Green and Bio-Based Solvents Global Market Report 2025

The green and bio-based solvents market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.0 billion in 2024 to $5.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period stems from increasing demand for eco friendly products, rising awareness of environmental sustainability, growing regulations on volatile organic compounds, expansion of green chemistry initiatives, and increasing adoption in cleaning applications.

The green and bio-based solvents market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period stems from increasing demand for sustainable industrial solutions, growing adoption in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, rising government support for bio based chemicals, expansion of biorefineries and bio based production, and increasing focus on reducing carbon footprint. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements in bio based solvent production, innovations in fermentation and enzyme processes, developments in biomass conversion, research and development in sustainable chemistry, and collaboration between chemical and biotech firms.

The rising consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products is expected to drive the growth of the green and bio-based solvents market in the coming years. Eco-friendly and sustainable products are goods designed, produced, and used in ways that minimize environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and promote long-term ecological balance. This growing demand is driven by increasing environmental awareness, as consumers recognize the effects of their purchasing choices on the planet and seek products that minimize harm to ecosystems. Green and bio-based solvents support this trend by providing safer, renewable, and environmentally responsible alternatives to traditional petroleum-based solvents, reducing chemical hazards and minimizing ecological impact. For example, in April 2024, Nutraceuticals World, a U.S.-based media company, reported that in 2023, sales of natural and organic products increased by 4.8 percent, reaching $209 billion. Therefore, rising consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products is driving growth in the green and bio-based solvents market.

Leading companies in the green and bio-based solvents market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as carbon-neutral solvent portfolios, to meet the increasing demand for sustainable chemical alternatives. A carbon-neutral solvent portfolio includes solvents whose overall carbon emissions are balanced or offset, ensuring that production and use have a net-zero impact on the climate. For instance, in January 2024, Solvay S.A., a France-based chemical company, launched the Augeo carbon-neutral portfolio at the American Cleaning Institute’s 2024 Annual Meeting. The portfolio includes solvents made entirely from renewable feedstocks that are readily biodegradable and formulated with low VOC (LVP VOC) systems. These products support cleaning and fragrance applications by offering strong solubilization power, low odor, slow evaporation, and a certified carbon-neutral lifecycle through high-quality offsets and renewable feedstock sourcing. The portfolio is designed to replace conventional petrochemical cleaning solvents while providing a lower carbon footprint and enhanced sustainability credentials.

In February 2025, ERM International Group Limited, a UK-based company promoting the integration and adoption of green solvents including bio-based and recycled carbon solvents, partnered with Ayming to advance the adoption of green solvents in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. The partnership aims to establish a supply-chain consortium and develop innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote eco-friendly practices in pharmaceutical production. Ayming UK Limited is a UK-based professional services company.

Major players in the green and bio-based solvents market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Sasol Limited, DowDuPont Inc., Arkema Group, IOI Oleochemical Industries Berhad, Dow Huntsman Corporation, Solvay S.A., Symrise AG, Braskem S.A., Genomatica Inc., Avantium N.V., LanzaTech Inc., Licella Holdings Pty Ltd, Novvi LLC, Vertec Biosolvents Inc., KLK OLEO Sdn Bhd, and Zenfold Sustainable Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the green and bio-based Solvents market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in green and bio-based solvents report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the green and bio-based solvents market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.

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Green and bio based solvents refer to environmentally friendly solvents derived from renewable resources that reduce the reliance on petroleum based chemicals. They are designed to minimize toxicity, environmental impact, and carbon footprint while maintaining effective performance in industrial and chemical applications.

The main types of green and bio based solvents are bio alcohols, bio glycols, bio diols, ethyl lactate, d limonene, and methyl soyate. Green and bio based solvents come from renewable biological sources, such as plants or fermentation processes, and are used as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum based alcohols in various industrial and consumer applications. They are used in applications such as paints and coatings, industrial and domestic cleaning, printing inks, adhesives and sealants, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and others, and cater to various end use industries, including automotive, construction, packaging, personal care, electronics, and others.

The green and bio-based solvents market consists of sales of vegetable oil-derived solvents, terpene-based solvents, furanic solvents, organic acid esters, and sugar-derived solvents. 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 value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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