Fatty Acids Market Report 2026

The fatty acids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $161.38 billion in 2025 to $175.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of dietary supplement consumption, growth of soap and detergent manufacturing, rising use in cosmetic formulations, increasing demand from food processing industry, stable supply of vegetable oil feedstocks.

The fatty acids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $252.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for omega fatty acids, expansion of bio-lubricants market, increasing applications in pharmaceutical formulations, growing use in sustainable plastics, innovation in fatty acid extraction and processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for nutritional and functional ingredients, rising use in personal care and cosmetics, expansion of fatty acids in industrial applications, growing preference for plant-based sources, focus on purity and composition control.

The rising incidence of cardiovascular disease is projected to drive the growth of the fatty acid market in the coming years. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Fatty acids, particularly omega-3 and omega-6 varieties, provide numerous benefits for cardiovascular health, aiding in both the prevention and management of these diseases. For example, in May 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US-based government agency, reported that over 695,000 individuals in the United States died from heart disease, representing one in every five deaths. Consequently, the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease is fueling the expansion of the fatty acid market.

Prominent companies in the fatty acid market are directing their efforts toward the development of innovative products, such as cetoleic acid products, to fortify their market presence. Cetoleic acid, associated with a specific type of fatty acid, is exemplified by Grøntvedt Biotech's launch of CETO3 in February 2023. This product features high-quality cetoleic acid oil enriched with Omega-3 EPA and DHA, demonstrated to increase the body's production of EPA and DHA by up to 50% in a recent omega-3 index pilot study. Notably, CETO3 ensures a pleasant experience with its odor- and taste-free composition, eliminating any fishy smell or reflux.

In July 2023, Novartis AG, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, completed the acquisition of DTx Pharma Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move aims to enhance Novartis's capabilities in RNA-based treatments by integrating DTx's fatty acid ligand-conjugated oligonucleotide (FALCON) platform into its siRNA toolbox. DTx Pharma Inc., headquartered in Canada, specializes in utilizing its unique FALCON platform to develop siRNA treatments for neurological disorders.

Major companies operating in the fatty acids market are BASF SE, Kraton Corporation, Royal DSM N.V. (Dutch State Mines), Cargill, Incorporated, Evonik Industries AG, Eastman Chemical Company, Croda International Plc, Omega Protein Corporation, AAK AB (Anderson, Althin & Kearsley), Fairchem Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Divine Oleoformulations (India) LLP, Jayant Oils and Derivatives Ltd., Subhash Chemicals Industries Pvt. Ltd., Atlas Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Guangdong Jiangmen Chemical Plant Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yan'an Grease Chemical Co., Ltd., Gysmecol (Guangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., Aker BioMarine AS, Oleon NV, Emery Oleochemicals GmbH, Kao Oleochemical Co., Ltd., Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc., MSD OLEO FZC, Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc., SI Group, Inc.

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

The fatty acids market consists of the sales of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats. 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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