In 2023, China led the global vegetable oils non-food applications with 22.57 thousand metric tons. India and Indonesia followed, exhibiting robust year-on-year growth rates of 1.19% and 0.48%, respectively. The United States experienced a notable increase of 1.82%, reflecting advancements in non-food industrial applications. European countries like Germany and France saw slight declines, whereas Spain witnessed a slight increment.
Examining a longer trend, countries such as Egypt and Hungary showed remarkable growth, with Egypt marking a 3% rise and Hungary an exceptional 8.7%. Smaller nations like Kenya and Madagascar are also expanding rapidly, experiencing 5% and 5.24% increases year-on-year, respectively.
Future trends indicate a shift towards sustainable vegetable oil utilization. Growing environmental awareness promotes innovation in biofuels and industrial lubricants sectors. With fluctuating geopolitical and climate conditions influencing supply chains, Asia-Pacific countries may continue leading growth due to expanding industries and favorable economic policies.
Top countries in Vegetable Oils Non-food Uses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 22.57 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 9.03 | 2023 | +0.84% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 8.65 | 2023 | +3.37% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 6.54 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 4.75 | 2023 | +1.27% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malaysia | 4.2 | 2023 | +2.8% | +2.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.98 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.92 | 2023 | +1.95% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2.67 | 2023 | +0.18% | +1.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Thailand | 2.23 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.91% | View data |
