Germany Used Cooking Oil Market

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Overview:

The Germany used cooking oil market size reached USD 315.00 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 570.54 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.12% during 2025-2033. The growing scale of biodiesel production is encouraging investments in advanced filtration, treatment, and logistics systems to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply of used cooking oil. In addition, the broadening of food outlets, supermarkets, and convenience stores that sell and prepare ready-to-eat (RTE) meals is contributing to the expansion of the Germany used cooking oil market share.

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Trends:

Increasing biodiesel production

Rising biodiesel production is driving a strong demand for sustainable low-emission feedstocks. As per the data released from the Association of the German Biofuels Industry (VDB), Germany ranked as the biggest biodiesel producer in Europe in 2024. Approximately 3.6 Million Tons of biodiesel was generated in Germany in 2024. This represented a rise of 100,000 Tons compared to 2023. As Germany is intensifying its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources, biodiesel is emerging as a vital component in its clean energy strategy. Used cooking oil is widely preferred in biodiesel manufacturing due to its cost-effectiveness, availability, and lower environmental impact compared to virgin vegetable oils. This demand is incentivizing the structured collection and processing of used cooking oil from a variety of sources, including restaurants, commercial kitchens, food manufacturers, and households. The growing scale of biodiesel production is attracting investments in advanced filtration, treatment, and logistics systems to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply of used cooking oil. Additionally, stringent environmental regulations and government support for renewable fuels are motivating stakeholders to increase the sourcing of waste-based feedstocks. Biodiesel producers are also forming partnerships with foodservice providers and local municipalities to secure long-term access to used cooking oil.

Broadening of retail outlets

The expansion of retail channels is fueling the Germany used cooking oil market growth. According to industry reports, retail sales in Germany increased by 2.5% in 2024 and are projected to rise by 2.0% in 2025. As the retail sector is thriving in the country, especially with the rise of hypermarkets, food courts, and in-store delis, there is a corresponding enhancement in the adoption and disposal of cooking oil. Many of these retail establishments operate small-scale kitchens or partner with food vendors to attract customers, leading to a steady generation of used cooking oil. This aids in creating new collection points for recycling companies and boosting the overall supply of waste oil available for reuse, particularly in biodiesel production. In addition, large retail chains are implementing sustainability initiatives, which include the responsible disposal and recycling of used cooking oil. They are collaborating with certified waste collectors and biodiesel producers to ensure proper handling. The growth of private-label food products, including fried and pre-cooked items, is also contributing to the increased employment of cooking oil at the retail level. As retail continues to expand across urban and semi-urban areas in Germany, it plays an important role in supporting the collection infrastructure and market volume for used cooking oil, reinforcing its contribution to sustainable resource management.

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on source and application.

Source Insights:

• Food Processing Industry
• HoReCa
• Household
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the source. This includes food processing industry, HoReCa, household, and others.

Application Insights:

• Biodiesel
• Oleochemicals
• Animal Feed
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes biodiesel, oleochemicals, animal feed, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Western Germany
• Southern Germany
• Eastern Germany
• Northern Germany

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Western Germany, Southern Germany, Eastern Germany, and Northern Germany.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market News:

• In December 2024, BMW declared that it was set to deliver its diesel vehicles to Germany, filled with cooking oil diesel. The renewable diesel was referred to as HVO100, which signified hydrotreated vegetable oil, with 100% purity. It was composed of different waste oils, such as used cooking oil.
• In October 2024, the ORLEN Group began selling its HVO100 fuel at two gas stations in Germany. HVO100 was a biofuel of the second generation, produced from vegetable oils and byproducts from the food and hospitality sectors, such as used cooking oil. It could potentially lower greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90% in comparison to traditional fossil fuels. HVO100 could be utilized in the majority of diesel engine vehicles without the need for any alterations.

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Germany used cooking oil market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Germany used cooking oil market on the basis of source?
• What is the breakup of the Germany used cooking oil market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Germany used cooking oil market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Germany used cooking oil market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Germany used cooking oil market?
• What is the structure of the Germany used cooking oil market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Germany used cooking oil market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Germany used cooking oil market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Germany used cooking oil market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Germany used cooking oil industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.