Palm Oil Market Report 2025

The palm oil market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $66.99 billion in 2024 to $70.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in global population, industrialization in food processing, economic development in emerging markets, versatility in applications, consumer demand for processed foods, trade liberalization.

The palm oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $85.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global biofuel policies, sustainable and certified palm oil demand, alternative uses in non-food industries, regulatory measures on deforestation, shifts in culinary preferences. Major trends in the forecast period include certification programs, transparency and traceability, R&D for sustainable varietie, collaboration across the supply chain, and technological innovations in plantation practices.

Rising demand from the biofuel industry is expected to drive the growth of the palm oil market in the coming years. Biofuel refers to any type of fuel derived from biomass, or organic matter. Palm oil can be used to produce biofuel through a process called transesterification, where the oil is converted into biodiesel. Due to its high yield and availability, palm oil is a favored feedstock for biodiesel production, contributing to improved air quality. For example, in November 2023, the UK Department for Transport reported that the percentage of road traffic incidents involving personal injury increased to 6.8% in 2022, up from 5.4% in 2021. As a result, the growing demand for biofuel is boosting the palm oil market.

The palm oil market is poised for growth with the rise in global trade. Global trade involves the exchange of goods, services, and capital across borders, benefiting palm oil producers by expanding their customer base and reducing reliance on specific markets. This dynamic fosters market stability, economic growth, job creation, and increased sectoral investment in producing countries. A report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development predicts a 2.4% increase in maritime trade in 2023, with continued growth from 2024 to 2028. This trend contributes to the upward trajectory of the palm oil market by promoting broader international trade.

Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend in the palm oil market, with major companies incorporating new technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency and maintain market leadership. Unilever plc, a UK-based consumer goods company focusing on sustainable palm oil, exemplifies this by implementing SAP blockchain technology in a pilot project to verify the origin of its palm oil. This initiative aims to revolutionize transparency, traceability, and sustainability in palm oil production, involving small-scale producers from the countries of origin.

Innovative product development, such as bioengineered palm oils, is a strategy employed by major companies to expand their customer base, drive sales, and increase revenue in the palm oil market. Bioengineered palm oil, derived from genetically modified or engineered oil palm trees, offers a sustainable alternative. C16 Biosciences, a US-based oil and fats-producing company, launched Palmless in November 2022. Palmless, produced through sustainable fermentation, provides a responsible alternative to traditional palm oil sourcing, addressing environmental concerns associated with agricultural practices.

In April 2024, IRGA, a Malaysia-based agritech company specializing in solutions for plantation crops and organic farms, acquired Kingoya Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen IRGA's market position, broaden its product range, and capitalize on synergies to drive innovation within the agricultural sector. Kingoya Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., also based in Malaysia, manufactures a range of products, primarily focused on agricultural and industrial supplies.

Major companies operating in the palm oil market include Wilmar International Ltd, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, IOI Corporation Berhad, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, United Plantations Berhad, Kulim Berhad, PP London Sumatra Indonesia, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Asian Agri, Cargill Inc., Godrej Agrovet Limited, Golden Agri Resources Limited, IJM Corporation Berhad, Boustead Plantations, Asiatic Development Berhad, PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk, Univanich Palm Oil Public Company Ltd., PT. Bakrie Sumatera Plantations tbk, Musim Mas Group, Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, Genting Plantations Berhad, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad, First Resources Limited, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, Darmex Agro Group, Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk, Sipef, Bumitama Agri Ltd., PT Dharma Satya Nusantara Tbk, Fuji Oil Holdings.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the palm oil market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the palm oil market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the palm oil market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the palm oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil extracted from palm fruits, serving as both a moisturizing solution and a cooking ingredient for healthy recipes. Additionally, it finds applications in detergents, cosmetics, biodiesel, and various culinary products.

The primary types of palm oil include crude palm oil and RBD (refined, bleached, and deodorized) palm oil. Crude palm oil is an edible oil obtained from the pulp of palm fruit, produced through methods that can be either organic or conventional. These oils are utilized across diverse industries such as food and beverage, personal care and cosmetics, biofuel and energy, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes.

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The palm oil market consists of sales of palm kernel oil, and fractionated palm 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.

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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