“Variations in castor seed domestic acreage based on yield and price realization, Crop development based on monsoon progress in key growing regions.

Chinese and Brazilian crop size Comparative price with other vegetable oils in the domestic market, Upcountry demand of castor oil from the major cities, Export demand of castor oil from US, Europe and Japan. The castor seed price tends to firm up during the planting period and eases down during the harvesting period. Prices tend to show inter-seasonal variation of almost Rs. 200 – Rs. 350 per 100 kg. Castor seed growers and crushers hoard the commodity before selling in expectation of better prices. Castor oil too can be kept in containers without spoilage for long period.”

“Variations in castor seed domestic acreage based on yield and price realization, Crop development based on monsoon progress in key growing regions.

Chinese and Brazilian crop size Comparative price with other vegetable oils in the domestic market, Upcountry demand of castor oil from the major cities, Export demand of castor oil from US, Europe and Japan. The castor seed price tends to firm up during the planting period and eases down during the harvesting period. Prices tend to show inter-seasonal variation of almost Rs. 200 – Rs. 350 per 100 kg. Castor seed growers and crushers hoard the commodity before selling in expectation of better prices. Castor oil too can be kept in containers without spoilage for long period.”