Bioethanol Market Report by Type (Sugarcane-based Ethanol, Cellulosic Ethanol, Starch-based Ethanol, and Others), Fuel Blend (E10, E20 and E25, E70 and E75, E85, and Others), Generation (First Generation, Second Generation, Third Generation), End Use Indu

Bioethanol Market Report by Type (Sugarcane-based Ethanol, Cellulosic Ethanol, Starch-based Ethanol, and Others), Fuel Blend (E10, E20 and E25, E70 and E75, E85, and Others), Generation (First Generation, Second Generation, Third Generation), End Use Industry (Automotive and Transportation, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Cosmetics and Personal Care, and Others), and Region 2024-2032


The global bioethanol market size reached US$ 10.1 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 17.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during 2024-2032.

Bioethanol is a clear, colorless liquid produced from biomass by hydrolysis and sugar fermentation or using the chemical process of reacting ethylene with steam. It is biodegradable, less toxic, and does not cause environmental pollution as compared to conventional fuels. Consequently, it is gaining traction as a petrol substitute for road transport vehicles around the world. It is blended with petrol without modifying engine designs, which results in reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. Presently, the ongoing research and development activities to produce bioethanol fuel using municipal solid waste are escalating the demand for bioethanol worldwide.

Bioethanol Market Trends:

The suburbanization trend and boosting sales of passenger vehicles across the globe on account of inflating disposable incomes represent one of the key factors influencing the market positively. Moreover, the growing environmental concerns among individuals are driving the demand for bioethanol as an alternative to fossil fuels. Apart from this, improving road transport networks are resulting in the increasing use of commercial vehicles. As these vehicles contribute disproportionately to air pollution and congestion, government bodies of numerous countries are implementing stringent regulations to minimize pollutant emissions and encourage the adoption of bioethanol. In addition, bioethanol finds application in existing engines to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide, thereby assisting in improving the overall air quality. Furthermore, as it is skin-friendly and harmless for the health and environment, bioethanol is widely used as a carrier and solvent in cosmetics and personal care products across the globe. It is also employed in the pharmaceutical industry as a major ingredient for formulating drugs, cough syrups, medicinal capsules, and disinfectants. Moreover, it is gaining traction in the food and beverage (F&B) industry as a flavor enhancer.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global bioethanol market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, fuel blend, generation and end use industry.

Breakup by Type:
  • Sugarcane-based Ethanol
  • Cellulosic Ethanol
  • Starch-based Ethanol
  • Others
Breakup by Fuel Blend:
  • E10
  • E20 and E25
  • E70 and E75
  • E85
  • Others
Breakup by Generation:
  • First Generation
  • Second Generation
  • Third Generation
Breakup by End Use Industry:
  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Power Generation
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food and Beverage
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Others
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Abengoa S.A., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BP plc, Cristalco (Cristal Union), CropEnergies AG (Südzucker AG), Flint Hills Resources, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.), Green Plains Inc., Honeywell International Inc., INEOS Capital Limited, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., POET LLC, Royal Dutch Shell plc and Valero Energy Corporation.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:
  • How has the global bioethanol market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global bioethanol market?
  • What are the key regional markets?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the fuel blend?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the generation?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the end use industry?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
  • What is the structure of the global bioethanol market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the industry?


1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Bioethanol Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Sugarcane-based Ethanol
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Cellulosic Ethanol
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Starch-based Ethanol
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Others
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Fuel Blend
7.1 E10
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 E20 and E25
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 E70 and E75
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 E85
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast
7.5 Others
7.5.1 Market Trends
7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Generation
8.1 First Generation
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Second Generation
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Third Generation
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
9.1 Automotive and Transportation
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Power Generation
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Pharmaceutical
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Food and Beverage
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Cosmetics and Personal Care
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast
9.6 Others
9.6.1 Market Trends
9.6.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 North America
10.1.1 United States
10.1.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2 Canada
10.1.2.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Asia-Pacific
10.2.1 China
10.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2.2 Japan
10.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2.3 India
10.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.2.4 South Korea
10.2.4.1 Market Trends
10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
10.2.5 Australia
10.2.5.1 Market Trends
10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
10.2.6 Indonesia
10.2.6.1 Market Trends
10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
10.2.7 Others
10.2.7.1 Market Trends
10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.1.1 Market Trends
10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2 France
10.3.2.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3.3 United Kingdom
10.3.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.4.1 Market Trends
10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.5.1 Market Trends
10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
10.3.6 Russia
10.3.6.1 Market Trends
10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
10.3.7 Others
10.3.7.1 Market Trends
10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Latin America
10.4.1 Brazil
10.4.1.1 Market Trends
10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2 Mexico
10.4.2.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
10.4.3 Others
10.4.3.1 Market Trends
10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Middle East and Africa
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 Abengoa S.A.
15.3.1.1 Company Overview
15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.1.3 Financials
15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.2 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
15.3.2.1 Company Overview
15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.2.3 Financials
15.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.3 BP plc
15.3.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.3.3 Financials
15.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.4 Cristalco (Cristal Union)
15.3.4.1 Company Overview
15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.5 CropEnergies AG (Südzucker AG)
15.3.5.1 Company Overview
15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.5.3 Financials
15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.6 Flint Hills Resources, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.)
15.3.6.1 Company Overview
15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.6.3 SWOT Analysis
15.3.7 Green Plains Inc.
15.3.7.1 Company Overview
15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.7.3 Financials
15.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.8 Honeywell International Inc.
15.3.8.1 Company Overview
15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.8.3 Financials
15.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.9 INEOS Capital Limited
15.3.9.1 Company Overview
15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.10 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.
15.3.10.1 Company Overview
15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.10.3 Financials
15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.11 POET LLC
15.3.11.1 Company Overview
15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.12 Royal Dutch Shell plc
15.3.12.1 Company Overview
15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.12.3 Financials
15.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.13 Valero Energy Corporation
15.3.13.1 Company Overview
15.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.13.3 Financials
15.3.13.4 SWOT Analysis

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