Mustard Oil Market Report 2026

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.

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