Bioethanol Market Report 2026

The bioethanol market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $53.16 billion in 2025 to $59.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of corn-based ethanol, government renewable fuel mandates, growth in sugarcane ethanol production, advances in wet and dry mill technologies, rising focus on fuel blending standards.

The bioethanol market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $95.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for low-carbon fuels, expansion of cellulosic ethanol infrastructure, rising investment in biomass preprocessing, growing interest in sustainable transport solutions, technological improvements in enzymatic hydrolysis. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of cellulosic ethanol production, increasing adoption of high-ethanol fuel blends, rising utilization of agricultural waste feedstocks, advancements in fermentation efficiency, growing integration of bioethanol in non-fuel industries.

Government support is expected to play a pivotal role in steering the growth of the bioethanol market. Governments worldwide are actively endorsing the biofuel sector to foster innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the industry. In a noteworthy development, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $118 million in funding for 17 projects in January 2023. These initiatives, situated at universities and private companies, aim to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels to meet the transportation and manufacturing requirements in the United States. The chosen projects will advance biorefinery development, from pre-pilot to demonstration stages, facilitating the creation of biofuels and bioproducts that contribute to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with fossil fuels. This government support aligns with the DOE's goal of achieving cost-competitive biofuels and a minimum 70% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. Consequently, the increasing support from governments for biofuels is anticipated to be a driving factor for the bioethanol market in the future.

Companies operating in the bioethanol market are also focusing on the expansion and integration of advanced bioenergy production technologies, such as scaling up industrial biorefineries, to enhance sustainability, maximize resource utilization, and create new revenue streams for local growers. These industrial-scale biorefineries convert biomass, like corn or sugarcane, into renewable fuel through fermentation and distillation processes, supporting large-scale sustainable energy production. For instance, in August 2024, Verbio AG, a Germany-based European biofuels and bioenergy producer, commenced commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery in Nevada, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 60 million gallons of ethanol per year and can produce 2.3 million MMbtu of renewable natural gas (RNG). This biorefinery uniquely combines the production of bioethanol and biomethane, enhancing sustainability and generating new revenue streams for local growers. The Nevada plant is the first industrial-scale facility in North America to integrate RNG and bioethanol production.

In September 2024, NewEnergyBlue, a US-based clean technology company, acquired Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted A/S for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance NewEnergyBlue's operations by employing Inbicon's technology to convert agricultural waste into decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals. With global licensing and ownership of Inbicon's patent portfolio, NewEnergyBlue aims to expand beyond the Americas and explore new markets. Ørsted A/S is a Denmark-based power company specializing in renewable energy.

Major companies operating in the bioethanol market are CropEnergies AG, Valero, Green Plains, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Tereos SCA, Raízen, Cristalco, Abengoa Bioenergy, POET, Alto Ingredients, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd, Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd, Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, Chengzhi Shareholding Co. Ltd, SDIC Jilin Alcohol, Henan Tianguan, Triveni Engineering and Sugar Industries, Bio-Concept Altmark GmbH, Sovetskiycellulozno-bumajniyzavod, KRAKCHEMIA SA, Alcoholera de Zapopan, Absolute Energy LLC, Ace Ethanol LLC, Adkins Energy LLC, Al-Corn Clean Fuel LLC, Amber Wave, Alto Ingredients Columbia Inc, Borregaard, Praj Industries, Lootah Biofuels, Neutral Fuels, Koko Networks, SMEFUNDS - GEB, Green Energy Biofuels, Biogen Kenya.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the bioethanol market by raising the cost of imported feedstocks, processing enzymes, and ethanol production equipment, which increases manufacturing expenses for producers. The most affected segments include cellulosic ethanol and high-blend fuel categories, especially in regions dependent on imported agricultural inputs such as parts of Asia-Pacific and Europe. These tariffs also delay supply chains for ethanol used in transportation, pharmaceuticals, and food industries. However, they can positively encourage domestic feedstock cultivation, local biofuel manufacturing, and regional energy independence initiatives.

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Bioethanol refers to ethanol production from agricultural materials such as corn or sugarcane, used as an alternative fuel. It is an alcohol produced through microbial fermentation of carbohydrates found in plants containing sugar or starch, such as corn, sugarcane, sweet sorghum, or lignocellulosic biomass.

The primary types of bioethanol include corn-based, sugarcane-based, and cellulosic ethanol. Corn ethanol, derived from corn biomass, is the most prevalent type. It is available in various blends such as E10, E20, E25, E70, E75, E85, and others, using production methods such as dry milling and wet milling. Bioethanol finds applications in automotive and transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industries.North America was the largest region in the bioethanol market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bioethanol market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bioethanol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The bioethanol market consists of sales of starch-based ethanol and algal biomass-based ethanol. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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