脂肪酸市场机会、成长动力、产业趋势分析及 2025 - 2034 年预测

2024年，全球脂肪酸市场规模达323亿美元，预计2034年将以4.7%的复合年增长率成长，达到512亿美元。过去十年，由于食品饮料、药品、化妆品和工业产品等多个领域的应用日益增多，脂肪酸市场呈现稳定扩张态势。脂肪酸被纳入保健品和特殊配方，进一步推动了其在终端产业的消费。监管部门对某些脂肪酸在膳食中的应用支援也推动了整体需求的成长。

脂肪酸作为一种功能性成分，在食品工业中发挥着至关重要的作用，并因其有益特性而成为个人护理和药品的主要成分。消费者日益转向植物基和清洁标籤成分，预计将推动未来成长。椰子油、大豆油和棕榈油等植物油预计仍将是主要来源。精炼和萃取技术的进步也扩大了其工业应用范围，并提升了产品品质。随着人们对健康和永续性的关注日益加深，脂肪酸的需求预计将保持强劲成长趋势。

2024年，多元不饱和脂肪酸 (PUFA) 市场规模达129亿美元，预计到2034年将以4.9%的复合年增长率成长。这些必需脂肪酸因其在功能性食品、婴儿营养品、膳食补充剂和治疗配方中的广泛应用而占据市场主导地位。 PUFA以其促进健康的功效而闻名，例如改善心血管健康、减少发炎和支持大脑发育，在成熟市场尤其受欢迎，因为这些市场对Omega-3和Omega-6的益处认知度较高。人们对均衡营养和预防性保健的日益关注，进一步推动了PUFA在各种应用领域的消费。

2024年，植物油市场规模达121亿美元，占37.7%，预计2034年将以4.9%的复合年增长率成长。植物油因其广泛供应、价格实惠且在多个行业应用灵活，在原材料领域中占据主导地位。从食品製造和护肤品到製药和工业用途，植物油为脂肪酸提取提供了可靠的基础。消费者越来越青睐天然植物来源的替代品，而非动物源产品，进一步增强了植物油的需求。这些植物油有助于建立农业综合企业的可持续供应链，并支持全球植物性产品供应的扩张。

2024年，美国脂肪酸市场规模达73亿美元，预计2025年至2034年期间的复合年增长率将达到4.5%。食品、製药和工业领域不断增长的需求，使美国成为主要的市场贡献者。消费者越来越重视脂肪酸的营养和功能性，尤其是在强化食品和补充剂中。美国强大的製造能力和基础设施支撑着持续的供应和创新。脂肪酸在生物润滑剂、涂料和再生燃料等非食品领域的应用也日益广泛。监管部门对永续采购和清洁标籤产品的重视，正在促进创新，并塑造有利于国内製造商的市场格局。

全球脂肪酸市场值得关注的公司包括宝洁化工、丰益国际有限公司、巴斯夫欧洲公司、嘉吉公司和KLK Oleo's。脂肪酸行业的领先公司正致力于透过开发高纯度和特种脂肪酸变体来拓宽其产品组合，以满足不断变化的消费者和工业需求。他们正在投资环保生产技术，以符合日益严格的环境标准和消费者对永续性的期望。许多公司也透过与原材料供应商的后向整合和策略合作伙伴关係来加强供应链。在高成长地区的地域扩张以及加强研发以探索健康、保健和生物基产业的新应用也是其长期成长策略的核心。

目录

第一章：方法论与范围

第二章：执行摘要

第三章：行业洞察

• 产业生态系统分析
  • 供应商格局
  • 利润率
  • 每个阶段的增值
  • 影响价值链的因素
  • 中断
• 产业衝击力
  • 成长动力
    • 个人护理和化妆品需求不断增长
    • 健康意识不断增强，功能性食品消费不断成长
    • 工业领域应用日益增多
    • 生物柴油和绿色化学市场的扩张
  • 产业陷阱与挑战
    • 原物料价格波动
    • 与棕榈油生产相关的环境问题
  • 市场机会
• 成长潜力分析
• 监管格局
  • 北美洲
  • 欧洲
  • 亚太地区
  • 拉丁美洲
  • 中东和非洲
• 波特的分析
• Pestel 分析
• 价格趋势
  • 按地区
  • 按产品
• 未来市场趋势
• 技术和创新格局
  • 当前的技术趋势
  • 新兴技术
• 专利格局
• 贸易统计资料（HS 编码）（註：仅提供重点国家的贸易统计资料）
  • 主要进口国
  • 主要出口国
• 永续性和环境方面
  • 永续实践
  • 减少废弃物的策略
  • 生产中的能源效率
  • 环保倡议

第四章：竞争格局

• 介绍
• 公司市占率分析
  • 按地区
    • 北美洲
    • 欧洲
    • 亚太地区
    • 拉丁美洲
    • MEA
• 公司矩阵分析
• 主要市场参与者的竞争分析
• 竞争定位矩阵
• 关键进展
  • 併购
  • 伙伴关係与合作
  • 新产品发布
  • 扩张计划

第五章：市场估计与预测：依产品类型，2021-2034

• 主要趋势
• 饱和脂肪酸
  • 硬脂酸
  • 棕榈酸
  • 月桂酸
  • 肉荳蔻酸
  • 辛酸
  • 癸酸
  • 其他的
• 单元不饱和脂肪酸
  • 油酸
  • 棕榈油酸
  • 其他的
• 多元不饱和脂肪酸
  • Omega-3脂肪酸
    • EPA（二十碳五烯酸）
    • DHA（二十二碳六烯酸）
    • ALA（α-亚麻油酸）
  • Omega-6脂肪酸
    • 亚麻油酸
    • 花生四烯酸
    • 其他的
  • Omega-9脂肪酸
• 特殊脂肪酸
  • 共轭脂肪酸
  • 支链脂肪酸
  • 反式脂肪酸
  • 其他的

第六章：市场估计与预测：依来源，2021-2034

• 主要趋势
• 植物油
  • 棕榈油
  • 大豆油
  • 菜籽油/菜籽油
  • 葵花籽油
  • 椰子油
  • 棕榈仁油
  • 橄榄油
  • 其他的
• 动物脂肪
  • 脂
  • 猪油
  • 奶油脂肪
  • 其他的
• 海洋油
  • 鱼油
  • 藻油
  • 磷虾油
  • 其他的
• 微生物来源
  • 细菌
  • 真菌
  • 微藻
  • 其他的

第七章：市场估计与预测：按製造工艺，2021-2034 年

• 主要趋势
• 脂肪分解/水解
  • 连续製程
  • 批次处理
  • 半连续工艺
• 分馏
  • 干式分馏
  • 湿式分馏
  • 溶剂分馏
• 氢化
• 酶促过程
• 蒸馏
• 其他的

第 8 章：市场估计与预测：按应用，2021 年至 2034 年

• 主要趋势
• 食品和饮料
  • 烘焙和糖果
  • 乳製品
  • 功能性食品和膳食补充剂
  • 婴儿配方奶粉
  • 其他的
• 个人护理和化妆品
  • 保养品
  • 护髮
  • 肥皂和洗涤剂
  • 其他的
• 製药
  • 膳食补充剂
  • 药物输送系统
  • 活性药物成分
  • 其他的
• 工业应用
  • 润滑剂和油脂
  • 橡胶和塑料
  • 纺织品
  • 油漆和涂料
  • 其他的
• 生物燃料和能源
  • 生质柴油
  • 再生柴油
  • 其他的
• 动物饲料
• 其他的

第九章：市场估计与预测：依最终用途，2021-2034

• 主要趋势
• 食品和饮料业
• 化妆品和个人护理行业
• 製药业
• 化工
• 汽车产业
• 能源和电力产业
• 农业产业
• 其他的

第十章：市场估计与预测：按地区，2021-2034

• 主要趋势
• 北美洲
  • 我们
  • 加拿大
• 欧洲
  • 英国
  • 德国
  • 法国
  • 义大利
  • 西班牙
  • 荷兰
  • 欧洲其他地区
• 亚太地区
  • 中国
  • 印度
  • 日本
  • 韩国
  • 澳洲
  • 亚太其他地区
• 拉丁美洲
  • 巴西
  • 墨西哥
  • 阿根廷
  • 拉丁美洲其他地区
• 中东和非洲
  • 南非
  • 沙乌地阿拉伯
  • 阿联酋
  • 中东和非洲其他地区

第 11 章：公司简介

• Akzo Nobel NV
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Baerlocher GmbH
• BASF SE
• Behn-Meyer Holding AG
• Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP
• Cargill, Incorporated
• Chiba Fatty Acid Co. Ltd.
• Croda International Plc
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Emery Oleochemicals Group
• Evonik Industries AG
• Godrej Industries Limited
• IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad
• Kao Corporation
• KLK OLEO
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• Musim Mas Holdings
• Oleofinos
• Oleon NV
• P&G Chemicals
• Stepan Company
• Twin Rivers Technologies
• Vantage Specialty Chemicals
• Wilmar International Limited

The Global Fatty Acids Market was valued at USD 32.3 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% to reach USD 51.2 billion by 2034. Over the past decade, the market has shown steady expansion due to increasing applications across multiple sectors including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products. The inclusion of fatty acids in health supplements and specialized formulations has further propelled their consumption across end-use industries. Regulatory support for the dietary use of certain fatty acids has also contributed to overall demand.

As a functional component, fatty acids have played a critical role in the food industry and have become a staple in personal care and pharmaceutical products due to their beneficial properties. The growing consumer shift toward plant-based and clean-label ingredients is expected to fuel future growth. Plant oils like coconut, soybean, and palm are projected to remain key sources. Advancements in refining and extraction technologies are also expanding the scope of industrial applications and elevating product quality. With rising interest in wellness and sustainability, demand for fatty acids is anticipated to maintain a robust upward trend.

In 2024, the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) segment generated USD 12.9 billion and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% through 2034. These essential fatty acids hold a dominant position in the market due to their widespread use in functional foods, infant nutrition, dietary supplements, and therapeutic formulations. Known for their health-promoting properties-such as improving cardiovascular wellness, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain development-PUFAs are especially in demand in mature markets where awareness of omega-3 and omega-6 benefits is strong. The increasing focus on balanced nutrition and preventive health is further driving PUFA consumption across various applications.

Vegetable oils segment accounted for USD 12.1 billion in 2024, holding a 37.7% share and expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% through 2034. These oils dominate the raw material segment due to their widespread availability, affordability, and flexible applications across multiple industries. From food manufacturing and skincare to pharmaceuticals and industrial uses, vegetable oils form a reliable foundation for fatty acid extraction. The increasing consumer preference for natural, plant-derived alternatives over animal-based products is reinforcing demand. These oils contribute to sustainable supply chains in agribusiness and support the expansion of plant-based product offerings globally.

U.S. Fatty Acids Market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a 4.5% CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Rising demand across the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors has positioned the U.S. as a major market contributor. Consumers are increasingly valuing the nutritional and functional benefits of fatty acids, especially in fortified food products and supplements. The country's strong manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure support consistent supply and innovation. Fatty acids are also finding growing applications in non-food sectors such as bio-lubricants, coatings, and renewable fuels. Regulatory emphasis on sustainable sourcing and clean-label products is fostering innovation and shaping market dynamics in favor of domestic manufacturers.

Noteworthy companies in the Global Fatty Acids Market include P&G Chemicals, Wilmar International Limited, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, and KLK Oleo's. Leading companies in the fatty acids industry are focusing on broadening their product portfolios by developing high-purity and specialty fatty acid variants to meet evolving consumer and industrial needs. They are investing in eco-friendly production technologies to align with growing environmental standards and consumer expectations for sustainability. Many firms are also strengthening supply chains through backward integration and strategic partnerships with raw material suppliers. Geographic expansion in high-growth regions and increased R&D efforts aimed at exploring new applications in health, wellness, and bio-based industries are also central to their long-term growth strategies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

• 1.1 Market scope and definition
• 1.2 Research design
  • 1.2.1 Research approach
  • 1.2.2 Data collection methods
• 1.3 Data mining sources
  • 1.3.1 Global
  • 1.3.2 Regional/Country
• 1.4 Base estimates and calculations
  • 1.4.1 Base year calculation
  • 1.4.2 Key trends for market estimation
• 1.5 Primary research and validation
  • 1.5.1 Primary sources
• 1.6 Forecast model
• 1.7 Research assumptions and limitations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

• 2.1 Industry 360⁰ synopsis
• 2.2 Key market trends
  • 2.2.1 Regional
  • 2.2.2 Product
  • 2.2.3 Source
  • 2.2.4 Manufacturing process
  • 2.2.5 Application
  • 2.2.6 End use
• 2.3 TAM analysis, 2025-2034
• 2.4 CXO perspectives: strategic imperatives
• 2.5 Executive decision points
• 2.6 Critical success factors
• 2.7 Future outlook and strategic recommendations

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

• 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
  • 3.1.1 Supplier landscape
  • 3.1.2 Profit margin
  • 3.1.3 Value addition at each stage
  • 3.1.4 Factor affecting the value chain
  • 3.1.5 Disruptions
• 3.2 Industry impact forces
  • 3.2.1 Growth drivers
    • 3.2.1.1 Growing demand in personal care and cosmetics
    • 3.2.1.2 Rising health consciousness and functional food consumption
    • 3.2.1.3 Increasing applications in industrial sectors
    • 3.2.1.4 Expansion of biodiesel and green chemistry markets
  • 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
    • 3.2.2.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
    • 3.2.2.2 Environmental concerns related to palm oil production
  • 3.2.3 Market opportunities
• 3.3 Growth potential analysis
• 3.4 Regulatory landscape
  • 3.4.1 North America
  • 3.4.2 Europe
  • 3.4.3 Asia pacific
  • 3.4.4 Latin America
  • 3.4.5 Middle east & Africa
• 3.5 Porter's analysis
• 3.6 Pestel analysis
  • 3.6.1 Technology and innovation landscape
  • 3.6.2 Current technological trends
  • 3.6.3 Emerging technologies
• 3.7 Price trends
  • 3.7.1 By region
  • 3.7.2 By product
• 3.8 Future market trends
• 3.9 Technology and innovation landscape
  • 3.9.1 Current technological trends
  • 3.9.2 Emerging technologies
• 3.10 Patent landscape
• 3.11 Trade statistics (HS code) (Note: the trade statistics will be provided for key countries only)
  • 3.11.1 Major importing countries
  • 3.11.2 Major exporting countries
• 3.12 Sustainability and environmental aspects
  • 3.12.1 Sustainable practices
  • 3.12.2 Waste reduction strategies
  • 3.12.3 Energy efficiency in production
  • 3.12.4 Eco-friendly initiatives

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Company market share analysis
  • 4.2.1 By region
    • 4.2.1.1 North America
    • 4.2.1.2 Europe
    • 4.2.1.3 Asia Pacific
    • 4.2.1.4 LATAM
    • 4.2.1.5 MEA
• 4.3 Company matrix analysis
• 4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
• 4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
• 4.6 Key developments
  • 4.6.1 Mergers & acquisitions
  • 4.6.2 Partnerships & collaborations
  • 4.6.3 New Product Launches
  • 4.6.4 Expansion plans

Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 5.1 Key trends
• 5.2 Saturated fatty acids
  • 5.2.1 Stearic acid
  • 5.2.2 Palmitic acid
  • 5.2.3 Lauric acid
  • 5.2.4 Myristic acid
  • 5.2.5 Caprylic acid
  • 5.2.6 Capric acid
  • 5.2.7 Others
• 5.3 Monounsaturated fatty acids
  • 5.3.1 Oleic acid
  • 5.3.2 Palmitoleic acid
  • 5.3.3 Others
• 5.4 Polyunsaturated fatty acids
  • 5.4.1 Omega-3 fatty acids
    • 5.4.1.1 EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)
    • 5.4.1.2 DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)
    • 5.4.1.3 ALA (Alpha-linolenic acid)
  • 5.4.2 Omega-6 fatty acids
    • 5.4.2.1 Linoleic acid
    • 5.4.2.2 Arachidonic acid
    • 5.4.2.3 Others
  • 5.4.3 Omega-9 fatty acids
• 5.5 Specialty fatty acids
  • 5.5.1 Conjugated fatty acids
  • 5.5.2 Branched-chain fatty acids
  • 5.5.3 Trans fatty acids
  • 5.5.4 Others

Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Source, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 6.1 Key trends
• 6.2 Vegetable oils
  • 6.2.1 Palm oil
  • 6.2.2 Soybean oil
  • 6.2.3 Rapeseed/canola oil
  • 6.2.4 Sunflower oil
  • 6.2.5 Coconut oil
  • 6.2.6 Palm kernel oil
  • 6.2.7 Olive oil
  • 6.2.8 Others
• 6.3 Animal fats
  • 6.3.1 Tallow
  • 6.3.2 Lard
  • 6.3.3 Butter fat
  • 6.3.4 Others
• 6.4 Marine oils
  • 6.4.1 Fish oil
  • 6.4.2 Algal oil
  • 6.4.3 Krill oil
  • 6.4.4 Others
• 6.5 Microbial sources
  • 6.5.1 Bacteria
  • 6.5.2 Fungi
  • 6.5.3 Microalgae
  • 6.5.4 Others

Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Manufacturing Process, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 7.1 Key trends
• 7.2 Fat splitting/hydrolysis
  • 7.2.1 Continuous process
  • 7.2.2 Batch process
  • 7.2.3 Semi-continuous process
• 7.3 Fractionation
  • 7.3.1 Dry fractionation
  • 7.3.2 Wet fractionation
  • 7.3.3 Solvent fractionation
• 7.4 Hydrogenation
• 7.5 Enzymatic processes
• 7.6 Distillation
• 7.7 Others

Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 8.1 Key trends
• 8.2 Food & beverages
  • 8.2.1 Bakery & confectionery
  • 8.2.2 Dairy products
  • 8.2.3 Functional foods & dietary supplements
  • 8.2.4 Infant formula
  • 8.2.5 Others
• 8.3 Personal care & cosmetics
  • 8.3.1 Skincare
  • 8.3.2 Haircare
  • 8.3.3 Soaps & detergents
  • 8.3.4 Others
• 8.4 Pharmaceuticals
  • 8.4.1 Dietary supplements
  • 8.4.2 Drug delivery systems
  • 8.4.3 Active pharmaceutical ingredients
  • 8.4.4 Others
• 8.5 Industrial applications
  • 8.5.1 Lubricants & greases
  • 8.5.2 Rubber & plastics
  • 8.5.3 Textiles
  • 8.5.4 Paints & coatings
  • 8.5.5 Others
• 8.6 Biofuels & energy
  • 8.6.1 Biodiesel
  • 8.6.2 Renewable diesel
  • 8.6.3 Others
• 8.7 Animal feed
• 8.8 Others

Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 9.1 Key trends
• 9.2 Food & beverage industry
• 9.3 Cosmetics & personal care industry
• 9.4 Pharmaceutical industry
• 9.5 Chemical industry
• 9.6 Automotive industry
• 9.7 Energy & power industry
• 9.8 Agriculture industry
• 9.9 Others

Chapter 10 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 10.1 Key trends
• 10.2 North America
  • 10.2.1 U.S.
  • 10.2.2 Canada
• 10.3 Europe
  • 10.3.1 UK
  • 10.3.2 Germany
  • 10.3.3 France
  • 10.3.4 Italy
  • 10.3.5 Spain
  • 10.3.6 Netherlands
  • 10.3.7 Rest of Europe
• 10.4 Asia Pacific
  • 10.4.1 China
  • 10.4.2 India
  • 10.4.3 Japan
  • 10.4.4 South Korea
  • 10.4.5 Australia
  • 10.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 10.5 Latin America
  • 10.5.1 Brazil
  • 10.5.2 Mexico
  • 10.5.3 Argentina
  • 10.5.4 Rest of Latin America
• 10.6 Middle East and Africa
  • 10.6.1 South Africa
  • 10.6.2 Saudi Arabia
  • 10.6.3 UAE
  • 10.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

Chapter 11 Company Profiles

• 11.1 Akzo Nobel N.V.
• 11.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
• 11.3 Baerlocher GmbH
• 11.4 BASF SE
• 11.5 Behn-Meyer Holding AG
• 11.6 Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
• 11.7 Cargill, Incorporated
• 11.8 Chiba Fatty Acid Co. Ltd.
• 11.9 Croda International Plc
• 11.10 Eastman Chemical Company
• 11.11 Emery Oleochemicals Group
• 11.12 Evonik Industries AG
• 11.13 Godrej Industries Limited
• 11.14 IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad
• 11.15 Kao Corporation
• 11.16 KLK OLEO
• 11.17 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• 11.18 Musim Mas Holdings
• 11.19 Oleofinos
• 11.20 Oleon NV
• 11.21 P&G Chemicals
• 11.22 Stepan Company
• 11.23 Twin Rivers Technologies
• 11.24 Vantage Specialty Chemicals
• 11.25 Wilmar International Limited