Middle East & Africa Alternative Fuels Market Size & Outlook

The alternative fuels market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa alternative fuels market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$14.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.1%
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Middle East & Africa alternative fuels market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA alternative fuels market highlights

  • The MEA alternative fuels market generated a revenue of USD 14.3 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, natural gas was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Hydrogen is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 14.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 20.5 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentNatural gas
Fastest growing segmentHydrogen
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNatural Gas, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Hydrogen


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.9% of the global alternative fuels market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 107.6 million by 2030.

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Alternative Fuels Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Gushan Environmental Energy View profile - Foochow, Fujian, China, Asia -
ExxonMobil View profile 10001+ Irving, Texas, United States, North America https://corporate.exxonmobil.com
Archer Daniels Midland Company View profile 1001-5000 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.adm.com
General Electric View profile 10001+ Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America http://www.ge.com
Cosan SA ADR View profile 11181 Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 4100 / 15th Floor Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, 04538-132 https://www.cosan.com.br
Neste OYJ View profile 5942 Keilaranta 21, P.O. Box 95, Neste, Espoo, Finland, 00095 https://www.neste.com
INEOS View profile 10001+ Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.ineos.com/
BP PLC View profile 87800 1 St James's Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4PD https://www.bp.com
Sasol Ltd View profile 29073 50 Katherine Street, Sasol Place, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2196 https://www.sasol.com
DuPont de Nemours Inc View profile 24000 974 Centre Road, Building 730, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19805 https://www.dupont.com

Middle East & Africa alternative fuels market outlook

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Natural gas was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.06% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa alternative fuels market based on natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In the Middle East and Africa, the alternative fuels market is gaining traction as countries diversify their economies and focus on sustainability. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the way with ambitious clean energy initiatives, including investments in renewable energy and hydrogen production. 

The UAE’s National Energy Strategy 2050 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 are pushing the region toward a future powered by alternative fuels. In Africa, the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources, particularly in the transportation and industrial sectors, is driving the adoption of alternative fuels such as natural gas and biofuels. 

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