Oilseeds Global Market Report 2026

Oilseed is a term used to describe a crop or seed specifically cultivated for the extraction of edible oil. Oil, a fundamental component of our diet and a significant source of fatty acids, is predominantly derived from oilseed crops. In a broader context, soybeans and peanuts can be considered as oilseeds.

The primary types of oilseeds include copra, cottonseed, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean, sunflower seed, and others. Copra oilseeds pertain to the dehydrated, fleshy part of the coconut, utilized for oil extraction. The residual material after extraction is transformed into coconut-oil cake, serving as animal feed. Various biotech traits encompass herbicide tolerance, insecticide resistance, and other combined traits categorized into genetically modified and conventional types. Diverse applications involve oilseed meal, vegetable oil, and other applications utilized across various industries such as food, personal care and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other end-user sectors.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported oilseeds and processed vegetable oils are influencing market prices, raising costs for downstream food, feed, and industrial oil users, and disrupting trade flows in regions such as Asia-Pacific and North America, which heavily rely on oilseed imports. These tariffs particularly affect segments like soybean, rapeseed, and palm kernel processing by increasing production expenses and creating supply imbalances. However, they also offer positive outcomes by promoting domestic oilseed cultivation, encouraging regional self-sufficiency, and stimulating investment in higher-yield seed varieties and advanced processing technologies.

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The oilseeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $351.44 billion in 2025 to $382.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expanding global consumption of edible oils, increase in peanut and soybean cultivation, rise in oilseed meal demand for livestock feed, availability of improved oilseed varieties, growing industrial utilization of oilseed oils.

The oilseeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $521.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for organic vegetable oils, increasing adoption of gm traits, growth of biofuel production, expansion of oilseed processing capacity, rising investment in oilseed r&d. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of high-oil-yield seed varieties, expansion of conventional and gm oilseed cultivation, increasing use of oilseed derivatives in food and feed applications, rising consumer demand for plant-based edible oils, growth in specialty oilseed production such as flaxseed and hemp.

The growing usage of oilseeds in animal feed is expected to drive the growth of the oilseed market going forward. Oilseeds are rich sources of oil, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and are widely used for oil extraction. After the oil is extracted, the nutrient-rich pulp is processed into oilcake or meal and fed to dairy farm animals to enhance milk quality and production while reducing overall feed requirements. For example, according to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, an Australia-based government agency, total oilseed production in 2023 reached 2,744 tonnes-a 13% decrease from the previous year's record but still 60% above the state's long-term average. Therefore, the increasing use of oilseeds in animal feed is driving the growth of the oilseed market.

Major companies in the oilseeds market are concentrating on technological advancements, such as Edible Oils-Oilseeds, to improve processing methods and develop healthier oil products, addressing rising consumer demand and environmental concerns. The National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds aims to increase domestic production of edible oils and oilseeds, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance farmers' livelihoods through better cultivation practices and processing technologies. For example, in October 2024, the Government of India launched the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. Edible oils derived from oilseeds are widely utilized in cooking, food processing, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, industrial applications, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals, underscoring their vital role in various sectors.

In October 2023, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a U.S.-based global merchant and processor of agricultural products, including oilseeds, grains, and other commodities, acquired a grains and oilseeds warehouse for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to improve supply chain efficiency, boost storage capacity, and strengthen LDC's position in the local agricultural market. The Grains & Oilseeds Warehouse, located in Argentina, serves as a vital facility for the storage and distribution of agricultural commodities.

Major companies operating in the oilseeds market are The Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Burrus Seed Farm LLC, Cargill Incorporated, Corteva Agriscience, Mahyco Seeds Limited, Syngenta Group Co. Ltd., Gansu Dunhuang Seed Group Co. Ltd., Bunge Limited, Land O'Lakes Inc., Nuziveedu Seeds Limited, Ostro Organics Inc., Wilmar International Limited, Cootamundra Oilseeds Pty Ltd., Soni Soya Products Limited, Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, La Tourangelle Inc., BIO PLANETE Olmuhle Moog GmbH, Seed Co Limited, OPW Ingredients GmbH, Chenguang Biotech Group Co Ltd., United Genetics Seeds Co., Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Delta and Pine Land Company

North America was the largest region in the oilseeds market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oilseeds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the oilseeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The oilseed market consists of sales of groundnut, rapeseed & mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower and castor and linseed. 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.

Oilseeds Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses oilseeds 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Oilseed Type: Copra; Cottonseed; Palm Kernel; Peanut; Rapeseed; Soybean; Sunflower Seed; Other Oilseed Types
• 2) By Biotech Trait: Herbicide Tolerant; Insecticide Resistant; Other Stacked Trait
• 3) By Category: Genetically Modified; Conventional
• 4) By Application: Oilseed Meal; Vegetable Oil; Other Applications
• 5) By End-Use Industry: Food Industry; Personal Care and Cosmetic; Pharmaceutical; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Copra: Copra Meal; Copra Oil; Desiccated Coconut
• 2) By Cottonseed: Cottonseed Oil; Cottonseed Cake; Cottonseed Meal
• 3) By Palm Kernel: Palm Kernel Oil; Palm Kernel Cake
• 4) By Peanut: Peanut Oil; Peanut Meal; Blanched Peanuts
• 5) By Rapeseed: Rapeseed Oil; Rapeseed Meal
• 6) By Soybean: Soybean Oil; Soybean Meal; Whole Soybeans
• 7) By Sunflower Seed: Sunflower Oil; Sunflower Meal; Sunflower Seeds
• 8) By Other Oilseed Types: Safflower Seed; Flaxseed; Hemp Seed; Sesame Seed
• Companies Mentioned: The Archer Daniels Midland Company; BASF SE; Burrus Seed Farm LLC; Cargill Incorporated; Corteva Agriscience; Mahyco Seeds Limited; Syngenta Group Co. Ltd.; Gansu Dunhuang Seed Group Co. Ltd.; Bunge Limited; Land O'Lakes Inc.; Nuziveedu Seeds Limited; Ostro Organics Inc.; Wilmar International Limited; Cootamundra Oilseeds Pty Ltd.; Soni Soya Products Limited; Groupe Limagrain Holding SA; La Tourangelle Inc.; BIO PLANETE Olmuhle Moog GmbH; Seed Co Limited; OPW Ingredients GmbH; Chenguang Biotech Group Co Ltd.; United Genetics Seeds Co.; Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.; Delta and Pine Land Company
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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 Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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