The Market Reports

Synopsis
The global market for Waste Grease Recovery was estimated to be worth US$ 12170 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 35800 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Waste grease recovery refers to the process of collecting, processing, and reusing discarded animal and vegetable oils generated in the catering industry, food processing, and industrial production. The goal is to reduce environmental pollution, prevent waste grease from illegally entering the food chain, and convert it into renewable resources such as biodiesel, industrial lubricants, and chemical raw materials. Generally, the waste grease industry involves several key participants: waste grease generators, collection and transportation entities, processing companies, and regulatory bodies. Among them, waste grease processors are responsible for refining and converting recovered grease, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and facilitating its effective utilization in energy, industrial, or chemical sectors. This article focuses on the waste grease processors as the primary research subject within the industry.
The global waste grease recovery market is currently characterized by a coexistence of policy-driven initiatives and trade dynamics. Western countries have been strengthening renewable energy targets through legislation, explicitly increasing the mandatory blending ratios for biofuels, thereby injecting long-term growth momentum into the industry. The emergence of new sectors, particularly Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), offers vast opportunities for the high-value conversion of waste grease. However, regional trade barriers, such as anti-dumping investigations by the European Union, have intensified market volatility, compelling companies to adjust their strategic layouts. As a key global producer, China faces dual challenges of high export dependency amidst international policy risks and insufficient domestic application, necessitating the expansion of diversified markets and the promotion of local consumption scenarios.​
In terms of development trends, the global consensus on green transformation will continue to support the growth in biofuel demand. However, the focus of industrial competition is shifting from mere scale expansion to technological upgrades and industrial chain integration. Companies are enhancing raw material processing efficiency and reducing production costs through research and innovation, while also accelerating the deployment of high-value products such as bio-based materials and SAF to counteract profit compression in the traditional biodiesel market. Additionally, cross-border cooperation and regionalized production have become new directions, with enterprises establishing overseas factories and exporting technology to circumvent trade barriers and strengthen the resilience of global supply chains. In the future, the precision of policies, the capacity for technological iteration, and the level of market diversification will be critical for companies to break through.​
Regarding applications, the downstream application fields of waste grease recovery are undergoing structural transformation. The three major directions of biodiesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and bio-based materials are collectively driving the industry towards high value-added and low-carbon development. Policies in regions such as the EU, the US, and Japan have led to a surge in global SAF demand. China, with its low-cost Used Cooking Oil (UCO) resources and technological reserves, is poised to become a major supplier. However, domestically, waste grease recovery is primarily utilized for biodiesel production, with relatively broad specification requirements and low recovery levels. Therefore, enhancing the domestic recovery and utilization rate of waste grease and expanding application fields remain pressing tasks.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Waste Grease Recovery, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Waste Grease Recovery by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Waste Grease Recovery market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Waste Grease Recovery.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Neste
Darling Ingredients
Münzer Bioindustrie
Chevron Renewable Energy Group
Greenergy
SunOil
Veolia
Olleco
Shandong Hi-Speed Renewable Energy
Fujian Zhongyu Energy
Jiaao Enprotech
Beijing Haidian New Energy Technology
Suzhou Fengbei Biotech
Longhai Bioenergy
Hebei Jingu
Tangshan Jinlihai Biodiesel
Hubei Bimei New Energy Technology
Zhongqi Group
Jingzhou Dadi Bioengineering
Segment by Type
Non-cooking Waste Oils and Fats
Cooking Waste Oils and Fats
Segment by Application
Biodiesel Production
SAF Production
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Waste Grease Recovery company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Waste Grease Recovery in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Waste Grease Recovery in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

Index