Brazil Used Cooking Oil Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Overview:
The Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market was valued at US$ ** million in 2024 and is forecast to expand to nearly US$ ** million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%. Annual UCO generation potential is estimated at ** billion liters, but only **% is formally collected, leaving significant untapped supply. Biodiesel dominates consumption, with UCO contributing about ** thousand cubic meters annually, less than 3% of total feedstock, while soybean oil still accounts for over 70%. Collection is concentrated in urban centers, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which together supply more than **% of volumes.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Policy support remains a key driver, with the mandatory biodiesel blend currently at **%, projected to rise further in coming years. Brazil’s food service industry, valued above US$ ** billion in 2024, generates over ** billion liters of waste oil annually, ensuring ample supply for expansion. Aviation decarbonization efforts are accelerating demand, with SAF expected to require ** million liters of UCO annually by 2032. Export opportunities also support growth, with certified Brazilian UCO fetching 10–15% higher prices in Europe and North America compared with domestic use.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite rising demand, only about ** million liters of UCO are collected annually, highlighting inefficiencies in collection networks. Household participation is limited, contributing just **% of volumes compared with HoReCa’s **%, due to low awareness and inadequate infrastructure. Quality remains an issue, with free fatty acid levels often exceeding **%, raising refining costs. Logistics also add pressure, with transportation accounting for nearly **% of total costs, making regional supply outside Southeast Brazil less competitive.
Market Segmentation
By source, HoReCa leads with over 55% of UCO collected in 2024, followed by households at 30%, while food processing and other institutions together account for the remaining 15%. In terms of application, biodiesel dominates with a 75% share, consuming nearly 95,000 cubic meters annually, but SAF—currently below 3%—is projected to surpass 12% by 2032. Regionally, the Southeast controls 65% of supply, while the North and Northeast remain underdeveloped at a combined 15%, though they are expected to register the fastest growth with new collection hubs.
Competitive Landscape
The market is moderately fragmented, with the top five companies controlling about **% of collection volumes. Vibra Energia has scaled rapidly by introducing SAF derived from UCO at major airports, while Petrobras is investing in renewable diesel production incorporating UCO feedstock. Regional firms such as Bio Óleo Reciclagem and BSBios are expanding through municipal partnerships. Recent mergers increased collection efficiency by more than 15%, signaling a trend toward consolidation and industrial integration.
Outlook
By 2032, the Brazilian UCO market is projected to reach US$ ** million, with collection efficiency improving to 40% of total potential, equivalent to ** million liters annually. Biodiesel will remain the dominant end-use, but SAF demand is set to grow at nearly 12% annually, reshaping the market balance. Exports are expected to triple, surpassing ** thousand tonnes and generating nearly US$ ** million in revenue, reinforcing Brazil’s strategic role in global low-carbon fuel supply chains.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Source (Households & Commercial Segment (HoReca and Food Processing)
By Sales (Domestic Use (Biodiesel, Oleochemicals, and Animal Feed) and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Vibra Energia, Petrobras, Greenergy Brasil, Biopar, Bio Óleo Reciclagem, RenovaBio Collectors Cooperative, BSBios, GranBio, Eco Óleo, Construcap Ambiental, Biomax, Gera Ambiental, Oleoplan, Petrobras Distribuidora (BR Distribuidora), Raízen Renewable Fuels, and Others.
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The Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market was valued at US$ ** million in 2024 and is forecast to expand to nearly US$ ** million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%. Annual UCO generation potential is estimated at ** billion liters, but only **% is formally collected, leaving significant untapped supply. Biodiesel dominates consumption, with UCO contributing about ** thousand cubic meters annually, less than 3% of total feedstock, while soybean oil still accounts for over 70%. Collection is concentrated in urban centers, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which together supply more than **% of volumes.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Policy support remains a key driver, with the mandatory biodiesel blend currently at **%, projected to rise further in coming years. Brazil’s food service industry, valued above US$ ** billion in 2024, generates over ** billion liters of waste oil annually, ensuring ample supply for expansion. Aviation decarbonization efforts are accelerating demand, with SAF expected to require ** million liters of UCO annually by 2032. Export opportunities also support growth, with certified Brazilian UCO fetching 10–15% higher prices in Europe and North America compared with domestic use.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite rising demand, only about ** million liters of UCO are collected annually, highlighting inefficiencies in collection networks. Household participation is limited, contributing just **% of volumes compared with HoReCa’s **%, due to low awareness and inadequate infrastructure. Quality remains an issue, with free fatty acid levels often exceeding **%, raising refining costs. Logistics also add pressure, with transportation accounting for nearly **% of total costs, making regional supply outside Southeast Brazil less competitive.
Market Segmentation
By source, HoReCa leads with over 55% of UCO collected in 2024, followed by households at 30%, while food processing and other institutions together account for the remaining 15%. In terms of application, biodiesel dominates with a 75% share, consuming nearly 95,000 cubic meters annually, but SAF—currently below 3%—is projected to surpass 12% by 2032. Regionally, the Southeast controls 65% of supply, while the North and Northeast remain underdeveloped at a combined 15%, though they are expected to register the fastest growth with new collection hubs.
Competitive Landscape
The market is moderately fragmented, with the top five companies controlling about **% of collection volumes. Vibra Energia has scaled rapidly by introducing SAF derived from UCO at major airports, while Petrobras is investing in renewable diesel production incorporating UCO feedstock. Regional firms such as Bio Óleo Reciclagem and BSBios are expanding through municipal partnerships. Recent mergers increased collection efficiency by more than 15%, signaling a trend toward consolidation and industrial integration.
Outlook
By 2032, the Brazilian UCO market is projected to reach US$ ** million, with collection efficiency improving to 40% of total potential, equivalent to ** million liters annually. Biodiesel will remain the dominant end-use, but SAF demand is set to grow at nearly 12% annually, reshaping the market balance. Exports are expected to triple, surpassing ** thousand tonnes and generating nearly US$ ** million in revenue, reinforcing Brazil’s strategic role in global low-carbon fuel supply chains.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Source (Households & Commercial Segment (HoReca and Food Processing)
By Sales (Domestic Use (Biodiesel, Oleochemicals, and Animal Feed) and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Vibra Energia, Petrobras, Greenergy Brasil, Biopar, Bio Óleo Reciclagem, RenovaBio Collectors Cooperative, BSBios, GranBio, Eco Óleo, Construcap Ambiental, Biomax, Gera Ambiental, Oleoplan, Petrobras Distribuidora (BR Distribuidora), Raízen Renewable Fuels, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
145 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Brazil Used Cooking Oil Supply Chain
- 3.2. Brazil Cooking Oil Consumption Trend
- 3.3. Brazil HoReCa & Food Processing Industry: An Overview
- 3.4. Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Uses & Application Areas
- 3.5. Regulatory Analysis
- 4. Brazil: Country Profile
- 5. Global Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market: An Overview
- 6. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 6.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 6.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 6.3. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Industry SWOT Analysis
- 6.4. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market PESTEL Analysis
- 6.5. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 7. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market: Supply-Demand Analysis
- 7.1. Brazil Used Cooking Oil Collection Trend
- 7.2. Brazil Domestic Used Cooking Oil Processing Trend
- 7.3. Domestic Use
- 7.4. Import/Export Demand
- 7.5. Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Supply Chain Analysis
- 8. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market: Segmentation Analysis
- 8.1. By Source
- 8.1.1. Households
- 8.1.2. Commercial Segment
- 8.1.2.1. HoReca
- 8.1.2.2. Food Processing Plants
- 8.2. By Sales
- 8.2.1. Domestic Use
- 8.2.2.1. Biodiesel
- 8.2.2.2. Oleochemicals
- 8.2.2.3. Animal Feed
- 8.2.2. Exports
- 9. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 9.1. Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Export Trend Analysis
- 9.2. Top 5 Export Destinations of Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
- 9.3. Analysis on Countries Importing Used Cooking Oil (UCO) from Brazil
- 9.4. List of Key Companies Exporting Used Cooking Oil (UCO) (Sellers)
- 9.5. List of Key Companies Importing Used Cooking Oil (UCO) (Overseas Buyers)
- 10. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 10.2. Trade Price Trend
- 10.3. Price Seasonality & Price Pattern Analysis
- 10.4. Price Events Analysis
- 11. Competitive Analysis
- 11.1. Brazil Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Mapping
- 11.2. Company Profiles
- 11.2.1. Vibra Energia
- 11.2.2. Petrobras
- 11.2.3. Greenergy Brasil
- 11.2.4. Biopar
- 11.2.5. Bio Óleo Reciclagem
- 11.2.6. RenovaBio Collectors Cooperative
- 11.2.7. BSBios
- 11.2.8. GranBio
- 11.2.9. Eco Óleo
- 11.2.10. Construcap Ambiental
- 11.2.11. Biomax
- 11.2.12. Gera Ambiental
- 11.2.13. Oleoplan
- 11.2.14. Raízen Renewable Fuels
- *Each company profile includes Company Business Overview, Primary Business Activities, Products Offered, SWOT Analysis, and relevant other relevant details.
- 12. Conclusion & Appendix
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