May 2, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: EU - Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Fats Or Oils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The European Union market for machinery in the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils is expected to see a gradual rise in consumption levels over the next decade. Market performance is predicted to slow down, with a forecasted CAGR of +0.4% in volume and +1.2% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, market volume is projected to reach 37K units, while market value is anticipated to hit $947M in nominal prices.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils in the European Union, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 37K units by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $947M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
European Union's Consumption of Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Fats Or Oils
In 2024, approx. 35K units of machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils were consumed in the European Union; reducing by -5.9% on the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 41K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
The value of the fats preparation machinery market in the European Union reduced slightly to $835M in 2024, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $867M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Consumption By Country
The country with the largest volume of fats preparation machinery consumption was Germany (11K units), accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, fats preparation machinery consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, France (5.1K units), twofold. Belgium (3K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.4% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in Germany amounted to +5.4%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: France (+1.0% per year) and Belgium (+10.5% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($271M), France ($212M) and Italy ($78M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, with a combined 67% share of the total market. Poland, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Bulgaria and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.
Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of fats preparation machinery per capita consumption in 2024 were Belgium (254 units per million persons), Bulgaria (187 units per million persons) and Germany (134 units per million persons).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Production
European Union's Production of Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Fats Or Oils
In 2024, approx. 49K units of machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils were produced in the European Union; picking up by 4.9% against 2023 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, fats preparation machinery production amounted to $1.1B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $1.1B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Italy (12K units), Germany (12K units) and France (5K units), together comprising 57% of total production. The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports
European Union's Imports of Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Fats Or Oils
Fats preparation machinery imports fell to 6.4K units in 2024, declining by -14.9% on the year before. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +18.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 91%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 10K units. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, fats preparation machinery imports dropped remarkably to $93M in 2024. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $133M in 2023, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
Imports By Country
The countries with the highest levels of fats preparation machinery imports in 2024 were Bulgaria (1.2K units), Spain (1.2K units) and Belgium (0.9K units), together recording 52% of total import. Greece (566 units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.9% share, followed by the Netherlands (8.6%) and Italy (8.1%). Germany (230 units), Denmark (207 units), Poland (163 units) and Portugal (141 units) held a relatively small share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest fats preparation machinery importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($19M), Bulgaria ($12M) and Greece ($9.9M), together comprising 45% of total imports.
Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in the European Union stood at $15 thousand per unit in 2024, which is down by -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $20 thousand per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($57 thousand per unit), while Poland ($5 thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+13.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
European Union's Exports of Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Fats Or Oils
Fats preparation machinery exports soared to 20K units in 2024, rising by 20% compared with 2023 figures. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. The volume of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fats preparation machinery exports reduced to $304M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $335M in 2023, and then declined in the following year.
Exports By Country
In 2024, Italy (10K units) was the major exporter of machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils, mixing up 49% of total exports. The Netherlands (3.5K units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 17% share, followed by Spain (8.3%) and Belgium (5.3%). The following exporters - the Czech Republic (734 units), Denmark (728 units) and Germany (714 units) - each recorded an 11% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to fats preparation machinery exports from Italy stood at +4.4%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+31.6%), the Czech Republic (+7.9%), Spain (+5.3%) and Denmark (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +31.6% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Belgium (-7.5%) and Germany (-15.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+16 p.p.), Italy (+10 p.p.), Spain (+2.3 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2024, the share of Belgium (-10.8 p.p.) and Germany (-26.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Italy ($136M) remains the largest fats preparation machinery supplier in the European Union, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($31M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.5% share.
In Italy, fats preparation machinery exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-5.5% per year) and Spain (+3.1% per year).
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in the European Union amounted to $15 thousand per unit, waning by -24.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $24 thousand per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($44 thousand per unit), while the Netherlands ($4.8 thousand per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
