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.
...Show More ...Show Less


Oils & Fats Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Oman

    ... remains a priority, leading to lower interest in ready-meals and frozen foods compared to neighbouring countries in the region. Moreover, a significant number of expats left the country after the outbreak of COVID-19 are now ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Dominican Republic

    ... significant contributor to GDP and so the rebound in tourism has injected much needed income into the country. Inflation has decreased substantially in 2023 following two years of high rates. Nonetheless, some categories are still ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Sweden

    ... energy supplies resulting from the Ukraine conflict causing significant increases in the cost of living, household spending remained under substantial pressure during the year as significant numbers of local people took every opportunity to economise, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Paraguay

    ... income inequality characterise Paraguay’s small economy, cooking ingredients and meals are benefiting from urbanisation and the development of modern grocery retailers. However, the consumer base remains small, comprised of the country’s growing middle class and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine

    ... hardship and motivated huge numbers of local people to flee the country, 2023 saw retail volume sales rebound to some extent, although sales figures across the board are still significantly below what was registered in ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Uruguay

    ... and is impacting negatively on demand, although mainly in sweet spreads and meals and soups. Weaker consumption can also be explained by the high numbers of Uruguayans crossing the border into Argentina, in order to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... Herzegovina as high inflation and subsequent significant unit price growth all of categories put some pressure on demand. Rampant unit price inflation was largely due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has put pressure on ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Latvia

    ... inflation and tightening monetary policy, all have a dampening impact. In particular, inflation is expected to still be an issue, though growth is expected to ease. As a result, consumers are expected to be highly ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Lebanon

    ... the local population. However, the situation is improving slowly and this meant positive volume growth in most categories. In particular, demand for more expensive, value-added products continues to rise among affluent households and high-income consumers, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Georgia

    ... materials, and logistics. A standout in this scenario is the edible oils category, which, after experiencing a steep price hike the previous year, has not only seen a deceleration in price increases but also a ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Slovenia

    ... in popularity. Ready meals are a great substitute for consumers who want to cook at home but lack the time or knowledge to plan, shop and cook their meals from scratch. Further, with portioned packaging ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Denmark

    ... due to the deficit of raw materials, transportation difficulties, challenging weather conditions and other factors. Further, Danes are becoming increasingly price sensitive and are more often switching to more affordable options. As such, private label ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Uzbekistan

    ... in the region caused by the war in Ukraine. In 2023, inflation in the country slowed down after soaring in 2022 and this has led to a decrease in retail price growth. As a result, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bangladesh

    ... manufacturers have been focusing on smaller packs. On a more positive note, consumer awareness of international foods rises via platforms like YouTube, yet economic challenges result in reduced overall food consumption and cooking. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in France

    ... France was on imports for its edible oils and, moreover, how reliant the country was on Russia and Ukraine, which previously supplied a high percentage of sunflower oil and associated products. As such, the war ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Italy

    ... sharp rise in prices has ensured the category has continued to see strong growth in current value terms. The increase in olive oil prices is mainly being driven by the complex economic situation, with production ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in New Zealand

    ... following the initial shock in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government’s temporary removal of excise duty on petrol ended in July with these increased costs being passed on to consumers. In addition, flooding ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in South Korea

    ... up the average unit price. This has created an upward trajectory in current value sales of cooking ingredients and meals, presenting significant hurdles for consumers when making purchasing decisions. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Spain

    ... demand is the result of several factors including the adverse effects of the 2022/23 drought and the volatility of the olive oil market as producers struggled to maintain supplies. The challenging climatic conditions seen in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the United Arab Emirates

    ... healthy food sources. Edible oils is one of the categories in which consumers are searching for healthier options. Olive oil is perceived as a healthy edible oil due to its favourable fatty acid profiles and ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Mexico

    ... Survey 2023, 90% of the food industry has reported a moderate to extreme impact from inflation and rising raw material prices over the past 12 months. This is particularly evident in edible oils, where many ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Saudi Arabia

    ... The country is the world’s largest exporter of sunflower oil, and with the war taking its toll on production, local Saudi companies were forced to shift to alternative sources of imports, such as Argentina, which ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the US

    ... seeing some of the largest jumps due to geopolitical strife and climate crisis. Supply chains have continued to struggle, as sunflower seeds, chilis, olives, and fertiliser have all struggled to meet demand. Product contamination has ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Spain

    ... inflation. However, the category has seen a return to growth in retail volume terms supported by more stable prices and the end of the pandemic. The demand for convenient solutions like meals and soups is ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

    ... meals is dealing with the consequences of climate change, including extreme temperatures, which are affecting food production and supply chains. The global supply chain is still suffering from disruptions and shortages, particularly for key ingredients ... Read More

Research Assistance

Live help

Join Alert Me Now!

Sign Up

Find out more on our blog
Cookie Settings