Quick Take:
In the USA: Soybean oil wins (local + subsidized)
In India: Palm oil wins (closer to Indonesia/Malaysia)
Global Oil Game
Same chips. Different oils. Why? Pure economics.
USA Market
Soybean oil dominates because:
- Grown locally
- Government subsidized
- Zero import costs
Palm Oil Challenge
Getting palm oil to USA means:
- Southeast Asia → Pacific shipping
- Import duties
- Extra handling
India: Reverse Economics
- Next door to palm oil giants
- Trade deals with Indonesia/Malaysia
- Limited soybean farming
Bottom Line
Geography + Politics = Oil Choice
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