Research Summary
Used cooking oil (UCO) refers to oil that has been previously used for frying, sautéing, or other cooking processes and is no longer fit for reuse in food preparation. Over time, the oil degrades due to exposure to heat, moisture, and food particles, resulting in changes to its chemical composition and flavor. UCO is typically disposed of, but it has gained increasing value for recycling purposes. It can be processed into biodiesel, a renewable energy source, or utilized in industrial applications such as animal feed or soap production. Proper disposal and recycling of UCO help reduce environmental impact, prevent clogging of sewer systems, and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) include Olleco, Brocklesby Ltd, Greenergy, Harvest Energy, Uptown Biodiesel, Argent Energy, Baker Commodities, Biomotive Fuel Ltd, Darling Ingredients, Devon Biofuels, Dorset Bio Solutions, Harvest Energy, Jinzhou Chenjia Oils Co Ltd, Lywood Consulting, Nidera, The Netherlands, Organic Drive, Proper Oils, Protelux, Luxembourg, Valley Proteins Inc, Vegetable Oil Management Ltd, Waste Oil Recyclers etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Used Cooking Oil (UCO). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Include:
Olleco
Brocklesby Ltd
Greenergy
Harvest Energy
Uptown Biodiesel
Argent Energy
Baker Commodities
Biomotive Fuel Ltd
Darling Ingredients
Devon Biofuels
Dorset Bio Solutions
Harvest Energy
Jinzhou Chenjia Oils Co Ltd
Lywood Consulting
Nidera, The Netherlands
Organic Drive
Proper Oils
Protelux, Luxembourg
Valley Proteins Inc
Vegetable Oil Management Ltd
Waste Oil Recyclers
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Product Segment Include:
Vegetable Oil
Animal Oil
Processed Oil
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Product Application Include:
Biodiesel
Cooking Oi
Oleo-chemicals
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
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