The Ethanol Market is Anticipated to Witness Steady Growth Owing to Rising Demand for Fuel Ethanol
The ethanol market involves the production and sale of fuel grade ethanol and its raw materials. Ethanol is a biofuel commonly blended into gasoline to increase octane and reduce emissions. It is produced from agricultural feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane, and cereal grains through fermentation and distillation processes. Ethanol offers advantages over gasoline such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing less to global warming. It is increasingly being used as a transport fuel in the light-duty vehicle fleet across several countries to cut dependence on crude oil imports. The growth in fuel ethanol demand from automakers is creating opportunities for ethanol producers and distributors. The Global ethanol market is estimated to be valued at US$ 114.02 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the ethanol market are Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM),Valero Energy Corpora...