Pyrolysis Oil

Global Pyrolysis Oil Market to Reach US$1.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Pyrolysis Oil estimated at US$502.6 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 18.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Waste Plastic Raw Material, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 16.8% CAGR and reach US$554.8 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Waste Rubber Raw Material segment is estimated at 21.4% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$136.9 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 23.8% CAGR

The Pyrolysis Oil market in the U.S. is estimated at US$136.9 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$304.1 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 23.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% and 16.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 14.6% CAGR.

Global Pyrolysis Oil Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Makes Pyrolysis Oil a Game-Changer in the Circular Economy?

Pyrolysis oil, also known as bio-oil or bio-crude, is rapidly emerging as a key enabler in the global push for decarbonization and circular material flows. Derived primarily from the thermal decomposition of organic waste-such as biomass, municipal solid waste, plastics, or rubber-pyrolysis oil serves as a renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and petrochemical feedstocks. Unlike traditional combustion, pyrolysis operates in an oxygen-deprived environment, breaking down long-chain polymers or lignocellulosic biomass into a dense, energy-rich liquid. This oil can then be refined into transportation fuels, chemicals, and specialty additives, offering both environmental and economic advantages.

The market potential for pyrolysis oil is amplified by growing environmental regulations targeting landfills, plastic waste, and carbon emissions. Waste-to-energy policies, plastic circularity mandates, and net-zero carbon goals have all fueled investment into pyrolysis as a scalable solution for waste valorization. Furthermore, global interest from oil majors, chemical companies, and sustainability-focused startups in co-processing pyrolysis oil in existing refineries is opening new commercialization pathways. As a versatile intermediary, pyrolysis oil addresses two pressing challenges simultaneously-waste reduction and fossil fuel dependency.

Which Feedstocks and Technologies Are Shaping Product Differentiation?

The quality, composition, and end-use compatibility of pyrolysis oil are heavily influenced by the feedstock used and the design of the pyrolysis reactor. For instance, biomass-derived pyrolysis oil-typically from agricultural residues, forestry waste, or energy crops-is rich in oxygenated compounds, making it suitable for renewable heating oils or conversion into hydrocarbon fuels through hydrodeoxygenation. Conversely, plastic-derived pyrolysis oil mimics naphtha and other petrochemical feedstocks and is ideal for steam crackers, producing ethylene, propylene, and other high-value monomers.

Reactor configurations such as fast pyrolysis, slow pyrolysis, and microwave-assisted pyrolysis have been optimized to serve specific feedstocks and industrial outputs. Fast pyrolysis, the most commercially viable approach, produces high yields of liquid oil in seconds and is particularly effective for lignocellulosic biomass. Modular pyrolysis units are now gaining popularity for distributed waste management at landfills, farms, and industrial sites. Advances in catalyst-aided pyrolysis and hybrid gasification-pyrolysis processes are improving oil quality, reducing unwanted by-products, and enhancing scalability.

Blending strategies are also evolving. Bio-oils can be blended with fossil-based fuels for use in boilers, marine engines, or diesel generators. In plastics recycling, pyrolysis oil is often upgraded to meet naphtha equivalency, enabling its use in petrochemical synthesis. These advances are allowing pyrolysis oil producers to fine-tune their offerings for applications ranging from renewable fuels to specialty chemicals.

Where Is Demand Surging and Which Sectors Are Embracing Adoption?

Key sectors adopting pyrolysis oil include energy generation, transportation fuels, petrochemicals, and advanced recycling. Utilities are exploring pyrolysis oil for co-firing in thermal power plants to reduce GHG emissions without extensive retrofitting. Marine and industrial sectors, under pressure to decarbonize, are trialing upgraded pyrolysis oils as drop-in fuels compatible with existing diesel infrastructure. Moreover, transportation fuel refiners are using hydrotreated pyrolysis oil as an input for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel.

Chemical manufacturers are the most promising long-term consumers, especially for plastic-to-oil applications. Pyrolysis-derived naphtha is increasingly accepted by major polymer producers like BASF and Dow as a circular feedstock for ethylene crackers. This supports chemically recycled plastic production, which qualifies under the European Union’s mass balance approach and other circularity-driven policy frameworks. Brands in the packaging, automotive, and electronics industries are thus creating demand pull by committing to recycled content targets.

Geographically, Europe is leading the regulatory and commercial adoption curve, supported by its Green Deal, plastic taxes, and landfill restrictions. North America follows, especially in states with extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws and low carbon fuel standards. Asia-Pacific is emerging rapidly, driven by its massive plastic waste footprint and growing renewable fuel demand-particularly in countries like Japan, South Korea, and India. Partnerships between municipal bodies, oil refiners, and technology providers are fostering domestic value chains in these regions.

What Is Driving Growth in the Global Pyrolysis Oil Market?

The growth in the global pyrolysis oil market is driven by accelerating demand for circular feedstocks, evolving waste regulations, and innovations in process efficiency and product upgrading. Regulatory drivers are paramount-ranging from restrictions on landfill dumping and single-use plastics to carbon intensity limits and renewable fuel mandates. These policies are creating a favorable ecosystem for pyrolysis technologies, particularly for stakeholders in energy, waste management, and petrochemicals.

Economically, pyrolysis oil’s ability to displace expensive fossil-based inputs and unlock value from low-cost or negative-value feedstocks (e.g., waste plastics) is enhancing its appeal. As oil prices and carbon taxes fluctuate, pyrolysis oil offers a hedge against supply volatility and carbon liability. Additionally, corporates are leveraging pyrolysis-derived materials to meet ESG goals, reduce Scope 3 emissions, and build brand equity around sustainability.

Technologically, modular reactor designs, AI-optimized feedstock handling, and advanced catalytic upgrading systems are boosting yield, consistency, and end-use compatibility. These innovations, combined with flexible integration into existing refining and petrochemical assets, are reducing capex barriers and accelerating commercialization. The convergence of waste reduction and low-carbon transition makes pyrolysis oil a keystone in the global circular economy strategy, with scalable growth expected over the next decade.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Pyrolysis Oil market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Raw Material (Waste Plastic Raw Material, Waste Rubber Raw Material, Wood Raw Material, Oil Sludge Raw Material, Other Raw Materials); Application (Fuels Application, Chemicals Application)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -

• Anellotech Inc.
• Bioenergy AE
• Biofuture Ltd.
• BioOil Energy USA Inc.
• BTG Biomass Technology Group
• Clean Fuels B.V.
• Convergen Energy
• Ensyn Corporation
• Fortum Oyj
• Green Fuel Nordic Oy
• KiOR, Inc. (archived)
• Licella Holdings Ltd.
• Neste Oyj
• Pyrocell AB
• Pyrovac Inc.
• Renasci N.V.
• Resynergi Inc.
• Steeper Energy ApS
• TCG Digital (India, via TCG Group)
• Valorization Green & Oil (VGO)

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