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市場調查報告書
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1819896
2025-2033 年生物乙醇市場報告(按類型、燃料混合物、生產、最終用途產業和地區)Bioethanol Market Report by Type, Fuel Blend, Generation, End Use Industry, and Region 2025-2033 |
2024年,全球生物乙醇市場規模達107億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預計到2033年,市場規模將達到187億美元,2025-2033年期間的複合年成長率(CAGR)為6.05%。目前,北美佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於政府對再生燃料的強制要求、對低排放能源的需求不斷成長、生物燃料技術的進步,以及人們對生物乙醇作為化石燃料永續替代品的環境效益日益增強的認知。
生物乙醇是一種清澈無色的液體,由生質能透過水解、糖發酵或乙烯與蒸氣反應的化學程序製成。它可生物分解,毒性較低,且與傳統燃料相比不會造成環境污染。因此,它作為全球公路運輸車輛的汽油替代品正日益受到青睞。它與汽油混合,無需改變引擎設計,從而減少溫室氣體 (GHG) 排放和空氣污染。目前,利用都市固體廢棄物生產生物乙醇燃料的研發活動正在進行中,這正在不斷推高全球對生物乙醇的需求。
不斷增加的政府政策和再生燃料標準
政府法規,尤其是歐洲和北美的政府法規,在提升生物乙醇市場價值方面發揮了重要作用。美國再生燃料標準 (RFS) 和加拿大清潔燃料標準等措施為再生燃料的使用設定了目標,確保了生物乙醇作為再生汽油替代品的穩定需求。稅收優惠和補貼也刺激了生物乙醇的生產和使用,引發了對生物乙醇製造廠的投資。根據生物乙醇市場分析,這些監管框架旨在減少溫室氣體 (GHG) 排放和對化石燃料的依賴,並鼓勵煉油廠將生物乙醇與傳統燃料混合,以滿足環保標準。隨著各國追求雄心勃勃的脫碳目標,遵守這些規定已成為推動市場成長的關鍵因素。在印度,2022 年修訂的《2018 年國家生物燃料政策》等將汽油中乙醇混合比例達到 20% 的目標從 2030 年提前到 2025-26 年乙醇供應年 (ESY)。公共部門石油行銷公司 (OMC) 於 2022 年 6 月實現了汽油中乙醇混合比例達到 10% 的目標,比 2021-22 年 ESY 設定的目標提前了五個月完成。
環境和消費者對永續燃料的需求不斷成長
隨著氣候變遷和環境足跡的日益凸顯,對更清潔、更再生能源的需求也隨之增加,推高了生物乙醇的市場價格。生物乙醇由植物材料製成,其碳排放量遠低於化石燃料,因此對於那些尋求降低排放的人來說極具吸引力。生物乙醇汽車產生的污染物較少,這體現了其更優的空氣品質和公共衛生優勢。隨著人們對永續性的日益關注,生物乙醇作為再生燃料的地位也愈發引人注目。此外,需求也推動了生產效率、作物產量和生物乙醇混合物的創新,使其在再生能源領域的地位更加穩固。各管理機構也積極採取措施推廣生質燃料。例如,石油部長哈迪普·S·普里在2024年印度生物能源與科技博覽會上重點介紹了印度在生物能源領域的進展。部長哈迪普辛格普里也強調了E20燃料的廣泛分銷,該燃料在印度各地超過15,600個零售點均有銷售。他讚揚 Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana 在為先進生物燃料計劃提供財政援助方面發揮的重要作用,這對於建立永續的乙醇生產框架至關重要。
生物乙醇生產技術的重大進展
根據生物乙醇市場報告,纖維素生物乙醇和酵素工程等生物乙醇生產技術的進步正在推動市場成長。創新技術可以更有效地利用農場廢棄物等原料,並降低生產成本,使生物乙醇在與傳統燃料的競爭中佔優勢。由非糧食作物殘渣製成的纖維素生物乙醇最大限度地減少了糧食競爭,從而增強了生物乙醇的永續性優勢。此外,包括基因改造酵母和強化發酵技術在內的生物技術的突破,提高了產量和製程效率。這些進步使生物乙醇成為一種越來越可行且更具可擴展性的汽油替代品,從而促進了投資並推動了生物乙醇市場的成長。 2024年,特種材料領域的領導者阿科瑪在其位於法國卡靈的丙烯酸單體工廠完全由生物乙醇生產丙烯酸乙酯。阿科瑪的生物基丙烯酸乙酯的生物碳含量 (BCC) 為 40%,可使產品碳足跡 (PCF) 減少高達 30%*。
減少對化石燃料的依賴,提高能源安全
推動生物乙醇產業發展的主要因素之一是全球能源自給自足的趨勢。各國正竭盡全力減少對外國原油的依賴,因為原油價格不穩定和地緣政治不確定性往往困擾著它們。透過在國內利用玉米、甘蔗和小麥等永續農作物生產生物乙醇,各國得以獲得更穩定、更可預測的燃料來源。這種轉變不僅增強了國家能源安全,還能促進國內經濟發展、減少貿易逆差,並有助於實現長期永續發展目標。
靈活燃料汽車(FFV)的成長
靈活燃料汽車 (FFV) 日益普及,這種汽車可使用乙醇含量高達 85% (E85) 的汽油-乙醇混合物,這日益推動了生物乙醇的需求。巴西和北美等國家在 FFV 部署方面處於領先地位,為高乙醇燃料市場提供了強大的平台。隨著越來越多的汽車製造商生產更多相容乙醇的汽車,以及駕駛者對其性能和可用性的信心日益增強,中高乙醇混合燃料的市場規模不斷擴大。 FFV 數量的不斷成長是擴大生物乙醇使用範圍並促進其融入廣泛燃料市場的關鍵驅動力。
不斷成長的投資和基礎設施建設
政府的支持性政策、監管鼓勵以及日益成長的清潔燃料需求,正在推動對生物乙醇生產設施的大規模投資。新設施正在投入使用,現有設施也在擴建,以提高產量和效率。同時,對倉儲、混合終端和配送網路的投資也正在加快步伐,以確保以可靠且經濟高效的方式在各地區輸送生物乙醇。這些基礎設施投資對於實現規模經濟,並將生物乙醇定位為向低碳運輸燃料轉型的長期可行選擇至關重要。
The global bioethanol market size reached USD 10.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 18.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.05% during 2025-2033. At present, North America holds the largest market share, driven by government mandates for renewable fuels, the increasing demand for low-emission energy sources, advancements in biofuel technology, and rising awareness about the environmental benefits of bioethanol as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Bioethanol is a clear, colorless liquid produced from biomass by hydrolysis and sugar fermentation or using the chemical process of reacting ethylene with steam. It is biodegradable, less toxic, and does not cause environmental pollution as compared to conventional fuels. Consequently, it is gaining traction as a petrol substitute for road transport vehicles around the world. It is blended with petrol without modifying engine designs, which results in reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. Presently, the ongoing research and development activities to produce bioethanol fuel using municipal solid waste are escalating the demand for bioethanol worldwide.
Increasing Government Policies and Renewable Fuel Standards
Government regulations, especially in Europe and North America, have been instrumental in improving the bioethanol market value. Initiatives such as the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Canada's Clean Fuel Standard establish targets for the use of renewable fuel, ensuring steady demand for bioethanol as a renewable gasoline substitute. Taxation benefits and subsidies also stimulate production and usage, triggering investments in bioethanol manufacturing plants. According to the bioethanol market analysis, these regulatory frameworks aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fossil fuel dependency, encouraging oil refineries to blend bioethanol with conventional fuels to meet environmental standards. Compliance with these mandates has become a key factor propelling market growth as nations pursue ambitious decarbonization goals. In India, the National Biofuels Policy - 2018, revised in 2022, among other things, brought forward the goal of 20% ethanol blending in petrol to the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 from 2030. Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reached the goal of 10% ethanol blending in petrol in June 2022, completing it five months earlier than the target set for ESY 2021-22.
Rising Environmental and Consumer Demand for Sustainable Fuels
The increasing realization of climate change and environmental footprint has resulted in the higher demand for cleaner, renewable energy sources, thereby rising the bioethanol market price. Bioethanol, being made from plant materials, is significantly lower in carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels, and is thus appealing for those seeking to lower emissions. Bioethanol vehicles produce fewer pollutants, reflecting better air quality and public health advantages. With rising focus on sustainability, the position of bioethanol as a renewable fuel becomes more compelling. Complementing this, demand spurs innovation in production efficiency, crop yield, and bioethanol blends, making it even stronger in the renewable energy sector. The governing agencies are also taking proactive steps to launch biofuels. For instance, Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri highlighted India's bioenergy progress at India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024. Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri also emphasized the extensive distribution of E20 fuel, available at more than 15,600 retail locations throughout India. He praised the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana for its vital function in offering financial assistance to advanced biofuel initiatives, which is essential for establishing a sustainable ethanol production framework.
Substantial Developments in Bioethanol Production Technologies
As per the bioethanol market report, progress in technology in bioethanol production, such as cellulosic bioethanol and enzyme engineering, is propelling the market growth. Innovations allow for more effective utilization of feedstocks, such as farm waste, and lower production costs, which make bioethanol compete favorably with traditional fuels. Cellulosic bioethanol, which is made from non-food crop residues, minimizes competition for food, thereby extending bioethanol's sustainability advantage. Moreover, breakthroughs in biotechnology, including genetically modified yeasts and enhanced fermentation techniques, boost yields in production and raise process efficiency. These advancements render bioethanol a more and more feasible and scalable substitute for gasoline, promoting investments and driving the growth of the bioethanol market. In 2024, Arkema, a frontrunner in specialty materials, generated Ethyl Acrylate solely from bioethanol at its acrylic monomer plant in Carling, France. Arkema's bio-based ethyl acrylate contains a bio carbon content (BCC) of 40% and achieves a reduction of up to 30%* in product carbon footprint (PCF).
Reduced Reliance on Fossil Fuels and Heightened Energy Security
Among the primary factors driving the bioethanol industry is the worldwide move toward energy self-sufficiency. Nations are going out of their way to reduce their dependence upon foreign crude oil, which tends to be plagued by unstable pricing and geopolitical uncertainties. By generating bioethanol within the country from sustainable agricultural crops like corn, sugarcane, and wheat, countries are able to obtain a steadier and more predictable fuel source. This shift not only boosts national energy security but also bolsters domestic economies, curtails trade deficits, and assists in achieving long-term sustainability objectives.
Growth of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
The increasing popularity of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) that can run on gasoline-ethanol blends with up to 85% ethanol (E85) is increasingly driving the demand for bioethanol. Countries such as Brazil and North America are at the forefront of FFV deployment, providing a robust platform for high-ethanol fuel markets. As more and more automotive manufacturers produce more ethanol-compatible vehicles, and motorists become increasingly confident in their performance and availability, the marketplace for mid- to high-ethanol blends expands. This expanding fleet of FFVs is a key driver in expanding the use of bioethanol and spurring its integration into widespread fuel markets.
Growing Investment and Infrastructure Development
Supportive government policies, regulatory encouragement, and increasing demand for clean fuels are pushing massive investment in bioethanol production facilities. New facilities are being commissioned, and those in operation are being enlarged to enhance production and efficiency. Concurrently, investment in storage, blending terminals, and distribution networks is picking up pace, providing for the delivery of bioethanol in a reliable and cost-effective manner over regions. This investment in infrastructure is essential in attaining economies of scale and positioning bioethanol as a long-term viable option in the shift towards low-carbon transport fuels.