Second-Generation Biofuels Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4879
  • Published Date: Nov 24, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Second-Generation Biofuels Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The transportation segment in second-generation biofuels market is anticipated to garner the highest revenue by the end of 2035. 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 will live in cities, with the urban population predicted to more than double its current size. The demand for transportation grows along with the population of metropolitan areas. The transportation sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and the usage of second-generation biofuels helps reduce these emissions. Since they are produced from renewable energy resources and minimize reliance on non-renewable resources such as oil, biofuels are seen as a more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Process Segment Analysis

The thermochemical process segment in second-generation biofuels market 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 are produced from a range of non-food feedstocks, unlike first-generation biofuels, which are primarily made from food crops. 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 thermochemical processes produce biofuels with energy densities that are comparable to or even surpass those of fossil fuels.

Our in-depth analysis of the global second-generation biofuels market includes the following segments:

 Feedstock

  • Simple Lignocellulose
  • Complex Lignocellulose
  • Syngas
  • Algae

Application

  • Transportation
  • Power Generation

Type

  • Cellulosic Ethanol
  • Biodiesel
  • Bio Butanol
  • Bio DME

Process

  • Biochemical Process
  • Thermochemical Process

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of second-generation biofuels is evaluated at USD 20.88 billion.

The global second-generation biofuels market size was worth around USD 16.88 billion in 2025 and is set to register a CAGR of more than 26.3%, exceeding USD 174.34 billion revenue by 2035.

North America in the second-generation biofuels market is projected to hold a 30% revenue share by 2035, supported by increasing food waste generation and population expansion in the region backed by growing food waste and population.

Key players in the market include Abengoa S.A., DuPont de Numours, Inc., Novozymes, BP p.l.c., POET, LLC., Renewable Energy Group, Gevo Inc., Enerkem Inc., Amyris, Inc., Solazyme Inc.
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