Soybean Meal clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakinada rice-export hub / Raipur / Burdwan | Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP — Kakinada; East Godavari; Raipur; Burdwan; Nizamabad | agricultural | Kharif harvest Oct-Dec; rabi Mar-May (ASSUMPTION) | Kakinada |
Cluster notes
Non-basmati exports 178 lakh t FY2023 (ICRA citing APEDA, tier 5); FY2024-25 split: unavailable (only combined rice figure found) Assessment: Volume leader (178 lakh t FY2023); Africa/SE Asia/GCC demand; policy risk (export curbs 2022-24, now lifted) is the main caveat
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to soybean meal: APEDA.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most soybean meal?
Our cluster data lists Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the soybean meal season in India?
Andhra Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; West Bengal; Telangana; Odisha; UP: Kharif harvest Oct-Dec; rabi Mar-May (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify soybean meal suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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