| Product Code: ETC020580 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) vegetable oils market witnessed steady growth during the period of 2025-2031. Vegetable oils are widely used in the UAE for cooking, industrial purposes, and as ingredients in various food products. The market saw an increase in demand due to population growth, changing dietary habits, and the expanding food processing industry.
The UAE experienced a rising population, leading to increased consumption of vegetable oils as an essential component in daily cooking. Further, As urban areas expanded, the demand for processed and convenience foods grew, resulting in higher consumption of vegetable oils in various food products. Additionally, growing awareness of the health benefits of certain vegetable oils, such as olive oil and coconut oil, boosted their demand in the market. Moreover, the UAE food processing sector expanded, creating higher demand for vegetable oils as ingredients in packaged foods.
The UAE relies heavily on imports to meet its vegetable oil demand, making the market vulnerable to fluctuations in international commodity prices and supply chain disruptions. Further, The production of vegetable oils can have environmental impacts, such as deforestation and habitat destruction, raising concerns among environmentally conscious consumers.
The COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative impacts on the UAE vegetable oils market. During the early stages of the pandemic, panic buying and stockpiling led to a short-term surge in demand for essential food items, including vegetable oils. However, the lockdown measures and economic uncertainties during the pandemic affected consumer spending and disrupted supply chains, leading to fluctuations in market growth.
Several players operate in the UAE vegetable oils market. The major companies include Agthia Group, Emirates Refining Company (ERCO), AAK Middle East, Cargill Incorporated, United Foods Company (UFC) and Astra Food Company.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health awareness and demand for healthier cooking oils |
4.2.2 Growth in the food processing industry leading to higher demand for vegetable oils |
4.2.3 Expansion of retail channels and e-commerce platforms increasing accessibility of vegetable oils to consumers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials impacting the cost of vegetable oils |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative oils such as palm oil and coconut oil |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to food safety standards and labeling requirements |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Palm Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Soybean Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Rapeseed Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Sunflower Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Olive Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and preference for healthier cooking oils |
8.2 Growth in the number of food processing companies using vegetable oils in their products |
8.3 Expansion of retail outlets and e-commerce platforms offering vegetable oils |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vegetable oils Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |