PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449652
PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1449652
The ethanol Market size is valued at US$ 104.3 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 148.9 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2024 to 2031.
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Base Year: | 2023 | Market Size in 2023/2024: | US$ 104.3 Bn |
Historical Data for: | 2019 to 2023 | Forecast Period: | 2024 - 2031 |
Forecast Period 2023/2024 to 2030/2031 CAGR: | 5.20% | 2030/2031 Value Projection: | US$ 148.9 Bn |
The ethanol market has seen significant growth over the past decade and is expected to expand further going forward. Ethanol is a biofuel that is produced through the fermentation of carbohydrate biomass such as corn, sugarcane, and wheat. It is mixed with gasoline to be used as motor fuel and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions as it is renewable in nature. With rising concerns about climate change and energy security, many countries are promoting the production and use of ethanol through policies such as blending mandates. The U.S. and Brazil are currently the largest producers and consumers of ethanol globally. The rising demand for cleaner fuels is expected to further drive production in the ethanol market going forward.
The ethanol market is witnessing robust growth driven by factors such as government policies promoting the use of biofuels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and curb emissions, advancements in ethanol production technologies, and increasing awareness about the need to transition to more sustainable fuels. However, supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and high production costs remain challenges for the market. Meanwhile, the rise of electric vehicles also poses a threat to the long-term demand for ethanol. Nevertheless, innovations to produce ethanol from cellulosic feedstock present new opportunities to significantly boost production volumes. The emergence of new geographic markets such as Asia Pacific and Latin America through rising blending mandates will further stimulate the global ethanol market expansion over the coming years.