China Biofuels Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The biofuels market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13,609.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.4% is expected of China biofuels market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,021.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$13,609.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
12.4%
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China

China biofuels market highlights

  • The China biofuels market generated a revenue of USD 6,021.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 13,609.5 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, gaseous biofuel was the largest revenue generating form in 2023.
  • Liquid Biofuel is the most lucrative form segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Biofuels market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,021.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 13,609.5 million
Growth rate12.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGaseous biofuel
Fastest growing segmentLiquid Biofuel
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSolid Biofuel, Liquid Biofuel, Gaseous Biofuel
Key market players worldwideAir Liquide SA, Archer-Daniels Midland Co, Bunge Global SA, Green Plains Inc, Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ADR, Chevron Corp, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc, Shell PLC, Wilmar International Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 6.1% of the global biofuels market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China biofuels market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,401.8 million by 2030.

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Gaseous biofuel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 48.61% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China biofuels market based on solid biofuel, liquid biofuel, gaseous biofuel covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In September 2017, the Government of China launched a new nationwide ethanol E10 (10% ethanol blending) mandate that was to achieved by 2020. After the implementation of this mandate, a substantial increase in ethanol consumption in the country was witnessed.

However, as high corn prices and stagnant ethanol prices eroded biofuel profit margins in the country, the Government of China unofficially abandoned its goal in 2019 as corn is the most important feedstock in ethanol industry of the country, followed by rice, cassava, and wheat.

Limited opportunities offered by China to ethanol exporters based in other countries of the world provided growth opportunities for domestic manufacturers to enhance their investments in biodiesel and ethanol production over the long term.

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