The second generation biofuels market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $10.54 billion in 2024 to $13.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to policy support and regulatory frameworks, feedstock availability and diversity, investment and funding, oil price volatility, public awareness and perception.
The second generation biofuels market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to carbon intensity regulations, global energy transition, stricter emission standards, emergence of advanced feedstocks, increased private sector investment. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in enzyme technology, international collaboration and trade agreements, technological advancements, collaboration and partnerships, techno-economic optimization.
The anticipated increase in the use of biofuels for their environmental advantages is poised to drive the growth of the second-generation biofuels market. Biofuels, derived from biological materials such as trees, agricultural waste, crops, or grass, offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuels. This substitution has the potential to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel extraction and consumption, including conventional and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, finite resource depletion, and dependence on unstable foreign suppliers. Notably, biofuel usage is deemed safe for the environment, a factor contributing to the expansion of the second-generation biofuels market. As indicated in the U.S. Bioenergy Statistics report by the United States Department of Agriculture in April 2023, approximately 15.4 billion gallons of ethanol and 3.1 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable fuel were produced in the United States in 2022, underscoring the substantial utilization of biofuels and their role in driving the second-generation biofuels market.
The growing demand for clean energy is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the second-generation biofuels market in the forthcoming years. 'Clean energy' refers to energy sources and technologies considered environmentally benign, with minimal to no adverse effects. Second-generation biofuels play a crucial role in climate change mitigation, enhancing energy security, and promoting an eco-friendlier energy sector by providing a cleaner and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in March 2023, global renewable energy capacity increased by 10% in 2022, highlighting the growing interest and demand for cleaner energy solutions. This trend contributes to the momentum of the second-generation biofuels market.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations emerge as prominent trends gaining traction in the second-generation biofuels market. Key industry players are actively seeking partnerships to strengthen their market position. For instance, in April 2023, Compania Espanola de Petroleos S.A.U. partnered with Bio-oils Huelva S.L.U. to establish a joint venture aimed at advancing the development of second-generation (2G) biofuels. Additionally, in November 2022, Shell Plc announced an agreement with Razen to purchase 3.25 billion liters of cellulosic ethanol made from sugar cane, showcasing collaboration as a key driver in the market. Such partnerships foster innovation and facilitate the development of new biofuel technologies.
Major companies operating in the second-generation biofuels market are focusing on technological innovations, exemplified by the adoption of sunliquid technology. Clariant's Sunliquid technology, an innovative and environmentally friendly process, transforms agricultural waste into cellulosic ethanol and sugars. The successful production of sunliquid cellulosic ethanol at a new plant in Romania in June 2022 demonstrates the viability of this technology in commercial settings. The cellulosic ethanol produced using sunliquid technology not only serves as a drop-in solution for fuel blending but also finds applications in environmentally friendly aviation fuel and bio-based chemicals, further contributing to the growth of the second-generation biofuels market.
In June 2022, CropEnergies AG, a Germany-based ethanol producer, made a strategic investment in LXP Group GmbH for EUR 2 million, reinforcing CropEnergies' position and aiding LXP in advancing its technology. This strategic collaboration facilitates the faster implementation of LXP's technology and aligns with CropEnergies' broader strategic realignment, underscoring the significance of strategic partnerships in the second-generation biofuels market.
Major companies operating in the second generation biofuels market include TotalEnergies SE, Reliance Industries Limited, INEOS Group Limited, The Andersons Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc, DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS, Green Plains Inc, Flint Hills Resources LLC, Gevo Inc., Abengoa S.A., POET LLC, ICM Inc., Enerkem Inc., Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc., LanzaTech Inc, Virent Energy Systems Inc., GranBio LLC, Algenol Biofuels Inc., Novamont S.p.A., Edeniq Inc., Mascoma Corporation, BlueFire Renewables Inc, Fiberight LLC., Clariant AG, Raizen S.A., Copersucar SA, Beta Renewables S.p.A., EcoCeres Inc.
North America was the largest region in the second generation biofuels market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the second generation biofuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the second generation biofuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Second generation biofuels, also known as advanced biofuels, represent a category of renewable fuels derived from non-food feedstock. These biofuels offer significant advantages over first generation biofuels and are designed to address limitations and issues associated with the latter, such as the use of food crops and potential indirect land-use change.
The primary types of second-generation biofuels include cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, bio-butanol, bio-dimethyl ether (DME), and others. Cellulosic ethanol is a biofuel produced from cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. These biofuels are manufactured through biochemical and thermochemical processes, utilizing various feedstocks such as simple lignocellulose, complex lignocellulose, syngas, algae, and others. Second generation biofuels find applications in transportation, power generation, and other sectors.
The second generation biofuels market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides second generation biofuels market statistics, including second generation biofuels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a second generation biofuels market share, detailed second generation biofuels market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the second generation biofuels industry. This second generation biofuels market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The second generation biofuels market consists of sales of bio-synthetic natural gas, bioethanol, and bio methanol. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The second generation biofuels market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to carbon intensity regulations, global energy transition, stricter emission standards, emergence of advanced feedstocks, increased private sector investment. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in enzyme technology, international collaboration and trade agreements, technological advancements, collaboration and partnerships, techno-economic optimization.
The anticipated increase in the use of biofuels for their environmental advantages is poised to drive the growth of the second-generation biofuels market. Biofuels, derived from biological materials such as trees, agricultural waste, crops, or grass, offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuels. This substitution has the potential to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel extraction and consumption, including conventional and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, finite resource depletion, and dependence on unstable foreign suppliers. Notably, biofuel usage is deemed safe for the environment, a factor contributing to the expansion of the second-generation biofuels market. As indicated in the U.S. Bioenergy Statistics report by the United States Department of Agriculture in April 2023, approximately 15.4 billion gallons of ethanol and 3.1 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable fuel were produced in the United States in 2022, underscoring the substantial utilization of biofuels and their role in driving the second-generation biofuels market.
The growing demand for clean energy is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the second-generation biofuels market in the forthcoming years. 'Clean energy' refers to energy sources and technologies considered environmentally benign, with minimal to no adverse effects. Second-generation biofuels play a crucial role in climate change mitigation, enhancing energy security, and promoting an eco-friendlier energy sector by providing a cleaner and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in March 2023, global renewable energy capacity increased by 10% in 2022, highlighting the growing interest and demand for cleaner energy solutions. This trend contributes to the momentum of the second-generation biofuels market.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations emerge as prominent trends gaining traction in the second-generation biofuels market. Key industry players are actively seeking partnerships to strengthen their market position. For instance, in April 2023, Compania Espanola de Petroleos S.A.U. partnered with Bio-oils Huelva S.L.U. to establish a joint venture aimed at advancing the development of second-generation (2G) biofuels. Additionally, in November 2022, Shell Plc announced an agreement with Razen to purchase 3.25 billion liters of cellulosic ethanol made from sugar cane, showcasing collaboration as a key driver in the market. Such partnerships foster innovation and facilitate the development of new biofuel technologies.
Major companies operating in the second-generation biofuels market are focusing on technological innovations, exemplified by the adoption of sunliquid technology. Clariant's Sunliquid technology, an innovative and environmentally friendly process, transforms agricultural waste into cellulosic ethanol and sugars. The successful production of sunliquid cellulosic ethanol at a new plant in Romania in June 2022 demonstrates the viability of this technology in commercial settings. The cellulosic ethanol produced using sunliquid technology not only serves as a drop-in solution for fuel blending but also finds applications in environmentally friendly aviation fuel and bio-based chemicals, further contributing to the growth of the second-generation biofuels market.
In June 2022, CropEnergies AG, a Germany-based ethanol producer, made a strategic investment in LXP Group GmbH for EUR 2 million, reinforcing CropEnergies' position and aiding LXP in advancing its technology. This strategic collaboration facilitates the faster implementation of LXP's technology and aligns with CropEnergies' broader strategic realignment, underscoring the significance of strategic partnerships in the second-generation biofuels market.
Major companies operating in the second generation biofuels market include TotalEnergies SE, Reliance Industries Limited, INEOS Group Limited, The Andersons Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc, DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS, Green Plains Inc, Flint Hills Resources LLC, Gevo Inc., Abengoa S.A., POET LLC, ICM Inc., Enerkem Inc., Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc., LanzaTech Inc, Virent Energy Systems Inc., GranBio LLC, Algenol Biofuels Inc., Novamont S.p.A., Edeniq Inc., Mascoma Corporation, BlueFire Renewables Inc, Fiberight LLC., Clariant AG, Raizen S.A., Copersucar SA, Beta Renewables S.p.A., EcoCeres Inc.
North America was the largest region in the second generation biofuels market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the second generation biofuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the second generation biofuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Second generation biofuels, also known as advanced biofuels, represent a category of renewable fuels derived from non-food feedstock. These biofuels offer significant advantages over first generation biofuels and are designed to address limitations and issues associated with the latter, such as the use of food crops and potential indirect land-use change.
The primary types of second-generation biofuels include cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, bio-butanol, bio-dimethyl ether (DME), and others. Cellulosic ethanol is a biofuel produced from cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. These biofuels are manufactured through biochemical and thermochemical processes, utilizing various feedstocks such as simple lignocellulose, complex lignocellulose, syngas, algae, and others. Second generation biofuels find applications in transportation, power generation, and other sectors.
The second generation biofuels market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides second generation biofuels market statistics, including second generation biofuels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a second generation biofuels market share, detailed second generation biofuels market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the second generation biofuels industry. This second generation biofuels market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The second generation biofuels market consists of sales of bio-synthetic natural gas, bioethanol, and bio methanol. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Second Generation Biofuels Market Characteristics3. Second Generation Biofuels Market Trends and Strategies4. Second Generation Biofuels Market - Macro Economic Scenario including the impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Second Generation Biofuels Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Second Generation Biofuels Market34. Recent Developments in the Second Generation Biofuels Market
5. Global Second Generation Biofuels Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Second Generation Biofuels Market Segmentation
7. Second Generation Biofuels Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Second Generation Biofuels Market
9. China Second Generation Biofuels Market
10. India Second Generation Biofuels Market
11. Japan Second Generation Biofuels Market
12. Australia Second Generation Biofuels Market
13. Indonesia Second Generation Biofuels Market
14. South Korea Second Generation Biofuels Market
15. Western Europe Second Generation Biofuels Market
16. UK Second Generation Biofuels Market
17. Germany Second Generation Biofuels Market
18. France Second Generation Biofuels Market
19. Italy Second Generation Biofuels Market
20. Spain Second Generation Biofuels Market
21. Eastern Europe Second Generation Biofuels Market
22. Russia Second Generation Biofuels Market
23. North America Second Generation Biofuels Market
24. USA Second Generation Biofuels Market
25. Canada Second Generation Biofuels Market
26. South America Second Generation Biofuels Market
27. Brazil Second Generation Biofuels Market
28. Middle East Second Generation Biofuels Market
29. Africa Second Generation Biofuels Market
30. Second Generation Biofuels Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Second Generation Biofuels Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Second Generation Biofuels Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Second Generation Biofuels Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on second generation biofuels market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for second generation biofuels? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The second generation biofuels market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Cellulosic Ethanol; Biodiesel; Bio Butanol; Bio Dimethylether (DME); Other Types2) By Process: Biochemical Process; Thermochemical Process
3) By Feedstock: Simple Lignocellulose; Complex Lignocellulose; Syngas; Algae; Other Feedstocks
4) By Application: Transportation; Power Generation; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Cellulosic Ethanol: Acid Hydrolysis Ethanol; Enzymatic Hydrolysis Ethanol2) By Biodiesel: Transesterification Biodiesel; Non-Transesterified Biodiesel
3) By Bio Butanol: ABE (Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol) Fermentation; Other Production Methods
4) By Bio Dimethylether (DME): Methanol-Derived DME; Gasification-Derived DME
5) By Other Types: Renewable Jet Fuel; Biogas; Algal Biofuels
Key Companies Mentioned: TotalEnergies SE; Reliance Industries Limited; INEOS Group Limited; the Andersons Inc.; International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- TotalEnergies SE
- Reliance Industries Limited
- INEOS Group Limited
- The Andersons Inc.
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- Darling Ingredients Inc
- DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
- Green Plains Inc
- Flint Hills Resources LLC
- Gevo Inc.
- Abengoa S.A.
- POET LLC
- ICM Inc.
- Enerkem Inc.
- Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
- Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
- LanzaTech Inc
- Virent Energy Systems Inc.
- GranBio LLC
- Algenol Biofuels Inc.
- Novamont S.p.A.
- Edeniq Inc.
- Mascoma Corporation
- BlueFire Renewables Inc
- Fiberight LLC.
- Clariant AG
- Raizen S.A.
- Copersucar SA
- Beta Renewables S.p.A.
- EcoCeres Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 13.48 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 33.23 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 25.3% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
