Top Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Companies

Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market size was valued at USD 7.1 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 7.53 Billion in 2025 to USD 12 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period (2026–2033). 

Several significant market leaders, currently active in the market, are competing with each other to increase their company's footprint in the international market. These market participants are implying new techniques and tactics, In order to lead the Used Cooking Oil Market trend in the upcoming years. They are also collaborating with other businesses to form partnerships and take on innovations to advertise their products. Overall, these industry leaders are concentrating on expanding their global reach by entering untapped markets. 'Darling Ingredients Inc. (USA) ', 'Veolia (France) ', 'Olleco (UK) ', 'Baker Commodities Inc. (USA) ', 'Arrow Oils Ltd (UK) ', 'Argent Energy (UK) ', 'Valley Proteins, Inc. (USA) ', 'Grand Natural Inc. (USA) ', 'Greasecycle LLC (USA) ', 'Brocklesby Limited (UK) ', 'Oz Oils Pty Ltd (Australia) ', 'Neste (Finland) ', 'Renewi plc (UK/Netherlands) ', 'Proper Oils Co. Ltd. (UK) ', 'Biomotive Fuel Ltd (UK) ', 'SeQuential (USA) ', 'Biodiesel Amsterdam (Netherlands) ', 'Mahoney Environmental (USA) ', 'ABP Food Group (Ireland) ', 'SARIA Group (Germany) '

Growing utilization of used cooking oil (UCO) in the biodiesel sector: The market is expanding primarily due to the rising demand for recycled UCO for the manufacturing of biodiesel. By-products from the recycling process are beneficial in the production of glycerin and soap, increasing the demand for these items. Recent improvements in garbage recycling technology have inspired people to recycle waste materials and turn them into environmentally friendly products. The used cooking oil has a huge potential for being processed into different biofuels to provide electricity. Utilizing used cooking oil to make biodiesel results in cleaner burning fuel with a smaller carbon footprint. Compared to petroleum diesel, they also generate less carbon monoxide and are more affordable.

Use of Green and Sustainable Energy to address Environmental Issues: Numerous problems relating to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental difficulties have been brought about by the rising global population, fast urbanization, and rising pollution. Governments in numerous nations, together with a few major energy and fuel firms, are enacting legislation to assist the green economy. The production of biodiesel from recycled cooking oil is a growing industry in the green energy sector. Due to its benefits to the environment, biodiesel has recently become more popular among consumers instead of petroleum-based fuel. Additionally, the rising availability of used edible oil for fuel production is influenced by consumer awareness of food waste and strict safety standards related to the used cooking oil.

Based on the region, the North American region currently dominates the global used cooking oil (UCO) market with respect to market share, due to recent legal reforms that support the use of used cooking oil for sustainable fuel generation.