Value sales of edible oils rose in 2025, driven by higher prices, higher VAT, and supply disruptions from droughts, damaged olive farms, and the Red Sea crisis. Olive oil led growth, with local harvests affected by the Israel-Hamas War and Turkish imports halted, forcing reliance on costlier European sources. Overall, supply shortages and import challenges kept prices high, sustaining strong value growth in the year.

Edible oils saw rising sales in 2025 supported by the growing demand for local and regional products, which was itself underpinned by increasing environmental awareness and interest in sustainability. At the same time, rising health and wellness is also shaping demand, with consumers increasingly attracted to products with a natural image.

In 2025, edible oils recorded a decline in retail value as post-inflation price corrections outweighed modest volume growth. Improved domestic supply, including a record soybean harvest, and easing global pressures drove lower average unit prices. Price sensitivity remained high, prompting consumers to trade down to cheaper soybean and blended oils, reduce purchase frequency, or opt for smaller packs, while premium segments such as olive oil underperformed. Although corn oil achieved value growt

Value sales of edible oils in Hong Kong grew in 2025, driven by rising global prices and a shift back to home cooking, which bolstered demand for essential cooking ingredients despite stable consumption volumes. Health and wellness trends further supported growth, particularly for olive oil and other nutritious alternatives, as consumers sought oils with perceived long-term benefits like heart health and better nutrition. Consumers remained highly price-sensitive, prompting both branded and priv

In 2025, edible oils in Taiwan experienced steady growth in both volume and value terms, fuelled by rising health awareness. Sunflower oil led in value growth, maintaining its status as the most popular choice among local consumers.

Edible oils in Thailand recorded growth in both retail volume and current value in 2025 as more households cooked at home, supporting core staples such as palm oil and soybean oil alongside sunflower and corn oils. Supply constraints in key vegetable oils, especially palm and soybean oils, lifted unit prices and triggered purchase limits, pushing consumers to substitute towards available options such as soy oil while keeping affordability in focus. At the same time, rising health awareness incre

Edible oils in India posted robust, double-digit retail current value growth in 2025, largely reflecting higher procurement costs and import-linked price transmission rather than meaningful volume expansion. With domestic supply still insufficient, the category remained exposed to global price movements, including climate-related supply shocks, geopolitical disruption and import-duty changes, keeping affordability a core purchase filter for many households. At the same time, consumer preferences

Edible oils remain central to Tunisian households. Corn and sunflower oils are driving value growth, supported by intensified new product development and a shift towards non-subsidised packaged options. Lesieur Cristal SA maintains its leading position through broad availability, a diverse range of packaging sizes, and promotional activity. Small local grocers remains the primary distribution channel, distributing subsidised products, while discounter Aziza is gaining popularity with competitive

In the Philippines, edible oils recorded moderate retail value growth in 2025 while volume remained broadly flat, indicating that pricing and selective trading up drove performance more than higher consumption. Palm oil remained central due to affordability and versatility, while higher coconut oil prices linked to global supply constraints encouraged some price-sensitive switching into lower-priced alternatives. At the same time, at-home cooking engagement supported everyday usage, and olive oi

Retail current value sales of edible oils in Ireland are projected to continue to rise strongly over 2025. This growth is largely attributed to sharp price increases in olive oil. Overall, retail volume sales of edible oils are projected to rise moderately, despite further decreases for olive oil and sunflower oil amidst ongoing supply disruptions. These shortages stem from adverse weather conditions and geopolitical instability. As a result, Irish consumers increasingly opted for alternatives,

Edible oils in Vietnam underwent significant transformation in 2025. A government crackdown on counterfeiting boosted consumer trust and sales of genuine brands. Soy oil led growth, driven by its perceived health benefits and strong marketing. Calofic Corp maintained its leadership via strong brands and vertical integration. Retail e-commerce expanded rapidly, attracting brand investment despite government scrutiny. while small local grocers, although remaining dominant, face new tax challenges.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s edible oils market is shaped by inflation and rising costs in 2025. Affordable sunflower oil continues to dominate, while premium varieties remain niche due to their high prices. Going forward, consumers are expected to trade down due to cost-of-living pressures, choosing vegetable oil blends or fixed-price options.

Edible oils in Germany is showing signs of stabilisation with projected faster retail volume than retail current value sales growth over 2025. While olive oil is the highest single-highest contributor to retail value sales, vegetable and seed oil types account for the bulk of retail value sales. Moreover, sunflower oil and rapeseed oil lead retail volume sales. While most edible oils saw average unit price decreases in 2024, olive oil prices in Germany rose, remaining high, partly due to past dr

Edible oils witnessed robust value growth in Saudi Arabia over 2025, with sustained demand for healthier and more affordable alternatives. High prices were evident across most edible oils underpinning value sales, whilst encouraging some consumers to seek lower priced options, such as corn oil.

Edible oils is recording strong retail value growth in the UAE in 2025, as players navigate global price volatility by diversifying sourcing and pushing higher-value, health-oriented formats. Consumers are trading up to premium options such as olive, avocado and rapeseed oil, supported by rising health awareness and growing interest in sustainable and certified products, including emerging carbon-neutral lines. IFFCO leads the category with a broad, accessible portfolio and investment in respons

Edible oils in Ukraine experienced significant pressure in 2025 as the sector continued to face the effects of war, high production costs, and reduced agricultural output. Although value sales rose strongly, this was largely the result of inflation rather than a real increase in consumption. Volume growth remained constrained by lower household purchasing power and changes in eating habits, as consumers focused primarily on essentials.

In 2025, edible oils recorded strong double-digit value growth, fuelled by inflation and the continued home cooking trend, with sunflower oil remaining the leading staple in volume terms, due to its affordability and local availability. Olive oil was the fastest-growing category, driven by rising health awareness, premium local production, and strong marketing that appealed to quality-conscious, urban consumers.

Following declines over 2023-2024, edible oils in Uruguay is set to post double-digit growth in current value sales in 2025. This is primarily because unit prices which fell during the latter part of the review period have increased steadily over the year amidst rising input costs, robust international demand and disruption to global supplies caused by climate- and conflict-related shocks, logistical challenges and escalating trade tensions. Price hikes mean retail volume growth is projected to

The Uzbekistan edible oils market continues to supported by deep-rooted culinary traditions, with staples such as cottonseed, zigir (flaxseed), and sunflower oil remaining central to everyday cooking. Sunflower oil is the most dynamic category, reflecting a growing preference amongst urban and middle-income consumers for perceived healthier and higher-quality options. At the same time, government initiatives are encouraging the development and availability of a wider range of offerings to promot

While demand for more sophisticated and specialised varieties is on the rise among higher-income consumers, most Costa Ricans consider edible oils to be interchangeable. Price therefore remains the most influential factor in purchasing decisions in 2025. The lion’s share of retail volume sales continues to be generated by soy oil and other edible oils, both of which offer wide assortments of cheaper blended products.

Value sales of edible oils in Romania continued to increase in 2025, although growth was modest compared with previous years. The performance of the category was strongly influenced by the government’s continued price intervention policy, which limited retail mark-ups on essential products, including packaged sunflower oil. This regulation, extended several times since its introduction, helped stabilise prices and protect consumers from inflation. Sunflower oil, by far the dominant type of edibl

In 2025, edible oils in Slovakia maintained strong demand despite inflation, with consumers prioritising staple usage, bulk buying, and price-saving strategies, including loyalty programs and apps. Health trends increasingly influenced choices, boosting olive oil and driving rapid growth in rapeseed oil, valued for its lower saturated fat and high omega-3 content. Supermarkets remained the primary sales channel, but price-sensitive shoppers drove the fastest growth in discounters, reflecting ong

In 2025, edible oils in Slovenia recorded stable growth, led by other edible oils, rapeseed oil, and sunflower oil, as consumers balanced price, quality, and wellness considerations. Olive oil maintained its premium positioning amid normalised prices and heightened quality scrutiny. Other edible oils, particularly pumpkin and specialty oils, drove value growth through wellness-focused trade-ups and gourmet use, while private label gained traction in sunflower oil.

Retail spending on edible oils moved up as households rebuilt pantry stocks and widened their repertoire beyond a single “go-to” oil. Olive oil regained momentum after the supply squeeze of the previous year, while everyday vegetable and seed options held their ground on affordability and versatility. Retailers leaned into accessible pricing and broadened ranges – especially via private label brands – so shoppers could trade across uses and price tiers without abandoning quality cues like proven