Oils & Fats Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

It has been the longstanding belief of the majority of consumers that fats are bad and to be avoided. Individuals with high cholesterol, various heart conditions, and family histories of coronary artery disease are told to go on a 'low fat' diet, avoiding all forms of fat to the greatest extent possible. When aiming to lose weight the typical individuals is to begin and low fat or not fat diet. A burgeoning industry and specialty grocery stores exist with products claiming to be 'low-fat' or even better, 'no-fat'. The truth is that both good and bad fats exist. While there is no doubt that most Americans have entirely too many fats (of the bad variety) in their diets, avoiding fats entirely is not as effective as changing the types of fats we consume, so say most nutritionists. Different kinds of oils and fats include: Monounsaturated: 'Good' fats that are mainly found in plant sources, such as nuts, avocados and olive, peanut and canola oils. These facts are liquid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated: These fats include the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats are either liquid or soft at room temperature. Essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid are also in the polyunsaturated group. These types of fats are necessary for the creation of cell walls and hormones in the body. Saturated: These fats are found mostly in animal products. Red meat, poultry, cheese, butter and other dairy products are the main sources. Plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated fats. Saturated Fats are solid at room temperature. Trans: Trans fats are formed when unsaturated vegetable oils are hydrogenated (or partially hydrogenated) and become more solid and more stable. Hydrogen atoms are added to the oils. Trans-fats include margarine and shortening and are found in crackers, cookies, doughnuts, frozen pie crusts, deep-fried foods, and foods with chocolate coatings.
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Oils & Fats Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bolivia

    ... to offset inflationary pressures fuelled by the country’s balance of payments crisis, as retail volume growth is expected to be unchanged on 2023. Foreign exchange reserves have fallen to historic lows in recent years due ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Turkey

    ... that affected retail volume sales, leading to a surge in the popularity of discounters and private label products. Branded goods responded by launching frequent discount campaigns, promotions, and deals. Moreover, many brands introduced smaller pack ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Laos

    ... opportunities were derived from population increases, urbanisation, a rising middle-to-high-income population, improved logistics/infrastructure, lifestyle changes and faster tourism flows. Meanwhile, competition intensified with more imported products introduced in big cities, alongside modern retail development. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Cambodia

    ... Urbanisation and changing lifestyles are fuelling demand for healthier and convenient food options, particularly oils. With a rising focus on health, coupled with busier lifestyles, consumers are seeking more variety, leading to sustained growth in ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Estonia

    ... inflation has eased significantly. However, with consumer confidence still at a low level, players support volume sales by offering frequent promotions and discounts. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Estonia report offers in-depth knowledge ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in New Zealand

    ... primarily driven by broader inflationary pressures. In response to the economic landscape, consumer purchasing habits shifted towards more efficient and cost-saving solutions. With many choosing to dine out less frequently, sales of cooking ingredients and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in China

    ... returning to dining out, therefore having a negative impact on retail sales. In 2024, consumers’ lifestyles have fully returned to normal in China, leading to a return to retail current value growth for cooking ingredients ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Sweden

    ... the recent inflationary period, although price increases were generally less severe compared to 2023. A key exception is olive oils where the shortages caused by lower global production has pushed up average unit prices. Overall, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Turkey

    ... food service. Euromonitor International's Edible Oils in Turkey report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Sweden

    ... lower production in the Mediterranean region continues to lead to lower supply in 2024. The average unit price of olive oil increase significantly over the course of 2023, the result of drought and poor olive ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Jordan

    ... eating out, which was particularly beneficial to sauces, dips and condiments via foodservice. Despite the effects of global inflation, some categories of cooking ingredients and meals are perceived to be essential, with consumers opting to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Qatar

    ... in the world and thus demand for most products remains stable. In order to attract visitors and investment, Qatar continues to host competitions and entertainment events which has boosted the economy, as well as fuelling ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Oman

    ... and traditional culinary practices means freshness remains a priority, leading to lower interest in ready meals and frozen foods than in neighbouring countries. At the same time, ever busier lifestyles in Oman’s highly urbanised society ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece

    ... by consumers reduced spending. This was particularly evident in edible oils, where environmental changes challenged olive oil production alongside inflation, significantly impacting the landscape. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece report offers in-depth ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Argentina

    ... purchasing power, has led consumers to reuse edible oils more frequently than usual. Foodservice volume sales also contracted to a much deeper extent than in the retail channel. To save money, Argentinians are cutting back ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Azerbaijan

    ... out in nearby Ukraine in 2022, there was disruptions to supplies, as Ukraine is one of the largest global suppliers of sunflower oil. As a result, there were significant price rises. Since then, the situation ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Argentina

    ... primarily affected non-essential categories, such as pizza, ready meals and soup, with consumers replacing them with cheaper home-made meals. Argentinians opted to cook at home more frequently than usual, to the benefit of several categories, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bangladesh

    ... also benefiting from consumers watching their spending, with demand for smaller pack sizes also rising. Higher-priced items remain limited to specific socioeconomic groups, while affordable options are more widely available. Traditional retail channels remain preferred ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Austria

    ... for edible oils. Nonetheless, volume sales of edible oils remain above pre-pandemic levels. By contrast, current value growth is robust supported by rising average prices during 2024. Consumers have been switching to more affordable products ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Belgium

    ... disruption in Spain and Greece throughout 2023 and 2024 led to heightened price points for olive oil. Consequently, higher price points drastically impacted demand, with prices over EUR10 per litre for the cheapest olive oil ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Australia

    ... tightened consumer budgets, many Australians are turning to home cooking as a more affordable solution. Despite solid volume growth, a further rise in unit prices due to increasing production costs continues to drive more impressive ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Australia

    ... been regarded as a healthy choice among Australian consumers, and its consistent rise in price is a key factor in the overall category’s value growth. Despite the higher prices, the demand for olive oil remains ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Azerbaijan

    ... performance is due to several factors, including the essentialness of cooking ingredients, as well as continuing population growth. Inflation has also eased significantly, which is also expected to boost volume sales. That being said, consumers ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium

    ... prices during 2023, price stabilisation aided retail volume sales to stabilise. However, price points remained high, impacting and shaping consumer purchasing decisions. Consequently, consumers remained conservative with spending in 2024, trading down to cheaper alternatives, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Austria

    ... Price increases have slowed considerably compared to the steep price hikes of cooking ingredients and meals products during 2023. Nonetheless, the rise in average unit prices contributed to value sales growth. Meals and soups registered ... Read More

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