Used Cooking Oil Market Dynamics & 2026 Forecast

Tightening mandates under the European RED II directive and US RFS targets are causing unprecedented demand for waste oils and lipids. Our latest procurement forecast highlights a double-digit compound growth rate in UCO demand over the next five years.

Sourcing agencies face challenges securing certified traceable waste oils due to localized regulatory constraints and supply chain complexity. Pan Oleo's established network of regional aggregators provides a secure supply buffer.

We project that palm residue feedstocks (like PFAD) and waste animal tallows will play an increasingly vital role as blending mandates scale across maritime bunkering networks.