Beef Fat Market Report 2026

The beef fat market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $48.6 billion in 2025 to $52.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of meat processing industries, rising utilization of animal by-products, growth in traditional cooking fat consumption, increasing use in biodiesel production, development of industrial rendering infrastructure.

The beef fat market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $72.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label fat ingredients, rising use in nutraceutical formulations, expansion of bio-based chemical applications, growing interest in omega-3 rich animal fats, increasing regulatory focus on by-product utilization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for natural animal-based fats, rising use of beef fat in functional foods, growing adoption in oleo chemical applications, expansion of rendered fat processing technologies, enhanced focus on quality and traceability.

The rising consumption of meat is expected to support the growth of the beef fat market in the coming years. Meat consumption refers to the intake of animal flesh by individuals or populations for dietary purposes. Beef fat enhances the rich and savory taste of meat-based dishes, improves texture, supports nutrient absorption, serves as an energy source, aids moisture retention, and provides essential fatty acids. For example, in July 2024, according to Carlisle Technology, a US-based provider of software and hardware solutions for the food industry, per capita chicken consumption, which stood at 98.9 pounds, is projected to rise to 107.5 pounds by 2033, driven by affordability and perceived health benefits. In 2022, Americans consumed 98.9 pounds of broiler chicken per person, with consumption expected to increase significantly by 2033. Therefore, the growing level of meat consumption is driving expansion in the beef fat market.

Companies operating in the beef fat market are increasingly emphasizing collaboration and strategic partnerships to deliver consistent and reliable services to customers. Strategic partnerships involve structured relationships between two or more businesses, typically formalized through contractual agreements, allowing organizations to combine resources and expertise. For instance, in March 2023, Cargill Inc., a US-based manufacturer of beef fat, partnered with Cubiq Foods S.L. Through this collaboration, Cargill gained access to Cubiq Foods’ advanced technologies to support customers in developing plant-based products, including beef fat alternatives, that more closely replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of conventional products. This partnership is designed to address the rising demand within the food industry for healthier, more sustainable, and better-tasting plant-based offerings. Cubiq Foods S.L. is a Spain-based food technology company.

In August 2024, Conagra Brands, a US-based producer of snacks, frozen foods, and packaged consumer food products, acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Conagra sought to expand its presence in the “better-for-you” snack category and strengthen its meat-snack portfolio with a premium, high-protein brand. Sweetwood Smoke & Co. is a US-based manufacturer of “Fatty” Smoked Meat Sticks, which are convenient, protein-rich snacks made from pork and beef.

Major companies operating in the beef fat market are JBS SA, Cargill Incorporated, Hormel Foods Corporation, Tyson Foods Inc, Marfrig Global Foods SA, National Beef Packing Company, Sanimax, Jacob Stern & Sons Inc, Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd, Swift and Company Trade Group, Firstlight Foods Limited, Clemens Food Group, Minerva Foods SA, BRF SA, US Wellness Meats LLC, Windsor Quality Meats Pty Ltd, Tassie Tallow, Fat Cow Gourmet Meats, Pridham Pty Ltd, Baker Commodities Inc, Welch Holme & Clark Co Inc, Sanimax.

North America was the largest region in the beef fat market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global beef fat market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the beef fat 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 beef fat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The beef fat market consists of sales of membrane fat, intermuscular fat, intramuscular fat, and subcutaneous fat. 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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