The Vegetable Oil Price Index soared to 166.8 points, a 7.1% month-on-month jump.
Farmers opposed the decision, citing that it would affect the local produce.
FAO forecast for global cereal production in 2025 has been lifted by almost 14 million tonnes in July compared to the previous month.
China is projected to import 112 million tonnes in the 2025-26 marketing year.
The change reflects the organization’s expanding mission in both grains and bio-based products.