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Europe Ethanol Market, By Type (Ethanol 95%, Absolute Ethanol, Denatured Ethanol, Bioethanol); By Source (Biobased, Synthetic); By End Use Industry (Automotive, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Construction, Agriculture); By Country (Germany, United Kingdom, It

Published May 05, 2025
Length 280 Pages
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Europe Ethanol Market Size Expands to Touch USD 40.4 Billion by 2031
Ethanol Market is flourishing primarily due to a rising demand for cleaner fuels in commercial transportation, ensuring a greener and more sustainable energy landscape.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated Europe Ethanol Market size by value at USD 27.58 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, BlueWeave expects Europe Ethanol Market size to expand at a significant CAGR of 5.6% reaching a value of USD 40.38 billion by 2031. Prominent drivers of Europe Ethanol Market include stringent environmental regulations and a shift towards renewable energy sources. The light commercial vehicle segment plays a significant role, with increased use of ethanol-blended fuels to meet emission reduction targets and improve fuel efficiency. Government policies and incentives further drive the adoption of ethanol.
Opportunity – Launching Innovative Products
Leading players in Europe Ethanol Market introduce innovative items with enhanced capabilities. They take the required procedures which driven by automotive sector demand and renewable energy mandates. For example, in February 2023, Kemin Industries established FermSAVER, a tea-extract product utilized for yeast fermentation for ethanol production, to be part of its developing Kemin Bio Solutions portfolio.

Ethanol 95% Type Segment Dominates Europe Ethanol Market
The Ethanol 95% segment holds a significant market share in Europe Ethanol Market, particularly for industrial and fuel applications due to its cost-effectiveness and widespread use in gasoline blending (E10). However, the packaging segment (as an end-user category) is highlighted in one source as dominating the broader ethanol market, though this appears to be a misalignment in segmentation terminology. Based on type-specific segmentation, the market is divided into Ethanol 95%, Absolute Ethanol, Denatured Ethanol, and others, with no single type explicitly declared dominant across all sources.

France Dominates Europe Ethanol Market
France accounts for a major market share of Europe Ethanol Market, as the country is the leading ethanol producer in the region, leveraging its extensive wheat- and sugar beet-based production facilities to dominate the market. Germany stands as the largest consumer by volume, driven by stringent fuel blending mandates and a robust automotive sector, while Sweden leads in per capita adoption, with widespread use of E85 ethanol blends across its transportation network. Spain remains a historically significant producer, though its output now trails France’s current capacity.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Ethanol Market
Intensifying geopolitical tensions among countries across the regions are reshaping Europe Ethanol Market through supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and trade policy realignments. Trade tensions, where production and trade are already under strain, leave the market vulnerable to supply disruptions, particularly if conflicts disrupt Black Sea logistics or trigger export restrictions. Certification delays for United States ethanol, compounded by regulatory divergences, could further tighten supply, while volatile energy markets may squeeze producer margins by inflating input costs.

Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in Europe Ethanol Market include INEOS, Cargill Incorporated, SABIC, Bunge Limited, ADM, Sasol Limited, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Braskem, Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Raízen, CropEnergies AG, Kemin Industries, The Andersons, Inc., and Balrampur Chini Mills Limited. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

The report's in-depth analysis provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and Europe Ethanol Market statistics. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in Europe Ethanol Market along with industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyses the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.

Table of Contents

280 Pages
1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Europe Ethanol Market Insights
3.1. DROC Analysis
3.1.1. Growth Drivers
3.1.1.1. Increasing Usage in the Automotive Industry
3.1.1.2. Increasing Government Initiatives
3.1.1.3. Technological Advancements
3.1.2. Restraints
3.1.2.1. Volatility in raw material availability
3.1.2.2. Regulatory & Certification Challenges
3.1.3. Opportunities
3.1.3.1. Renewable energy transition and decarbonization of the transportation sector
3.1.3.2. Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the aviation sector
3.1.4. Challenges
3.1.4.1. Need for expansion and compatibility of existing fueling infrastructure
3.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.2.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.2.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.2.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.2.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.2.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Europe Ethanol Market: Value Chain Analysis
5. Europe Ethanol Market: Regulatory Framework
6. Europe Ethanol Market: Marketing Strategies
7. Europe Ethanol Market: Pricing Analysis
8. Europe Ethanol Market: Geography Analysis
8.1. Europe Ethanol Market, Geographical Analysis, 2024
8.2. Europe Ethanol Market Attractiveness Analysis, 2024–2031
9. Europe Ethanol Market Overview
9.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.1.1. Ethanol 95%
9.2.1.2. Absolute Ethanol
9.2.1.3. Denatured Ethanol
9.2.1.4. Bioethanol
9.2.2. By Source
9.2.2.1. Biobased
9.2.2.2. Synthetic
9.2.3. By End Use Industry
9.2.3.1. Automotive
9.2.3.2. Cosmetics & Personal Care
9.2.3.3. Construction
9.2.3.4. Agriculture
9.2.4. By Country
9.2.4.1.1. Germany
9.2.4.1.2. United Kingdom
9.2.4.1.3. Italy
9.2.4.1.4. France
9.2.4.1.5. Spain
9.2.4.1.6. Belgium
9.2.4.1.7. Russia
9.2.4.1.8. The Netherlands
9.2.4.1.9. Rest of Europe
9.2.4.1.10.
10. Europe Ethanol Market
10.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
10.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1.1. By Type
10.2.1.2. By Source
10.2.1.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.4. By Country
10.2.1.5. Germany Ethanol Market
10.2.1.5.1. By Type
10.2.1.5.2. By Source
10.2.1.5.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.6. United Kingdom Ethanol Market
10.2.1.6.1. By Type
10.2.1.6.2. By Source
10.2.1.6.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.7. Italy Ethanol Market
10.2.1.7.1. By Type
10.2.1.7.2. By Source
10.2.1.7.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.8. France Ethanol Market
10.2.1.8.1. By Type
10.2.1.8.2. By Source
10.2.1.8.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.9. Spain Ethanol Market
10.2.1.9.1. By Type
10.2.1.9.2. By Source
10.2.1.9.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.10. Belgium Ethanol Market
10.2.1.10.1. By Type
10.2.1.10.2. By Source
10.2.1.10.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.11. Russia
10.2.1.11.1. By Type
10.2.1.11.2. By Source
10.2.1.11.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.12. The Netherlands Ethanol Market
10.2.1.12.1. By Type
10.2.1.12.2. By Source
10.2.1.12.3. By End Use Industry
10.2.1.12.4.
10.2.1.13. Rest of Europe
10.2.1.13.1. By Type
10.2.1.13.2. By Source
10.2.1.13.3. By End Use Industry
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. List of Key Players and Their Offering
11.2. Company Share Analysis, 2024
11.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
11.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
12. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Ethanol Market
13. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
13.1. INEOS
13.2. Cargill, Incorporated
13.3. SABIC
13.4. Bunge Limited
13.5. ADM
13.6. Sasol Limited
13.7. LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.
13.8. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
13.9. Braskem
13.10. Valero Marketing and Supply Company
13.11. Raízen
13.12. CropEnergies AG
13.13. Kemin Industries
13.14. The Andersons, Inc.
13.15. Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
13.16. Others
14. Key Strategic Recommendations
15. Research Methodology
15.1. Qualitative Research
15.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
15.2. Quantitative Research
15.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
15.3.1. Secondary Research
15.3.2. Primary Research
15.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Country
15.5. Assumptions & Limitations
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
List of Figures
Figure 1 Europe Ethanol Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Europe Ethanol Market Share (%), By Offerings, 2024
Figure 3 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion)
Figure 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 5 Europe Ethanol Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 6 Europe Ethanol Market: Marketing Channels
Figure 7 Europe Ethanol Market, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031
Figure 8 Europe Ethanol Market Share (%), By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031
Figure 9 Europe Ethanol Market, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019-2031
Figure 10 Europe Ethanol Market, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019-2031
Figure 11 Europe Ethanol Market Share (%), By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2019-2031
Figure 12 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 13 Europe Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 14 Europe Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 15 Europe Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 16 Europe Ethanol Market Share, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 17 Germany Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 18 Germany Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 19 Germany Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 20 Germany Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 21 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 22 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 23 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 24 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 25 Italy Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 26 Italy Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 27 Italy Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 28 Italy Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 29 France Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 30 France Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 31 France Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 32 France Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 33 Spain Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 34 Spain Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 35 Spain Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 36 Spain Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 37 Belgium Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 38 Belgium Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 39 Belgium Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 40 Belgium Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 41 Russia Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 42 Russia Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 43 Russia Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 44 Russia Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 45 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 46 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 47 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 48 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 49 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 50 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 51 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Share, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 52 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Share, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
List of Tables
Table 1 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 2 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 3 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 4 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 5 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 6 Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 7 Germany Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 8 Germany Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 9 Germany Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 10 Germany Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 11 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 12 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 13 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 14 United Kingdom Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 15 Italy Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 16 Italy Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 17 Italy Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 18 Italy Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 19 France Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 20 France Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 21 France Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 22 France Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 23 Spain Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 24 Spain Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 25 Spain Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 26 Spain Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 27 Belgium Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 28 Belgium Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 29 Belgium Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 30 Belgium Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 31 Russia Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 32 Russia Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 33 Russia Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 34 Russia Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 35 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 36 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 37 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 38 The Netherlands Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 39 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 40 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 41 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Size, By Source, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 42 Rest of Europe Ethanol Market Size, By End Use Industry, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Team 43 INEOS Company Overview
Team 44 INEOS Financial Overview
Team 45 Cargill, Incorporated Company Overview
Team 46 Cargill, Incorporated Financial Overview
Team 47 SABIC Company Overview
Team 48 SABIC Financial Overview
Team 49 Bunge Limited Company Overview
Team 50 Bunge Limited Financial Overview
Team 51 ADM Company Overview
Team 52 ADM Financial Overview
Team 53 Sasol Limited Company Overview
Team 54 Sasol Limited Financial Overview
Team 55 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. Company Overview
Team 56 LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V. Financial Overview
Team 57 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Company Overview
Team 58 Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Financial Overview
Team 59 Braskem Company Overview
Team 60 Braskem Financial Overview
Team 61 Valero Marketing and Supply Company Overview
Team 62 Valero Marketing and Supply Company Financial Overview
Team 63 Raízen Company Overview
Team 64 Raízen Financial Overview
Team 65 Crop Energies AG Company Overview
Team 66 Crop Energies AG Financial Overview
Team 67 Kemin Industries Company Overview
Team 68 Kemin Industries Financial Overview
Team 69 The Andersons, Inc. Company Overview
Team 70 The Andersons, Inc. Financial Overview
Team 71 Balrampur Chini Mills Limited Company Overview
Team 72 Balrampur Chini Mills Limited Financial Overview
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