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Methyl Oleate Market Size and Forecast, by Source (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Soyabean Oil), Purity (99%, 70%), Application (Printing Inks, Agrochemicals, Metal Working Fluids, Cleaning Chemicals, Lubricants, Absorbents, Plasticizers, Cosmetics) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 4387
  • Published Date: Nov 24, 2025
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Methyl Oleate Market Outlook:

Methyl Oleate Market size was over USD 2.4 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 4.02 billion by 2035, growing at more than 5.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of methyl oleate is assessed at USD 2.51 billion.

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The rise in the pesticide industry is attributed to market growth along with the increasing use of methyl oleate as a substitute for methylbenzene in the pesticide industry is expected to have a positive impact on market growth. The national estimates for pest control workers are about 85,370 employees available in 2021 in the United States, as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The growing chemical industries as well as the increased use of methyl oleate in the petroleum industry as a lubricant along with the rising consumption of petroleum products is estimated to boost the market growth.

Key Methyl Oleate Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • North America is expected to secure the largest revenue share by 2035 in the methyl oleate market, owing to increasingly stringent restrictions on synthetic chemicals and their associated health and environmental risks.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The agrochemicals segment is projected to command the largest share by 2035 in the methyl oleate market, sustained by its escalating utilization in pesticides, herbicides, plant growth chemicals, and metalworking fluids.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Rapid Growth of the Chemical Industry
    • Increasing Demand for Food and Beverages

  • Major Challenges:

    • High Cost of Methyl Oleate
    • Increasing Use of Ethyl Oleate

  • Key Players: Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation, KLK OLEO, Croda International Plc, acme synthetic chemicals, Tri-Tech Chemical Company, Hebei Jingu Plasticizer Co., Ltd., Victorian Chemical Company Pty Ltd, Wilmar International Limited.

Global Methyl Oleate Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 2.4 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 2.51 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 4.02 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 5.3%

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region:North America (Largest Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: North America
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea

    • Last updated on : 24 November, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Rapid Growth of the Chemical Industry - The increasing use of chemicals by other industries fuels the growth of the chemical industry. Also, the high price of chemicals and closure of many plants across China, and high inflation during the pandemic are estimated to boost the methyl oleate market.  The total industrial production in 2022 raised from 0.6% to 3.9%.

  • Increasing Demand for Food and Beverages - 11.9% of U.S household consumer expenditures share was occupied by food ranking third in 2020.

  • High Demand for Detergent Surfactants Such as Methyl Ester Ethoxylates - The value of detergents and washing preparations increased from 99.5 in 2009 to 111.3 in 2019.

  • Growing Paint Industry – The total number of paint and coating establishments in United States in 2020 was 50,000.

  • Increase Use of Personal Care and Cosmetic Products - The average annual expenditure on personal care products raised from 762 in 2017 to 786 in 2019

Challenges

  • High Cost of Methyl Oleate – owing to the rising prices of chemicals globally. The disadvantage is associated with the large amount of energy required in the reboiler to purify the mixture is expected to hinder market growth in the near future.

  • Increasing Use of Ethyl Oleate

  • Industries Still Use Conventional Chemicals

Methyl Oleate Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Year

2026-2035

CAGR

5.3%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 2.4 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 4.02 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Methyl Oleate Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The global methyl oleate market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into printing inks, agrochemicals, metal working fluids, cleaning chemicals, lubricants, absorbents, plasticizers, cosmetics, and others. Out of these, agrochemicals are anticipated to hold the largest market size by the end of 2035 on the back of increasing use in metalworking fluids and agrochemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, plant growth chemicals, and weedicides. The worldwide exported value of herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant growth regulators in 2021 was 15,432,371.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

  By Source
  • Palm Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Soyabean Oil
  • Others

      By Grade
  • Methyl Oleate 99% Purity
  • Methyl Oleate 70% Purity

      By Application
  • Printing Inks
  • Agrochemicals
  • Metal Working Fluids
  • Cleaning Chemicals
  • Lubricants
  • Absorbents
  • Plasticizers
  • Cosmetics
  • Others
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Methyl Oleate Market - Regional Analysis

North American Market Insights

North America industry is poised to hold largest revenue share by 2035, owing to stringent regulations on the use of synthetic chemicals owing to their ill effects on health and the environment. FDA removed 7 synthetic flavoring substances and flavor enhancers in 2018. Among them, 6 substances are ethyl acrylate, methyl eugenol, pulegone, pyridine, synthetically derived benzophenone, and myrcene.

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Methyl Oleate Market Players:

    • Archer Daniels Midland Company

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    • Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    • Lion Corporation
    • KLK OLEO
    • Croda International Plc
    • acme synthetic chemicals
    • Tri-Tech Chemical Company
    • Hebei Jingu Plasticizer Co., Ltd.
    • Victorian Chemical Company Pty Ltd
    • Wilmar International Limited

Recent Developments

  • Stepan Company - introduced STEPOSOL ME a naturally derived methyl oleate from soyabean oil. This product was approved for use as an insert ingredient under U.S EPA 40 CFR 180.910 with REACH registered. Also, exhibit thaw stability, excellent freeze, and opt for solvents or co-solvents in agricultural applications.
  • Report ID: 4387
  • Published Date: Nov 24, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of methyl oleate is assessed at USD 2.51 billion.

The global methyl oleate market size was valued at around USD 2.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.3%, reaching USD 4.02 billion revenue by 2035.

North America is expected to secure the largest revenue share by 2035 in the methyl oleate market, owing to increasingly stringent restrictions on synthetic chemicals and their associated health and environmental risks.

Key players in the market include Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Lion Corporation, KLK OLEO, Croda International Plc, acme synthetic chemicals, Tri-Tech Chemical Company, Hebei Jingu Plasticizer Co., Ltd., Victorian Chemical Company Pty Ltd, Wilmar International Limited.

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