UK Used Cooking Oil Market

UK Used Cooking Oil Market Overview:

The UK used cooking oil market size reached USD 231.00 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 434.03 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.51% during 2025-2033. With the growing number of restaurants, takeaways, pubs, and catering services responding to heightened user expectations for convenience, variety, and dining experiences, the volume of cooking oil utilized and subsequently thrown away is growing. This increase in activity offers a dependable and focused supply of used cooking oil. In addition, high expenditure on eco-friendly technologies is contributing to the expansion of the UK used cooking oil market share.

UK Used Cooking Oil Market Trends:

Rising demand in foodservice industry

The growing demand for used cooking oil in the thriving foodservice industry is positively influencing the market in the UK. As more restaurants, takeaways, pubs, and catering services are opening to meet rising user expectations for convenience, variety, and dining out experiences, the amount of cooking oil used and subsequently discarded has increased. This surge in activity provides a reliable and concentrated source of used cooking oil, making collection more efficient and commercially viable. Moreover, many foodservice businesses are under regulatory and reputational pressure to manage waste responsibly, leading them to partner with licensed collectors to recycle their used cooking oil. This high-volume supply from the sector is supporting the biodiesel industry, which relies on used cooking oil as a key feedstock for low-carbon fuel production. Additionally, foodservice operators are aligning with sustainability goals and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, which incentivize proper disposal and recycling. With rising demand for fast food items, the burgeoning foodservice sector is not only increasing the availability of used cooking oil but also enhancing the infrastructure and compliance systems needed to process it. As per industry reports, the UK fast food market is set to attain USD 50,221.0 Million by 2033, showing a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99% during 2025-2033.

Growing expenditure on green technologies

Increasing investments in green technologies are fueling the UK used cooking oil market growth. According to the survey reports presented by Auxilion and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, UK businesses spent £1 Billion annually on green technologies in 2024. As public and private sector funding is flowing into renewable energy solutions, more advanced and efficient systems for collecting, processing, and converting used cooking oil into biodiesel and other bio-based products are being developed. These investments are making used cooking oil recycling more cost-effective and scalable, encouraging both large and small businesses to participate in the value chain. Startups and established firms alike are deploying smart logistics, automated filtration, and cleaner refining processes, which improve the quality and yield of recycled oil. Moreover, with the UK’s focus on decarbonizing transport and industry, the demand for low-carbon fuels like used cooking oil-derived biodiesel is rising, supported by investment-backed innovations. Financial support is also enabling the expansion of collection networks, making it easier for food producers to recycle their oil. Overall, increased spending on green technologies is not only advancing technical capabilities but also enhancing the economic and environmental viability of the used cooking oil market in the UK.

UK 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:

• London
• South East
• North West
• East of England
• South West
• Scotland
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and The Humber
• East Midlands
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and others.

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.

UK Used Cooking Oil Market News:

• In February 2025, Olleco launched a new processing plant for used cooking oil in Liverpool, UK. The company's collected used cooking oil would be processed in the facility and subsequently transported via a pipeline to its biofuel plant. The biodiesel generated provided an 89% reduction in carbon emissions compared to fossil diesel, which was set to be utilized at filling stations and within transport fleets.

UK Used Cooking Oil Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UK used cooking oil market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the UK used cooking oil market on the basis of source?
• What is the breakup of the UK used cooking oil market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the UK used cooking oil market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UK used cooking oil market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UK used cooking oil market?
• What is the structure of the UK used cooking oil market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UK 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 UK used cooking oil market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UK 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 UK 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.