Biofuels Market Size Projected To Soar USD 257.61 Billion By 2034
| Fuel Type | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Biodiesel | 34.57 | 30.63 | 30.63 | 34.53 |
| Bioethanol | 86.04 | 79.32 | 79.32 | 89.45 |
The biodiesel fuel segment is anticipated to expand at the highest CAGR throughout the forecast period due to the decreasing usage of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel that can be used for numerous purposes, and it is used in fuel for transportation, heating, electricity generation, or as a solvent. Biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lessens reliance on imported oil. They have lower toxicity than fossil fuels. These fuels have lower engine wear and a high cetane number for more power and capacity. Biodiesel fuel is more energy efficient and safer than usual diesel. Hence, this is a viable substitute for petroleum diesel.
Feedstock Insights
The vegetable oil segment is projected to dominate the biofuels market in the coming years. This is primarily due to its lower toxicity compared to other fuels, such as ethanol, gasoline, and methanol, making them suitable for biofuels. It is widely used to produce biodiesel. Vegetable oil has a much higher flash point, reducing the risk of accidental ignition. In addition, feedstock like waste cooking oil is easily available and cheaper, reducing the production cost of biodiesel.
The jatropha segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Jatropha is considered a sustainable and low-cost source of biodiesel, as it can be grown on degraded land. It possesses good fuel properties. Jatropha oil can be easily converted into biodiesel for diesel engine vehicles. Jatropha seeds contain the highest oil content, leading to the highest biodiesel yield.
Biofuels Market Revenue, By Feedstock, 2020-2023 (USD Billion)
| Feedstock | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Coarse Grains | 33.85 | 30.64 | 32.21 | 34.03 |
| Non-agri Feedstock | 10.07 | 9.33 | 10.03 | 10.84 |
| Biomass | 7.63 | 7.05 | 7.58 | 8.18 |
| Vegetable oil | 33.82 | 30.73 | 32.44 | 34.42 |
| Sugar crop | 20.59 | 18.72 | 19.77 | 20.98 |
| Jatropha | 2.30 | 2.34 | 2.74 | 3.19 |
| Others | 12.36 | 11.16 | 11.70 | 12.34 |
Market Dynamics
Driver
High oil prices and government initiatives to drive the market
The demand for alternative fuels is increasing worldwide due to the rising oil prices. However, biofuels are the most efficient alternative to oil and other fossil fuels. They can be produced locally. Moreover, governments in various countries are focusing on curbing carbon emissions. Thus, they are implementing several standards to reduce fossil fuel use. These factors collectively boost the demand for biofuels to reduce reliance on oil or other fossil fuels.
Restraint
Excessive use of land for biofuel production hampering the market
Biofuel production leads to excessive use of agricultural lands, causing natural lands, such as grassland and forests, to be converted into farming for growing maize and soybeans. The impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard resulted in 26% more conversion of natural land to cropland in 2022 than ever before. In the past few years, large areas of natural land have been converted to cropland to support biofuel production. This destroys forests and grassland, further breaking ecosystems.
Opportunity
Technological advancements in manufacturing biofuels offer growth opportunity in the biofuels market
Advances in efficiency and technology in biofuel manufacturing are likely to reduce costs. Tropical regions with long agricultural seasons, higher biofuel output, and lower fuel and input costs are best for biofuel production. The global biofuels market depends on factors such as elevated crude oil prices and skyrocketing feedstock prices. Advanced technologies will play a key role in increasing the production of biofuels since they can be used to recover cellulose materials and thereby increase the biofuels yields per acre, thus reducing the space required.
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Recent Developments
- In September 2024, Rio Tinto to develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot to explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel. In September 2024, AM Green Technology and Solutions BV entered into the biofuels market by signing binding agreement to acquire Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3 BV.
Key Players Operating in the Biofuels Market
- BTG International Ltd Renewable Energy Group, Inc. Abengoa Bioenergy S.A. Cargill DowDuPont, Inc. Wilmar International Ltd POET, LLC Archer Daniels Midland Company VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG My Eco Energy China Clean Energy Inc.
Segments Covered in the Report
By Fuel Type
- Biodiesel Ethanol
By Feedstock
- Coarse Grain Non-agri Feedstock Biomass Vegetable Oil Sugar Crop Jatropha Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S. Canada
- Germany UK France Italy Spain Sweden Denmark Norway
- China Japan India South Korea Thailand
- Brazil Mexico Argentina
- South Africa UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait
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