Palm Methyl Ester Derivatives Market Report 2026

The palm methyl ester derivatives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.03 billion in 2025 to $4.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of palm oil processing capacity, growth of soaps and detergents industry, increasing demand for bio-based chemicals, rising use in industrial lubricants, availability of palm-derived raw materials.

The palm methyl ester derivatives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing sustainability regulations, rising demand for biodegradable chemicals, expansion of green personal care products, growing adoption of renewable solvents, increasing investments in oleochemical innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of bio-based oleochemicals, rising use in personal care formulations, growing demand for sustainable detergent ingredients, expansion of biodiesel applications, enhanced focus on renewable feedstocks.

Rising awareness regarding natural ingredients used in personal care is expected to propel the growth of the palm methyl ester derivatives market going forward. Natural ingredients are substances derived from natural resources through physical processing. Palm methyl ester derivatives are used in personal care products, and the increasing consumer preference for natural products is boosting demand in this market. For instance, in March 2025, according to NSF, a US-based global public health organization, a survey found that 74% of consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care products. Therefore, the rising awareness regarding natural ingredients in personal care is driving the palm methyl ester derivatives market.

Major companies operating in the palm methyl ester derivatives market are focusing on expanding production capabilities, such as building advanced oleochemistry manufacturing plants, to meet the rising demand for sustainable, high-quality ester products while reducing environmental impact. Expansion efforts enhance production efficiency, output capacity, and competitiveness compared to traditional production facilities. For instance, in June 2023, Oleon NV, a Belgium-based chemical manufacturing company, opened a new innovative oleochemistry plant designed to produce enzymatic esters for the food and cosmetics industries with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. The plant employs advanced technology that synthesizes esters using only natural building blocks, such as proteins or enzymes, ensuring sustainably produced ester products. This strategic expansion strengthens Oleon’s capacity to supply eco-friendly ingredients and supports the broader market trend toward greener chemical manufacturing solutions.

In April 2023, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KL Kepong), a Malaysia-based agribusiness and oleochemicals producer, acquired Temix Oleo for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, KL Kepong aimed to strengthen its oleochemical specialization and gain access to European markets, enhancing its capacity to supply bio-based derivatives, including palm methyl esters and related products. Temix Oleo is an Italy-based specialist oleochemical company, providing natural and bio-based oleochemicals and specialty chemicals derived from vegetable oils.

Major companies operating in the palm methyl ester derivatives market are Wilmar International Limited, Carotino Sdn Bhd, KLK OLEO Group of Companies, Musim Mas Holdings Pte. Ltd., Emery Oleochemicals Group, CREMER Oleo GmbH & Co. KG, PT Ecogreen Oleochemicals, VVF Limited Liability Company, Timur Oleochemicals Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Pacific Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd, Godrej Industries Limited, Cargill Incorporated, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology Tbk, Asian Agri Group, Apical Group Ltd., IOI Loders Croklaan Group, Kao Corporation, Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc., Twin Rivers Technologies - Specialties LLC, Oxiteno USA LLC, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, Oleon NV, Croda International PLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the palm methyl ester derivatives market share in 2025. Europe was the second-largest region in the palm methyl ester derivatives market. The regions covered in the palm methyl ester derivatives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the palm methyl ester derivatives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The palm methyl ester derivatives market consists of sales of palm methyl ester derivatives used as feedstock for biodiesel production. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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