Global Biodiesel Market 2022

Biodiesel Market Size

In 2020, the global biodiesel market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2019, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Biodiesel Production

In value terms, biodiesel production fell modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of biodiesel production in 2020 were Indonesia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together accounting for X% of global production. Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Thailand, Argentina, Malaysia, Italy, China and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of biodiesel production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Malaysia, while biodiesel production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Biodiesel Exports

Exports

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of biodiesel, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, biodiesel exports rose rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the key exporters of biodiesel, together comprising X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons), France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Poland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to biodiesel exports from the Netherlands stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), France (+X%), Canada (+X%), Italy (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Spain (+X%), Poland (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%), Germany (+X%), Malaysia (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2020. By contrast, Argentina (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2020, the share of the Netherlands, China, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and Canada increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X p.p.) and Argentina (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of global exports. Spain, China, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Argentina, the U.S., Canada, Malaysia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, China (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average biodiesel export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. Global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Biodiesel Imports

Imports

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of biodiesel, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, biodiesel imports rose sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the major importers of biodiesel, together creating X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons), Canada (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Austria (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, the UK (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%), France (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Poland (+X%), Germany (+X%), Canada (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2020. By contrast, Spain (-X%), Italy (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+X p.p.), Belgium (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.) and Germany (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Italy, Spain and the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2012 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported biodiesel worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, biodiesel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average biodiesel import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform