Rice Bran Oil Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Extraction, Squeezing), By Applications (Food, Cosmetic, Industry), By End Use, By Region, and Segment Forecasts - 2035

RICE BRAN OIL MARKET OVERVIEW

The global rice bran oil market size was valued at USD 1367.5 million in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 1408.53 million in 2026 to USD 1897.61 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 3% from 2026 to 2035.

Heals-the-role-of-feed consumption; more antioxidant and decreased cholesterol are nutritional benefits that support the growth of this market. On the other hand, the rising demand for rice bran oil for various applications, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, is a great contributor to the growth of the market.

The increasing consumer preference for health-oriented and sustainable-food products will guarantee a steady growth rate for the Rice Bran Oil market. The industries are seeking innovations in products, the development of new organic variants, and fortified oils targeted to health-conscious consumers. Coupled with these, the rise in other applications in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics will also further cement the growth of this market.

GLOBAL CRISES IMPACTING RICE BRAN OIL MARKET : IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

"Rising Consumer Health Awareness and Increased Demand"

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden market growth reflected by the rise in CAGR is attributable to the market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

It is unfortunate, but this pandemic COVID-19's adversities cannot be understood or agreed upon with any Nigerian or the world for that matter. It affected the Rice Bran Oil market globally from the outset. The initial phase of COVID began with the lockdown, and the restriction on the movement opened a can of worms as disruption in the supply pipelines caused a shortage of raw materials, leading to significant incidences in production and distribution. Even though the mills and processing units had to shut down during the lockdown owing to labor shortages, extraction and refining could not proceed normally. The import-export activity was also badly affected by this shutdown, contributing to price fluctuations of rice bran oil among major regions.

On the contrary, the pandemic brought health awareness for consumers that directly affected demand for healthier cooking oils. Rice bran oil, known popularly as a heart-friendly oil, was very sought-after because consumers were trying to find all possible ways to boost their immunity through diet. The additional increase in rice bran oil consumption can also be attributed to the rise in home cooking during the pandemic. While economies around the world began the recovery process, the balance was slowly re-gained in the market, as manufacturers adapted their new operational strategies to strengthen their supply chains, ensuring smooth flow of rice bran oil into the market and, additionally, established digital distribution channels to address consumer demand.

MARKET TREND

"Rising Health Consciousness Driving Demand for Cold-Pressed Oils"

Emerging trends observed in the market of rice bran oil tend to indicate the growing demand for cold-pressed and organic varieties. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and thus more inclined toward cold-pressed oils, which are less processed and free from chemical treatments. Cold-pressed rice bran oil is nutritionally rich and consumed predominantly by health-conscious consumers. It has also motivated enterprises to widen their product portfolio toward more natural offerings that are of a superior quality.

New emergent trends detected in the rice bran oil market suggest strong demand for cold-pressed and organic varieties. Consumers are now becoming health conscious, which has seen increased demand for oils least processed and free from any chemical treatments. Cold-pressed rice bran oil is nutritionally rich; this defines the desires of health-conscious consumers. It has also compelled companies to widen their product portfolio into more natural offerings of superior quality.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

• Solvent extraction:This is a standard method used to extract oil from rice bran, primarily using hexane. It is indeed an industrial process to produce large quantities with high yield and excellent efficiency. The extracted rice bran oil is then processed to purify it, making it available for cooking and other purposes. It finds its typical application in food processing industries and in general use: cheap and widely available.

• Cold-Pressed or Expeller-Pressed Extraction:In this case, rice bran oil is obtained by mechanical pressing without the use of solvents or high heat. Natural nutrients, antioxidants, and flavor have relatively greater retention from this process. Thus, a healthier oil is produced. It is termed as 'healthier' as it does not undergo any chemical treatments. Cold-pressed rice bran oil is now being preferred by health-conscious people for cooking, beauty application, or as specialty products, as it deserves a premium price.

By Application

• Cosmetics :The cosmetic industry now also includes rice bran oil, one of the richest sources of antioxidants, vitamin E, and fatty acids among skin-care products: while moisturization, anti-aging, skin brightening, and the most sought properties in lotions, serums, sunscreens, and hair oils are, among others, triggered by demand for such products in beauty or personal care: protection from ultraviolet light damage and increased elasticity in the skin, interfering with dehydration and moisturizing.

• Refined Rice Bran Oil :It is Refined Rice Bran Oil (Edible Oil) That is the very first place you get Rice Bran oil being used. It has become widespread in its use as cooking oil for edible products. It is used for frying, baking, and salad dressing. Because it is having high smoke point with mild flavor and health benefits like lowering cholesterol as well as antioxidants, refined rice bran oil even covers a specific popularity in the Asian countries as rice is considered a staple food.

• Industry :Apart from food and cosmetics, rice bran oil has established industrial application in biodiesel, lubricants, and surfactants. The stability and biodegradability of this oil render it environment-friendly for many non-food applications. It is also fed to livestock as animal feed and for animal nutrition due to its high energy content.

• Others :Emerging and niched use segments of rice bran oil are for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals. One of the most important emerging future markets for rice bran oil will be in health supplements, thanks to its oryzanol content, which may prove beneficial in the future in terms of heart health and metabolic homeostasis. Research continues as to how it might be applied in alternative medicine and functional food products.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics include driving and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.

Driving Factors

"Increasing Health Awareness and Demand for Nutrient-Rich Oils"

A growing health-awareness consciousness is developing demand for cooking oils, which not only are healthy but also provide essential nourishment to the body. Rich in antioxidant, vitamin E, and oryzanol properties, rice bran oil has reduced cholesterol levels and has heart health benefits, thereby making it popular as a healthier alternative to traditional vegetable oils, especially among people with special dietary needs for heart-friendly and immune-boosting provisions.

"Food, Cosmetics, and Industrial Applications Currently Undergoing Increased Acceptance"

Rice bran oil has gained broad applications as a cooking oil apart from having emerged as more widely used in the cosmetic and industrial areas. Its antioxidant and moisturizing, as well as anti-aging functionality, has made it a basic ingredient in most skin-care and hair-care products. Further applications of rice bran oil are biodiesel production and animal feeds, which add to the market demand for the product. Therefore, applicability will make it more and more indispensable for different sectors, thus improving its marketability worldwide.

Restraining Factor

"Disruptions in Cultivation and Supply Chain Impact Production"

Rice bran oil is produced solely from rice milling; thus, it varies according to cycles of rice production. Rice bran has a short shelf life after milling; therefore, its timely processing is essential towards oil retention quality. Disruption in rice cultivation caused by bad weather, reduced yields, or inefficiencies in the supply chain can impact the raw material availability and, in the process, affect continuous production and supply of rice bran oil.

Opportunity

"Growing Consumer Awareness Drives Demand for Healthier Oils"

As consumers’ awareness of heart health and cholesterol management issues increases, demand for healthier cooking oils begins to increase. The demand for rice bran oil is quite a hit nowadays since it is antioxidant-rich and rich in oryzanol, served as a better substitute for ordinary cooking oils. This swing in consumer behavior has laid opportunity for manufacturers to extend their product portfolios into health-conscious segments.

Challenges

"Nutritional Benefits Position Rice Bran Oil as a Preferred Choice"

Very high processing and refining costs form the main problems of the rice bran oil industry. The use of fresh rice bran exerts a rapidly deteriorating influence and requires special extraction and refining processes for holding the quality. The requirements increase the production costs so highly that rice bran oil is treated as an expensive oil, thereby being deprived of its deductive potential, particularly in price-sensitive markets.

REGIONAL INSIGHT OF RICE BRAN OIL MARKET

• North America

The very latest popularity of rice bran oil among health-conscious consumers and the demand for heart-friendly cooking oils fuel the interest toward the product in the United States. Though the market is still small when compared to traditional oils such as soybean and canola, word-of-mouth regarding cholesterol lowering and good smoke point benefits will soon create an impact on further growth. The organic and cold-pressed variants have, as well, appealed to many health-conscious consumers. The major constraint remains the availability of raw materials because of limited rice bran oil production within the U.S., which depends on imported sources from Asia.

• Europe

As of now, production of rice bran oil for commercial purposes and exports to the markets in Europe, primarily the UK, Germany, and France which feature among the most various consumer bases of health-conscious individuals, are some of the advantages derived from rice bran oil. The current trends in the industry have further boosted the use of rice bran oil as a food ingredient in the European food industry. The use of rice bran oil in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals is also on the rise as a primary ingredient in formulations of skin wellness owing to its features of antioxidant activities moisture retention. There would only be limited marketing potential under conditions that could limit the country-by-going with the existing government regulations and fierce competition from heavy competitors like olive and sunflower oil.

• Asia

In Asia, there is a large predominance of market share on rice bran oil, with India emerging as the top producer and country using this oil. Many Indians have switched to rice bran oil cooking, which is available so cheaply and is healthy because of its oryzanol content and heart-health benefits. Japan and China are significant consumers, particularly in Japan, where rice bran oil is used in food and cosmetics. Market expansion is further facilitated by the increasing popularity of cold-pressed and organic rice bran oil in several countries in Southeast Asia. With a very good rice production capacity in the regions, the supply of raw materials becomes stable for the market's growth, but the highly variable rice harvests and price volatility can impact the supply chain.

KEY INDUSTR PLAYERS

The international rice bran oil market is considered a real haven for players. The innovations and manufacturing-distribution pace of the industry are set by these large companies. This extended interest of these MNCs focuses on expanding product portfolios, refining processes, and addressing the increasing demand for health-conscious edible oils.

The trends from other companies such as Wilmar International, Agrotech Foods, and Tsuno Rice Fine Chemicals are profoundly influenced by R&D investments and their efficient production processes, but they also have a global foothold. All these companies were able to meet the increasing demand for rice bran oil while maintaining sustainable and high production standards.

List Of Top Rice Bran Oil  Companies

• Ricela Health Foods Ltd. (India)
• BCL Industries Ltd. (India)
• SVROil (India)
• Vaighai Agro Products (India)
• P. Refinery (India)
• 3F Industries Ltd. (India)
• Sethia Oils Ltd. (India)
• Birbhum Oils Industries (India)
• Jain Group of Industries (India)
• Tsuno Rice Fine Chemicals (Japan)
• Agrotech International (India)
• Shivangi Oils (India)
• Kamal (India)
• Balgopal (India)
• Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• King Rice Oil Group (Thailand)
• Habib Industries (Pakistan)
• Wilmar International (Singapore)
• Surin Bran Oil (Thailand)
• Suriny (Thailand)
• RITO (China)
• RiceBran Technologies (United States)
• Wanyuan Food & Oil (China)
• Qaxld (China)
• Jinrun (China)
• Honghulang Rice Industry (China)
• Hubei Tianxing (China)
• Shanxin (China)
• Jinwang (China)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

It is in December 2024 when the Securities and Exchange Board of India has commandeered that there is to be no futures trading at futures for key agricultural commodities such as paddy rice until 31 January 2025. This is expected to suppress food inflation and has implications on the rice bran oil market potentially affecting price stability and supply chains.

REPORT COVERAGE

The Report on Rice Bran Oil Market and its Analysis by Industry has much to expose, starting from the market size to the trends, engines driving growth, as well as the challenges and opportunities therein. Segmentation analysis including market segment by type, application, and region is also included. It contains information on the competitive landscape regarding the major players from the industry, their market strategies, and recent developments.

The Report has emphasized on effects of inflation, supply chain disruption, and regulatory policies in rice bran oil market. It beholds factors in growing demand for healthy cooking oils as well as consumer awareness and new innovations, which drive the market. Besides this, the report also elaborates upon those challenges faced by the manufacturers, due to factors of raw material unavailability, price variation, and trade laws.

Pertains as well further to the regionalizations North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other such markets, capturing the seismic shifts in demand with regard to production trends, import-export activism, and the future development of this market by forecasting its growth from the year 2024 to 2033, to allow businesses and investors to make informed decisions. Up-to-date industry developments, mergers and acquisitions with products or services, innovations, and emerging trends that will leave their mark on the future of rice bran oil are documented.