Groundnut Oil
Groundnut oil is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts and is classified among oils and oilseeds. It is traded in crude or refined forms without chemical modification.
Prices, specifications and international trade for groundnut oil under HS 150810.
Groundnut Oil Price
Published reference · Jun 1, 2026
Groundnut oil is quoted in USD/t at IND. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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India led reported groundnut oil exports in 2025, at $333M.
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Groundnut oil grading factors include Edible grade and Deodorized (salad oil).
Grading Factors
Quality assessment for groundnut oil considers Edible grade and Deodorized (salad oil).
- Edible grade
Buyer verifies that the oil meets edible‑grade specifications for purity and safety.
- Deodorized (salad oil)
Buyer checks that the oil has been deodorized, suitable for salad and cold‑use applications.
Groundnut Oil Facts and HS Code
Groundnut oil belongs to vegetable oils within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 150810.
Groundnut Oil HS Code
| Product type | Raw |
|---|---|
| Position in the chain | Primary |
| Category | Vegetable oils — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed |
| HS codes | 150810 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | IND |
Production & Handling
Processing steps for groundnut oil include Mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of groundnuts, Refining (degumming, neutralisation, bleaching), Deodorisation (producing salad‑oil grade).
Production and Storage
| Perishability | None |
|---|---|
| Temperature regime | Ambient |
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Uses & Risks
Groundnut oil is used in Cooking oil, Salad oil, and Industrial lubricant.
End Uses
- Cooking oil
Used for frying, sautéing and general food preparation
- Salad oil
Deodorised groundnut oil for cold‑use applications
- Industrial lubricant
Base oil in manufacturing of greases and metal‑working fluids
Uses and Related Commodities
| Downstream industries | Food manufacturing, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals |
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Groundnut Oil Questions
- What is the classification of groundnut oil under HS code 150810?
- Groundnut oil under HS code 150810 is identified as vegetable oil that is crude and not chemically modified.
- Is deodorized (salad) groundnut oil chemically modified?
- Deodorized groundnut oil, listed under HS code 15089010, is a type of groundnut oil that may be refined but is not chemically modified.