Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Market: Analysis By Components, Application, By Region, By Country (2022 Edition): Market Insights and Forecast with Impact of COVID-19 (2018-2028)

Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Market: Analysis By Components, Application, By Region, By Country (2022 Edition): Market Insights and Forecast with Impact of COVID-19 (2018-2028)

Executive Summary

According to a research report published by Azoth Analytics in September 2022, the Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market was valued at USD 187.56 million in the year 2022. A Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) is an electrochemical energy conversion device which transforms the chemical energy of liquid Methanol into Electrical energy directly without any intermediate processes or moving parts thus making it an efficient source of power.

Large-scale commercialisation, transportation (especially electric vehicles), and portable products with fast charging are facilitating the demand for direct methanol fuel cells in the US and other countries and thereby fuelling the demand for DMFC in the global market.

Because of its benefits of high energy density and rapid recharging, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology has the potential to succeed as a top player in the developing market for portable electronic devices. The DMFC Fuel Cells are a marvel of miniaturization that is lightweight, but high-powered & long-lasting performers. These fuel cells lead the field in fuel cell systems for off-grid power & mobile applications for Mission Critical Communication / IT/ Optronics/ Sensors/ Auxiliary Power etc.

On the basis of components, Electrode is the fastest growing DMFC component in the market of DMFC. On the basis of application, Portable is one of the very significant applications holding a market share of total DMFC Value in 2022. APAC region occupied the largest due to major expenditures made in fuel cell technology, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

Scope of the Report

The report analyses the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market by Value (USD millions), Volume (units) and Megawatts.

The report analyses the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market by Components (Electrode, Membrane, Balance of System, Balance of Stack).

The report analyses the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market by Application (Portable, Stationary, Transportation).

The Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Market has been analysed by countries (United States, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy, China, India, Japan, and South Korea).

The key insights of the report have been presented through the frameworks of market share and recent developments. Also, the attractiveness of the market has been presented by region.

Also, the major opportunities, trends, drivers and challenges of the industry has been analysed in the report.

The report tracks competitive developments, strategies, mergers and acquisitions and new product development. The companies analysed in the report include SFC Energy AG, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Oorja Protonics Inc., Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Johnson Matthey, Fujikura Ltd., Samsung SDI, IRD Fuel Cells A/S, Antig Technology Co. Ltd.

The report presents the analysis of the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell market for the historical period of 2018-2021 and the forecast period of 2022-2028.

Key Target Audience

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Companies

Fuel Cell Companies

Consulting and Advisory Firms

Government and Policy Makers

Regulatory Authorities


1. Report Scope and Methodology
1.1 Scope of the Report
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Executive Summary
2. Strategic Recommendations
3. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Product Overview
4. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: An Analysis
Table 1: Global environmental concern of consumers, 2021, (in percentages)
Table 2: Global consumer spending on electric cars (USD Billion), 2016-2020
Table 3: Global lithium-ion battery price pack Real 2020 ($/kWh)
Table 4: Global EV demand (in Thousands) 2015-19
Table 5: Global Fuel Cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (in 1000 units)
Table 6: Global Fuel Cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (Megawatts)
Table 7: Global share of different fuel cells in total fuel cells shipment by units (%), 2021
Table 8: Global share of different fuel cells in total fuel cells shipment by Megawatts (%), 2021
4.1 Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028
Table 9: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
4.2 Market Size, By Volume, 2018-2028
Table 10: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (1000 Units), 2018-2028
Table 11: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (Megawatts), 2018-2028
4.2 Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Growth & Forecast
4.3 Impact of COVID-19 on Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market
5. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by Components
5.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: By Components (2022 & 2028)
Table 12: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components Market Share, 2022 & 2028
5.2 By Electrode - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 13: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components, By Electrode, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
5.3 By Membrane - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 14: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components, By Membrane, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
5.4 By Balance of System - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 15: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components, By Balance of System, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
5.5 By Balance of Stack - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 16: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components, By Balance of Stack, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
6. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation, By Application (Value)
6.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: By Application (2022 & 2028)
Table 17: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application Share, 2022 & 2028
6.2 By Portable - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 18: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Portable (USD Million), 2018-2028
6.3 By Stationary - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 19: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Stationary (USD Million), 2018-2028
6.4 By Transportation - Market Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 20: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Transportation (USD Million), 2018-2028
7. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Regional Analysis
7.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: By Region (2022 & 2028)
Table 21: Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Region Market Share, 2022 & 2028
8 Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
Table 22: North America electric car registration market share (in Thousands), 2016-2020
Table 23: North America new electric bus registrations (in Thousands), 2015-19
Table 24: North America Fuel Cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (Megawatts)
Table 25: North America fuel cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (in 1000 units)
8.1 America Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 26: Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
8.2 Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by volume: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 27: Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (1000 Units), 2018-2028
Table 28: Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (Megawatts), 2018-2028
8.3 Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Prominent Companies
8.4 Market Segmentation By Components (Electrode, Membrane, Balance of System, Balance of Stack)
Table 29: Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
8.5 Market Segmentation By Application (Portable, Stationary, Transportation)
Table 30: Americas Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
8.6 Market Opportunity Chart of America Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 31: Market Opportunity Chart of Americas DMFC Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
8.7 Competitive Scenario of America Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country (2022 & 2028)
Table 32: Americas DMFC Market- By Country Market Share, 2022 & 2028
8.8 United States Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 33: United States Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Size (USD Billion), 2018-2021
Table 34: United States, annual battery capacity additions (gigawatt), 2019-2023
Table 35: U.S. Consumer Electronics revenue, By Value, 2017-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 36: U.S. Military Spending , 2017-2020 (USD Billion)
Table 37: United States Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
8.9 United States Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 38: United States Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 39: United States Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
8.10 Canada Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 40: Canada Laptop market revenue (USD Billion), 2016-2020
Table 41: Canada military spending (USD Billion), 2017-2020
Table 42: Electric vehicle sales in Canada between 2017 and 2021 (in units)
Table 43: Canada Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market: By Vehicle Type, By Value, 2020-2025 (USD Million)
Table 44: Canada Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
8.11 Canada Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 45: Canada Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 46: Canada Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9. Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
Table 47: European Union Carbon dioxide emissions (million metric tons of CO2), 2016-2020
Table 48: Europe fuel cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (in 1000 units)
Table 49: Europe Fuel Cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (Megawatts)
Table 50: Europe Lithium EV Battery Market Size, By Value, 2020-2025 (USD Million)
9.1 Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 51: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
9.2 Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by volume: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 52: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (1000 Units), 2018-2028
Table 53: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (Megawatts), 2018-2028
9.3 Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Prominent Companies
9.4 Market Segmentation By Components (Electrode, Membrane, Balance of System, Balance of Stack)
Table 54: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9.5 Market Segmentation By Application (Portable, Stationary, Transportation)
Table 55: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9.6 Market Opportunity Chart of Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 56: Market Opportunity Chart of Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
9.7 Competitive Scenario of Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country (2022 & 2028)
Table 57: Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Country Market Share, 2022 & 2028
9.8 Germany Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 58: Germany New passenger auto registration, January 2020
Table 59: Germany Military Expenditure (USD Million), 2016-2020
Table 60: Germany plug-in electric car registration, 2020
Table 61: Germany Consumer Electronics revenue (USD Billion), 2017-2021
Table 62: Germany Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
9.9 Germany Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 63: Germany Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 64: Germany Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9.10 France Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 65: France: Number of EV charging stations, By type, 2020
Table 66: France passenger auto registration, July 2020
Table 67: France Electric car registration (in Thousands), 2016-2020
Table 68: France Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
9.11 France Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 69: France Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 70: France Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9.12 United Kingdom Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 71: United Kingdom Electric car registration (in Thousands), 2016-2020
Table 72: United Kingdom Passenger Auto registration, July 2020
Table 73: United Kingdom Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
9.13 United Kingdom Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 74: United Kingdom Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 75: United Kingdom Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
9.14 Italy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 76: Italy Consumer Electronics market revenue (USD Billion), 2017-2021
Table 77: Italy Military spending (USD Billion), 2017-2020
Table 78: Italy Number of smartphone users, 2017-2021
Table 79: Italy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
9.15 Italy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 80: Italy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 81: Italy Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10. Asia Pacific Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
Table 82: Asia Pacific EV sales by country, 2021
Table 83: Asia Pacific consumer electronics market (USD Billion), 2017-2021
Table 84: Asia Pacific consumer electronics market (USD Billion), 2017-2021
Table 85: Asia Pacific Fuel Cells Shipment, 2017-2021, (in 1000 units)
10.1 Asia Pacific Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 86: Asia Pacific Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.2 Asia Pacific Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by volume: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 87: APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (1000 Units), 2018-2028
Table 88: APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Volume (Megawatts), 2018-2028
10.3 Asia Pacific Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market : Prominent Companies
10.4 Market Segmentation By Components (Electrode, Membrane, Balance of System, Balance of Stack)
Table 89: APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.5 Market Segmentation By Application (Portable, Stationary, Transportation)
Table 90: APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.6 Market Opportunity Chart of Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 91: Market Opportunity Chart of APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
10.7 Competitive Scenario of Europe Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Country (2022 & 2028)
Table 92: APAC Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Country Market Share, 2022 & 2028
10.8 China Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 93: China Electric car registrations (in thousands), 2016-2020
Table 94: China Electric Vehicle (EV) Market (USD Billion), 2018-2021
Table 95: China Installed capacity of methanol (MMT), 2016-2019
Table 96: China Military Expenditure (USD Billion) 2017-2020
Table 97: China Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.9 China Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 98: China Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 99: China Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.10 India Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 100: India segment wise EV sales (in thousands), 2019-2020
Table 101: India production volume of methanol (1000 metric tons), 2017-2021
Table 102: India industrial electronics production value (billion Indian rupees)
Table 103: Indiaís EV penetration rate as a percentage of ICE sales, 2020
Table 104: India Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.11 India Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 105: India Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 106: India Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.12 Japan Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 107: Japan: EV sales ,January- May 2020
Table 108: Japan Electronics production value (Trillion Japanese yen), 2018-2021
Table 109: Japan Number of fuel cell electric vehicles in use (1000 Units), 2017-2021
Table 110: Japan Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.13 Japan Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 111: Japan Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 112: Japan Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.14 South Korea Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 113: South Korea Actual and targeted production of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), 2018 to 2040
Table 114: South Korea production value of electronic components, 2018-2021 (South Korean won)
Table 115: South Korea Electric car registrations (In thousands), 2016-2020
Table 116: South Korea Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.15 South Korea Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Segmentation By Components, By Application, (2018-2028)
Table 117: South Korea Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 118: South Korea Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11. MEA Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market
11.1 MEA Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 119: Middle East & Africa Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
12. Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Dynamics
12.1 Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Drivers
12.2 Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Restraints
12.3 Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market Trends
13. Market Attractiveness
13.1 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Components (Year 2028)
Table 120: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Components (Year-2028)
13.2 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Application (Year 2028)
Table 121: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Application (Year-2028)
13.3 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market - By Region (Year 2028)
Table 122: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Market- By Region (Year-2028)
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1 Market Share of global leading companies
Table 123: Global leading DMFC Companies Market Share (%), 2021
15. Company Profiles (Business Description, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy)
15.1 SFC Energy AG
Table 124: SFC Energy AG Annual Sales Revenue, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 125: SFC Energy AG Profit, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 126: SFC Energy AG Sales Revenue, By Business Segments (%), FY2021
Table 127: SFC Energy AG Sales Revenue, By Geographical Segments (%), FY2021
15.2 Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Table 128: Ballard Power Systems Inc. Annual Sales Revenue, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 129: Ballard Power Systems Inc. Net Loss, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 130: Ballard Power Systems Inc. Sales Revenue, By Market Applications (%), FY2021
Table 131: Ballard Power Systems Inc. Sales Revenue, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2020
15.3 Oorja Protonics Inc.
15.4 Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
15.5 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Table 132: DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Annual Sales Revenue, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 133: DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Net Income, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 134: DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Sales Revenue, By Business Segment (%), FY2021
Table 135: DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Sales Revenue, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2021
15.6 Johnson Matthey
Table 136: Johnson Matthey Annual Sales Revenue, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 137: Johnson Matthey, Profit, 2018-2021 (USD Million)
Table 138: Johnson Matthey Sales Revenue, By Business Segment (%), FY2021
Table 139: Johnson Matthey Sales Revenue, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2021
15.7 Fujikura Ltd.
Table 140: Fujikura Ltd. Annual Sales Revenue, 2018-2021 (USD million)
Table 141: Fujikura Ltd. Profit, 2018-2021 (USD million)
Table 142: Fujikura Ltd. Sales Revenue, By Business Segment (%), 2021
Table 143: Fujikura Ltd. Sales Revenue, By Geographic Segment (%), 2021
15.8 Samsung SDI
Table 144: Samsung SDI Sales Revenue (USD Million), 2019-2021
Table 145: Samsung SDI Profit (USD Million), 2019-2021
Table 146: Samsung SDI Revenue By Business Segment (%), FY2021
Table 147: Samsung SDI Sales Revenue Split, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2021
15.9 IRD Fuel Cells A/S
15.10 Antig Technology Co. Ltd.

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