Biofuels: Global Markets

Report Code: EGY064F

Publish Date: Dec 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Energy

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Report Highlights

The global market for biofuels is expected to grow from $150.9 billion in 2025 to reach $194.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2025 through 2030.

Report Includes

  • 51 data tables and 62 additional tables
  • An in-depth analysis of the global markets for biofuels
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2029, and projections of CAGRs through 2030
  • Estimates of the current market size and revenue prospects of the global market, accompanied by a market share analysis by biofuel type, end-use industry and region
  • Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, prospects and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
  • Impact analysis of U.S. tariff laws, as well as case study analysis of AI adoption for the global biofuels market
  • Insights derived from Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as an industry supply chain analysis
  • A look at the regulatory frameworks regarding the use of biofuels, incentives for fuel production, and the number and capacity of manufacturing plants
  • A relevant patent analysis, featuring key granted and published patents
  • Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, as well as the ESG risk ratings and practices of leading companies
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic initiatives, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
  • Profiles of the leading companies, including ADM, Cargill Inc., Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Green Plains Inc., and Neste

Report Scope

In this report, the global market for biofuels is segmented and analyzed by fuel type, end-use industry and region. The market size is provided in value ($ million) and volume (million liters). A chapter on competitive intelligence covers the market shares of leading companies based on their product offerings and revenues generated from biofuels. It also discusses market dynamics, emerging technologies and global developments.

The report also includes emerging trends, technological advances, economic forces and technical standards. It contains a Porter’s Five Forces analysis and a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis. The report also discusses the technical and commercial aspects of different types of biofuels and their utilization by different end-use industries. The report outlines the regulations and policies in different countries governing biofuel production to ensure environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. ESG factors are also analyzed.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2024
Forecast period considered 2025-2030
Base year market size $145.9 Billion
Market size forecast $194.7 Billion
Growth rate CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2030
Units considered $ Millions (Value); Million Liters (Volume)
Segments covered By Biofuel Type, End-Use Industry and Region
Regions covered North America, South America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Key Market Drivers
  • Expanding agricultural output driving feedstock availability.
  • Rapid expansion in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.
  • Growing demand for marine fuels.
  • Utilization of agro-biomass and non-food feedstocks.
Companies studied
ADMAPEIRON BIOENERGY
BP P.L.C.CARGILL INC.
CHEVRON (CHEVRON RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP)FUTUREFUEL CORP.
GREEN PLAINS INC.HF SINCLAIR CORP.
NESTEPOET LLC.
THE ANDERSONS INC.TOTALENERGIES
VALEROVERBIO SE
WILMAR INTERNATIONAL LTD.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The estimated market size of the biofuels market is $194.7 billion by the end of 2030. The CAGR is 5.2%.
Key drivers include:
  • Expanding agricultural output, driving feedstock availability.
  • Rapid expansion in the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) industry.
Key challenges include-
  • High capital and production costs in the biofuel industry.
  • Limited infrastructure for advanced biofuels.
  • Food vs. fuel conflict.
Key opportunities include-
  • Growing demand for marine fuels.
  • Utilization of agro-biomass and non-food feedstocks.
By fuel type, end-use industry, and region.
The ethanol segment will continue to dominate the market by the end of 2030.
Ethanol has a long history of blending with gasoline and leads to significant reductions in GHG emissions in the transportation sector. Additionally, it provides economic sustainability driven by government regulations and policy support.
North America is a leading region in terms of demand contribution to the global biofuels market. The U.S. is the largest producer of ethanol in the world, and significant investment and regulatory support, such as RFS and IRA, are strengthening the region’s production and consumption of biofuels.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Biofuels: Global Markets146Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary4Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview8Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics8Free
Chapter- 4: Emerging Technologies and Developments4Free
Chapter- 5: Market Segmentation Analysis55Free
Chapter- 6: Sustainability in the Biofuels Industry: An ESG Perspective5Free
Chapter- 7: Competitive Intelligence7Free
Chapter- 8: Appendix55Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 113

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Biofuels, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 1: Classification of the Different Sources of Biomass for Energy
  • Table 2: Comparison of Fuels Properties
  • Table 3: Production Cost Comparison of Advanced Biofuels
  • Table 4: Number of Facilities Per Technology, as of November 2024
  • Table 5: Announced Projects for Pre-Commercial Advanced Liquid Biofuel Production, by Feedstock and Technology, 2022–2030
  • Table 6: Global Market for Biofuels, by Fuel Type, Through 2030
  • Table 7: Global Market Volume for Biofuels, by Fuel Type, Through 2030
  • Table 8: Feedstocks for Ethanol Production
  • Table 9: Analysis of Three Types of Feedstocks for Ethanol Production
  • Table 10: Major Feedstock Used by Top Countries in Ethanol Production
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The global market for biofuels is estimated to increase from $125.9 billion in 2023 to reach $143.8 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.

Report Includes

  • 18 data tables and 27 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets for liquid biofuels
  • An estimate of market size and analyses of global market trends, with data from 2022, estimates for 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
  • An evaluation of the market potential for biofuels based on biofuel type and region
  • Coverage of technical and commercial developments in advanced biofuels, and an assessment of manufacturing methods, feedstock options, typical plant costs, operating margins, and the emerging technologies in the biofuel sector
  • A look at the regulatory framework regarding the use of biofuels, incentives for fuel production, and the number and capacity of manufacturing plants; and information on the Paris Climate Accords, investments in biofuel technologies, and collaborations between companies
  • Analysis of significant patent activity in biofuels
  • A market outlook for the major companies, including a market share analysis and assessment of the competitive landscape
  • Company profiles of major players within the industry, including ADM, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Green Plains Inc., and HF Sinclair Corp.
Published - Apr-2020| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - EGY064D

Report Highlights

The global liquid biofuels market should reach $153.8 billion by 2024 from $136.2 billion in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% for the forecast period of 2019 to 2024.

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  • An overview of the global markets for liquid biofuels within the industry
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data corresponding to market size from 2018 and 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
  • A look at the regulatory framework regarding the use of biofuels, incentives for fuel production, and the number and capacity of manufacturing plants
  • Analysis of significant patent data and their allotments in each category underlying discoveries in biofuels market
  • Information on the market opportunities and market outlook for major listed companies and strategies that may lead to a better understanding of the market from a practical perspective
  • Market share analysis of key market participants and assessment of their competitive landscape
  • Profile description of market leading corporations, including Acciona Energy, Beta Renewables, Cargill, Evonik Industries, GreenShift Corp., Novozymes, Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Virent Energy Systems
Published - Jan-2016| Analyst - Tiago Faria| Code - EGY064C

Report Highlights

The market for liquid biofuels outside of North America totaled $48.8 billion in 2014 and $41.7 billion in 2015. This market is expected to reach $89.6 billion by 2020, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for liquid biofuels outside of North America
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
  • A review of biofuel types, manufacturing methods, feedstock options, typical plant costs, and operating margins
  • Analysis of individual world regions such as Europe, South America, and Asia
  • A breakdown of industry structure
  • A look at the legislative framework for biofuels use, incentives for production, and the number and capacity of manufacturing plants
  • Profiles of major players in the industry
Published - May-2009| Analyst - Susan Hanft| Code - EGY064B

Report Highlights

  • The global market for liquid biofuels was worth $30.3 billion in 2008. This is expected to increase to $42.8 billion in 2013, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
  • First generation biofuels currently dominate the market, generating $30.3 billion in 2008. This should increase at a CAGR of 7.1% to reach $42.6 billion in 2013.
  • The other fuels segment is expected to increase from $17.1 million in 2008 to $138.0 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 51.8%.
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Report Highlights

  • The North American market for liquid biofuels was worth $37.3 billion in 2008. This is expected to decrease slightly to $34.2 billion in 2013, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of (1.7%. )
  • First generation biofuels currently dominate the market, generating $37.3 billion in 2008. This should decrease at a CAGR of -1.7% to reach $34.2 billion in 2013.
  • The other fuels segment is expected to increase from $2.0 million in 2008 to $308.0 million in 2013, for a CAGR of 173.8%.

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