Germany Used Cooking Oil Market

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Size was estimated at USD 315.10 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.39% from 2025 to 2035
• The Germany Used Cooking Oil Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 622.54 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Decision Advisors, the Germany Used Cooking Oil Market is Anticipated to Reach USD 622.54 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.39% from 2025 to 2035. Government incentives for recycling efforts and the growing production of biodiesel are important market drivers.

Market Overview

The used cooking oil (UCO) market in Germany encompasses the organized collection, processing, and use of waste vegetable oils that were once used for preparing food, predominantly for the purposes of renewable energy and industrial applications. Additionally, strong demand for sustainable low-emission feedstocks is being driven by the growth in biodiesel production. According to data published by the Association of the German Biofuels Industry (VDB), Germany was Europe's largest producer of biodiesel in 2024. In 2024, Germany produced around 3.6 million tons of biodiesel. This was an increase of 100,000 tons over 2023. The use of biodiesel is becoming increasingly important in Germany's clean energy strategy as the country steps up its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable energy sources. Because used cooking oil is more affordable, more readily available, and has a smaller environmental impact than virgin vegetable oils, it is frequently chosen in the production of biodiesel. The systematic gathering and processing of spent cooking oil from a range of sources, such as homes, businesses, restaurants, and food manufacturers, is being encouraged by this demand. Investments in sophisticated filtration, treatment, and logistics systems are being drawn to the expanding biodiesel production scale in order to guarantee a consistent and superior supply of spent cooking oil.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany used cooking oil market.

Driving Factors

The German market is changing as a result of technological advancements in the processing of spent cooking oil. The quality of recycled oil has been enhanced by sophisticated filtration and refining methods, increasing its suitability for the production of biodiesel and other uses. According to estimates, processing plant efficiency has increased by 30% by 2025, resulting in lower operating costs and higher yields. These developments draw investments in new processing facilities in addition to increasing the used cooking oil market's profitability. The market is probably going to witness a boom in the use of more effective and ecologically friendly processing techniques as technology develops further.

Restraining Factors

The market for used cooking oil in Germany is constrained by a number of factors, such as disjointed collection systems and low household participation, which lower recovery volumes overall. Processing for oleochemical and biodiesel applications is made more difficult by contamination hazards and variable oil quality. Scalability is also hampered by high logistics and treatment costs as well as complicated regulations pertaining to waste classification and cross-border transportation.

Market Segmentation

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

• The HoReCa segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 27.5% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany used cooking oil market is segmented by source into food processing industry, HoReCa, household, and others. Among these, the HoReCa segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth due to the large amount of oil used by urban restaurants, hotels, and catering services. Organized UCO collection from food service establishments has been encouraged by regulatory requirements for biodiesel feedstock sourcing and sustainable waste management. Furthermore, collaborations between HoReCa operators and approved waste oil aggregators improve compliance and traceability, and growing awareness of circular economy principles encourages even more involvement.

• The biodiesel segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 31% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany used cooking oil market is segmented by application into biodiesel, oleochemicals, animal feed, and others. Among these, the biodiesel segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Driven by EU regulations requiring the blending of renewable fuels and the nation's ambitious decarbonization goals. Used cooking oil is a low-carbon feedstock for the production of biodiesel, which is consistent with the circular economy and sustainability objectives of Germany. The demand for biodiesel made from UCO is further accelerated by the growing adoption of HVO100, as evidenced by automakers such as BMW.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany 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 GmbH
• MBP Solutions
• SARIA Bio-Industries
• Brocklesby GmbH
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In December 2024, BMW had declared that it was set to deliver its diesel vehicles to Germany, filled with cooking oil diesel. The renewable diesel had been referred to as HVO100, signifying hydrotreated vegetable oil with 100% purity. It had been composed of different waste oils, such as used cooking oil.

 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 Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decision Advisors has segmented the Germany Used Cooking Oil Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market, By Source

• Food Processing Industry
• HoReCa
• Household
• Others

Germany Used Cooking Oil Market, By Application

• Biodiesel
• Oleochemicals
• Animal Feed
• Others