France Used Cooking Oil Market

France Used Cooking Oil Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Used Cooking Oil Market Size was estimated at USD 223.00 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.52% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Used Cooking Oil Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 446.69 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Decisions Advisors & Consulting, The France Used Cooking Oil Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 446.69 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.52% from 2025 to 2035. One of the main market drivers is the growing adoption of sustainable practices brought on by growing environmental consciousness.

Market Overview

The France used cooking oil market refers to the organized system of collection, processing, and use of waste cooking oil generated from commercial, industrial, and residential sources. The market delivers environmental sustainability and resource recovery by converting used cooking oil into useful value-added products including biodiesel and oleochemicals, which are aligned to national and EU circular economy objectives. Additionally, an increase in biodiesel production is positively impacting the market in France. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) confirmed that, by 2024, France contributed 10% of all varieties of biodiesel production (FAME, HVO, and HEFA) within the EU-27. Germany and France remained the top users of biodiesel. Used cooking oil was the preference of biodiesel producers over virgin vegetable oils because of both raw material cost savings and newfound significant ecological advantages: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing waste. France's strong commitment to renewable energy goals also led to an increase in biodiesel blending mandates (in line with EU directives) in transportation fuels, which increased ongoing demand for used cooking oil. Biodiesel production converted waste oil back into a fuel product and generated economic recovery of the oily waste through the circular economy, reducing dependence on food-grade crops for fuel and facilitating efforts to mitigate environmental pollution caused by improper disposal of oil and grease.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France used cooking oil market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France used cooking oil market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France used cooking oil market.

Driving Factors

The foodservice industry's growing use of spent cooking oil is providing a positive market outlook. The amount of cooking oil that is used and then thrown away is growing dramatically due to the expansion of the hospitality industry and growing consumer preferences for fried and prepared foods.  A consistent and dependable supply of spent cooking oil is being produced by this upsurge for collection and recycling. In order to protect the environment, French regulations mandate that used cooking oil be disposed of and recycled properly. This encourages foodservice establishments to collaborate with certified collectors.  The circular economy is supported by the processing of the collected used cooking oil into biodiesel, soaps, animal feed additives, and other industrial goods.

Restraining Factors

The market for used cooking oil in France is constrained by a number of factors, such as disjointed collection systems and low consumer awareness, which make it difficult for households and small-scale food operators to recover effectively. Recyclers face additional financial and operational challenges due to the high costs of processing and refining as well as the strict regulatory compliance required for the production of biodiesel.  Scalability is also hindered by logistical difficulties in moving and combining spent cooking oil across various geographical areas, and market expansion is further limited by competition from substitute feedstocks and irregular supply volumes.

Market Segmentation

The France used cooking oil market share is classified into source and application.

• The HoReCa segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France used cooking oil market is segmented by source into food manufacturers, HoReCa, household, and others. Among these, the HoReCa segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth due to structured waste oil collection systems, high consumption volumes in commercial kitchens, and growing regulatory compliance for environmentally friendly disposal. Catering services, hotels, and restaurants all produce large amounts of spent cooking oil, which makes them perfect sources for biodiesel feedstock.

• The biodiesel segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France used cooking oil market is segmented by application into biodiesel, oleochemical products, animal feed, and others. Among these, the biodiesel segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth due to the growth of biorefinery capacities, increased demand for low-carbon fuels, and robust policy support for renewable energy. In line with France's and the EU's decarbonization goals, used cooking oil is an economical and environmentally friendly feedstock for the production of biodiesel.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France used cooking oil market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• EcoMotion
• Veolia
• SUEZ
• Oléo Recycling
• Biogral
• Gecco
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2025, TotalEnergies and Quatra, the leading European company in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, finalized a 15-year contract starting in 2026 for the provision of 60,000 tons annually of European used cooking oil to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries. According to the agreement, Quatra gathered used cooking oil directly from restaurants, restaurant groups, and industries across France and other European countries. This enabled Quatra to concentrate on its primary business, which involved the efficient gathering of used cooking oil throughout France.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the France Used Cooking Oil Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Used Cooking Oil Market, By Source

• Food Manufacturers
• HoReCa
• Household
• Others

France Used Cooking Oil Market, By Application

• Biodiesel
• Oleochemical Products
• Animal Feed
• Others

FAQ’s

Q: What is the France used cooking oil market size?

A: France Used Cooking Oil Market is expected to grow from USD 223.00 million in 2024 to USD 446.69 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.52% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: The growing demand for biodiesel, benevolent government policies, growing environmental consciousness, and developing collection infrastructure in the home and foodservice sectors are the main factors propelling the used cooking oil market in France.

Q: What factors restrain the France used cooking oil market?

A: The fragmented collection systems, low consumer participation, high refining costs, complicated regulations, and logistical difficulties in scaling up the production of biodiesel from waste oil sources are the main causes of the French used cooking oil market's contraction.

Q: Who are the key players in the France used cooking oil market?

A: EcoMotion, Veolia, SUEZ, Oléo Recycling, Biogral, Gecco, Others.

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).