Fuel Ethanol Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2020–2026

Industry Insights

[195+ Pages Report] According to the report published by Facts Factors, the global fuel ethanol market size was worth around USD 80.2 billion in 2019 and is predicted to grow to around USD 127.1 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6.8% between 2020 and 2026. The report analyzes the global fuel ethanol market drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the fuel ethanol market.

This specialized and expertise oriented industry research report scrutinizes the technical and commercial business outlook of the fuel ethanol industry. The report analyzes and declares the historical and current trends analysis of the fuel ethanol industry and subsequently recommends the projected trends anticipated to be observed in the fuel ethanol market during the upcoming years.

The fuel ethanol market report analyzes and notifies the industry statistics at the global as well as regional and country levels in order to acquire a thorough perspective of the entire fuel ethanol market. The historical and past insights are provided for FY 2016 to FY 2019 whereas projected trends are delivered for FY 2020 to FY 2026. The quantitative and numerical data is represented in terms of both volume (Kilo Tons) and value (USD Million) from FY 2016 – 2026.

Key Insights from Primary Research

• As per our primary respondents, the fuel ethanol market is set to grow annually at a rate of around 6.8%
• It was established through primary research that the fuel ethanol market was valued at around USD 80.2 billion in 2019
• North America held the largest market share of fuel ethanol in terms of revenue in 2019
• The “Starch-Based” category, on the basis of type segmentation, was the leading revenue-generating category in 2019
• The “Conventional Fuel Vehicles” category, on the basis of application segmentation, was the leading revenue-generating category in 2019

Key Recommendations from Analysts

• As per our analysts, the rising requirements for minimizing carbon emissions from gasoline in the automotive & transportation industry is likely to boost the usage of ethanol as a bio-based additive over the next couple of years
• Cellulosic or cellulose-based ethyl alcohol is anticipated to offer significant growth prospects in the market during the forecast period
• Rapid production of FFVs in Brazil, the U.S., and countries in the European Union is considered to boost the usage of fuel ethanol in the next couple of years
• The rising requirements of boosting fuel economy of conventional vehicles in countries including the U.S., China, India, and Brazil is expected to boost product consumption in the future
• Corn-based ethyl alcohol has resulted in minimizing airborne emissions by nearly 20%, as stated by the U.S.

The quantitative data is further underlined and reinforced by comprehensive qualitative data which comprises various across-the-board market dynamics. The rationales which directly or indirectly impact the fuel ethanol industry are exemplified through parameters such as growth drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities among other impacting factors.

Throughout our research report, we have encompassed all the proven models and tools of industry analysis and extensively illustrated all the key business strategies and business models adopted in the fuel ethanol industry. The report provides an all-inclusive and detailed competitive landscape prevalent in the fuel ethanol market.

The report utilizes established industry analysis tools and models such as Porter’s Five Forces framework to analyze and recognize critical business strategies adopted by various stakeholders involved in the entire value chain of the fuel ethanol industry. The fuel ethanol market report additionally employs SWOT analysis and PESTLE analysis models for further in-depth analysis.

The report study further includes an in-depth analysis of industry players' market shares and provides an overview of leading players' market position in the fuel ethanol sector. Key strategic developments in the fuel ethanol market competitive landscape such as acquisitions & mergers, inaugurations of different products and services, partnerships & joint ventures, MoU agreements, VC & funding activities, R&D activities, and geographic expansion among other noteworthy activities by key players of the fuel ethanol market are appropriately highlighted in the report.

Conventional vehicles can utilize gasoline with low ethanol blends such as E10 and E15. E10 is a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, while E15 comprises 10.5 to 15% ethanol respectively. The rising requirements of boosting fuel economy of conventional vehicles in countries including the U.S., China, India, and Brazil are expected to boost product consumption in the future.

The Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) segment is projected to illustrate the fastest industry growth during the forecast period. These vehicles consist of internal combustion engines that are capable of operating on both gasoline and ethanol-gasoline blends ranging beyond E10 such as E85, also known as flex-fuel. E85 comprises 51% to 83% ethanol blended with gasoline.

The fuel ethanol market research report delivers an acute valuation and taxonomy of the fuel ethanol industry by practically splitting the market on the basis of different types, applications, and regions. Through the analysis of the historical and projected trends, all the segments and sub-segments were evaluated through the bottom-up approach, and different market sizes have been projected for FY 2020 to FY 2026.

The regional segmentation of the fuel ethanol industry includes the complete classification of all the major continents including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. Further, country-wise data for the fuel ethanol industry is provided for the leading economies of the world.

The fuel ethanol market is segmented based on type and application. On the basis of type segmentation, the market is classified into starch-based, sugar-based, and cellulosic. In terms of application segmentation, the market is bifurcated into conventional fuel vehicles, flexible fuel vehicles, and others.

Report Scope

Some of the leading players in the global market include

• BlueFire Renewables Inc.
• Cargill Inc.
• Flint Hills Resources LP
• Valero Energy Corporation
• Green Plains Renewable Inc.
• Wilmar International Ltd.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• BP plc
• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Pacific Ethanol Inc.
• Raízen S.A.
• Jilin Fuel Ethanol Co. Ltd.

The taxonomy of the fuel ethanol market by its scope and segmentation is as follows:

By Type Segmentation Analysis

• Starch-Based
• Sugar-Based
• Cellulosic

By Application Segmentation Analysis

• Conventional Fuel Vehicles
• Flexible Fuel Vehicles
• Others

By Regional Segmentation Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa