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Algae Biofuel Market

Algae Biofuel Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Type (Bioethanol, Biodiesel, Biogas and Others) By Process (Chemical, Thermochemical and Biochemical), By Raw Material (Spirulina, Chlorella, Dunaliella, and Others) By End-use Industry (Transportation, Power Generation and Others), By Region, Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2435 | Published : 2024-04-12 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

Algae Biofuel Market Size was valued at USD 9.9 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 16.1 Bn by 2031 at a 6.23% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Algae Biofuel Market info

Global algae biofuel uses algae to produce oils that are rich in energy. Popular biofuels such as corn and sugarcane have alternatives in the form of algae fuels. When made from seaweed, it is called seaweed fuel. During the projected period, the global algae biofuel market is anticipated to experience growth due to a number of factors, including the increasing demand for detergent in developing nations, fuel in various end-use industries, and the need for environmentally friendly and sustainable energy. Another factor fueling the aviation industry’s rising need for affordable fuels is expected to boost the market for global algae biofuels. Additionally, market participants should anticipate more lucrative opportunities due to the government’s growing efforts to promote the use of renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions.

However, the global algal biofuel industry is slowing down its growth due to a lack of available capital, high cost, and outdated technology are preventing it from reaching its full potential. These issues are anticipated to impede the market’s progress. The global algal biofuel industry is expected to continue rising in the coming years due to a number of factors, such as improvements in raw material technology, continuous research & development, and an increase in the ultimate production volume of biofuels.

Competitive Landscape

Some of the Major Key Players in the Algae Biofuel Market are

  • Algenol Biofuels, Inc.
  • Seambiotic
  • BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH
  • Neste
  • AlgaEnergy S.A.
  • Cellana Inc.
  • Viridos, Inc.
  • ALGAMOIL, LLC. USA
  • Diversified Energy Specialists
  • Inventure Renewables, Inc.
  • Genifuel Corporation
  • Euglena Co., Ltd.
  • Algae Systems, LLC.
  • LanzaTech
  • Reliance Industries Limited

 

Market Segmentation:

The global algae biofuel market is segmented based on end-use industry, type, process, and raw material. Based on the end-use industry, the market is segmented into transportation, power generation, and others. By type, the market is segmented into bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, and others. By process, the market is segmented into chemical, thermochemical, and biochemical. By raw material, the market is segmented into spirulina, chlorella, dunaliella, and others.

Based on the End-Use Industry, the Power Generation Global Algae Biofuel Segment is Accounted as a Major Contributor to the Global Algae Biofuel Market

The power generation global algae biofuel market is expected to hold a major global market share in 2023. Due to a renewable and less carbon-intensive substitute for fossil fuels, algae biofuels fit effectively with the worldwide trend toward sustainable energy in the fight against climate change. Power generation applications can benefit from algal biofuels due to their high energy content and relatively smaller environmental imprint. In addition, biofuels are rising in favor as a means for governments around the world to achieve their climate goals and cut emissions of greenhouse gases. Power companies are being incentivized to use cleaner energy sources by the current regulatory climate.

Spirulina Segment to Witness Growth at a Rapid Rate

Spirulina is growing because it has a better sustainability profile and more potential output per acre due to its fast growth rate and reduced land use needs. Biotechnological developments in algae culture and processing are also making it easier and cheaper to transform algae such as spirulina into biofuels, growing this segment.

In the Region, The North American Global Algae Biofuel Market Holds a Significant Revenue Share

The North American global algae biofuel market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue in the near future. It can be attributed to the decreased emissions of carbon dioxide and reliance on fossil fuels, fostering an atmosphere that is conducive to investments in algal biofuels and quickening the rate of innovation and commercialization within the algae biofuel industry.

In addition, Asia Pacific is projected to grow rapidly in the global algae biofuel market because of rising consumer interest in renewable fuels, robust demand for bioethanol production, and rising investment in renewable and bio-based energy sources by both public and private entities. Additionally, a positive growth driver is the favorable government programs that encourage the use of renewable energy sources and global businesses toward the expanding markets of the Asia Pacific region.

Recent Developments:

  • In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations selected Technical Energy and LanzaTech Global, Inc. to begin the award negotiations for up to $200 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program.
  • In February 2024, AlgaEnergy and Nutrient TECH are thrilled to announce that Tyler Grenzow has been named President of North America. This important position calls on Tyler to spearhead De Sangosse’s nutritional and solutions business in North America via both firms, bringing the two brands closer together and solidifying De Sangosse’s position as a market leader.

Algae Biofuel Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 9.9 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 16.1 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 6.23% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Type, By Process, By Raw Material, By End-use Industry and By Region

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

Algenol Biofuels, Inc., Seambiotic, BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH, Neste, AlgaEnergy S.A., Cellana Inc., Viridos, Inc., ALGAMOIL, LLC. USA, Diversified Energy Specialists, Inventure Renewables, Inc., Genifuel Corporation, Euglena Co., Ltd., Algae Systems, LLC., LanzaTech, and Reliance Industries Limited.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology

1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Algae Biofuel Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Algae Biofuel Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope

4.2. Drivers

4.3. Challenges

4.4. Trends

4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis

4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis

4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. by Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Type:

5.2.1. Bioethanol

5.2.2.   Biodiesel

5.2.3.   Biogas

5.2.4.   Others

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Process Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. by Process & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Process:

6.2.1. Chemical

6.2.2.  Thermochemical

6.2.3.  Biochemical

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Raw Material Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. by Raw Material & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Raw Material:

7.2.1.   Spirulina

7.2.2.   Chlorella

7.2.3.   Dunaliella

7.2.4.   Others

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by End-User Industry Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. by End-User Industry & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-User Industry:

8.2.1. Transportation

8.2.2.  Power Generation 

8.2.3.  Others

Chapter 9. Algae Biofuel Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2019-2031

9.1.2. North America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2019-2031

9.1.3. North America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2019-2031

9.1.4. North America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Industry, 2019-2031

9.1.5. North America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2019-2031

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2019-2031

9.2.2. Europe Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2019-2031

9.2.3. Europe Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2019-2031

9.2.4. Europe Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Industry, 2019-2031

9.2.5. Europe Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2019-2031

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2019-2031

9.3.2. Asia Pacific Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2019-2031

9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2019-2031

9.3.4. Asia Pacific Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Industry, 2019-2031

9.3.5. Asia Pacific Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2019-2031

9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2019-2031

9.4.2. Latin America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2019-2031

9.4.3. Latin America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2019-2031

9.4.4. Latin America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Industry, 2019-2031

9.4.5. Latin America Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2019-2031

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2019-2031

9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Process, 2019-2031

9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2019-2031

9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User Industry, 2019-2031

9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Algae Biofuel Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2019-2031

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles

10.2.1. Algenol Biofuels, Inc.

10.2.2. Seambiotic

10.2.3. BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH

10.2.4. Neste

10.2.5. AlgaEnergy S.A.

10.2.6. Cellana Inc.

10.2.7. Viridos, Inc.

10.2.8. ALGAMOIL, LLC. USA

10.2.9. Diversified Energy Specialists

10.2.10. Inventure Renewables, Inc.

10.2.11. Genifuel Corporation

10.2.12. Euglena Co., Ltd.

10.2.13. Algae Systems, LLC.

10.2.14. LanzaTech

10.2.15. Reliance Industries Limited

10.2.16. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Global Algae Biofuel Market-

Global Algae Biofuel Market- By End-Use Industry

  • Transportation
  • Power Generation
  • Others

Algae Biofuel Market seg

Global Algae Biofuel Market- By Type

  • Bioethanol
  • Biodiesel
  • Biogas
  • Others

Global Algae Biofuel Market- By Process

  • Chemical
  • Thermochemical
  • Biochemical

Global Algae Biofuel Market- By Raw Material

  • Spirulina
  • Chlorella
  • Dunaliella
  • Others

Global Algae Biofuel Market- By Region

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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Inventure Renewables, Inc., Genifuel Corporation, Euglena Co., Ltd., Algae Systems, LLC., LanzaTech, and Reliance Industries Limited.

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