Cremer Oleo

What Cremer Oleo does

CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is the oleochemicals division of the family-owned Peter Cremer Holding group and operates as one of the world's largest producer-independent traders of plant-based oleochemicals. Its portfolio spans vegetable-based fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, bioethanol, methyl esters, soap noodles (CremerSAP), feed fats, MCT oil, shea butter and emollients (Cremerlin), and exclusive cosmetic oils (CremerVERO), with a sub-brand CremerGLYC dedicated to glycerine. The company holds a deep certification stack — RSPO, ECOCERT COSMOS, GMP+, EXCiPACT GMP/GDP, ISO 9001:2015, Kosher, and Halal — which gates entry into pharmaceutical, organic cosmetics, and feed customers.

The business model combines product trading with contract manufacturing services. Revenue is generated through two streams: oleochemical product sales priced per unit on negotiated quotes, and contract manufacturing services (blending, filling, flaking, intermediate storage) billed as professional services. Trading and distribution run through direct B2B sales to enterprise customers in cosmetics, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, homecare, animal feed, and technical/industrial sectors, with marketing conducted via industry trade shows (in-cosmetics Global, Fi Europe, SEPAWA, BIOFACH, European Coatings Show, Cosmoprof) and a multilingual website. Contract manufacturing is operated out of three owned plants in Germany, the USA, and China, supplemented by supply chain services through the wholly owned subsidiary CREMER OleoServ GmbH and cosmetics manufacturing via the February 2022 acquisition of Jiangsu Meiaisi.

The company serves customers in more than 30 countries with more than 2,000 group-level employees, supported by own warehouses and an integrated supply chain running from country of cultivation to customer factory gates. Operations span Hamburg, Uetersen, Cincinnati, Bogotá, Joinville, Suva, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Jakarta, Wuxi, and Asuncion-adjacent (Paraguay), with regional LATAM headquarters in Bogotá, Colombia opened in March 2021. Cremer Oleo is led by Global CEO Pierre Perez y Landazuri (appointed October 2024), Managing Directors Andrew Aylwin and Julian Brandt, with Christoph Mosmann as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Name

Cremer Oleo

Legal name

CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://cremeroleo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CREMER OLEO is a Hamburg-based, family-owned global trader and contract manufacturer of plant-based oleochemicals — including fatty acids, glycerine, bioethanol, soap bases, and cosmetic oils — serving cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, homecare, feed, and industrial customers across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oleochemicals

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), High-Oleic & Specialty Oilseed Oils (AFAJALAC), Commodity Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined/Bleached/Deodorized) (AFAJALAA)

Keywords

• Plant-based oleochemicals
• Vegetable fatty acids
• Natural glycerine supply
• Bioethanol trading
• Contract oleochemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Oleochemical Product Sales: Trading and distribution of vegetable-based raw materials including fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, bioethanol, esters, MCT oil, soap base, shea butter, feed fats, and methyl esters. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on quantities and specifications.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Processing, filling, storage, blending and manufacturing services in own plants in Germany, USA and China. Services offered for customers needing special processing or production outsourcing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CREMER OLEO is a global producer-independent trader and contract manufacturer of plant-based oleochemicals, supplying vegetable-derived fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, bioethanol, esters, MCT oil, soap bases, shea butter, feed fats, and premium cosmetic oils to industrial customers in cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, homecare, animal feed, and technical sectors. The company also offers toll/contract manufacturing services including blending, filling, flaking, and intermediate storage from its plants in Germany, USA, and China.

Product overview

CREMER OLEO is a global specialist in plant-based raw materials for the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, homecare, feed and technical industries. As one of the world's largest producer-independent traders, they offer a comprehensive portfolio of oleochemicals including Bioethanol, Glycerine, 1,3-Propanediol, Fatty Alcohols, Fatty Acids, Esters, MCT Oil, Soap Base (CremerSAP), Shea Butter + Emollients (Cremerlin), Feed Fats, and Exclusive Oils (CremerVERO). The company also provides contract manufacturing services including blending, filling, storage, and flaking in Germany, USA, and China through subsidiaries CREMER OleoServ, CREMER OLEO Paraguay, and Jiangsu Meiaisi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CremerSAP: Raw materials for soaps and syndets
• CremerGLYC
• CremerVERO
• Cremerlin

Products and services

• Bioethanol

Quantifiable outcome

• Established as most successful glycerine exporter in Brazil within one year of launching oleo unit in 2019

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PapoutsaniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded cooperation for better soaps and syndets. Papoutsanis is a Greek company specializing in oleochemical products and soap bases. The partnership aims to develop improved syndet (synthetic detergent) bases for cosmetic applications.
• ASD (Association for Sustainable Development)minorOthersCREMER OLEO became member of ASD, an association focused on sustainable development practices in the industry.
• Peter Cremer do Brasil LTDAcoreOthersRelated company active since 1973 in import and export of soybean, grain and steel products. Part of the broader CREMER group of companies.
• Cremer y Asociados S.A. (Argentina)coreOthersRelated company trading in beans, soybeans, corn and biodiesel since 1973. Part of the CREMER group operations in Latin America.
• Unilever Living Wage InitiativeminorOthersCREMER OLEO joined Unilever's Living Wage initiative, committing to fair compensation practices in the supply chain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emery Oleochemicals: Global producer of specialty oleochemicals (fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, bio-based polyols) serving cosmetics, homecare, and industrial markets. Directly comparable as an integrated, globally distributed oleochemical specialist with multi-regional manufacturing footprint.
• KLK OLEO: Division of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad producing oleochemicals from palm and palm kernel oil. Closely comparable vertically integrated oleochemical manufacturer with overlapping fatty acid, fatty alcohol, glycerine, and soap noodle portfolio.
• IOI Corporation Berhad: Malaysian integrated palm oil and oleochemical producer with fatty acid, fatty alcohol, and glycerine operations. Comparable as a vertically integrated palm-oleochemical competitor serving the same cosmetics, food, and industrial end markets.
• Oleon (Avril Group): European oleochemical producer of fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols, esters, and dimers headquartered in Belgium. Comparable as a Europe-based specialty oleochemical player serving cosmetics, lubricants, and industrial customers with overlapping product portfolios.
• Ecogreen Oleochemicals: Singapore-headquartered producer of natural fatty alcohols, fatty acids, glycerine, and soap noodles from palm kernel oil. Directly comparable oleochemical specialist serving personal care, home care, food, and industrial customers globally.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Personal Care & Nutrition: Global chemicals major with a sizeable personal care and nutrition ingredients portfolio including oleochemical-derived emollients, esters, and surfactants. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose personal care oleochemical range overlaps with Cremer Oleo's cosmetics portfolio.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with a Personal Care & Nutrition segment that includes bio-based oleochemicals, fatty acid derivatives, and specialty esters. Comparable as a large European-based specialty chemicals incumbent competing for the same cosmetic and personal care customers.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty ingredient company serving personal care, health care, and industrial markets with a portfolio that includes bio-based emollients, esters, and surfactants derived from vegetable oils. Comparable as a higher-margin specialty incumbent in Cremer Oleo's core cosmetics end market.
• Wilmar International: Asia-headquartered agribusiness and oleochemical major with vertically integrated palm oil milling, refining, and downstream oleochemical production. Comparable as a large-scale palm-based incumbent supplying similar fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerine to global FMCG customers.
• Musim Mas: Indonesian integrated palm oil and oleochemical group with downstream fatty acid, fatty alcohol, and glycerine capacity. Comparable as a vertically integrated palm-oleochemical competitor with overlapping product range and global customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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