Biofuels Market Report 2025

This Biofuels market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & 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 biofuels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $175.24 billion in 2024 to $188.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to energy security concerns, volatility in oil prices, government incentives.

The biofuels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $258.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy targets, advancements in feedstock production, rising public awareness, emerging economies' adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced biofuels development, technological innovations, integration with conventional fuels, market consolidation.

Rising petroleum prices are anticipated to drive growth in the biofuel market. The consistent increase in petrol and diesel prices worldwide can be attributed to escalating crude oil costs and heightened taxation. Additionally, the Russia-Ukraine war has significantly contributed to the sharp rise in global petroleum prices. Other factors leading to increased crude oil prices include market tightness, uncertainty regarding supply and demand, geopolitical developments, concerns over potential future supply disruptions, and speculation affecting the petroleum market. As a result of these rising petroleum prices, there is an increased demand for biofuels as a renewable and less combustible alternative to fossil diesel, which helps reduce the carbon footprint of transportation and various industries. For example, in June 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, a U.S. Federal Reserve District, reported that crude oil prices climbed from an average of $71 per barrel in December 2021 to $109 per barrel by May 2022. Therefore, the rise in petroleum prices is expected to propel the biofuel market forward.

The rising demand for energy in the transportation sector is expected to propel the growth of the process oil market going forward. The transportation sector refers to the industry involved in the movement of people and goods from one place to another. Biofuels can be used as an alternative or blend with traditional fuels in the transportation industry, reducing the carbon footprint and meeting regulatory requirements for cleaner energy sources. For instance, in September 2023, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association representing the airline industry, reported a significant increase in total traffic for July 2023, with a 26. 2% rise compared to July 2022, resulting in the highest-ever recorded July revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs). Therefore, the rising passenger traffic in the transportation sector is expected to propel the growth of the biofuels market.

Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the biofuel market. Advanced biofuels are gaining popularity due to their compatibility with existing fuel infrastructure and high energy densities. Advanced biofuel technologies are recognized as green energy sources. Recently, the market has witnessed the use of advanced bio-hydrocarbons generated from lignocellulosic biomass such as trees, grasses, trash, and agricultural residues. Major companies operating in the biofuel market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For instance, In February, Clariant, a Europe-based chemical company, introduced a line of Vita surfactants and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) made entirely of bio-based, renewable carbon derived from plants. The new Vita products are designed for natural formulations with a high Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) and assist manufacturers in maximizing the use of bio-based carbon content in consumer products, that include detergents, hair and shower gel, paints, industrial lubricants, and crop treatments.

Leading companies in the biofuels market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as biofuel blend bunkers, to enhance production efficiency and lower costs through new technologies. A biofuel blend bunker is a type of marine fuel used in ships, consisting of a combination of conventional bunker fuel (derived from crude oil) and biofuels. For example, in August 2024, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), an India-based petroleum refinery, introduced a High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker. This product provides a cleaner, biodegradable alternative to traditional fuels, promoting decarbonization and sustainability within the maritime industry. This initiative not only strengthens BPCL's position in the bunkering market but also fosters economic growth and energy security at Mumbai Port.

In January 2022, ExxonMobil, a US-based natural gas company, acquired a 49. 9% stake in Biojet AS. This acquisition allows ExxonMobil to purchase up to 3 million barrels of the products yearly, based on capacity. Furthermore, this collaboration with Biojet AS strengthens ExxonMobil's efforts to provide low-emissions transportation products. Biojet AS is a Norwegian-based biofuels company that intends to turn forestry and wood-based construction waste into low-emission biofuels.

Major companies operating in the biofuels market include The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Abengoa S. A., Renewable Energy Corporation, Wilmar International Limited, Poet LLC, Praj Industries Limited, Raven SR Inc., Shell PLC, Sustainable Oils, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Velocys Inc., Virent Energy Systems Inc., Aemetis Inc., Amyris Inc., Anellotech Inc., Avantium Technologies B. V., Axens Technologies (IFP), Cargill Inc., Chevron Corporation, Clariant International AG, Corbion N. V., DG Fuels, Diamond Green Diesel LLC, Dimeta, DMC Biotechnologies Inc., Enerkem Inc., Fidelis New Energy LLC, Fluid Quip Technologies LLC, Genofuel, Gevo Inc., Ginkgo BioWorks, GranBio, Green Plains Inc., Haldor Topsoe A/S, Honeywell International Inc.

Biofuel refers to a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel made from renewable sources such as new and old vegetable oils and animal fats. It is a harmless and biodegradable substance created by mixing alcohol with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking grease. The primary purpose of biofuels is to help reduce the carbon footprint of transportation and other industries.

The main form of biofuels are solid biofuel, liquid biofuel, and gaseous biofuel. The solid biofuel of biofuel is a solid form of biofuel used as fuel for the generation of heat or electricity. The biofuel product is biodiesel, ethanol, biogas, and other products that are derived from feedstocks such as coarse grain, non-agri feedstock, biomass, vegetable oil, sugar crop, jatropha and other feedstocks.

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North America was the largest region in the biofuel market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biofuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the biofuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The biofuel market consists of sales of methanol, butanol and biogas. 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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