Second-Generation Biofuels Market size was over USD 11.52 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to cross USD 239.72 billion by 2037, witnessing more than 26.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of second-generation biofuels is estimated at USD 16.88 billion.
The growth of the market can be attributed to growing greenhouse gasses caused by agriculture food waste. About 2 billion tons of CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gases are thought to be released into the environment each year as a result of food waste, globally. However, food loss and waste do not directly contribute to the pollution that would raise the demand for second-generation biofuels. Food loss and waste, on the other hand, could contribute to pollution indirectly, and second-generation biofuels could help minimize the environmental implications of food loss and waste.
When food is lost or thrown away, the resources used to create, transport, and keep it are also wasted. Increased greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and other environmental issues may arise from this. Moreover, when food waste is dumped in landfills, it decomposes and generates methane, a strong greenhouse gas that fuels climate change. Hence, by offering a renewable energy source that emits fewer greenhouse gases than fossil fuels, second-generation biofuels may help in resolving these concerns. Consumers could lessen the dependence on fossil fuels and lessen the negative effects of food loss and waste on the environment by generating biofuels from non-food feedstock’s such agricultural waste, forestry waste, and energy crops. In comparison to 2021, the demand for biofuels was predicted to increase by about 5%, or approximately 9 009 MLPY, in 2022 across the globe. Hence, with the growing food waste the biofuel production could be boosted.
Growth Drivers
Around 65 million cars were sold globally in 2021, however that number rose to about 66 million in 2022. As a renewable substitute for fossil fuels in transportation, second-generation biofuels may be employed. They could be used in vehicles as a stand-alone fuel or blended with regular petrol or diesel. The automobile sector is interested in biofuels produced from non-food feedstock’s since they have the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
In 2022, approximately 4,243 billion kilowatthours (kWh) (or approximately 4.24 trillion kWh) of electricity were generated by utility-scale electrical producing facilities in the United States. Electricity may be produced using second-generation biofuels. Burning biomass may produce heat, which may be utilized to create steam and power turbines to generate electricity. The technique is known as biomass combustion. Biofuels may additionally be utilized in fuel cells to directly generate power.
In addition to moving the deadline for blending about 19% ethanol into petrol from 2030 to 2025, the government of India has also planned to increase domestic biofuel production by approximately 9% annually.
In 2021, there were about 3 million metric tona of bioplastics produced globally. Second-generation biofuels could serve as a feedstock for the creation of bioplastics. For instance, some biofuels are produced using non-food feedstock such agricultural waste, forestry byproducts, and energy crops. These feedstocks could also be utilized to make biopolymers, which could then be used to make bioplastics.
Between 2002 and 2021, the value of US public residential construction investments increased significantly. The public sector made roughly USD 10 billion in residential building projects in 2021. Through the use of huge cars and heavy machinery that utilize a lot of fossil fuels, the construction industry does contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Second-generation biofuels produced from non-food feedstocks may offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuels for these vehicles and equipment, reducing emissions and mitigating the environmental implications of construction activities.
Challenges
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
26.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 11.52 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 239.72 billion |
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Application (Transportation, Power Generation)
The global second-generation biofuels market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into transportation and power generation. Out of which, the transportation segment is anticipated to garner the highest revenue by the end of 2037. The growth of the segment can be attributed to growing urbanization. Approximately 4.4 billion people, or 56% of the world's population, reside in urban areas. By 2050, approximately 7 out of 10 people would live in cities, with the urban population predicted to more than double from its current size. The demand for transportation grows along with the population of metropolitan regions. Whether it's for business, school, or recreational purposes, people need to be able to move around in cities. Public transport networks, including bus systems and others, have expanded as a result of this. However, the transportation sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and the usage of second-generation biofuels could help reduce these emissions. Since they are produced from renewable energy resources and may reduce reliance on non-renewable resources such as oil, biofuels are seen as a more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
Process (Biochemical Process, Thermochemical Process)
The global second-generation biofuels market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by process into biochemical process, and thermochemical process. Amongst which, the thermochemical process segment is expected to have the highest growth over the forecast period. The manufacturing of second-generation biofuels heavily relies on thermochemical processes. Non-food feedstocks, including forestry and agricultural waste, may be converted into biofuels quite effectively using thermochemical techniques. Second-generation biofuels may be produced from a range of non-food feedstocks, unlike first-generation biofuels, which are primarily made from food crops. This helps to prevent competition with food production. Moreover, biofuels with a high energy density could be created using thermochemical processes, making them ideal for use in transportation-related applications. Gasification and pyrolysis are instances of thermochemical processes that could produce biofuels with energy densities that are comparable to or even surpass those of fossil fuels.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
North America industry is expected to account for largest revenue share of 30% by 2037, backed by growing food waste, along with growing population in the region.In America, the amount of food waste has risen dramatically in recent years, with about 102 million tons (approximately 205 billion pounds) produced in 2018. Moreover, the governments of the US and Canada have both put laws and rules into place to encourage the development and use of second-generation biofuels. For instance, the US's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which mandates a specific percentage of renewable fuels in petrol and diesel, and Canada's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), which strives to lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels. Additionally, the creation of cellulosic ethanol and biogas, among other technological developments, have improved the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of second-generation biofuel production. Further, many sectors are looking at using biofuels to lower their carbon impact, including shipping and aviation. As a result, there is now more demand in North America for second-generation biofuels.
APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific second-generation biofuels market is estimated to be the second largest, to have the highest growth over the forecast period. Second-generation biofuel use may help in lowering greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing air quality, two key environmental concerns in many Asia Pacific nations. Hence, its demand is growing. Additionally, for the creation of second-generation biofuels, the Asia Pacific region offers an abundance of biomass resources, including agricultural waste, forestry waste, and municipal solid waste. Moreover, in order to boost the production and use of second-generation biofuels in Asia Pacific, there is growing interest in regional cooperation. Governments and private enterprises are investing in the creation of new technologies and manufacturing processes, and there is a rising focus on innovation and research in the area of second-generation biofuels in the Asia Pacific region.
Europe Market Forecast
Additionally, the second-generation biofuels market in Europe region is also estimated to have the significant growth over the forecast period. The growth of the market in Europe region could be attributed to growing adoption of private vehicles owing to the growing disposable income of the people. However, people in this region are also getting environment conscious regarding growing emission of greenhouse gasses in the environment. Hence, they demand for renewable alternative such are second-generation biofuels. Also, the growing government initiatives is also influencing demand for second-generation biofuels.
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