The Latin America biochar market size reached USD 297.70 Million in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.60% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 975.36 Million by 2034.
Latin America and the Caribbean together generate nearly 540,000 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, the volume of which is expected to rise by 25% by 2050. To combat this challenge, researchers are exploring different technologies like pyrolysis to convert sewage sludge and other municipal waste into biochar, which can be used for enhancing agricultural productivity in farmlands. Increasing research into such innovations is expected to drive the Latin America biochar market expansion in upcoming years.
In countries like Bolivia, multinational companies are integrating biochar generation and distribution into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. This results in creating green jobs and improving the quality of life for local communities in regions like Guarayos and Trinitario. Initiatives like these are expected to become an integral part of achieving sustainable development in the near future and are likely to drive the Latin America biochar market growth in the forecast period.
The high potential for biochar generation in the region is grabbing the attention of various market players and contributing to the Latin America biochar market development. For instance, in April 2023, a French startup company called NetZero finished the completion of the first biochar plant in Latin America, intending to remove 6,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually and generate biochar for local coffee growers in the region. This is also the world's biggest biochar facility and is expected to attract many market players over the forecast period, contributing to the market growth.
Latin America and the Caribbean together generate nearly 540,000 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, the volume of which is expected to rise by 25% by 2050. To combat this challenge, researchers are exploring different technologies like pyrolysis to convert sewage sludge and other municipal waste into biochar, which can be used for enhancing agricultural productivity in farmlands. Increasing research into such innovations is expected to drive the Latin America biochar market expansion in upcoming years.
In countries like Bolivia, multinational companies are integrating biochar generation and distribution into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. This results in creating green jobs and improving the quality of life for local communities in regions like Guarayos and Trinitario. Initiatives like these are expected to become an integral part of achieving sustainable development in the near future and are likely to drive the Latin America biochar market growth in the forecast period.
The high potential for biochar generation in the region is grabbing the attention of various market players and contributing to the Latin America biochar market development. For instance, in April 2023, a French startup company called NetZero finished the completion of the first biochar plant in Latin America, intending to remove 6,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually and generate biochar for local coffee growers in the region. This is also the world's biggest biochar facility and is expected to attract many market players over the forecast period, contributing to the market growth.
Market Segmentation
Latin America Biochar Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Technology
- Pyrolysis
- Gasification
- Others
Market Breakup by Application
- Agriculture
- Animal Farming
- Industrial Uses
- Others
Market Breakup by Country
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Others
Competitive Landscape
The key market players are:
- NetZero S.A.S.
- Aperam Bioenergia Ltda
- Genesis Enterprises, Inc.
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Biochar Market Overview
6 Latin America Biochar Market Overview
7 Latin America Biochar Market by Technology
8 Latin America Biochar Market by Application
9 Latin America Biochar Market by Country
10 Market Dynamics
12 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- NetZero S.A.S.
- Aperam Bioenergia Ltda
- Genesis Enterprises, Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 108 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 297.7 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 975.36 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 12.6% |
| Regions Covered | Latin America |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 3 |
