Saudi Arabia Oleochemicals Market Size & Outlook

The oleochemicals market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 246.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of Saudi Arabia oleochemicals market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$197.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$246.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.2%
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia oleochemicals market highlights

  • The Saudi Arabia oleochemicals market generated a revenue of USD 197.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 246.3 million by 2030.
  • The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, glycerol esters was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Fatty Acid Methyl Ester is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Oleochemicals market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 197.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 246.3 million
Growth rate3.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGlycerol esters
Fastest growing segmentFatty Acid Methyl Ester
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSpecialty Esters, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester, Glycerol Esters, Alkoxylates, Fatty Amines, Other Products
Key market players worldwideEvonik Industries AG, Wilmar International Ltd, Kao Corp, Corbion NV, Cargill, Godrej, IOI Corp Bhd, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Emery Oleochemicals, Oleon, Evyap, Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo, The Stephan Co


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Saudi Arabia accounted for 0.8% of the global oleochemicals market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia oleochemicals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 246.3 million by 2030.

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Glycerol esters was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.92% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia oleochemicals market based on specialty esters, fatty acid methyl ester, glycerol esters, alkoxylates, fatty amines, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Industrial lubricant market is expected to boom owing to the introduction of various mega projects taking place in the Kingdom. The influence of the Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar (POTS) organized by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council, Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Malaysian Palm Oil Board to focus on trade improvements pertaining to palm oil is projected to bolster the market growth in the country.

End-use industries such as personal care have been driven by a shift in consumer demand for environment-friendly and natural products in the last few years. 

To cater to the evolving consumer demand for cosmetics and to meet the regulatory frameworks, personal care manufacturers are expected to adopt bio-based products, which is projected to drive the market over the forecast period.

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