Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council

What Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council does

Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) is a government-recognized, non-profit Export Promotion Council established in 1956 and operating under India's Ministry of Commerce. Headquartered in Mumbai with a small secretariat (11-50 employee range), IOPEPC is the designated body for promoting exports of Indian oilseeds, edible oils, and related produce. Its core functions include issuance of Registration cum Membership Certificates (RCMC) and Certificates of Origin, dispute resolution through arbitration, market intelligence dissemination via the Oilseeds News bulletin and crop survey reports, and recognition of exporters through Export Awards.

The council's platform architecture is institutional rather than technological: it coordinates policy with the Department of Commerce, DGFT, APEDA, EIC, FSSAI, and ECGC, and partners with agricultural research institutions including ICAR-IIOR and ICRISAT for research-to-export linkages. Its core offerings comprise RCMC issuance, Certificate of Origin, arbitration, membership subscription, export procedure guidance, crop surveys, the annual International Groundnut Oil Conference (IGOC), and the Capacity Building and Trade Meet programmes (the 2026 edition in Rajkot drew 400+ delegates). Destination markets for promoted exports include China, the EU, and the USA.

IOPEPC's revenue model is membership- and certification-driven: membership fees, RCMC processing charges, arbitration fees, advertising revenues from the Oilseeds News bulletin, and event sponsorships. The council serves Indian exporters of groundnut, sesame, soybean, sunflower, and other oilseed categories, along with ancillary stakeholders such as processors, farmers, and foreign buyers participating in its events.

Name

Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council

Legal name

Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council

Website

https://iopepc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indian Oilseed and Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) is a government-recognized Export Promotion Council under India's Ministry of Commerce, established in 1956, that promotes Indian oilseed and edible oil exports through RCMC certification, arbitration, market intelligence, and trade events for exporters across groundnut, sesame, soybean, and related categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Promotion Services

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (926140)

akta.pro primary industry

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR) Classification & Licensing (TLACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geographic Indication & Origin/Authenticity Certification (PDO/PGI, Country-of-Origin) (AFALAMAJ), Other Oilseed Farming (Flaxseed/Linseed, Safflower, Sesame, Mustard, Camelina, etc.) (AFAGABAI)

Keywords

• Export promotion services
• Oilseed trade facilitation
• Trade certification
• RCMC registration
• Commodity export council

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IOPEPC generates revenue through membership fees from Associate Members, 'B' Ordinary Members, and 'A' Ordinary Members based on export thresholds. Members receive benefits including market insights, networking opportunities, and trade representation.
2. RCMC Certificate Issuance: The council issues Registration Cum Membership Certificates (RCMC) required for exporters to access import/export benefits under India's Foreign Trade Policy.
3. Arbitration Services: The council acts as an Institutional Arbitrator providing dispute resolution services to members for a fee.
4. Newsletter Advertising: Advertisement tariffs in IOPEPC News Bulletin: Rs. 10,000 for half-yearly members, Rs. 18,000 yearly members, Rs. 36,000 yearly non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IOPEPC is an Export Promotion Council that facilitates the export of Indian oilseeds, edible oils, and non-edible oils. It issues Registration Cum Membership Certificates (RCMC) required under India's Foreign Trade Policy, provides institutional arbitration for trade disputes, issues Certificates of Origin, runs an Export Award Scheme, and delivers market intelligence through bi-annual crop surveys and the annual IGOC Global Oilseeds Conference. Members include exporters, traders, and processors across oilseed value chains serving markets in China, the EU, and the USA.

Product overview

IOPEPC is an Export Promotion Council concerned with the promotion of various Oilseeds and Oils. Formerly known as IOPEA, it was formed on 23rd June 1956 in Bombay. The organization operates as a membership-based trade facilitation body that connects to India's Foreign Trade Policy through its RCMC issuance. The portfolio includes core services: membership and RCMC certification, arbitration for dispute resolution, Certificate of Origin issuance, and the Export Award Scheme. IOPEPC also provides export procedures and guidelines for major markets (China, EU, USA), conducts bi-annual crop surveys for groundnut and sesame seeds, publishes a Monthly News Bulletin, and organizes the annual IGOC Global Oilseeds Conference along with regional seminars and international trade fair participation. The organization does not operate a technology product but serves as an institutional bridge between Indian oilseed exporters and global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) Statutory certificate issued by IOPEPC under India's Foreign Trade Policy. Firms applying for import/export benefits require this certificate, obtainable through offline or online application via the DGFT portal.
• Institutional Arbitration Services Alternative Dispute Resolution service for business disputes outside traditional legal systems, with binding agreements and enforceable final decisions, available to members for a fee.
• Certificate of Origin International trade document certifying the origin of goods for duty assessment, legal importation, or compliance with Letters of Credit requirements.
• Export Award Scheme Annual recognition program that awards excellence in oilseeds and oils exports across categories including groundnut, sesame seeds, niger seeds, castor oil, and peanut butter.
• Tiered Membership Services Three membership tiers (Associate Member, 'B' Ordinary Member, 'A' Ordinary Member) with eligibility based on export volume, providing market insights, networking, trade representation, and access to member-only services.
• Export Procedures for China, EU, and USA Standard operating procedures for export of oilseeds and oils to China, sesame seed to EU, and sesame seed to USA, including testing requirements and documentation guidelines.
• Bi-Annual Crop Survey and Market Intelligence Seasonal crop surveys (Kharif and Rabi/Summer) for groundnut and sesame seeds assessing supply-demand situations, with findings disseminated to members for export strategy development.
• IGOC - Global Oilseeds Conference Annual international conference bringing together global oilseed industry stakeholders to discuss market trends, supply-demand scenarios, and trade opportunities.
• Monthly News Bulletin Regular publication providing industry news, updates, and circulars to members, with volumes available from 2013 onwards.
• International Trade Fair Participation Program Organized member participation in flagship international trade fairs and exhibitions (Gulfood, SIAL, World Food Moscow, Anuga) with financial assistance under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme.
• Buyer-Seller Meets Exclusive B2B matchmaking events organized both in India and overseas markets to facilitate face-to-face meetings between member exporters and potential importers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Groundnut exports grew from 62,857 MT to 64,832 MT (April 2026 vs previous year)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAR-Indian Institute Of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding between ICAR-IIOR and IOPEPC for cooperation in research, technology exchange, and development of the oilseed sector.
• International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding between ICRISAT and IOPEPC for technology exchange and development initiatives in the oilseed sector.
• Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of IndiacoreOthersIOPEPC operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, providing policy guidance and export promotion services.
• Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)coreOthersIOPEPC issues RCMC certificates through DGFT portal for import/export authorization under Foreign Trade Policy.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)minorOthersRelated export promotion body under Ministry of Commerce, operating 95 NABL-accredited laboratories.
• Export Inspection Council (EIC)minorOthersOperates 86 NABL-accredited laboratories for export testing infrastructure.
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)minorOthersRegulatory body for food safety standards applicable to oilseed exports.
• ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation)minorOthersProvides export credit insurance and risk management services for exporters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI): Commodity-specific Export Promotion Council under India's Ministry of Commerce covering cashew kernels and allied products. Operates the same trade facilitation, certification, and promotion model as IOPEPC for a different agricultural commodity.
• Coffee Board of India: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Commerce handling coffee export promotion, RCMC, and quality certification. Functionally analogous to IOPEPC with similar government backing and trade facilitation mandate.
• Coconut Development Board: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Agriculture focused on coconut product development and export. Similar regulatory structure, RCMC-equivalent functions, and trade promotion mandate as IOPEPC for a complementary agricultural commodity.
• Spices Board India: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Commerce promoting spice exports. Mirrors IOPEPC's combination of certification (quality marking), RCMC issuance, export promotion, and industry representation for an adjacent agricultural commodity.
• Tea Board of India: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Commerce with similar structure to IOPEPC (export promotion, licensing, market intelligence, dispute resolution), serving India's tea industry. Comparable in regulatory authority and member-driven governance model.
• Rubber Board of India: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Commerce handling natural rubber and rubber product exports. Shares IOPEPC's structure of statutory certification, member-driven governance, and trade representation functions.
• Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA): Commodity-specific export promotion body under Ministry of Commerce with nearly identical mandate structure (RCMC issuance, certification, market development, dispute resolution) but focused on seafood. Closest functional analog to IOPEPC in operating model.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): Sister Export Promotion Authority under India's Ministry of Commerce, focused on agricultural and processed food exports. Directly comparable in mandate (export promotion, certification, market intelligence) and government-affiliated structure, though operating across a wider product portfolio than IOPEPC.
• Tobacco Board of India: Statutory commodity board under Ministry of Commerce with export promotion, licensing, and auction-based member services for tobacco growers and exporters. Comparable to IOPEPC's commodity-specific export promotion model.

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO): Umbrella apex body of Indian export promotion councils, chambers, and trade associations. Broadly comparable to IOPEPC in trade promotion mandate but operates across all commodity categories rather than specializing in oilseeds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iopepc_india
• Facebookfacebook.com/IOPEPC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-oilseeds-and-produce-export-promotion-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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