United Kingdom Used Cooking Oil Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 13 August, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Hannah Blake
United Kingdom Used Cooking Oil Market Insights
- According to Deep Market Insights analysis, the United Kingdom Used Cooking Oil Market size was USD 417.68 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 773.45 Million by 2034.
- The United Kingdom market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.17% between 2026 and 2034.
- By segment, Households emerged as the largest Source in terms of market size in 2025.
- Catering services is anticipated to remain the most attractive Source segment, recording the fastest growth during the forecast period.
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Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- As of 2025, United Kingdom held 4.69% of the global Used Cooking Oil Market size.
- By 2034, United States is anticipated to capture the largest share of the global Used Cooking Oil Market.
- In Europe, Germany is expected to lead the regional Used Cooking Oil Market size by 2034.
- Benelux will remain the fastest-growing market in Europe, reaching USD 245.2 Million by 2034.
United Kingdom Used Cooking Oil Market Dynamics
- The United Kingdom used cooking oil market continues developing as restaurants, hotels, food manufacturers, caterers, and recycling companies increasingly prioritize waste collection and resource recovery. Demand is supported by biofuels, renewable energy, circular-economy practices, and efforts to reduce waste disposal.
- Foodservice establishments, hospitality businesses, food processors, institutional kitchens, and households represent key feedstock sources. Collection companies increasingly focus on reliable pickup networks, contamination management, traceability, storage, and feedstock quality.
- Companies invest in collection infrastructure, filtration, pretreatment, purification, and conversion technologies. Innovation focuses on improving oil quality and expanding its use as a feedstock for biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and other recovered-resource applications.
- Sustainability initiatives emphasize waste diversion, renewable fuel production, recycling, efficient collection logistics, traceable feedstocks, and lower-carbon processing.
Key Industry Insights
- Foodservice and hospitality generate substantial used cooking oil.
- Biofuel applications create strong recycling opportunities.
- Traceability supports responsible feedstock management.
- Sustainable fuel demand strengthens the value of waste oils.
United Kingdom 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 | 168.2 | 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 | 417.68 | 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.
United Kingdom 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 | 176.18 | 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 | 417.68 | 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.
United Kingdom 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 | 206.63 | 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 | 417.68 | 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.
United Kingdom 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 the UK's used cooking oil industry through collection, filtration, pretreatment, purification, biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel feedstock, and industrial applications.
- Regional/Country market landscape: Reviews the UK's used cooking oil ecosystem.
- Collection and supply trends: Explores restaurants, hotels, catering, food processors, and institutional kitchens.
- Processing and application innovation: Covers pretreatment, purification, biodiesel, renewable fuels, and SAF feedstock.
- Competitive and industry developments: Highlights collection networks, traceability, renewable fuel applications, 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 417.68 Million |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 773.45 Million |
| Largest segment | Households |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 7.17% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |