Rapeseed Oil Global Market Report 2026

Rapeseed oil is a plant-based cooking oil derived from the rapeseed plant, which belongs to the brassica family, alongside cabbage and mustard. This oil is known for its nutty, buttery, and earthy flavor profile. Rapeseed oil, being low in saturated fat, has gained recognition for its health benefits and additional nutritional components, including Omegas 3, 6, and 9, which contribute to maintaining healthy brain, heart, and joint functions.

The primary types of rapeseed oil are processed and virgin rapeseed oil. Processed rapeseed oil undergoes extraction using high heat and/or chemical solvents, followed by further cleaning with chemicals to produce a flavorless oil with a high smoke point. These oils are available in both organic and conventional forms, extracted through processes such as aqueous and enzyme-based methods. Distribution channels for rapeseed oil include supermarkets, hypermarkets, online stores, specialty stores, retail outlets, and other distribution channels. The oil finds use in various end-uses, including food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care products, biodiesel production, animal feed, and household applications.

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 rapeseed oil market by increasing costs of imported rapeseed seeds, refining equipment, packaging materials, and logistics inputs. Europe and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to cross-border oilseed trade dependencies, while North America faces pricing pressure in export markets. These tariffs are contributing to price volatility and margin fluctuations. However, they are also encouraging domestic oilseed cultivation, regional refining capacity expansion, and diversification of supply sources to enhance market resilience.

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The rapeseed oil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $27.6 billion in 2025 to $29.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of oilseed cultivation, rising consumption of vegetable oils, growth in food processing industries, increasing awareness of healthy fats, availability of large-scale oil extraction facilities.

The rapeseed oil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for low-saturated-fat oils, rising focus on sustainable biofuels, expansion of organic food consumption, growing investments in oilseed processing, increasing use in cosmetic and personal care products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing consumer preference for healthier cooking oils, rising demand for organic and cold-pressed oils, expansion of rapeseed oil use in processed foods, growing adoption in biodiesel applications, enhanced quality and traceability standards.

Growing feed production is expected to propel the growth of the rapeseed oil market going forward. Feed production refers to the process of manufacturing animal feed from raw agricultural products, formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of different animal species at various life stages. The expansion of feed production supports the increased use of vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil, which is valued for its nutritional profile and functional benefits. In parallel, the growing emphasis on healthy eating habits among consumers is further strengthening demand for rapeseed oil, as it contains high levels of antioxidant vitamin E and beneficial monounsaturated fats. For instance, in October 2024, according to the European Feed Manufacturers Federation, a Belgium-based industry association, poultry feed production was projected to be the only feed segment showing growth in 2024, with an expected increase of 1.6% compared to 2023. Therefore, growing feed production is driving the growth of the rapeseed oil market.

Major companies operating in the rapeseed oil market are focusing on introducing advanced products, such as bio-based surfactants, to enhance formulation stability, conditioning performance, and moisturizing properties in personal care applications. Bio-based surfactants are derived from renewable biological sources, including plants, and help reduce surface tension between liquids or between liquids and solids. For instance, in December 2024, Sasol Chemicals, a South Africa-based specialty chemical company, launched NACOL 18-98, a rapeseed-derived stearyl alcohol designed for the personal care industry. NACOL 18-98 is a palm oil-free, bio-based ingredient produced exclusively from segregated rapeseed oil and is compliant with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It functions as a conditioning agent, stabilizer, consistency regulator, structuring agent, and opacifier, making it well suited for sustainable, high-performance conditioners and moisturizers.

In July 2025, Groupe Avril S.A., a France-based agricultural and plant-processing company, announced its acquisition of the rapeseed processing plant of Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Groupe Avril aims to strengthen and secure its core business by expanding its capacity in rapeseed crushing, refining, and biodiesel production, thereby enhancing vertical integration across the oilseed-to-biofuel value chain. Valtris Specialty Chemicals Inc. is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in rapeseed oil production.

Major companies operating in the rapeseed oil market are Bunge Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Louis Dreyfus Company BV, Viterra Inc., Sodrugestvo Group SA, Richardson International Limited, Wilmar International Limited, Olam Group Limited, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Ltd., Mackintosh of Glendaveny Ltd., K S Oils Limited, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, Perdue Agribusiness LLC, CHS Inc., Scoular Company, Federated Co-operatives Limited, AarhusKarlshamn AB, Cefetra Group

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

The rapeseed oil market consists of sales of culinary and industrial rapeseed 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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This report focuses rapeseed 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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Processed; Virgin
• 2) By Nature: Organic; Conventional
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets; Online Stores; Specialty Stores; Retail Stores; Other Distribution Channels
• 4) By End-Use: Food And Beverage; Cosmetics And Personal Care Products; Biodiesel; Household (Retail)
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Processed: Refined Rapeseed Oil; Deodorized Rapeseed Oil
• 2) By Virgin: Cold-Pressed Virgin Rapeseed Oil; Expeller-Pressed Virgin Rapeseed Oil
• Companies Mentioned: Bunge Limited; Cargill Incorporated; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Louis Dreyfus Company BV; Viterra Inc.; Sodrugestvo Group SA; Richardson International Limited; Wilmar International Limited; Olam Group Limited; Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Ltd.; Mackintosh of Glendaveny Ltd.; K S Oils Limited; Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited; Ruchi Soya Industries Limited; Perdue Agribusiness LLC; CHS Inc.; Scoular Company; Federated Co-operatives Limited; AarhusKarlshamn AB; Cefetra Group
• 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,
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