Rapeseed Oil Market Report 2026

The rapeseed oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.6 billion in 2025 to $29.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of oilseed cultivation, rising consumption of vegetable oils, growth in food processing industries, increasing awareness of healthy fats, availability of large-scale oil extraction facilities.

The rapeseed oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for low-saturated-fat oils, rising focus on sustainable biofuels, expansion of organic food consumption, growing investments in oilseed processing, increasing use in cosmetic and personal care products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing consumer preference for healthier cooking oils, rising demand for organic and cold-pressed oils, expansion of rapeseed oil use in processed foods, growing adoption in biodiesel applications, enhanced quality and traceability standards.

Growing feed production is expected to propel the growth of the rapeseed oil market going forward. Feed production refers to the process of manufacturing animal feed from raw agricultural products, formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of different animal species at various life stages. The expansion of feed production supports the increased use of vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil, which is valued for its nutritional profile and functional benefits. In parallel, the growing emphasis on healthy eating habits among consumers is further strengthening demand for rapeseed oil, as it contains high levels of antioxidant vitamin E and beneficial monounsaturated fats. For instance, in October 2024, according to the European Feed Manufacturers Federation, a Belgium-based industry association, poultry feed production was projected to be the only feed segment showing growth in 2024, with an expected increase of 1.6% compared to 2023. Therefore, growing feed production is driving the growth of the rapeseed oil market.

Major companies operating in the rapeseed oil market are focusing on introducing advanced products, such as bio-based surfactants, to enhance formulation stability, conditioning performance, and moisturizing properties in personal care applications. Bio-based surfactants are derived from renewable biological sources, including plants, and help reduce surface tension between liquids or between liquids and solids. For instance, in December 2024, Sasol Chemicals, a South Africa-based specialty chemical company, launched NACOL 18-98, a rapeseed-derived stearyl alcohol designed for the personal care industry. NACOL 18-98 is a palm oil-free, bio-based ingredient produced exclusively from segregated rapeseed oil and is compliant with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It functions as a conditioning agent, stabilizer, consistency regulator, structuring agent, and opacifier, making it well suited for sustainable, high-performance conditioners and moisturizers.

In July 2025, Groupe Avril S.A., a France-based agricultural and plant-processing company, announced its acquisition of the rapeseed processing plant of Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Groupe Avril aims to strengthen and secure its core business by expanding its capacity in rapeseed crushing, refining, and biodiesel production, thereby enhancing vertical integration across the oilseed-to-biofuel value chain. Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc. is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in rapeseed oil production.

Major companies operating in the rapeseed oil market are Bunge Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Louis Dreyfus Company BV, Viterra Inc., Sodrugestvo Group SA, Richardson International Limited, Wilmar International Limited, Olam Group Limited, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Ltd., Mackintosh of Glendaveny Ltd., K S Oils Limited, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, Perdue Agribusiness LLC, CHS Inc., Scoular Company, Federated Co-operatives Limited, AarhusKarlshamn AB, Cefetra Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rapeseed oil market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rapeseed oil market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the rapeseed oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The rapeseed oil market consists of sales of culinary and industrial rapeseed oil. 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.

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