The edible animal fat market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.58 billion in 2024 to $31.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to food industry demand, meat production growth, consumer preferences, price and availability of alternatives, export markets.
The edible animal fat market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health-conscious consumers, alternative fat sources, sustainable sourcing, clean label and natural ingredients, customization and specialty fats. Major trends in the forecast period include premium and gourmet offerings, alternative fat sources, artisanal and traditional practices, culinary and flavor innovation, animal welfare and ethical considerations.
The growing use of edible animal fats in the food industry is anticipated to propel the edible animal fats market. Due to their rich flavor and exceptional cooking and baking properties, edible animal fats are increasingly being utilized in food production and the broader food industry. For example, in 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a governmental organization based in France, projected that global meat protein consumption would rise by 14% by 2030 compared to average levels from 2018 to 2020. Consequently, the rising adoption of edible animal fats in the food industry is expected to boost demand for edible animal fats and, therefore, drive market growth.
The increasing consumption of bakery products is anticipated to drive the growth of the edible animal fat market in the future. Bakery products include items such as bread, rolls, cookies, pies, pastries, and muffins, which are typically made from flour or grain-based meals. Animal fats play essential functional roles in baking, including binding ingredients, providing moisture, and serving as a leavening agent. These functions are vital for achieving the desired qualities in various bakery items. For example, in November 2023, the Government of Canada reported that the global retail sales market for baked goods, valued at USD 10.6 billion (representing a 2.4% market share) in 2022, is projected to grow to USD 13.6 billion by 2027. Therefore, the rising consumption of bakery products is driving the growth of the edible animal fat market.
Major companies in the edible animal fat market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced animal fat technologies, to improve product quality and respond to changing consumer demands. Advanced animal fat technologies refer to cutting-edge methods and processes for producing, refining, and applying animal fats across various uses. For example, in March 2023, Cargill Inc., a US-based food corporation, collaborated with CUBIQ FOODS to introduce GoDrop, a new fat solution aimed at enhancing the sensory qualities of plant-based foods. This emulsion, composed of vegetable oils and water, seeks to mimic the taste and texture of animal fats while providing lower calories and saturated fats, making it suitable for a range of applications, including plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, sauces, and baked goods. By enhancing the nutritional profile and overall attractiveness of plant-based products, this partnership meets consumer demand for healthier and more satisfying food options in the expanding plant-based market.
Major players in the edible animal fat market are actively focusing on facility expansion as a strategic move to enhance product quality and meet the growing market demand. In September 2022, Hoxton Farms, a UK-based developer of cultivated animal fat, announced a substantial $22 million facility expansion in the heart of London. This expansion is geared towards driving research efforts, facilitating the scaling up of production for the industry, and fostering collaborations with plant-based companies and supermarket chains for prototype development.
In February 2024, Westfleisch, a Germany-based meat marketing company, acquired The Petfood Company for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Westfleisch aims to diversify its product portfolio by entering the wet pet food segment and tapping into the growing demand for premium pet food. This strategic move will boost production capacity and safeguard approximately 60 jobs at the Bocholt facility. The Petfood Company, also based in Germany, specializes in pet food manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of these products in providing energy, essential fatty acids, and improving flavor and palatability for pets.
Major companies operating in the edible animal fat market include Ten Kate Holdings B.V., Cargill Incorporated, Darling Ingredients Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Baker Commodities Inc., PIERMEN B.V, SARIA A/S GmbH & Co KG, Sanimax USA LLC, BRF S.A., Colyer Fehr Tallow Pty Ltd., Tyson Foods Inc., Smithfield Foods Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, Conagra Brands Inc., Kerry Group plc, Wilmar International Limited, Unilever PLC, Nestle S.A., Sanderson Farms Inc., JBS USA Holdings Inc., Perdue Farms Inc., Maple Leaf Foods Inc., West Liberty Foods LLC, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
Edible animal fat refers to consumable fats derived from animals specifically bred, raised, slaughtered, and processed for human consumption. These fats play a prominent role in the production of margarine, shortening, compound fat, and are commonly found in various processed foods. Additionally, animal fats are utilized in the manufacturing of soaps, fatty acids, lubricants, and feedstuffs.
The primary types of edible animal fat include liquid, solid, and semi-solid forms. Liquid edible animal fats are sourced from various animals, with marine sources often providing oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Common sources of liquid fats include pigs, cattle, and others. These fats find application in a variety of sectors, including culinary, bakery and confectionery, savory snacks, ready-to-eat foods/convenience foods, bio-diesel production, and other diverse applications.
The edible animal fat market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides edible animal fat market statistics, including edible animal fat industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an edible animal fat market share, detailed edible animal fat market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the edible animal fat industry. This edible animal fat market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the edible animal fat market in 2024. The regions covered in the edible animal fat market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the edible animal fat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.
The edible animal fat market consists of sales of meat products, margarine, bakery products, sauces, and soup. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The edible animal fat market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health-conscious consumers, alternative fat sources, sustainable sourcing, clean label and natural ingredients, customization and specialty fats. Major trends in the forecast period include premium and gourmet offerings, alternative fat sources, artisanal and traditional practices, culinary and flavor innovation, animal welfare and ethical considerations.
The growing use of edible animal fats in the food industry is anticipated to propel the edible animal fats market. Due to their rich flavor and exceptional cooking and baking properties, edible animal fats are increasingly being utilized in food production and the broader food industry. For example, in 2022, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a governmental organization based in France, projected that global meat protein consumption would rise by 14% by 2030 compared to average levels from 2018 to 2020. Consequently, the rising adoption of edible animal fats in the food industry is expected to boost demand for edible animal fats and, therefore, drive market growth.
The increasing consumption of bakery products is anticipated to drive the growth of the edible animal fat market in the future. Bakery products include items such as bread, rolls, cookies, pies, pastries, and muffins, which are typically made from flour or grain-based meals. Animal fats play essential functional roles in baking, including binding ingredients, providing moisture, and serving as a leavening agent. These functions are vital for achieving the desired qualities in various bakery items. For example, in November 2023, the Government of Canada reported that the global retail sales market for baked goods, valued at USD 10.6 billion (representing a 2.4% market share) in 2022, is projected to grow to USD 13.6 billion by 2027. Therefore, the rising consumption of bakery products is driving the growth of the edible animal fat market.
Major companies in the edible animal fat market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced animal fat technologies, to improve product quality and respond to changing consumer demands. Advanced animal fat technologies refer to cutting-edge methods and processes for producing, refining, and applying animal fats across various uses. For example, in March 2023, Cargill Inc., a US-based food corporation, collaborated with CUBIQ FOODS to introduce GoDrop, a new fat solution aimed at enhancing the sensory qualities of plant-based foods. This emulsion, composed of vegetable oils and water, seeks to mimic the taste and texture of animal fats while providing lower calories and saturated fats, making it suitable for a range of applications, including plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, sauces, and baked goods. By enhancing the nutritional profile and overall attractiveness of plant-based products, this partnership meets consumer demand for healthier and more satisfying food options in the expanding plant-based market.
Major players in the edible animal fat market are actively focusing on facility expansion as a strategic move to enhance product quality and meet the growing market demand. In September 2022, Hoxton Farms, a UK-based developer of cultivated animal fat, announced a substantial $22 million facility expansion in the heart of London. This expansion is geared towards driving research efforts, facilitating the scaling up of production for the industry, and fostering collaborations with plant-based companies and supermarket chains for prototype development.
In February 2024, Westfleisch, a Germany-based meat marketing company, acquired The Petfood Company for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Westfleisch aims to diversify its product portfolio by entering the wet pet food segment and tapping into the growing demand for premium pet food. This strategic move will boost production capacity and safeguard approximately 60 jobs at the Bocholt facility. The Petfood Company, also based in Germany, specializes in pet food manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of these products in providing energy, essential fatty acids, and improving flavor and palatability for pets.
Major companies operating in the edible animal fat market include Ten Kate Holdings B.V., Cargill Incorporated, Darling Ingredients Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Baker Commodities Inc., PIERMEN B.V, SARIA A/S GmbH & Co KG, Sanimax USA LLC, BRF S.A., Colyer Fehr Tallow Pty Ltd., Tyson Foods Inc., Smithfield Foods Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, Conagra Brands Inc., Kerry Group plc, Wilmar International Limited, Unilever PLC, Nestle S.A., Sanderson Farms Inc., JBS USA Holdings Inc., Perdue Farms Inc., Maple Leaf Foods Inc., West Liberty Foods LLC, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation.
Edible animal fat refers to consumable fats derived from animals specifically bred, raised, slaughtered, and processed for human consumption. These fats play a prominent role in the production of margarine, shortening, compound fat, and are commonly found in various processed foods. Additionally, animal fats are utilized in the manufacturing of soaps, fatty acids, lubricants, and feedstuffs.
The primary types of edible animal fat include liquid, solid, and semi-solid forms. Liquid edible animal fats are sourced from various animals, with marine sources often providing oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Common sources of liquid fats include pigs, cattle, and others. These fats find application in a variety of sectors, including culinary, bakery and confectionery, savory snacks, ready-to-eat foods/convenience foods, bio-diesel production, and other diverse applications.
The edible animal fat market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides edible animal fat market statistics, including edible animal fat industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an edible animal fat market share, detailed edible animal fat market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the edible animal fat industry. This edible animal fat market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the edible animal fat market in 2024. The regions covered in the edible animal fat market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the edible animal fat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.
The edible animal fat market consists of sales of meat products, margarine, bakery products, sauces, and soup. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Edible Animal Fat Market Characteristics3. Edible Animal Fat Market Trends And Strategies4. Edible Animal Fat Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market32. Global Edible Animal Fat Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Edible Animal Fat Market34. Recent Developments In The Edible Animal Fat Market
5. Global Edible Animal Fat Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Edible Animal Fat Market Segmentation
7. Edible Animal Fat Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Edible Animal Fat Market
9. China Edible Animal Fat Market
10. India Edible Animal Fat Market
11. Japan Edible Animal Fat Market
12. Australia Edible Animal Fat Market
13. Indonesia Edible Animal Fat Market
14. South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market
15. Western Europe Edible Animal Fat Market
16. UK Edible Animal Fat Market
17. Germany Edible Animal Fat Market
18. France Edible Animal Fat Market
19. Italy Edible Animal Fat Market
20. Spain Edible Animal Fat Market
21. Eastern Europe Edible Animal Fat Market
22. Russia Edible Animal Fat Market
23. North America Edible Animal Fat Market
24. USA Edible Animal Fat Market
25. Canada Edible Animal Fat Market
26. South America Edible Animal Fat Market
27. Brazil Edible Animal Fat Market
28. Middle East Edible Animal Fat Market
29. Africa Edible Animal Fat Market
30. Edible Animal Fat Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Edible Animal Fat Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
35. Edible Animal Fat Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Edible Animal Fat Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on edible animal fat market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for edible animal fat ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The edible animal fat market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Liquid; Solid; Semi-Solid2) By Source: Pig; Cattle; Other Sources
3) By Application: Culinary; Bakery And Confectionery; Savory Snacks; R.T.E Foods/Convenience Foods; Bio-Diesel; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Recycled Content Packaging: Recycled Paper and Cardboard Packaging; Recycled Plastic Packaging; Recycled Glass Packaging2) By Reusable Packaging: Reusable Containers; Reusable Bags; Reusable Wraps (e.g., beeswax wraps)
3) By Degradable Packaging: Biodegradable Plastics; Compostable Packaging; Oxo-degradable Packaging
Key Companies Mentioned: Ten Kate Holdings B.V.; Cargill Incorporated; Darling Ingredients Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Bunge Limited
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- Ten Kate Holdings B.V.
- Cargill Incorporated
- Darling Ingredients Inc.
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Bunge Limited
- Baker Commodities Inc.
- PIERMEN B.V
- SARIA A/S GmbH & Co KG
- Sanimax USA LLC
- BRF S.A.
- Colyer Fehr Tallow Pty Ltd.
- Tyson Foods Inc.
- Smithfield Foods Inc.
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Conagra Brands Inc.
- Kerry Group plc
- Wilmar International Limited
- Unilever PLC
- Nestle S.A.
- Sanderson Farms Inc.
- JBS USA Holdings Inc.
- Perdue Farms Inc.
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
- West Liberty Foods LLC
- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | January 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 31.15 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 38.43 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 25 |
