The Netherlands Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
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The Netherlands Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Market Overview:
The Netherlands' used cooking oil (UCO) market, valued at US$ ** million in 2024, is a critical player in Europe’s sustainable waste management and renewable energy ecosystem. With over 100 million liters of UCO collected in 2023—up from 70 million liters in 2019—the country’s efficient collection from restaurants, households, and food processors underpins supply stability. The Port of Rotterdam facilitates large-scale export activity, positioning the Netherlands as a regional hub for UCO refining and trade. Price trends reflect tightening supply and growing biofuel demand, with UCO reaching US$ ** per liter in 2024, a 20% rise in three years.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Netherlands 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 (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
Strong biofuel demand is a primary driver, with the Netherlands requiring at least 17.9% of transport energy from renewable sources by 2023, sharply increasing UCO usage in biodiesel and HVO production. In 2022–2023, the government allocated €5 million to co-finance municipal UCO recycling programs, further accelerating feedstock availability. Efficiency in UCO-to-biodiesel conversion has reached over 95%, aided by innovations from domestic firms such as Biodiesel Amsterdam. Additionally, growing environmental awareness has expanded formal UCO recovery contracts in the foodservice sector, now covering 60% of establishments—up from 45% in 2019.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite solid infrastructure, the market faces pressure from feedstock scarcity and rising competition from Germany, France, and the UK, which has pushed UCO prices to fluctuate between US$ ** and US$ ** per liter in 2023. Poor-quality inputs from household sources increase refining costs, sometimes exceeding €300 per ton. Regulatory enforcement is challenged by fraudulent imports; in 2022, 3,500 tons of falsely labeled UCO were intercepted by the Dutch Food Safety Authority, highlighting the need for stronger traceability and certification frameworks across the value chain.
Market Segmentation
In 2023, **% of UCO was sourced from restaurants and hotels, **% from households, and **% from industrial food processors. Biodiesel remains the dominant application, consuming over **% of UCO, followed by oleochemicals at **% and animal feed at around **%. Transport fuel producers are the largest end-users, while demand from aviation fuel producers is rising rapidly. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is projected to incorporate UCO-based SAF, supporting over 20% annual growth in bio-kerosene demand by 2028. The commercial collection segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of **% through 2032.
Competitive Landscape
The Netherlands UCO sector is led by companies like Neste, Argent Energy, and Biodiesel Amsterdam, with the top five firms managing nearly **% of total refining capacity in 2024. Neste's Rotterdam refinery, producing over ** million tons annually, remains the region's largest facility. Smaller firms such as Simadan Group and Oliehandel Klaas are gaining ground through tech-enabled traceability and feedstock optimization. Partnerships have intensified—Neste now sources directly from over 250 McDonald’s outlets. Meanwhile, platforms like Circulus and Oil2Oil streamline logistics, giving Dutch companies a digital advantage in quality assurance and compliance with RED II standards.
Outlook
The market is expected to grow to ** million liters and US$ ** million in value by 2032, with a projected CAGR of **% from 2024. Expansion will be driven by growing HVO and SAF production, technological upgrades in refining, and rising export volumes to key partners such as Germany and the UK. The Netherlands will benefit from EU’s Fit-for-55 climate strategy, reinforcing its role as a leader in sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. Investments in blockchain-enabled traceability and municipal collection infrastructure will further enhance the country’s UCO supply chain efficiency and global trade standing.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• 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, Neste Netherlands B.V., Argent Energy Netherlands, Biodiesel Amsterdam B.V., Simadan Group, Oliehandel Klaas, Cargill Netherlands, Greenergy International, Circulus B.V., Oil2Oil B.V., EcoMotion B.V., Dutch Green Fuel B.V., BioScope B.V., Vandeputte Oleochemicals, UCO Trading Rotterdam, Purified Oils Holland B.V., and Others.
The Netherlands' used cooking oil (UCO) market, valued at US$ ** million in 2024, is a critical player in Europe’s sustainable waste management and renewable energy ecosystem. With over 100 million liters of UCO collected in 2023—up from 70 million liters in 2019—the country’s efficient collection from restaurants, households, and food processors underpins supply stability. The Port of Rotterdam facilitates large-scale export activity, positioning the Netherlands as a regional hub for UCO refining and trade. Price trends reflect tightening supply and growing biofuel demand, with UCO reaching US$ ** per liter in 2024, a 20% rise in three years.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Netherlands 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 (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
Strong biofuel demand is a primary driver, with the Netherlands requiring at least 17.9% of transport energy from renewable sources by 2023, sharply increasing UCO usage in biodiesel and HVO production. In 2022–2023, the government allocated €5 million to co-finance municipal UCO recycling programs, further accelerating feedstock availability. Efficiency in UCO-to-biodiesel conversion has reached over 95%, aided by innovations from domestic firms such as Biodiesel Amsterdam. Additionally, growing environmental awareness has expanded formal UCO recovery contracts in the foodservice sector, now covering 60% of establishments—up from 45% in 2019.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Despite solid infrastructure, the market faces pressure from feedstock scarcity and rising competition from Germany, France, and the UK, which has pushed UCO prices to fluctuate between US$ ** and US$ ** per liter in 2023. Poor-quality inputs from household sources increase refining costs, sometimes exceeding €300 per ton. Regulatory enforcement is challenged by fraudulent imports; in 2022, 3,500 tons of falsely labeled UCO were intercepted by the Dutch Food Safety Authority, highlighting the need for stronger traceability and certification frameworks across the value chain.
Market Segmentation
In 2023, **% of UCO was sourced from restaurants and hotels, **% from households, and **% from industrial food processors. Biodiesel remains the dominant application, consuming over **% of UCO, followed by oleochemicals at **% and animal feed at around **%. Transport fuel producers are the largest end-users, while demand from aviation fuel producers is rising rapidly. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is projected to incorporate UCO-based SAF, supporting over 20% annual growth in bio-kerosene demand by 2028. The commercial collection segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of **% through 2032.
Competitive Landscape
The Netherlands UCO sector is led by companies like Neste, Argent Energy, and Biodiesel Amsterdam, with the top five firms managing nearly **% of total refining capacity in 2024. Neste's Rotterdam refinery, producing over ** million tons annually, remains the region's largest facility. Smaller firms such as Simadan Group and Oliehandel Klaas are gaining ground through tech-enabled traceability and feedstock optimization. Partnerships have intensified—Neste now sources directly from over 250 McDonald’s outlets. Meanwhile, platforms like Circulus and Oil2Oil streamline logistics, giving Dutch companies a digital advantage in quality assurance and compliance with RED II standards.
Outlook
The market is expected to grow to ** million liters and US$ ** million in value by 2032, with a projected CAGR of **% from 2024. Expansion will be driven by growing HVO and SAF production, technological upgrades in refining, and rising export volumes to key partners such as Germany and the UK. The Netherlands will benefit from EU’s Fit-for-55 climate strategy, reinforcing its role as a leader in sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. Investments in blockchain-enabled traceability and municipal collection infrastructure will further enhance the country’s UCO supply chain efficiency and global trade standing.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• 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, Neste Netherlands B.V., Argent Energy Netherlands, Biodiesel Amsterdam B.V., Simadan Group, Oliehandel Klaas, Cargill Netherlands, Greenergy International, Circulus B.V., Oil2Oil B.V., EcoMotion B.V., Dutch Green Fuel B.V., BioScope B.V., Vandeputte Oleochemicals, UCO Trading Rotterdam, Purified Oils Holland B.V., and Others.
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