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Methanol - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 523 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338607

Global Methanol Market to Reach 99.8 Million Metric Tons by 2030

The global market for Methanol estimated at 76 Million Metric Tons in the year 2023, is projected to reach 99.8 Million Metric Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Formaldehyde, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.1% CAGR and reach 30.4 Million Metric Tons by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Gasoline / Fuel segment is estimated at 3.1% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 20.3 Million Metric Tons, While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.9% CAGR

The Methanol market in the U.S. is estimated at 20.3 Million Metric Tons in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 21.2 Million Metric Tons by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 1.7% and 2.8% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.3% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 113 Featured)

  • Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC
  • BASF SE
  • Equinor ASA
  • HELM AG
  • Industries Qatar
  • LyondellBasell Industries NV
  • Methanex Corporation
  • Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
  • Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
  • OCI N.V.
  • PETRONAS
  • PJSC Metafrax (Russia)
  • Repsol
  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  • Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem)

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Global Economic Update
  • Competition
  • Methanol - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects and Outlook
  • Global Methanol Market Keeps Ticking
  • Natural Gas, Automotive & Construction: Primary Segments Keeping Methanol Market on a High
  • Formaldehyde Production: The Application for Methanol
  • MTO/MTP: The Fastest Growing End-use Segment for Methanol
  • Gasoline Blending/Combustion Biofuels - A Significant Growth Driver
  • Acetic Acid: A Key Derivative of Methanol
  • Methanol Carbonylation - The Predominant Acetic Acid Manufacturing Process
  • Automotive Remains Primary End-use Industry
  • Asia-Pacific Region Sweeps Global Methanol Market with Authoritative Stake
  • China - Methanol Demand Surges as a Domestic and Industrial Fuel
  • Market Drivers
  • Rising Applications across Diverse Industries
  • Uptake of Clean Fuels
  • Solid Demand for Methanol & Derivatives
  • Market Restraints
  • Increasing Interest in Ethanol
  • Market Opportunities
  • Market Challenges
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Production Scenario
  • Global Methanol Capacity by Region: 2022
  • Developing Regions Charge Ahead in Methanol Production
  • Select Recent Past Methanol Capacity Expansion Projects by Region /Country
  • Pricing Scenario
  • GLOBAL BRANDS
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • With World Climate Conditions in Dire Straits, the Accelerated Clean Energy Transition Opens Attractive Growth Avenues for Methanol
  • Key Climate Change Indicators
  • Against this Backdrop, Clean Energy Technologies Get a Boost
  • Rise of the Methanol Economy & Increased Production of Methanol as Liquid Fuel Alternative to Conventional Fossil Fuels
  • Chemical Intermediates Lose Share to Energy Applications
  • EXHIBIT 3:Global Energy Investments (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2022, 2025, 2027 and 2029
  • Global Delivered Energy Consumption (quadrillion Btu) by End-use Sector (2012, 2020, 2025, 2030, and 2035)
  • Increasing Demand of Methanol in Automotive
  • Methanol Fuel Cells Emerge as a Viable Solution for Carbon-Neutral Heavy Trucks
  • Methanol Gains Attention for Use as Marine fuel
  • Methanol and Ethanol: Significant Substitutes for Fuel in the Shipping Industry
  • A Green Profile Makes Methanol an Ideal Vehicle and Marine Fuel
  • Renewable Methanol Registers Increasing Application
  • Methanol for Global Decarbonization
  • Green Methanol to Help Packaging Industry Overcome Woes
  • Government Guidelines for Methanol Vehicles to Boost Demand
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Methanol Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methanol by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Methanol by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Methanol by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Formaldehyde by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Formaldehyde by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Formaldehyde by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gasoline / Fuel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Gasoline / Fuel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Gasoline / Fuel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Methanol to Olefins (MTO / MTP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Methanol to Olefins (MTO / MTP) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Methanol to Olefins (MTO / MTP) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acetic Acid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Acetic Acid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Acetic Acid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dimethyl Ether (DME) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Dimethyl Ether (DME) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Dimethyl Ether (DME) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Derivatives by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Other Derivatives by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Derivatives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Paints & Coatings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Paints & Coatings by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Paints & Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World Historic Review for Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: World 16-Year Perspective for Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: World Historic Review for Packaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: World 16-Year Perspective for Packaging by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Methanol Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC
  • BASF SE
  • Equinor ASA
  • HELM AG
  • Industries Qatar
  • LyondellBasell Industries NV
  • Methanex Corporation
  • Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Limited
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
  • Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
  • OCI N.V.
  • PETRONAS
  • PJSC Metafrax (Russia)
  • Repsol
  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  • Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem)