India's Oilmeal Exports Decline Amid US-Iran Conflict and Shipping Disruptions

India's oilmeal exports declined by 22% year-on-year in February 2026 to 257,961 tons, with overall exports down 11% from April 2025 to February 2026, according to the Solvent Extractors Association of India. The drop is attributed to logistical disruptions caused by escalating US-Iran tensions affecting shipping routes through the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Shipping detours, increased transit times, higher costs, and container shortages are impacting exports, particularly to the Middle East and Europe.