Renewable Methanol Market: By Feedstock, By Application, Gasoline, Solvents, Others), By End-User Industry and Geography

Renewable Methanol Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Feedstock (Agricultural Waste, Forestry Residues, Municipal Solid Waste, Co2 Emissions, Industrial Waste, Others), By Application (Formaldehyde, Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE), Gasoline, Solvents, Others), By End-User Industry (Chemicals, Transportation, Power Generation, Others) and Region

Renewable Methanol Market was valued at US$ 610.2 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% over 2024-2030. Renewable methanol, also referred to as bio-methanol or green methanol, is a form of methanol that is produced from renewable feedstocks like biomass, carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from the atmosphere or industrial processes, and renewable hydrogen in order to produce a more environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral form of methanol compared to conventional methanol production methods that rely on fossil fuels. The desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change is expected to drive the renewable methanol market. Furthermore, the utilization of renewable methanol as an energy carrier enables the chemical storage of extra renewable energy for later use further propels the market growth. The usage of renewable methanol as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines and fuel cells to reduce emissions from the transportation sector has provided opportunities for the development of the market by replacing conventional gasoline and diesel in certain applications. For instance, according to EIA, in 2021, Americans used about 135 billion gallons of gasoline, including 134.83 billion gallons of finished motor gasoline and about 0.18 billion gallons of finished aviation gasoline.

Moreover, the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a feedstock for the production of renewable methanol is gaining popularity as businesses look for ways to cut emissions and use leftover carbon. But the production of renewable methanol is more expensive compared to conventional methanol production methods that rely on fossil fuels which hinders the market growth. However, increased industrialization activities coupled with expanded residential infrastructure development along with a desire to reduce emissions through fuel consumption, coupled with innovations in the field of renewable sources to produce fuel is anticipated to heighten the market during the forecasted period.

Renewable Methanol Market Key Developments:
  • In March 2022, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) entered a strategic partnership with six leading companies CIMC ENRIC, European Energy, Green Technology Bank, Orsted, Proman, and WasteFuel to boost the global production capacity of green methanol.
  • In October 2021, Clean Sea Transport, a joint venture between MSEA Group, Arkview Capital, and Scorpio Tankers acquired Swedish ship manager Marinvest to grow its position in the emerging methanol transport market and secure future capital.
  • In August 2019, Blue World Technologies acquired 15% of Danish Power Systems to utilize the proven technology of Danish Power Systems for their methanol fuel cell systems.

Renewable Methanol Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.80%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Renewable Methanol Market Dynamics

The market is expected to rise as industrial applications for the production of formaldehyde through the oxidation of methanol dominate the market. The manufacture of formaldehyde by utilizing renewable methanol as a fuel result in a more environmentally responsible and long-lasting chemical manufacturing process. The increased adoption of renewable methanol technology in several industries owing to the stringent environmental regulations for formaldehyde production drives the market. For instance, in July 2022, Hexion Inc., adopted bio-based methanol in the production of formaldehyde at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing site. Furthermore, renewable methanol has evolved into an essential ingredient and the foundation for the bulk of chemical goods created, along with formaldehyde.

Renewable Methanol Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 610.2 million

Market CAGR

5.80%

By Feedstock

  • Agricultural Waste
  • Forestry Residues
  • Municipal Solid Waste
  • Co2 Emissions
  • Industrial Waste
  • Others

By Application

  • Formaldehyde
  • Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
  • Gasoline, Solvents
  • Others

By End User

  • Chemicals
  • Transportation
  • Power Generation
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The renewable methanol market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario

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Frequently Asked Questions

The renewable methanol market valued at US$ 610.2 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at 5.8% CAGR over the forecast period 2023 – 2029.

Advanced Chemical Technologies, BASF SE, Methanex Corporation, BioMCN, Chemrec Inc., VarmlandsMethanol, Alberta Pacific, New Hope Energy, Trans World Energy, Proman, ENI, Apex Energy Teterow GmbH, Liquid wind, Veolia, Carbon Recycling International, Enerkem, Fraunhofer, Innogy, Nordic Green, OCI N.V., Sodra, Uniper SE and Vertimass LLC are a few companies in the renewable methanol market.

The desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change drives the market for renewable methanol

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1.Executive Summary
2.Global Renewable Methanol Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Renewable Methanol Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Renewable Methanol Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Feedstock
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.End User
2.2.4.Region
3.Global Renewable Methanol Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Renewable Methanol Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Renewable Methanol Market  By Feedstock, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Agricultural Waste
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Forestry Residues
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Municipal Solid Waste
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Co2 Emissions
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Industrial Waste
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.6. Others
5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Renewable Methanol Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Formaldehyde
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Gasoline, Solvents
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Others
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Renewable Methanol Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Chemicals
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Transportation
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Power Generation
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Others
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Renewable Methanol Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Renewable Methanol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Feedstock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Agricultural Waste
9.1.2.Forestry Residues
9.1.3.Municipal Solid Waste
9.1.4.Co2 Emissions
9.1.5.Industrial Waste
9.1.6.Others
9.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Formaldehyde
9.2.2.Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
9.2.3.Gasoline, Solvents
9.2.4.Others
9.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Chemicals
9.3.2.Transportation
9.3.3.Power Generation
9.3.4.Others
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Renewable Methanol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Feedstock Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Agricultural Waste
10.1.2.Forestry Residues
10.1.3.Municipal Solid Waste
10.1.4.Co2 Emissions
10.1.5.Industrial Waste
10.1.6.Others
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Formaldehyde
10.2.2.Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
10.2.3.Gasoline, Solvents
10.2.4.Others
10.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Chemicals
10.3.2.Transportation
10.3.3.Power Generation
10.3.4.Others
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Renewable Methanol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Feedstock Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Agricultural Waste
11.1.2.Forestry Residues
11.1.3.Municipal Solid Waste
11.1.4.Co2 Emissions
11.1.5.Industrial Waste
11.1.6.Others
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Formaldehyde
11.2.2.Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
11.2.3.Gasoline, Solvents
11.2.4.Others
11.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Chemicals
11.3.2.Transportation
11.3.3.Power Generation
11.3.4.Others
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Renewable Methanol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Feedstock Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Agricultural Waste
12.1.2.Forestry Residues
12.1.3.Municipal Solid Waste
12.1.4.Co2 Emissions
12.1.5.Industrial Waste
12.1.6.Others
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Formaldehyde
12.2.2.Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
12.2.3.Gasoline, Solvents
12.2.4.Others
12.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Chemicals
12.3.2.Transportation
12.3.3.Power Generation
12.3.4.Others
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Renewable Methanol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Feedstock Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Agricultural Waste
13.1.2.Forestry Residues
13.1.3.Municipal Solid Waste
13.1.4.Co2 Emissions
13.1.5.Industrial Waste
13.1.6.Others
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Formaldehyde
13.2.2.Dimethyl Ether & Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
13.2.3.Gasoline, Solvents
13.2.4.Others
13.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Chemicals
13.3.2.Transportation
13.3.3.Power Generation
13.3.4.Others
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.Alberta Pacific
14.2.2.New Hope Energy
14.2.3.Trans World Energy
14.2.4.Proman
14.2.5.ENI
14.2.6.Apex Energy Teterow GmbH
14.2.7.Liquid wind
14.2.8.Veolia
14.2.9.Carbon Recycling International
14.2.10.Enerkem
14.2.11.Fraunhofer
14.2.12.Innogy
14.2.13.Nordic Green
14.2.14.OCI N.V.
14.2.15.Sodra
14.2.16.Uniper SE
14.2.17.Vertimass LLC
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Advanced Chemical Technologies
  • BASF SE
  • Methanex Corporation
  • BioMCN
  • Chemrec Inc.
  • VarmlandsMethanol
  • Alberta Pacific
  • New Hope Energy
  • Trans World Energy
  • Proman
  • ENI
  • Apex Energy Teterow GmbH
  • Liquid wind
  • Veolia
  • Carbon Recycling International
  • Enerkem
  • Fraunhofer
  • Innogy
  • Nordic Green
  • OCI N.V.
  • Sodra
  • Uniper SE
  • Vertimass LLC

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