Global Methanol Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The methanol industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 80,599.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.8% is expected of the worldwide methanol industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$41,113.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$80,599.4
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
8.8%
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Worldwide

Global methanol market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global methanol market highlights

  • The global methanol market generated a revenue of USD 41,113.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 80,599.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 8.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, formaldehyde accounted for a revenue of USD 9,636.7 million in 2022.
  • MTO/MTP is the most lucrative additives segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Angola is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 41,113.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 80,599.4 million
Growth rate8.8% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentFormaldehyde
Fastest growing segmentMTO/MTP
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFormaldehyde, Gasoline, Acetic Acid, MTBE, Dimethyl Ether, MTO/MTP

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 15.3% of the global methanol market in 2022.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Angola is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 41.3 million by 2030.

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Methanol Market Scope

Methanol market segmentation & scope
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Propylene oxide
Acrylonitrile
Phenol/cumene
Cyclohexane
Nitrobenzene
Alkyl benzene
Solvents
TDI
Monomers
Acrylic acid
Isopropanol
SB Rubber
Butadiene rubber
ABS
SB latex
Ethylene Oxide
EDC
Ethyl benzene
Others
Regions
Latin America
Europe
North America
Middle East & Africa
Asia Pacific
Countries
Canada
Mexico
U.S.
Germany
Italy
UK
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Russia
Australia
China
India
Japan
New Zealand
Indonesia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Argentina
Colombia
Brazil
Peru
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Oman
UAE
Qatar
Kuwait
South Africa
Angola
Nigeria

Methanol Market Companies

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Global methanol market outlook

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Formaldehyde was the largest segment with a revenue share of 23.44% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global methanol market based on formaldehyde, gasoline, acetic acid, mtbe, dimethyl ether, mto/mtp covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Methanol Additives Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polyethylene
    • Polypropylene
    • Propylene oxide
    • Acrylonitrile
    • Phenol/cumene
    • Cyclohexane
    • Nitrobenzene
    • Alkyl benzene
    • Solvents
    • TDI
    • Formaldehyde
    • Gasoline
    • Acetic Acid
    • MTBE
    • Dimethyl Ether
    • MTO/MTP
    • Monomers
    • Acrylic acid
    • Isopropanol
    • SB Rubber
    • Butadiene rubber
    • ABS
    • SB latex
    • Ethylene Oxide
    • EDC
    • Ethyl benzene
    • Others

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