Beef Tallow Market expected to reach USD 4.809 billion by 2030

Beef Tallow Market Trends & Forecast

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the beef tallow market will expand from USD 3.818 billion in 2025 to USD 4.809 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period.

The global beef tallow market refers to the global market for the application and trade of beef tallow, a type of rendered fat from beef cattle. Beef tallow is a valued cooking ingredient due to its high smoke point, heat stability, and distinctive flavor, and it is used for deep frying, baking, and sautéing. In addition to its culinary uses, tallow is greatly valued in other industries for the manufacture of biofuels, soaps, candles, lubricants, greases, cosmetics, and even biodiesel.

Numerous factors, including global beef product demands, shifts in meat processing and beef tallow demand, consumer preference changes, and health and sustainability issue considerations, are positively influencing the beef tallow demand. The increase in health awareness is promoting the adoption of organic and health-enhancing alternatives to artificial trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils. Beef tallow users are captivated by its status as a very healthy and light cooking fat. Being from grass-fed cattle, it is more stable for consumers and integrates well with health-promoting omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Consequently, it is the preferred choice for health-conscious consumers, superseding all other options.

Beef Tallow Market Report Highlights

• The edible beef tallow segment is estimated to attain a greater market share by 2030 in the product type segment. The segment is growing, driven by the increase in the health-conscious trend, driven by the rise in popularity of high-fat diets and ketogenic which grows demand for natural fats such as edible beef tallow. Additionally, the growing consumer preference toward this segment as a natural ingredient that offers stability, a high smoke point with unique flavor is also promoting the market.
• The food and bakery segment is the fastest-growing segment in the application of the beef tallow market due to the growing consumer demand for sustainable and natural ingredients. Further, the growing shift away from artificial trans-fat and other vegetable oils is boosting the beef tallow for its health advantages and flavors. The rise in the fast-food trend and fine dining industry globally is also promoting the requirement for beef tallow in baking and frying, and in other culinary applications.
• Asia Pacific is predicted to expand at the fastest rate in the beef tallow market during the projected period because of the increase in disposable income and middle-class population in the region. The rise in changing dietary preferences along with the expanding industrialization, like food processing and cosmetics, is also promoting the beef tallow supply across the region.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
Beef Tallow Market Size in 2025	US$3.818 billion
Beef Tallow Market Size in 2030	US$4.809 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 4.72%
Drivers	Growing Demand for Natural and Sustainable Ingredients Rise in Meat Production
Restraints	Competition from Plant-Based Alternatives Issue related to Health Concerns About Saturated Fats
Segmentation	Authentication Mode Technology Application Geography
List of Major Companies in the Beef Tallow Market	Darling Ingredients Baker Commodities Inc. Ajinomoto Co. Inc. Ten Kate Holding B.V. Jacob Stern & Sons Inc.

Beef Tallow Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Growing Demand for Natural and Sustainable Ingredients: The growing shift globally towards sustainable and eco-friendly products that are chemical-free among food, personal care, and cosmetic products is promoting the demand for beef tallow. Additionally, the utilization of beef tallow is growing in skincare and soaps due to an increase in health-conscious and environmental concerns among consumers.
• Rise in Meat Production: The growth in global meat production, especially in countries like China and Brazil, is leading to an increase in the supply chain of beef tallow globally as a byproduct. This is growing due to beef tallow offering renewability and biodegradability, which will promote its production.

Restraints:

• Competition from Plant-Based Alternatives: The rise in plant-based oils and fats alternatives is supported due to an increase in plant-based diets and veganism among consumers, due to health and ethical concerns, could hamper the market.
• Issue related to Health Concerns About Saturated Fats: The concerns related to saturated fats like obesity and cardiovascular disease, which are promoted by public health initiatives regarding awareness among people about them, could lead to discouraging consumers from using beef tallow.

Beef Tallow Market Key Development

• Operational change: In January 2025, Steak-n-Shake announced the change of cooking method in preparation for their strongest franchises with the utilization of 100 percent all-natural beef at all their regional stores. This is done with a focus on aiming for the best taste and increasing quality.
• Marketing Initiative: In July 2025, Coast Packaging Company announced the eighth annual contest under #BeefTallowFrenchFries.

Beef Tallow Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the beef tallow market based on the product type, application, and region:

Beef Tallow Market, By Product Type

• Inedible
• Edible

Beef Tallow Market, By Application

• Cosmetic and Personal Care
• Animal Feed
• Food and Bakery
• Biodiesel
• Others

Beef Tallow Market, By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Others

Beef Tallow Market Key Players

• The Australian Agricultural Company
• Cargill Incorporated
• The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• SARIA Ltd
• Darling Ingredients
• Baker Commodities Inc.
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Ten Kate Holding B.V.
• Jacob Stern & Sons Inc