세계의 탈로우(Tallow) 지방산 시장 - 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측, 판매 채널별, 최종 용도별, 지역별, 경쟁별(2020-2030년)

The Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market was valued at USD 3,614.41 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 5,159.98 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.03%. Tallow fatty acids are widely utilized in the production of soaps and detergents due to their superior cleansing and emulsifying qualities. Their natural and biodegradable profile has made them increasingly popular in skincare and haircare products, especially as consumer preference shifts toward sustainable ingredients. Additionally, the renewable energy sector is utilizing tallow fatty acids as a biodiesel feedstock, further supporting market expansion in line with global sustainability goals. Despite promising growth prospects, the market faces challenges from volatile raw material costs and rising competition from plant-based fatty acid alternatives. These factors, influenced by livestock supply variability and shifting consumer preferences, can impact pricing, supply stability, and market dynamics across multiple end-use sectors.

Key Market Drivers

Growth in Soap Industry

The expansion of the global soap industry is a major factor driving the demand for tallow fatty acids. These fatty acids are essential in soap manufacturing for their ability to enhance cleansing performance, create stable lather, and improve the hardness and shelf life of soap bars. As consumers increasingly seek natural, eco-friendly, and organic hygiene products, manufacturers are adopting tallow fatty acids in both traditional and specialty soaps. The demand for antibacterial, moisturizing, and organic formulations is especially prominent, leading to broader application of tallow-based ingredients. Their compatibility with skin and sustainability profile further enhance their appeal among consumers and producers alike, fueling consistent growth in the soap and personal care markets.

Key Market Challenges

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices

Price volatility in raw materials poses a key challenge for the tallow fatty acid market. Sourced mainly from animal fats like beef and mutton, tallow production is heavily influenced by livestock availability, feed costs, and seasonal demand fluctuations. These variables lead to unpredictable input costs for manufacturers, complicating financial planning and procurement. When prices spike, companies may struggle to maintain profit margins or pass costs onto customers, potentially reducing demand. Inconsistent supply chains, particularly in regions with less developed meat processing infrastructure, can also disrupt production schedules, affecting delivery timelines and overall market reliability.

Key Market Trends

Rising Demand of Tallow Fatty Acid in the Lubricants

An emerging trend in the market is the increasing use of tallow fatty acids in bio-based lubricant formulations. With annual global lubricant demand at approximately 35 million metric tons, industries are actively seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Tallow fatty acids offer excellent thermal stability, lubricity, and oxidative resistance, making them ideal for applications in metalworking, hydraulic systems, and gear oils. Their ability to perform under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions has accelerated their adoption in industrial environments. As environmental regulations tighten and the demand for eco-friendly materials grows, tallow fatty acids are gaining prominence as key components in biodegradable lubricant products.

Key Market Players

• BASF SE
• Twin Rivers Technologies, Inc.
• Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
• Emery Oleochemicals
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Baerlocher GmbH
• H Foster & Co. Ltd.
• Godrej Industries Limited
• LG H&H Co., Ltd.
• Eastman Chemical Company

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Tallow Fatty Acid Market, By Sales Channel:

• Direct
• Indirect

Tallow Fatty Acid Market, By End Use:

• Soap & Detergent
• Rubber & Plastic
• Lubricants and Grease
• Food & Feed
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Others

Tallow Fatty Acid Market, By Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market

5. Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Sales Channel (Direct, Indirect)
  • 5.2.2. By End Use (Soap & Detergent, Rubber & Plastic, Lubricants and Grease, Food & Feed, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Region
  • 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Sales Channel
  • 6.2.2. By End Use
  • 6.2.3. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By End Use
  • 6.3.2. Mexico Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By End Use
  • 6.3.3. Canada Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By End Use

7. Europe Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Sales Channel
  • 7.2.2. By End Use
  • 7.2.3. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. France Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By End Use
  • 7.3.2. Germany Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By End Use
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By End Use
  • 7.3.4. Italy Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By End Use
  • 7.3.5. Spain Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By End Use

8. Asia Pacific Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Sales Channel
  • 8.2.2. By End Use
  • 8.2.3. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By End Use
  • 8.3.2. India Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By End Use
  • 8.3.3. South Korea Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By End Use
  • 8.3.4. Japan Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By End Use
  • 8.3.5. Australia Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By End Use

9. South America Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Sales Channel
  • 9.2.2. By End Use
  • 9.2.3. By Country
• 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Brazil Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By End Use
  • 9.3.2. Argentina Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By End Use
  • 9.3.3. Colombia Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By End Use

10. Middle East and Africa Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Sales Channel
  • 10.2.2. By End Use
  • 10.2.3. By Country
• 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. South Africa Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By End Use
  • 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By End Use
  • 10.3.3. UAE Tallow Fatty Acid Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Sales Channel
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By End Use

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Tallow Fatty Acid Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. BASF SE
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Company Snapshot
  • 15.1.3. Products & Services
  • 15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
  • 15.1.5. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
  • 15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Twin Rivers Technologies, Inc.
• 15.3. Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
• 15.4. Emery Oleochemicals
• 15.5. Akzo Nobel N.V.
• 15.6. Baerlocher GmbH
• 15.7. H Foster & Co. Ltd.
• 15.8. Godrej Industries Limited
• 15.9. LG H&H Co., Ltd.
• 15.10. Eastman Chemical Company

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer