Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Feedstock (Animal Fat, Vegetable Oils, and Trap Grease), By Application (Fuel and Power Generation), and Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size Was Estimated at USD 286.1 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 2.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 387.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 387.5 Million By 2035, Growing At a CAGR Of 2.8% From 2025 To 2035. The market is driven by favorable policy environments, incentives for biofuel producers, surging diesel fuel demand in transport and agriculture, and rising investments in renewable energy infrastructure.

Market Overview

The biodiesel market includes the production and consumption of diesel fuel alternatives derived from renewable biological sources. Biodiesel production uses transesterification to convert vegetable oils and animal fats into usable fuel, which exists as a pure product and as a blending option with petroleum diesel. The product finds applications across Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Marine and Agriculture sectors. The biodiesel market expands because people increasingly worry about greenhouse gas emissions, resulting from fossil fuel consumption.

Dreexo Energy is set to establish a biofuel production facility in Cadiz, investing $27 million in its initial phase. The plant will be constructed in Zona Franca, which serves as the Free Trade Zones Fiscal Area, and this development represents a major advancement for the city, aiming to achieve sustainable industrial growth through innovative solutions.

Ajiomaith and Shell Lubricating Oils developed and launched the world's largest oil bottle that can contain almost 1000 liters of Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 motor oils, along with PurePlus Technology.

The automotive industry started producing vehicles with lighter materials and stricter manufacturing standards because technological advancements and government fuel economy requirements became established. The research on biodiesel production from waste materials, algae and genetically modified crops has received increasing attention. The international biodiesel trade will increase because countries will implement unified fuel standards together with sustainability certification systems.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises The Middle East & Africa Biodiesel 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 Middle East & Africa biodiesel 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 Middle East & Africa biodiesel market.

Driving Factors

The Biodiesel Market in Middle East & Africa is driven by the rising trend of using used cooking oil (UCO), animal tallow and other waste fats as sustainable feedstock alternatives. The Middle East and Africa biodiesel blending requirements, which include B5, B10, and B20, have created growing demand throughout public and private vehicle fleets. Environmental issues have become more well-known to consumers, which has led to increased demand for bio-based fuels.

Restraining Factors

The biodiesel market in Middle East & Africa is restrained by raw material prices, which show a strong link to international agricultural markets through their soybean and palm oil market prices. The Middle East and Africa face substantial challenges because they lack the proper infrastructure to store and blend biodiesel and distribute it.

Market Segmentation

The Middle East & Africa biodiesel market share is categorised into feedstock and application.

• The vegetable oils segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size is segmented by feedstock into animal fat, vegetable oils, and trap grease. Among these, the vegetable oils segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by the demand for sustainable fuels, which has increased needs government support to develop biofuel production initiatives. The technological advancements between the present and the past have produced improved systems that convert vegetable oils into biodiesel with greater efficiency.

• The fuel segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on application, the Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size is segmented into fuel and power generation. Among these, the fuel segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is that the system operates with established infrastructure, which businesses currently accept in multiple fields. This segment includes biodiesel blended with diesel for automotive and industrial applications results in lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market Size, 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 elaborate 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     

• Emirates Biofuels
• Arabian Biodiesel Company
• Neutral Fuels
• Monjasa
• Neste Oyj
• ADM
• Saudi Biofuels Company
• AL-Kholi Group
• Bio Energy Tech
• Diester Industries
• 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 Middle East & Africa, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Middle East & Africa biodiesel market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market, By Feedstock

• Animal Fat
• Vegetable Oils
• Trap Grease

Middle East & Africa Biodiesel Market, By Application

• Fuel
• Power Generation