France Biofuels Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Feedstock (Corn and Sugarcane), By Application (Transportation and Aviation), and France Biofuels Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Biofuels Market Insights Forecasts to 2035 

• The France Biofuels Market Size was estimated at USD 6,235.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.48% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Biofuels Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 18,656.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The France Biofuels Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 18,656.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.48% from 2025 to 2035. The strong demand for cleaner fuel and tightening government regulations to desulfurize petroleum products are driving the market's expansion.  

Market Overview 

The France biofuels market in which biofuels are sustainable fuels that can be produced from a range of biomass sources, including crops, forestry residues, and municipal wastes. The anticipation of high demand for cleaner fuels, coupled with increasing government regulations for desulphurizing petroleum products, is driving market growth. Biofuels are fuels derived from plants, animal waste, or algae. These are considered renewable fuels, as the feedstock material can be produced and replaced faster than traditional fossil fuels. Limited availability of fossil fuel-based resources, coupled with increasing awareness of the need to curb carbon emissions, are among the drivers expected to support the growth of the market. Biofuel is an energy-efficient substitute, and also reduces energy security threats and pollution from fossil fuel combustion. Biofuels have been mixed with significant quantities of fossil fuels for certain applications, particularly transportation. Although biodiesel can be used in place of straight fuel, the production facility does not produce enough biodiesel for current demand. Thus, the market is highly regulated, where tax incentives are provided in certain countries. 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France biofuels market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France biofuels market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France biofuels market. 

Driving Factors

The France biofuel market is driven by the increasing demand for cleaner fuels is among the most significant reasons for the development of the biofuels market. Many of these fuels can be renewable and produced from various biomass sources such as crops, forestry residues, and municipal wastes. The nation is attempting to move away from reliance on oil imports. The implementation of environmental regulations in several countries has allowed for additional demand for performance and lower pollution energy sources to continue to develop the biofuel sector, and, dependent, primary energy demand will double, with increased use of alternative fuels such as biodiesel. Biofuels represent the most promising alternative to fossil fuels, and these can generally be produced locally. Given that the final product is 95% carbon-free, biofuels will also perpetually lessen negative impacts on the environment.

Restraining Factors

The France biofuels market is restricted by the present moment when fossil fuels are running out rapidly, biofuel is an effective approach in the overall current scenario of moving away from fossil fuels. Additionally, biofuel is considered clean energy because the use of fossil fuels generates large amounts of carbon dioxide. Nevertheless, market entry additionally involves different barriers to product commercialization (cost differences in comparison to fossil-based fuels), food prices (as the raw materials for biofuels) are likely to increase in various regions, and a lack of awareness regarding the usage of cleaner energy alternatives in some areas of the nation.

Market Segmentation

The France Biofuels Market share is classified into feedstock and application.

• The sugarcane segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France biofuels market is segmented by feedstock into corn and sugarcane. Among these, the sugarcane segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because sugarcane is used to produce ethanol.  Sugarcane is being used as a feedstock in production facilities by companies that produce biofuel, which is anticipated to accelerate segment growth during the forecast period.

• The transportation segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France biofuels market is segmented by application into transportation and aviation. Among these, the transportation segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This represents the largest portion of total revenue.  Since biofuels are relatively energy-dense and simple to distribute using current infrastructure with only minor modifications, their high share was due to their suitability for transportation.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France biofuels market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Valero Energy Corp.
• Gevo Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC
• Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
• CropEnergies AG
• Abengoa
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• Wilmar International Ltd.
• Air Liquide
• Green Plains Inc.
• Petrobras
• Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France biofuels market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Biofuels Market, By Feedstock                             

• Corn
• Sugarcane

France Biofuels Market, By Application                                        

• Transportation
• Aviation