Biofuels Market is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To...

Biofuels Market is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Infrastructure Investment

Posted 2023-11-01 10:26:33

The Biofuels Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 91.17 Billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 10.8% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.

Market Overview:
Biofuels are fuels derived from biomass such as plants and animals. They include biodiesel, bioethanol, biobutanol, biomethanol, and others. Biofuels provide environment-friendly energy solutions and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. They help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide energy security.

Market key trends:
Growing infrastructure investment in biofuel production facilities is expected to drive the biofuels market growth over the forecast period. Major companies are investing heavily in capacity expansion and new production units. For instance, in 2022, TotalEnergies invested $400 million to convert one of its French oil refineries into a biofuel production site with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year. Similarly, Neste invested $1.5 billion to build a renewable diesel plant in Singapore with a capacity of 1.1 million tons per year. This kind of infrastructure investment allows large scale biofuel production helping cater to the increasing fuel demand globally.

Porter’s Analysis
Threat of new entrants: High capital requirements to enter the biofuels market pose barrier for new players. Regulations make it difficult for start-ups to compete with established brands.

Bargaining power of buyers: Large fleet operators and airlines have significant bargaining power to negotiate lower biofuel prices due to bulk purchase volumes.

Bargaining power of suppliers: Leading biofuel producers control supply and hold bargaining power over price negotiations with buyers. Suppliers collaborations increase their influence over buyers.

Threat of new substitutes: Emerging alternative fuels like hydrogen poses threats but technology is still in development phase with challenges around infrastructure and production costs.

Competitive rivalry: Intense competition exist between major biofuel producers to expand market share through product innovation, collaborations and overseas expansion.

SWOT Analysis
Strength: Growing concern over environmental sustainability and government support through subsidies and mandates drives biofuels demand.

Weakness: High production costs compared to conventional fuels. Limited availability of feedstock hampers large scale commercial production.

Opportunity: Strategic partnerships between oil majors and biofuel producers to leverage production and distribution network presents opportunities.

Threats: Volatility in agricultural commodity prices impacts biofuel production costs. Trade barriers affect exports of some nations.

Key Takeaways
The Global Biofuels Market Size is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.8% over the forecast period, due to increasing support for cleaner transportation fuels. Biofuels provide an alternative to fossil fuels and help reduce carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.

Regional analysis: The North American region currently dominates the biofuels market, accounting for over 35% of the global demand. The US is the largest producer and consumer of biofuels worldwide. Countries like Brazil and Europe are other major markets driven by supportive policies. Asia Pacific is slated to be the fastest growing regional market for biofuels between 2023-2030 with China and India leading the adoption.

Key players: Key players operating in the biofuels market are TotalEnergies, Cepsa, Honeywell, Neste, Unilever plc and Starbucks Corporation, Trinity Organics, Chevron, and BoxLNG Pvt. Ltd. Companies are investing in advanced technologies to lower manufacturing costs and expand production capacity. Strategic partnerships across the biofuel value chain are gaining traction.