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Sustainable fuel refers to energy sources that are renewable, environmentally friendly, and produce a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels. These fuels are derived from resources such as bioenergy, hydrogen, or synthetic fuels, with the goal of reducing environmental impact. They help meet long-term energy demands while preserving natural resources.
The main types of sustainable fuels include biofuels, synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuel, and others. Biodiesel, a renewable and biodegradable fuel made from organic sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled grease, is commonly used as an alternative to traditional diesel. Sustainable fuels can be in either liquid or gas form and have a variety of applications, including use in automobiles, ships, aerospace, and other industries.
The sustainable fuel market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sustainable fuel market statistics, including the sustainable fuel industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sustainable fuel market share, detailed sustainable fuel market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sustainable fuel industry. This sustainable fuel market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The sustainable fuel market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $175.41 billion in 2024 to $197.95 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to the widespread adoption of clean and sustainable energy alternatives, rapid industrialization and urbanization, a shift towards renewable energy sources, a surge in demand for biofuels, and increasing overall energy demand.
The sustainable fuel market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $318.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to rising environmental concerns related to conventional fuels, growing demand in the transportation sector, increased awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions, the rising production of electric vehicles, and supportive government policies and regulations. Key trends during this period include advancements in carbon capture technologies, innovations in sustainable sourcing techniques, the development of advanced biofuels, progress in hydrogen-based fuels, and the growth of waste-to-fuel technologies.
The transition to renewable energy sources is expected to drive the growth of the sustainable fuel market in the future. This shift is motivated by various factors, including the need to address climate change, the rise in electricity consumption, the move away from fossil fuels, international agreements, and energy security concerns. Sustainable fuels, such as biofuels, green hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, play a key role in this transition by providing low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels, reducing environmental impact, and promoting energy sustainability. For example, in September 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a UK-based governmental department, reported that renewable energy accounted for 51.6% of the UK's total energy generation in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, marking an increase of 9.9 percentage points compared to the same period in 2023. As a result, the growing shift towards renewable energy is fueling the demand for sustainable fuels.
Companies operating in the sustainable fuel market are focusing on developing sustainable biodiesel as a means to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. Sustainable biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from organic feedstocks, such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oils. It offers significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. For instance, in March 2022, Renewable Energy Group, a US-based biodiesel production company, introduced EnDura Fuels, a line of sustainable fuels that includes PuriD, InfiniD, VelociD, BeyonD, and UltraClean. These fuels are derived from lower carbon intensity feedstocks such as used cooking oil, distillers corn oil, and animal fats. Each product in the EnDura Fuels range is specifically engineered to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over its lifecycle compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels. These fuels provide cleaner energy solutions for industries such as marine, aviation, rail, and trucking.
In April 2024, Southwest Airlines Co., a US-based company, acquired SAFFiRE Renewables LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at expanding Southwest Airlines' portfolio by incorporating SAFFiRE Renewables' expertise in sustainable fuel solutions. SAFFiRE Renewables LLC is a US-based company that specializes in providing sustainable fuels.
Major players in the sustainable fuel market are Total Energies SE, Air BP Ltd., Chevron Corporation, Cargill Inc., Equinor ASA, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Neste Corp., Kinder Morgan Inc, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Novozymes Ltd., Verbio SE, Raven Industries Inc., Praj Industries Ltd, Honeywell UOP LLC, Green Plains Inc., World Energy LLC, Climeworks AG, Aemetis Inc., LanzaTech Inc., Cielo Waste Solutions Corp., SkyNRG BV, Gevo Inc., and Velocys PLC.
North America was the largest region in the sustainable fuel market in 2024. The regions covered in sustainable fuel report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the sustainable fuel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The sustainable fuel market consists of sales of biodiesel, ethanol, biogas, alcohol fuels and processed engineered fuels. 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 and 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.
Sustainable Fuel Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on sustainable fuel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for sustainable fuel ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The sustainable fuel market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.