Methyl Oleate Market Trends

  • Report ID: 4387
  • Published Date: Nov 24, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Methyl Oleate Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

  • Rapid Growth of the Chemical Industry - The increasing use of chemicals by other industries fuels the growth of the chemical industry. Also, the high price of chemicals and closure of many plants across China, and high inflation during the pandemic are estimated to boost the methyl oleate market.  The total industrial production in 2022 raised from 0.6% to 3.9%.

  • Increasing Demand for Food and Beverages - 11.9% of U.S household consumer expenditures share was occupied by food ranking third in 2020.

  • High Demand for Detergent Surfactants Such as Methyl Ester Ethoxylates - The value of detergents and washing preparations increased from 99.5 in 2009 to 111.3 in 2019.

  • Growing Paint Industry – The total number of paint and coating establishments in United States in 2020 was 50,000.

  • Increase Use of Personal Care and Cosmetic Products - The average annual expenditure on personal care products raised from 762 in 2017 to 786 in 2019

Challenges

  • High Cost of Methyl Oleate – owing to the rising prices of chemicals globally. The disadvantage is associated with the large amount of energy required in the reboiler to purify the mixture is expected to hinder market growth in the near future.

  • Increasing Use of Ethyl Oleate

  • Industries Still Use Conventional Chemicals

Base Year

2025

Forecast Year

2026-2035

CAGR

5.3%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 2.4 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 4.02 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of methyl oleate is assessed at USD 2.51 billion.

The global methyl oleate market size was valued at around USD 2.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.3%, reaching USD 4.02 billion revenue by 2035.

North America is expected to secure the largest revenue share by 2035 in the methyl oleate market, owing to increasingly stringent restrictions on synthetic chemicals and their associated health and environmental risks.

Key players in the market include Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation, KLK OLEO, Croda International Plc, acme synthetic chemicals, Tri-Tech Chemical Company, Hebei Jingu Plasticizer Co., Ltd., Victorian Chemical Company Pty Ltd, Wilmar International Limited.
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