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

  • Edible Oils in Estonia

    ... The performance is particularly bad for olive oil. Significant price increases for olive oil due to a bad harvest in Spain, see volume sales fall significantly. Spanish olive oil dominates in Estonia, with the Borges ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Germany

    ... droughts across key producing regions such as Spain, Greece, and Italy. These harsh environmental conditions have severely impacted olive harvests, causing supply shortages and pushing prices to record highs. As a result, many consumers in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in China

    ... Apart from a continued noticeable drop in sales of olive oil, other categories within edible oils are expected to show growth in retail current value terms. Rapeseed oil is set to perform slightly better than ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Colombia

    ... reduction in price. This is something that is expected to continue in the short-term. Category players are adapting to inflationary challenges by making their portfolios more efficient, such as ensuring there is less segmentation of ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the Philippines

    ... Inc and San Pablo Mfg Corp – these companies have been investing in distribution expansion and putting cost-containment measures into place. While local consumers feel the pressures of price hikes, they continue to cook at ... Read More

  • 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

  • Oilseed Farming

    ... dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by trends in food consumption. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in purchasing land and equipment. Small operations can compete ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Dominican Republic

    ... and 2024. The market had previously been hindered by supply shortages, rising raw material costs, and transportation challenges, which led to a reduction in consumption. In response, many consumers opted for cheaper oil substitutes. However, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Bolivia

    ... lion’s share of total sales – are considered basic necessities, the category has been comparatively well insulated from the negative impact of inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty linked to the country’s balance of payments crisis. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ukraine

    ... oil and soy oil are widely available, unit prices were far higher. While the price of these oils rose further, the average unit price of sunflower oil fell making the product more appealing. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Germany

    ... extensively at home has faded, consumer curiosity about new food trends remains high. This has led to a sustained interest in convenient yet flavourful options that meet the demands of increasingly busy lifestyles. Despite inflationary ... 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

  • 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 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

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