<h1>India Bans Edible Oil Exports Except for Small Packs; Import Duties on Refined Oils Increased to Protect Local Industry.</h1> The export of edible oils, including palm oil, has been banned since March 2008, with exceptions for branded consumer packs up to 5 kg, subject to a Minimum Export Price (MEP) reduced from USD 1500 to USD 1100 per MT in April 2014. To protect domestic manufacturers, import duties on refined edible oils increased from 7.5% to 10% in January 2014, while crude oil duties remain at 2.5%. The data shows significant palm oil imports from Indonesia and Malaysia over the past three years, with detailed export and import figures provided for various countries.