Peanut Oil Global Market Report 2026

Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil, is a versatile vegetable oil derived from peanuts, known for its mild flavor and high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking methods such as frying and stir-frying. It is also valued for its health benefits, including its high content of monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.

The main types of peanut oil are refined and unrefined. Refined peanut oil has undergone a refining process to remove impurities and enhance its quality. These oils are available in various packaging types, including glass containers, plastic containers, cartons, plastic pouches, and others, and are distributed through multiple sales channels such as business-to-business, hypermarkets or supermarkets, online sales channels, and independent retail stores. Peanut oil serves various applications, including personal care products, food, pharmaceuticals, and more. The primary end users include homes, restaurants, food manufacturing, and other 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 are influencing the peanut oil market by increasing costs of raw peanuts, refined oil imports, and packaging materials across global supply chains. Asia-Pacific and Africa are most affected due to their role as major producers and exporters, while North America faces higher import costs for specialty oils. These tariffs are raising end-product prices and impacting food manufacturers. However, they are also encouraging domestic oilseed processing, local refining investments, and diversification of sourcing strategies.

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The peanut oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.73 billion in 2025 to $11.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumption of edible oils, widespread cultivation of peanuts, rising use of peanut oil in asian cuisines, expansion of food processing industries, stable demand from restaurant sector.

The peanut oil market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on heart-healthy cooking oils, expansion of organic food consumption, rising demand from cosmetic formulations, growth of online edible oil sales, increasing adoption of traceable agricultural sourcing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for cold-pressed and organic oils, rising preference for high smoke point cooking oils, expansion of peanut oil use in personal care products, growing adoption of sustainable packaging formats, enhanced focus on nutritional label transparency.

Growing consumer awareness and health concerns are expected to propel the growth of the peanut oil market going forward. Consumer awareness and health consciousness are increasing due to greater access to nutritional information, higher expectations for product transparency, and a stronger focus on personal well-being. Peanut oil is widely valued for its versatility and nutritional benefits, as it supports heart, skin, and brain health and helps boost immunity when consumed in moderation. For instance, in November 2025, according to the International Food Information Council, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, the top diets Americans reported following in 2025 included high-protein diets (23%) and mindful eating (19%). Additionally, more than six in ten Americans expressed concern about their sugar intake. Therefore, growing consumer awareness and health concerns are driving the growth of the peanut oil market.

Major companies operating in the peanut oil market are focusing on developing innovative product offerings, such as cold-pressed groundnut oils, to tap into the rapidly expanding premium edible oils segment. Cold-pressed groundnut oils are extracted using traditional mechanical pressing methods without heat or chemical processing, helping retain natural nutrients, flavor, and aroma. For instance, in August 2023, Tata Consumer Products, an India-based manufacturer and supplier of consumer food and beverages, launched a new range of 100% pure and unrefined cold-pressed oils aimed at making premium-quality oils more accessible and affordable. The Tata Simply Better Cold Pressed Oils range includes cold-pressed groundnut oil, virgin cold-pressed coconut oil, cold-pressed mustard oil, and cold-pressed sesame (gingelly) oil. This launch aligns with Tata's strategy to redefine standards in the fast-growing cold-pressed oils category while offering nourishing alternatives that promote overall wellness.

In February 2023, MK Agrotech, an India-based food production company, acquired Riso, a premium edible oil brand offering peanut oil, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to help Sunpure, a brand under MK Agrotech, expand its product portfolio, strengthen its market presence in the peanut oil market, and reach a broader customer base.

Major companies operating in the peanut oil market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Limited, Bunge Limited, CHS Inc., Olam International, Yihai Kerry Investments Co. Ltd., Louis Dreyfus Company, Adani Wilmar, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd., Hain Celestial Group, J-Oil Mills Inc., Lam Soon Group, Ventura Foods, Agarwal Industries Pvt. Ltd., Liberty Oil Mills Ltd., Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts, Catania Oils, Planters Peanut Co., Agro Indonesia, Manishankar Oils Pvt. Ltd., Shree Ram Proteins Ltd, Kothari Oils

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

The peanut oil market consists of sales of cooking oil and roasted peanut 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.

Peanut Oil 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 peanut oil 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 report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Refined; Un-Refined
• 2) By Packaging: Glass Containers; Plastic Containers; Cartons; Plastic Pouches; Other Packaging Types
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Business To Business; Hypermarket Or Supermarket; Online Sales Channels; Independent Retail Stores
• 4) By Application: Personal Care Products; Food; Pharmaceutical; Other Application
• 5) By End Users: Home; Restaurant; Food Manufacture; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Refined Peanut Oil: Bleached Peanut Oil; Deodorized Peanut Oil; Hydrogenated Refined Peanut Oil; Fully Refined Peanut Oil For Cooking; Refined Peanut Oil For Industrial Applications; Refined Peanut Oil For Cosmetic Products
• 2) By Un-Refined Peanut Oil: Cold-Pressed Un-Refined Peanut Oil; Expeller-Pressed Un-Refined Peanut Oil; Organic Un-Refined Peanut Oil; Virgin Un-Refined Peanut Oil; Un-Refined Peanut Oil For Cooking And Culinary Uses; Un-Refined Peanut Oil For Cosmetic And Personal Care Products
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Wilmar International Limited; Bunge Limited; CHS Inc.; Olam International; Yihai Kerry Investments Co. Ltd.; Louis Dreyfus Company; Adani Wilmar; Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.; Hain Celestial Group; J-Oil Mills Inc.; Lam Soon Group; Ventura Foods; Agarwal Industries Pvt. Ltd.; Liberty Oil Mills Ltd.; Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts; Catania Oils; Planters Peanut Co.; Agro Indonesia; Manishankar Oils Pvt. Ltd.; Shree Ram Proteins Ltd; Kothari Oils
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• 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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