South Africa Biofuels Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
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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 10.1% 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 2023 | USD 12.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 24.3 million |
| Growth rate | 10.1% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Solid biofuel |
| Fastest growing segment | Liquid Biofuel |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Solid Biofuel, Liquid Biofuel, Gaseous Biofuel |
| Key market players worldwide | Air 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.
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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Publish Date: Nov 27, 2025
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Biofuels Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corp | View profile | 45,600 | 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, United States, 94583-2324 | www.chevron.com |
| Archer-Daniels Midland Co | View profile | 41,802 | 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601 | www.adm.com |
| Wilmar International Ltd | View profile | 100,000 | 28 Biopolis Road, Wilmar International, Singapore, Singapore, 138568 | www.wilmar-international.com |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | View profile | 21,500 | 521 West 57th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019-2960 | www.iff.com |
| Shell PLC | View profile | 100,000 | Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA | www.shell.com |
| Green Plains Inc | View profile | 921 | 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE, United States, 68106 | www.gpreinc.com |
| Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ADR | View profile | 40,213 | Avenida Republica do Chile, 65, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 20031-912 | www.petrobras.com.br |
| Bunge Global SA | View profile | 23,000 | 1391 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO, United States, 63017 | www.bunge.com |
| Air Liquide SA | View profile | 67,800 | 75, Quai d'Orsay, Paris, France, 75007 | www.airliquide.com |
South Africa Biofuels Market Outlook
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Solid Biofuel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.56% 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.
- South Africa Biofuels Market Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Solid Biofuel
- Liquid Biofuel
- Gaseous Biofuel
- South Africa Biofuels Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Biodiesel
- Ethanol
- Wood Pellets
- Other Product
- South Africa Biofuels Market Feedstock Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Corn
- Sugarcane
- Vegetable Oils
- Other Feedstock
- South Africa Biofuels Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Transportation
- Aviation
- Energy Generation
- Heating
- Other Application
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