White Coal Global Market Report 2025

Description

White coal, also known as bio-coal or agro-coal, is a solid fuel derived from the conversion of agricultural waste or biomass into a high-energy density fuel source. This eco-friendly fuel is created by compacting biomass materials such as agricultural residues, wood chips, sawdust, and other organic waste into dense briquettes or blocks. Its production and utilization play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the environmental consequences associated with the consumption of traditional coal.

The primary types of white coal include pyrolysis, hydrothermal carbonization, and other processes. Pyrolysis is a thermochemical decomposition method that entails heating organic materials such as biomass, plastics, or rubber in the absence of oxygen or with limited oxygen supply. This process encompasses various mining technologies such as surface mining and underground mining and finds applications in diverse sectors including ceramics, chemicals, food and beverage, textiles, power generation, among others.

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The white coal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.1 billion in 2024 to $3.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rural development initiatives, international agreements, volatility in fossil fuel prices, carbon pricing and emission regulations.

The white coal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy policies, international trade and agreements, climate change mitigation efforts, population growth and urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include reduction in energy consumption, efficient cylindrical bio-coal briquettes, cybersecurity concerns.

The rising demand for renewable energy is anticipated to drive the growth of the white coal market in the coming years. Renewable energy, sourced from naturally replenishing resources, is practically inexhaustible on human timescales and is becoming increasingly popular due to climate concerns, heightened awareness of environmental impacts, and favorable economic conditions. White coal, produced from renewable biomass materials, serves as a greener alternative to traditional coal. For example, in March 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a US-based government agency, projected that renewable energy's share of power generation would nearly triple, rising from 21% in 2021 to 44% by 2050, driven largely by advancements in wind and solar power. Thus, the growing demand for renewable energy is fueling the expansion of the white coal market.

Key players in the white coal market are devising innovative strategies to enhance supply-side bio-coal solutions, aiming to bolster production capacities and introduce new bio-coal products. For instance, in November 2022, SSGE Bio-Energy announced plans to supply bio-coal as an alternative energy source, derived from waste materials such as rice husks or peanut shells. This bio-coal boasts comparable energy value to traditional coal while significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 2.5 metric tons per ton of bio-coal used. Moreover, the production process ensures minimal release of new carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, aligning with sustainability objectives and positioning bio-coal as an environmentally friendly fuel option.

In August 2022, In a strategic move to enhance its technological capabilities, Edge Autonomy, a US-based aerospace and defense firm, acquired Adaptive Energy. This acquisition, undisclosed in amount, is aimed at securing advanced power source technology for autonomous systems, potentially extending operational durations and fostering a competitive advantage. Adaptive Energy, a US-based manufacturer specializing in solid oxide fuel cells and white coal, represents a valuable addition to Edge Autonomy's portfolio, aligning with the company's objectives for technological advancement and market leadership.

Major companies operating in the white coal market are KKR Bio Fuels, Nexgen Energia, Vow ASA, CSC Bio-Coal Sdn Bhd, Vega Biofuels Inc., Balaji Agro Coal lndustries, NextCoal International Inc., VIGIDAS PACK, Global Bio-Coal Energy Inc., TorrCoal, Airex Energy Inc., SSGE Bio-Energy Company Ltd., Hind Bio Coal, BMK Woods LLC, JK Bio Energy, Ronak Agrotech Engineering, Radhe Engineering Co, Lehra Fuel Tech Pvt Ltd., Birquetting Machine Co, Green Fuel India, Eco Stan Ltd., Guru Nanak Agro Industries Inc., Biomass Briquette Systems LLC, Drax Group plc, White Energy Inc

North America was the largest region in the white coal market in 2024. The regions covered in the white coal market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the white coal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The white coal market consists of sales of biomass briquettes, wood pellets, torrefied biomass, biochar, charcoal briquettes, and raw materials. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

White Coal Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on white coal market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pyrolysis; Hydrothermal Carbonization; Other Types
2) By Mining Technology: Surface Mining; Underground Mining
3) By Application: Ceramic; Chemical; Food And Beverage; Textile; Power; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Pyrolysis: Slow Pyrolysis; Fast Pyrolysis
2) By Hydrothermal Carbonization: Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Carbonization; High-Temperature Hydrothermal Carbonization
3) By Other Types: Gasification; Torrefaction; Briquetting
Companies Mentioned: KKR Bio Fuels; Nexgen Energia; Vow ASA; CSC Bio-Coal Sdn Bhd; Vega Biofuels Inc
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Product Code: r29282

1. Executive Summary

2. White Coal Market Characteristics

3. White Coal Market Trends And Strategies

4. White Coal Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global White Coal Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global White Coal PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global White Coal Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global White Coal Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global White Coal Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global White Coal Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. White Coal Market Segmentation

6.1. Global White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Pyrolysis
Hydrothermal Carbonization
Other Types
6.2. Global White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Surface Mining
Underground Mining
6.3. Global White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Ceramic
Chemical
Food And Beverage
Textile
Power
Other Applications
6.4. Global White Coal Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pyrolysis, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Slow Pyrolysis
Fast Pyrolysis
6.5. Global White Coal Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hydrothermal Carbonization, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Carbonization
High-Temperature Hydrothermal Carbonization
6.6. Global White Coal Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Gasification
Torrefaction
Briquetting

7. White Coal Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global White Coal Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global White Coal Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific White Coal Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific White Coal Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China White Coal Market

9.1. China White Coal Market Overview
9.2. China White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India White Coal Market

10.1. India White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan White Coal Market

11.1. Japan White Coal Market Overview
11.2. Japan White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia White Coal Market

12.1. Australia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia White Coal Market

13.1. Indonesia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea White Coal Market

14.1. South Korea White Coal Market Overview
14.2. South Korea White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe White Coal Market

15.1. Western Europe White Coal Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK White Coal Market

16.1. UK White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany White Coal Market

17.1. Germany White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France White Coal Market

18.1. France White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy White Coal Market

19.1. Italy White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain White Coal Market

20.1. Spain White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe White Coal Market

21.1. Eastern Europe White Coal Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia White Coal Market

22.1. Russia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America White Coal Market

23.1. North America White Coal Market Overview
23.2. North America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA White Coal Market

24.1. USA White Coal Market Overview
24.2. USA White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada White Coal Market

25.1. Canada White Coal Market Overview
25.2. Canada White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America White Coal Market

26.1. South America White Coal Market Overview
26.2. South America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil White Coal Market

27.1. Brazil White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East White Coal Market

28.1. Middle East White Coal Market Overview
28.2. Middle East White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa White Coal Market

29.1. Africa White Coal Market Overview
29.2. Africa White Coal Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa White Coal Market, Segmentation By Mining Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa White Coal Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. White Coal Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. White Coal Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. White Coal Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. KKR Bio Fuels Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Nexgen Energia Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Vow ASA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. CSC Bio-Coal Sdn Bhd Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Vega Biofuels Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. White Coal Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Balaji Agro Coal Industries
31.2. NextCoal International Inc
31.3. VIGIDAS PACK
31.4. Global Bio-Coal Energy Inc
31.5. TorrCoal
31.6. Airex Energy Inc
31.7. SSGE Bio-Energy Company Ltd
31.8. Hind Bio Coal
31.9. BMK Woods LLC
31.10. JK Bio Energy
31.11. Ronak Agrotech Engineering
31.12. Radhe Engineering Co
31.13. Lehra Fuel Tech Pvt Ltd
31.14. Birquetting Machine Co
31.15. Green Fuel India

32. Global White Coal Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The White Coal Market

34. Recent Developments In The White Coal Market

35. White Coal Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 White Coal Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 White Coal Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 White Coal Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer