During January 2026, Pakistan’s edible oil imports led by palm olein remain strong and well-coordinated, ensuring uninterrupted supply to the domestic market. Multiple international vessels carrying palm olein and limited volumes of C.D. soybean oil from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Argentina are berthing at Port Qasim and Karachi Port, reflecting smooth supply-chain execution from the start of the month.
According to preliminary shipping data, vessels including ROYAL CHALLENGE, MARINA AMAN, FLORA-1, SHENG HANG-5, SNARTH, ST. MARY, BERLICE, PT PUTHER, CITY ISLAND, and ASIA UNITY have arrived or scheduled to arrive during the month of January. In addition, vessels such as SOUTHERN UNICORN, INA HONGKONG, and SEA TIGER-1 are also berthing in early January with palm olein cargoes alongside limited quantities of C.D. soybean oil, supporting availability of alternative edible oils.
Available data estimate total edible oil arrivals in January 2026 at approximately 273,000 metric tons, confirming that imports are running at full pace and will strongly support domestic supplies.
🔹 RBD Palm Oil:
~200,000 MT available, forming a solid base for domestic and industrial demand.
🔹 Palm Olein:
Over 300,000 MT in stock, representing the largest share of total availability and helping ease price pressure in the local market.
🔹 C.D. Soybean Oil:
Total stocks at hand around 21,000 MT.
🔹 Palm Stearin:
~17,000 MT, adequate for soap and industrial use.
🔹 C.D. Canola Oil:
~11,700 MT, limited but stable supply.
📊 Total Edible Oil Stocks: ~620,000 MT
✅ Ample availability limits the risk of sharp price increases in the short term, and the market is expected to remain stable unless major global shocks emerge.
