Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Specialty Oleochemicals Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of Specialty Oleochemicals has notably increased lately. The market escalated from $30.4 billion in 2024 to $32.11 billion in 2025, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
The Specialty Oleochemicals market is projected to reach a size of $45.72 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the specialty oleochemicals market are:
• Rising consumer demand for beauty and cosmetic products
• Increasing preference for safe and organic ingredients
• Growing usage of oleochemicals in beauty and cosmetics sectors due to their natural origin
• The role of the personal care industry in promoting the use of oleochemicals
The specialty oleochemicalsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Specialty Esters, Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, Glycerol Esters, Alkoxylates, Fatty Amines, Other Products
2) By Application: Personal Care And Cosmetics, Consumer Goods, Food Processing, Textiles, Paints And Inks, Industrial, Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals, Polymer And Plastics Additives, Other Applications
3) By End User: Food And Beverages, Personal Care And Cosmetics
The key trends in the specialty oleochemicals market are:
• There is a trend towards the development of innovative products such as performance polyol to enhance product performance and sustainability.
• The demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries is shaping the future of the market.
• Specialty oleochemicals with autocatalytic properties are emerging as high-demand products.
• The use of recycled content, like post-industrial waste, in product formulation is becoming increasingly prevalent.
The key players in the specialty oleochemicals market are:
• Evonik Industries AG
• Vantage Speciality Chemicals Inc.
• Emery Oleochemicals LLC
• Wilmar International Ltd.
• Kao Corporation
• Ecogreen Oleochemicals GmbH
• Oleon NV
• IOI Corporation Berhad
• KLK OLEO
• Corbion NV
• Godrej Industries Limited
• Alnor Oil Co Inc.
• Ferro Corporation
• Global Ecogreen Oleochemicals
• Pan Century Oleochemicals
• Timur Oleochemicals Malaysia
• Pacific Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd
• The Procter & Gamble Company
• Musim Mas Holdings
• VVF LLC
• Evyap Sabun Yag Gliserin San ve Tic A.S.
• Lubrizol Corporation
• Emerald Performance Materials LLC
• Koster Keunen Inc.
• Sasol Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the specialty oleochemicals market in 2024