China Used Cooking Oil Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 13 August, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Hannah Blake
China Used Cooking Oil Market Insights
- Based on Deep Market Insights findings, the China Used Cooking Oil Market reached USD 678.62 Million in 2025 and is estimated to attain USD 1357.36 Million by 2034.
- From 2026 to 2034, the China market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 8.07%.
- Within the Source category, Households dominated in 2025 in terms of market size contribution.
- Over the forecast period, Catering services is forecasted to deliver the fastest growth, positioning it as the most lucrative Source segment.
![China Used Cooking Oil Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis By [2034]](https://deepmarketinsights.com/uploads/charts/china-used-cooking-oil-market-china-source-119681.png)
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- China contributed 7.62% to the global Used Cooking Oil Market size in 2025.
- By 2034, United States is forecasted to remain the largest global market for Used Cooking Oil Market.
- In Asia Pacific, China is projected to capture the leading share of market size by 2034.
- Among Asia Pacific markets, South East Asia is expected to post the fastest growth, reaching USD 396.61 Million by 2034.
China Used Cooking Oil Market Dynamics
- China's used cooking oil market continues witnessing development as foodservice operators, food processors, recycling companies, and renewable-fuel producers increasingly focus on the collection and recovery of waste cooking oils. Demand is supported by waste management, resource recovery, renewable fuels, and circular-economy initiatives.
- Restaurants, foodservice establishments, food manufacturers, hotels, institutional kitchens, and households represent key sources of used cooking oil. Market participants increasingly prioritize collection coverage, contamination control, feedstock quality, traceability, and compliant recycling.
- Companies invest in collection networks, pretreatment, filtration, purification, storage, and conversion technologies. Innovation focuses on improving oil recovery rates, processing efficiency, feedstock quality, and conversion into biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel feedstock, renewable diesel, and industrial applications.
- Sustainability initiatives emphasize waste-oil recycling, renewable fuel production, reduced improper disposal, resource efficiency, traceable collection, and circular-economy development.
Key Industry Insights
- Large foodservice activity supports feedstock availability.
- Renewable fuel applications create significant value-added opportunities.
- Collection and traceability remain important industry priorities.
- Advanced pretreatment improves waste-oil conversion efficiency.
China Used Cooking Oil Market Source 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Source | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 307.01 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Restaurants and hotels | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Food processing industries | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Catering services | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 678.62 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
China Used Cooking Oil Market End use 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| End use | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 273.96 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Animal feed | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Oleochemicals | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Industrial applications | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 678.61 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
China Used Cooking Oil Market Collection method 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Collection method | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organized collection | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 309.45 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Unorganized collection | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Direct purchase | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 678.62 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
China Used Cooking Oil Market Processing level 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Processing level | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude used cooking oil | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Refined used cooking oil | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Inside This Report
This section explores China's used cooking oil industry through collection, filtration, pretreatment, purification, biodiesel, renewable fuels, sustainable aviation fuel feedstock, and industrial applications.
- Regional/Country market landscape: Reviews China's used cooking oil ecosystem.
- Collection and supply trends: Explores restaurants, foodservice, food processing, hotels, institutional kitchens, and recycling networks.
- Processing and application innovation: Covers filtration, pretreatment, purification, biodiesel, renewable fuels, and SAF feedstock.
- Competitive and industry developments: Highlights collection infrastructure, traceability, processing technology, renewable fuels, circular economy, and commercialization.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 678.62 Million |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 1357.36 Million |
| Largest segment | Households |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 8.07% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |