Soybean
Madhya Pradesh produces the largest share of India's soybean crop and Ratlam is inside that belt.
Used for: oil crushing, soy meal and feed, soy flour, direct food use
When to buy: kharif crop, sown June to July, harvested October to November. Arrivals peak October through December.
Request soybean pricingFrequently asked questions
01Which Indian state produces the most soybean?
Madhya Pradesh produces the largest share of India's soybean crop. Ratlam is inside that belt, close to the Indore and Ujjain trading centres.
02What is the HS code for Indian soybean?
1201.90 covers soybeans other than seed for sowing.
03Is Indian soybean GM or non-GM?
Genetically modified soybean is not approved for commercial cultivation in India, so Indian soybean is non-GM. This is a significant advantage in markets that require non-GM certification.
04When is Indian soybean harvested?
Soybean is a kharif crop, sown June to July and harvested October to November. Arrivals peak from October through December.
05What is Indian soybean used for?
Oil crushing, soy meal and animal feed, soy flour and processing, and direct food use.