consumer preference for minimally processed oils and expands within the premium and specialty edible oil segments.
In March 2024, Annapurna Swadisht acquired the 'Arati' mustard oil brand from R R Proteins and Agro Ltd. for $0.0034 billion (Rs 28 crore). Through this acquisition, Annapurna Swadisht aims to enter India's Rs 3-lakh crore edible oil market and strengthen its presence in semi-urban and rural markets across eastern and northeastern India by utilizing its distribution network. R R Proteins and Agro Ltd. is an India-based oil company that offers mustard oil products.
Major companies operating in the mustard oil market are Adani Wilmar Limited (Fortune), Patanjali Foods Limited, Emami Limited (Healthy & Tasty Himani), Dabur India Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., K S Oils, Raj Oil Mills Limited, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Saloni Mustard Oil, Conagra Brands Inc., Bangladesh Edible Oil Ltd., Square Food & Beverage Ltd., Bansal Oil Mill Limited, Garg Oil & General Mills, Taj Agro Products, Marico Limited, Ezeebee Overseas, Partex Star Group, Ambuja Agro Industries Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the mustard oil market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mustard oil market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the mustard oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The mustard oil market consists of sales of mustard essential oil, mustard oil-based edible blends, mustard oil salad dressings and condiments, and cosmetic and massage oils. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Mustard Oil Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses mustard oil market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for mustard oil ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The mustard oil market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.