Argentina Oleochemical Market Overview, 2029

Argentina's oleochemicals market is expected to add over USD 110 million by 2029, driven by the growing demand for renewable resources and sustainable chemicals.

The oleochemical market in Argentina has been continuously expanding, reflecting the country's abundant agricultural resources and industrial development. Argentina is one of the world's greatest soybean producers, and its agricultural prowess has played an important role in the development of a flourishing oleochemical industry. Initially, the industry focused on basic applications such as soaps and detergents, but it has since expanded to include a diverse range of products such as fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerin, and surfactants used in a variety of industries, including personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Oleochemical firms in the country are progressively adopting green technology in order to meet global sustainability and environmental responsibility standards. This move is in reaction to both domestic and international demand for eco-friendly products, which is consistent with worldwide trends towards lowering carbon footprints and utilising renewable resources. The Argentine government has also contributed to the development of this industry by offering incentives for the manufacturing and export of bio-based chemicals, which promotes the growth of the oleochemical sector. Compliance with these regulations is critical for getting market access, especially in Europe and North America, where strict criteria for sustainability and product safety are enforced. The Argentine Institute of Standardisation and Certification (IRAM) plays a critical role in ensuring that local industry meet worldwide standards. The value of the oleochemical market in Argentina cannot be emphasised. It has a tremendous economic impact on the country, boosting industrial growth and export revenues. The market is recognised for its ability to generate employment and support economic growth in rural areas where raw materials are supplied. According to the research report, "Argentina Oleochemicals Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Argentina oleochemicals market is anticipated to add to more than USD 110 Million by 2024–29. Argentina is establishing itself as a major player in the global oleochemical sector, capitalising on its agricultural resources and growing its export capabilities. Argentina's oleochemical industry is well-positioned to capitalise on its agricultural assets, giving it a competitive advantage in the worldwide market. During the pandemic, consumers and industries prioritised health and safety, leading to a surge in demand for oleochemicals used in the production of hygiene and cleaning goods such as soaps and sanitisers. This rise in demand provided a short-term lift to the market. Several companies, including Alimentos Naturales S.A., Molinos Río de la Plata, and Cofco International Argentina, produce and distribute oleochemicals. These companies actively collaborate and cooperate with multinational firms to improve their product offerings and market reach. Furthermore, corporations are using certifications and labelling like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and garner consumer trust. Digital marketing and participation in international trade shows and exhibitions are also important techniques used by Argentine businesses to present their products and services to a worldwide audience. Furthermore, Argentina's oleochemical industry has continued to invest in R&D to innovate and satisfy changing customer expectations, assuring long-term worldwide competitiveness.

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Palm oil and palm kernel oil are minor feedstocks in Argentina's oleochemical sector when compared to other oils, owing to limited local production and environmental problems surrounding palm agriculture. The country imports palm oil for a variety of purposes, including surfactants, emulsifiers, and personal care products. Despite their value, palm oil consumption is falling. Major firms such as Cofco International Argentina prioritise other oils due to their availability and lower environmental impact. Coconut oil, like palm oil, is not a primary feedstock due to low domestic production and reliance on imports. The category has been stable, but it faces pressures from more abundant oils such as soybean and sunflower. Given Argentina's position as one of the world's major soybean producers, soybean oil is the foundation of its oleochemical sector. It is the primary feedstock for a wide variety of oleochemicals, including fatty acids, glycerin, and biodiesel. Molinos Río de la Plata and Vicentin use soybean oil to produce high-quality oleochemicals for both domestic and global markets. Rapeseed oil, while not as important as soybean oil, plays an important role in Argentina's oleochemical industry, particularly in biodiesel production. Companies like Bio4 and other biodiesel makers use the qualities of rapeseed oil to develop renewable energy solutions, contributing to Argentina's environmental initiatives. Sunflower oil is another important feedstock in Argentina's oleochemical business, reflecting the country's position as a major sunflower oil producer. It is widely utilised in food, cosmetics, and personal care items due to its light texture and health advantages. The segment is supported by both domestic consumption and export demand. Companies such as Aceitera General Deheza and Cargill Argentina use sunflower oil to manufacture novel products that fulfil market demands. In Argentina, the personal care and cosmetics industry is a major consumer of oleochemicals. Soaps, shampoos, lotions, and creams make substantial use of oleochemicals like fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerin. The quest for environmentally friendly and natural products has been a major driving. Consumer awareness, a demand for green products, and formulation improvements that improve product efficacy and sensory experience have all contributed to the segment's leadership. Companies such as Unilever Argentina and L'Oréal use oleochemicals to suit market demands, establishing this segment as a key growth driver. The food industry's reliance on oleochemicals is backed by consumer demand for clean-label products, ensuring its market dominance in Argentina. The market trend towards healthier and more natural components promotes the usage of oleochemicals, which offer a more natural alternative to synthetic additives. Molinos Río de la Plata and Cargill Argentina are key companies in this market. Fatty acids and their derivatives are utilised in detergents, soaps, lubricants, and surfactants to provide necessary cleansing and emulsifying qualities. This sector has been steadily growing, particularly as firms seek to lessen their environmental effect and implement greener alternatives. Companies include Procter & Gamble and local firms. Fatty acids are a cornerstone of Argentina's oleochemical business because of their versatility in a variety of industries. In Argentina, fatty acids have emerged as a dominant market, reflecting the country's agricultural assets and the demand for sustainable, bio-based products. Alimentos Naturales S.A., Molinos Río de la Plata, and Vicentin are key providers in this segment. They create high-quality fatty acids using local agricultural resources. Fatty alcohols are another important component of Argentina's oleochemical sector, principally used in the manufacture of detergents, surfactants, and personal care products. The personal care business drives the demand for fatty alcohols, which are chemicals that provide moisturising and conditioning advantages. Companies in Argentina that supply fatty alcohols include Cofco International Argentina and Aceitera General Deheza. The biodiesel business in Argentina benefits from government regulations that promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, establishing FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) as a key segment in the oleochemical market. Companies like as Bunge Argentina and Molinos Río de la Plata are major producers of FAME.

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Manmayi Raval

Manmayi Raval

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Considered in this report • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report • Oleochemical market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation

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By Source • Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil • Coconut Oil • Soybean Oil • Rapeseed Oil • Sunflower Oil • Other Oil (Animal Fats, Waste and By-Products, Microbial and Emerging Sources) By End Users • Personal care and Comestics • Soaps and detergents • Food and feed • Rubber and plastics • Coatings and Resins • Lubricants • Others By Types • Fatty acids • Fatty alcohols • Fatty acid derivatives • Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Oleochemical industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry. Keywords: Oleochemical, Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Animal Fats, Waste and By-Products, Microbial and Emerging Sources, personal care and comestics, soaps and detergents, food and feed, Rubber and plastics, Coatings and Resins, Lubricants, Fatty acids, Fatty alcohols, Fatty acid derivatives, Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Structure
  • 2.1. Market Considerate
  • 2.2. Assumptions
  • 2.3. Limitations
  • 2.4. Abbreviations
  • 2.5. Sources
  • 2.6. Definitions
  • 2.7. Geography
  • 3. Research Methodology
  • 3.1. Secondary Research
  • 3.2. Primary Data Collection
  • 3.3. Market Formation & Validation
  • 3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
  • 4. Argentina Macro Economic Indicators
  • 5. Market Dynamics
  • 5.1. Market Drivers & Opportunities
  • 5.2. Market Restraints & Challenges
  • 5.3. Market Trends
  • 5.3.1. XXXX
  • 5.3.2. XXXX
  • 5.3.3. XXXX
  • 5.3.4. XXXX
  • 5.3.5. XXXX
  • 5.4. Covid-19 Effect
  • 5.5. Supply chain Analysis
  • 5.6. Policy & Regulatory Framework
  • 5.7. Industry Experts Views
  • 6. Argentina Oleochemical Market Overview
  • 6.1. Market Size By Value
  • 6.2. Market Size and Forecast, By Sources
  • 6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By End-users
  • 6.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Types
  • 6.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  • 7. Argentina Oleochemical Market Segmentations
  • 7.1. Argentina Oleochemical Market, By Sources
  • 7.1.1. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Palm oil and palm kernel oil, 2018-2029
  • 7.1.2. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Coconut oil, 2018-2029
  • 7.1.3. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Soybean oil, 2018-2029
  • 7.1.4. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Rapeseed oil, 2018-2029
  • 7.1.5. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Sunflower oil, 2018-2029
  • 7.1.6. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Others, 2018-2029
  • 7.2. Argentina Oleochemical Market, By End-users
  • 7.2.1. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Personal care and cosmetics, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.2. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Soaps and detergents, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.3. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Food and feed, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.4. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Rubbers and plastics, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.5. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Coatings and resins, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.6. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Lubricants, 2018-2029
  • 7.2.7. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Others, 2018-2029
  • 7.3. Argentina Oleochemical Market, By Types
  • 7.3.1. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Fatty acids, 2018-2029
  • 7.3.2. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Fatty alcohols, 2018-2029
  • 7.3.3. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Fatty acid derivatives, 2018-2029
  • 7.3.4. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), 2018-2029
  • 7.4. Argentina Oleochemical Market, By Region
  • 7.4.1. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By North, 2018-2029
  • 7.4.2. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By East, 2018-2029
  • 7.4.3. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By West, 2018-2029
  • 7.4.4. Argentina Oleochemical Market Size, By South, 2018-2029
  • 8. Argentina Oleochemical Market Opportunity Assessment
  • 8.1. By Sources, 2024 to 2029
  • 8.2. By End-users, 2024 to 2029
  • 8.3. By Types, 2024 to 2029
  • 8.4. By Region, 2024 to 2029
  • 9. Competitive Landscape
  • 9.1. Porter's Five Forces
  • 9.2. Company Profile
  • 9.2.1. Company 1
  • 9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
  • 9.2.1.2. Company Overview
  • 9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
  • 9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
  • 9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
  • 9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
  • 9.2.1.7. Key Executives
  • 9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
  • 9.2.2. Company 2
  • 9.2.3. Company 3
  • 9.2.4. Company 4
  • 9.2.5. Company 5
  • 9.2.6. Company 6
  • 9.2.7. Company 7
  • 9.2.8. Company 8
  • 10. Strategic Recommendations
  • 11. Disclaimer

Table 1: Influencing Factors for Oleochemical Market, 2023
Table 2: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size and Forecast, By Sources (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 3: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size and Forecast, By End-users (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 4: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size and Forecast, By Types (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 5: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size and Forecast, By Region (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Million)
Table 6: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Palm oil and palm kernel oil (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 7: Oleochemical Market Size of Coconut oil (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 8: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Soybean oil (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 9: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Rapeseed oil (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 10: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Sunflower oil (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 11: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Others (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 12: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Personal care and cosmetics (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 13: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Soaps and detergents (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 14: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Food and feed (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 15: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Rubbers and plastics (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 16: Oleochemical Market Size of Coatings and resins (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 17: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Lubricants (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 18: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Others (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 19: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Fatty alcohols (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 20: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Fatty acid derivatives (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 21: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 22: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of North (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 23: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of East (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 24: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of West (2018 to 2029) in USD Million
Table 25: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size of South (2018 to 2029) in USD Million

Figure 1: Argentina Oleochemical Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2 : Market Attractiveness Index, By Sources
Figure 3 : Market Attractiveness Index, By End-users
Figure 4 : Market Attractiveness Index, By Types
Figure 5 : Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
Figure 6 : Porter's Five Forces of Argentina Oleochemical Market
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Argentina Oleochemical Market Overview, 2029

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