Biodiesel Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 34.66 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 50.22 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 7.70 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Biodiesel Market Analysis
The Biodiesel Market size is estimated at USD 34.66 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 50.22 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Over the medium term, factors such as the increasing demand for environment-friendly fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and government support for biodiesel production by providing subsidies are expected to drive the biodiesel market during the forecast period.
- On the other hand, the need for more feedstock availability for bio-diesel generation and declining crude prices globally may hinder the growth of the bio-diesel market.
- Nevertheless, uses of biodiesel in the power generation industry is expected to create ample market opportunities in the coming years.
- The Asia-Pacific region will likely grow significantly during the forecast period due to growing production in Indonesia, Thailand, China, and Malaysia. It is expected to drive the biodiesel market in the region.
Biodiesel Market Trends
The Transportation Segment Expected to Dominate the Market
- The transportation segment is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period due to increasing demand for eco-friendly fuels, such as biodiesel, to reduce carbon emissions.
- The awareness among people regarding environmental safety is increasing as the transportation sector emits carbon in the atmosphere that pollutes the air and causes breathing problems and heart diseases. Biodiesel is a renewable diesel replacement utilized in existing diesel engines without modification. It increases the demand for biodiesel in the transportation segment.
- The United States is a significant consumer of biodiesel. Some local, state, and federal government agencies use biodiesel blends (B20) in fleets of school and transit buses, snowplows, garbage trucks, mail trucks, and military vehicles. Fuelling stations that sell biodiesel blends of B20 or higher to the public are available in almost every state.
- According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), biodiesel production in the United States was approximately 1,699 million gallons in 2023. Biodiesel can be used in standard diesel engines as a standalone fuel or in combination with petroleum.
- In January 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it would invest USD 118 million in 17 initiatives to accelerate the development of sustainable biofuels for America's transportation and manufacturing requirements. The selected projects will boost domestic production of biofuels and bioproducts by pushing biorefinery development from pre-pilot to demonstration to provide sustainable fuels that minimize emissions associated with fossil fuels.
- The global biodiesel consumption was around 65.86 million metric tonnes in 2023. The growing favorable policies for the production and supply of biodiesel increase biodiesel utilization in the transportation segment thus driving growth in the segment during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Witness a Significant Growth
- The Asia-Pacific region is likely to expand significantly during the forecast period. The region is one of the largest consumers of biodiesel across the world. In 2023, the region consumed around 259 thousand barrels of oil equivalent daily and produced 320 thousand barrels daily. Countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam support using biodiesel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The governments of several countries in this region are implementing laws to support biodiesel fuel. For instance, Indonesia became the first country to mandate a B30 blend of palm-based fuel. The government allocated 9.59 million kiloliters of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) for the B30 mandate in 2020.
- In January 2022, Malaysia planned to implement a mandate to adopt the B20 palm oil biofuel program by the year-end. The mandate involves manufacturing biofuel with a 20% palm oil component known as B20 for the transport sector.
- Increasing government support will likely boost the production and consumption of biodiesel in the region. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Indonesia), Indonesia's biodiesel production reached 13.15 million kiloliters in 2023.
- The number of biodiesel plants is also increasing in the region. For instance, in July 2024, Euglena, Petronas and Eni planned to construct and operate a biofuel production plant in Malaysia. The commercial plant will be in Johor and is scheduled to begin operations by H2 of 2028. The plant is expected to produce sustainable aviation fuel and next-generation biodiesel fuel, including renewable diesel.
- Hence, with the increasing blend percentage in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and India, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
Biodiesel Industry Overview
The biodiesel market is fragmented. Some key players in this market (not in a particular order) include Renewable Energy Group Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, Wilmar International Ltd, and Neste Oyj.
Biodiesel Market Leaders
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Renewable Energy Group, Inc
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Archer Daniels Midland Company
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Wilmar International Ltd
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Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
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Neste Oyj
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Biodiesel Market News
- October 2024: The ORLEN Group started sales of its HVO100 fuel at two service stations in Germany. HVO100 is a second-generation biofuel, made from vegetable oils and waste products from the food and hospitality industries. The fuel can be used in most diesel engine vehicles without any modifications.
- September 2024: Indian Oil Corporation achieved a biodiesel blending ratio of 0.49 percent, blending 23.24 crore liters of biodiesel with regular diesel. This surpassed the 0.43 percent blending ratio achieved by other oil marketing companies.
Biodiesel Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Scope of the Study
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2029
- 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
- 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.5 Market Dynamics
- 4.5.1 Drivers
- 4.5.1.1 The Increasing Demand for Eco-friendly Fuels
- 4.5.1.2 Government Support for Biodiesel Production
- 4.5.2 Restraints
- 4.5.2.1 The Need for More Feedstock Availability for Biodiesel Generation
- 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.8 Investment Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Feedstock
- 5.1.1 Animal Fat
- 5.1.2 Vegetable Oil
- 5.1.3 Other Feedstocks
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5.2 Application
- 5.2.1 Transportation
- 5.2.2 Power Generation
- 5.2.3 Other Applications
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5.3 Geogrpahy
- 5.3.1 North America
- 5.3.1.1 United States
- 5.3.1.2 Canada
- 5.3.1.3 Rest of North America
- 5.3.2 Europe
- 5.3.2.1 Germany
- 5.3.2.2 France
- 5.3.2.3 United Kingdom
- 5.3.2.4 Spain
- 5.3.2.5 NORDIC
- 5.3.2.6 Turkey
- 5.3.2.7 Russia
- 5.3.2.8 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.3.1 China
- 5.3.3.2 India
- 5.3.3.3 Malaysia
- 5.3.3.4 Indonesia
- 5.3.3.5 Vietnam
- 5.3.3.6 Thailand
- 5.3.3.7 Japan
- 5.3.3.8 Australia
- 5.3.3.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Colombia
- 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.3.5.3 Egypt
- 5.3.5.4 Nigeria
- 5.3.5.5 Qatar
- 5.3.5.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Renewable Energy Group Inc.
- 6.3.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 6.3.3 Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
- 6.3.4 Wilmar International Ltd
- 6.3.5 Neste Oyj
- 6.3.6 Cargill Inc.
- 6.3.7 BIOX Corporation
- 6.3.8 Ag Processing Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
- 6.4 Market Ranking Analysis
- 6.5 List of Other Prominent Companies
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Biodiesel for Power Generation Applications
Biodiesel Industry Segmentation
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel from vegetable oils, animal fats, or cooking oils. It is produced through a chemical process called transesterification, which converts these feedstocks into a fuel that can be used in diesel engines without any modifications. Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel, as it produces lower emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. It can be used independently or blended with petroleum diesel in varying proportions, depending on the desired properties and performance. Biodiesel is considered a sustainable and eco-friendly fuel option, as it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and helps decrease overall carbon emissions.
The biodiesel market is segmented by feedstock, application, and geography. By feedstock segment, the market is segmented into animal fat, vegetable oil, and other feedstocks. By application, the market is segmented into transportation, power generation, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the biodiesel market across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD).
| Feedstock | Animal Fat | |
| Vegetable Oil | ||
| Other Feedstocks | ||
| Application | Transportation | |
| Power Generation | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Geogrpahy | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Rest of North America | ||
| Geogrpahy | Europe | Germany |
| France | ||
| United Kingdom | ||
| Spain | ||
| NORDIC | ||
| Turkey | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geogrpahy | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| Vietnam | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Japan | ||
| Australia | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geogrpahy | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geogrpahy | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Egypt | ||
| Nigeria | ||
| Qatar | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Biodiesel Market Research FAQs
How big is the Biodiesel Market?
The Biodiesel Market size is expected to reach USD 34.66 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.70% to reach USD 50.22 billion by 2029.
What is the current Biodiesel Market size?
In 2024, the Biodiesel Market size is expected to reach USD 34.66 billion.
Who are the key players in Biodiesel Market?
Renewable Energy Group, Inc, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Ltd, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Neste Oyj are the major companies operating in the Biodiesel Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Biodiesel Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Biodiesel Market?
In 2024, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Biodiesel Market.
What years does this Biodiesel Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Biodiesel Market size was estimated at USD 31.99 billion. The report covers the Biodiesel Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Biodiesel Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Biodiesel Industry Report
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