Oilseed Processing Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029

The oilseed processing market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.33% to reach a market size of US$273.763 billion in 2029 from US$190.345 billion in 2022.

Cleaning, drying, and extracting oil using techniques like solvent extraction or mechanical pressing are all part of oilseed processing. Refinement and packing for distribution come next in the process. The kind of oilseed, its content, and the desired oil quality all influence the processing technique selection. Growing demand for edible oils, increasing biofuel production, and rising consumer awareness of the nutritional advantages of goods generated from oilseeds are major factors propelling the oilseed processing market. Furthermore, the development of the industry is also aided by favorable government policies, ecological concerns, and technical improvements. As per the USDA, after two years of severe drought, Australia's oilseed output rebounded strongly in the 2021/22 marketing year (MY), carrying on the recovery that began in MY 2020/21. 3.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) of canola were produced in MY 2021/22. In addition, the planting area also increased due to high prices and promising moisture predictions.

Increasing biofuel production propels the oilseed processing market.

The market for oilseed processing is positively impacted by the rising production of biofuels, which increases demand for oilseeds as a main feedstock for the manufacturing of biodiesel. The oilseed processing sector, which is essential to the extraction of oils from crops including soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower, and palm, is growing concurrently with the global biofuel business. Innovation in oilseed cultivars optimized for increased oil content and processing efficiency is stimulated by this need. The biofuel industry is expanding rapidly, and although precise projections differ depending on assumptions and scenarios, there is a general agreement on its increasing significance. As per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the production of liquid biofuel in 2023 was 3.901 EJ. In 2021, the output of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was estimated to be over 100 million liters. In the meantime, 778.75 GJ of biogas are produced annually worldwide. By 2026, the worldwide biogas market is expected to have grown from USD 39 billion in 2022 to over USD 50 billion, with the majority of this increase occurring in the EMEA area. In addition, the import of feedstock for the manufacture of biofuels intended for export by units situated in Special Economic Zones (SEZ)/Export Oriented Units (EoUs) is permitted without limitation, following the National Policy on Biofuels, as per the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. According to the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics, about 3520064 kg of biodiesel and mixture bearing Indian Trade Classification number 38260000 (based on the Harmonised System) were shipped in the Financial Year 2022-2023.  Comprehensively, the integration of oilseed processing into the biofuel supply chain is further facilitated by government regulations, incentives, and environmental goals. Oilseed processing and biofuel production have a dynamic interaction that affects trade patterns, market dynamics, technological adoption, and agricultural practices globally. Owing to this, the oilseed processing sector changes to reflect the growing importance of biofuels in the overall energy sector.

It is projected that the global oilseed processing market in the Asia Pacific will grow steadily. 

The rising popularity of oilseed products in India in addition to the adoption of advanced technologies for crop plantation as well as processing is anticipated to boost the oilseed processing market in upcoming years. For instance- as per the India Brand Equity Foundation, the production has grown over the last five years, reaching up to 40.9 million tons in 2022 from 35.5 million tons in the year 2017. Furthermore, the intensification of animal husbandry in the country will provide additional impetus to market growth. This is mainly because oilseed meal, a by-product of oilseed processing is extensively preferred for animal feed as it is rich in protein. For instance, as per Invest India, the country has established a strong market for cattle and poultry feeds, contributing to the demand for the oilseed processing industry. Also, as per the Soybean Processor Association of India (SOPA), in 2023, the major soybean-producing states were Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka among others. This reflects favourable prospects for the oilseed processing industry in the country coupled with rising demand for oilseed products such as vegetable oil. Also, the growing interest of major companies in business expansion will impact the market positively throughout the forecast period. For instance, in 2020, Amul entered into the edible oil business which is expected to result in remunerative income for oilseed farmers in the country.

Market Key Developments

• July 2022: Eni started production of the first vegetable oil for bio-refineries after completing the building of the oilseed collecting and pressing facility (agri-hub) in Makueni, Kenya. The first agri-hub produced 2,500 tonnes in 2022, with an installed capacity of 15,000 tonnes. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-EU) sustainability scheme, one of the primary voluntary standards accepted by the European Commission for biofuel certification (RED II), has accredited Eni Kenya, its supply chain, and all agri-feedstocks produced.
• September 2023: ADM and Syngenta Group announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in scaling research and commercialization of low carbon-intensity next-generation oilseeds and improved varieties. ADM is a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, while Syngenta Group is one of the largest agricultural technology companies in the world.
• August 2022: A shareholders' agreement was signed by Bayer, Bunge, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a division of Chevron Corporation, concerning Bayer's purchase of a 65 per cent controlling stake in winter oilseed producer CoverCress, Inc. Bunge and Chevron retained control of the remaining 35% of CCI. Overall, these agreements and collaboration lead to the oilseed processing market expansion.

Segmentation:

By Type:

• Soybean
• Rapeseed (Canola)
• Corn
• Sunflower
• Others

By Application:

• Feed
• Food
• Industrial

By Geography

• North America
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• By Application
• By Country
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• By Type
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• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
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• UK
• Germany
• France
• Norway
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
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• By Application
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• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
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• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• Others