Based on the continued demand for edible oils and fats across the region as a major ingredient for culinary purpose, the global edible oils and fats market is projected to reach 298,522 kilo tons growing with CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period of 2017-2023. In 2017, APAC is anticipated to hold a major market share followed by Europe. Large share of APAC in edible oils and fats market is backed up by the regions' high resources of crops and livestock. Europe will witness higher market growth in edible oils and fats market during forecast period. Increasing demand of animal fats such as lard and tallow in the region and also improved harvesting techniques are driving the edible oils and fats market in Europe.