India meets more than 90% of the world’s demand for castor oil, says SEA.
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) will host the 24th SEA-Global Castor Conference 2026 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat on February 27-28.
BV Mehta, Executive Director of SEA, said the 24th international conference will deliberate and focus on the issues before the castor industry to arrive at the solutions by fruitful interactions with the eminent speakers and panel members from India and abroad.
This conference will also provide a unique opportunity for open discussions and exchange of views about the issues pertaining to castor business, to find solutions to the problems faced by the manufacturers, importers and exporters, technologists, players from the commodity exchanges, brokers, castor seed farmers and dealers of castor business all over the world, he said.
Dominant India
Stating that India meets more than 90 per cent of the world’s demand for castor oil, he said India enjoys a dominant position in the world castor scenario. India’s exports of castor oil and derivatives valued at approximately ₹15,000 crore ($1.8 billion) per annum. The global castor derivatives market, which is estimated to be over $6 billion, is highly dependent on India.
The conference will also focus on issues related to overcoming challenges in short cycle varieties and yield enhancement.
Around 400 delegates and special invitees from India and abroad, including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and other stakeholders will participate in the conference, he said.
Mentioning that the SEA-Global Castor Conference 2026 will be a unique platform for fostering collaborations and building business relationships, Mehta said delegates will have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with suppliers of castor oil and derivatives, opening doors to new business opportunities and strengthening existing partnerships.
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Published on January 8, 2026
