The Central Organisation for Oil Industry & Trade estimated oilseed production and vegetable oil availability in India for the 2012-13 season. Total kharif oilseed production was estimated at 157.5 lakh tons, down from 172.25 lakh tons the previous year. Total vegetable oil availability from kharif crops and secondary sources was estimated at 53.57 lakh tons, lower than the previous year's estimate of 56.53 lakh tons. Key oilseeds included soybean at 113.4 lakh tons and groundnut at 26.2 lakh tons.