South Africa Biofuels Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The biofuels market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 24.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.9% is expected of South Africa biofuels market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$24.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.8%
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South Africa biofuels market highlights

  • The South Africa biofuels market generated a revenue of USD 12.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 24.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, solid 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 12.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 24.3 million
Growth rate9.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSolid 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

  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia biofuels market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 205.7 million by 2030.

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Solid biofuel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 50.79% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa biofuels market based on solid biofuel, liquid biofuel, gaseous biofuel covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa's biogas market is expected to provide many opportunities for the market because of ongoing concerns towards GHG emission levels in the country. The country is focusing on developing its biofuels market to limit carbon emissions in the country.

For instance, in June 2019 South African government introduced a carbon tax that will boost investments for low carbon alternatives, ensuring zero waste to the landfill and a decrease in GHG emissions in the country.

Similarly, the Biofuels Industrial Strategy, part of the Petroleum Products Act, mandates biofuel blending of 2%-10% for bioethanol and a minimum of 5% for biodiesel from 2015 onwards. Such initiatives will directly influence the demand for biofuels in the country in the forecast period.

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South Africa biofuels market size, by form, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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