Distillers Corn Oil Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Distillation Type, By End User, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Distillers Corn Oil Market was valued at USD 6.12 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to project steady growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.85% through 2030. The major by-product of ethanol production from maize grain is distillers' corn oil. During the ethanol production process, corn is fermented to produce ethanol, which is then boiled away, leaving a distilled mixture in the pot. This mixture can either be dried before being processed into distilled corn oil or used immediately. The choice of distillation type for the distiller's corn oil depends on this step. Distillers Corn Oil shares many properties with conventional corn oil, but it contains higher quantities of lutein and zeaxanthin. Additionally, it exhibits greater stability compared to regular corn oil.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 6.12 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 8.15 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.85%
Fastest Growing Segment	Dry-milling Distillery
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

The Global Distillers Corn Oil Market is driven by the increasing usage of distillers corn oil in biodiesel production. China has been the leading importer of soybeans, accounting for over 60% of global imports in recent years. These imports support the world's largest soybean crushing industry, which produces soybean meal for China's extensive livestock sector, including the largest swine herd-comprising nearly half of the global pig population-and one of the largest poultry flocks. After soybean oil, it is the second-most used feedstock for domestic biodiesel production worldwide. Not only is it affordable, but immediately after distillation, distiller's corn oil contains higher levels of metals (minerals), gums, color, lutein, and free fatty acids (FFA). These characteristics make it highly advantageous for animal feed, contributing to the market's growth.

Key Market Drivers

Growth in Ethanol Production Industry

The production of biofuel, particularly ethanol, generates distillers corn oil as a co-product. This co-product is obtained from the extraction process of corn, which is used as a feedstock for ethanol production. As the demand for biofuels continues to rise, the production of ethanol also increases, resulting in a significant boost in the availability of distillers corn oil. In 2022, biofuels accounted for more than 3.5% of global transport energy demand, primarily in road transportation. Over the past five years, biofuel consumption has grown at an average annual rate of nearly 6%, except in 2020 when demand declined due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Scenario, the share of biofuels in transport is projected to more than double, reaching 9% by 2030, with road vehicles continuing to represent a significant portion of this demand.

Key Market Challenges

Volatility in Corn Prices

Distillers corn oil, a by-product of corn ethanol production, is directly affected by the cost of corn. As corn prices fluctuate, so do the production costs, impacting the profitability of distillers corn oil producers. The volatility in the corn market can have a significant impact on the manufacturers of distillers corn oil.

When corn prices rise, the production costs increase, putting pressure on profit margins for distillers corn oil producers. This can create challenges in passing on these increased costs to consumers, considering the competitive nature of the market. The profitability of distillers corn oil manufacturers is directly linked to the price of corn, making it crucial to closely monitor and manage these fluctuations.

Key Market Trends

Growing Focus on Sustainable Sourcing

The growing focus on sustainable sourcing is having a significant impact on the distillers corn oil market. Consumers and businesses alike are increasingly demanding products that are sourced responsibly, taking into account factors such as environmental impact, fair trade practices, and ethical considerations. This shift in consumer behavior and preferences is driving changes in the way distillers corn oil is produced.

Moreover, sustainable sourcing not only benefits the environment and communities, but it also helps companies in the distillers corn oil market mitigate financial, social, and environmental risks associated with lower-tier suppliers. By prioritizing sustainable sourcing practices, these companies can improve their supply chain resilience, reduce their carbon footprint, and enhance their overall reputation as responsible industry players.

Key Market Players

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
Green Plains Inc
Cardinal Ethanol LLC
Redfield Energy LLC
POET LLC
United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC
Aemetis Inc
Ace Ethanol LLC
Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC
RPMG Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Distillers Corn Oil Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Distillers Corn Oil Market, By Distillation Type:

Dry-Milling Distillery
Wet-Mill Distillery
Others

Distillers Corn Oil Market, By End User:

Biodiesel Manufacturing
Livestock Feed
Others

Distillers Corn Oil Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Distillers Corn Oil Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Distillation Type (Dry-Milling Distillery, Wet-Mill Distillery, Others)
- 5.2.2. By End User (Biodiesel Manufacturing, Livestock Feed, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Distillation Type
- 6.2.2. By End User
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Distillation Type
- 7.2.2. By End User
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.3. Italy Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.4. France Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia-Pacific Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Distillation Type
- 8.2.2. By End User
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. South America Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Distillation Type
- 9.2.2. By End User
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.2. Argentina Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 9.3.3. Colombia Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. Middle East and Africa Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Distillation Type
- 10.2.2. By End User
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
- 10.3.3. UAE Distillers Corn Oil Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Distillation Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Developments
12.2. Product Launches
12.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

13. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14. PESTLE Analysis

15. Global Distillers Corn Oil Market: SWOT Analysis

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
- 16.1.1. Business Overview
- 16.1.2. Product & Service Offerings
- 16.1.3. Recent Developments
- 16.1.4. Financials (If Listed)
- 16.1.5. Key Personnel
- 16.1.6. SWOT Analysis
16.2. Green Plains Inc
16.3. Cardinal Ethanol LLC
16.4. Redfield Energy LLC
16.5. POET LLC
16.6. United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC
16.7. Aemetis Inc
16.8. Ace Ethanol LLC
16.9. Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC
16.10.RPMG Inc