The global Biodiesel Market is expanding as governments, businesses, and consumers increasingly focus on renewable fuels and lower-carbon energy solutions. Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable fuel produced from feedstocks such as vegetable oils, waste oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking grease. It can be used as a supplement or alternative to petroleum-based diesel in transportation, heating, power generation, and other applications.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global Biodiesel Market was valued at USD 40.26 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 42.67 billion in 2026 to USD 67.40 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 6.75% during 2026–2034. Europe dominated the market with a 41.92% share in 2025.
The increasing focus on decarbonization is one of the major factors supporting the growth of the Biodiesel Market. Biodiesel provides an alternative to conventional petroleum diesel and can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Biodiesel also has very low sulfur content and can contribute to lower emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared with conventional diesel. These characteristics are supporting its adoption in transportation and other diesel-dependent applications.
Government policies promoting renewable energy and alternative fuels are contributing to market development. Various countries have introduced renewable fuel targets, blending requirements, and other measures designed to encourage biodiesel production and consumption.
Such policies are particularly important in regions with established biofuel industries. Continued investment in renewable energy infrastructure and efforts to reduce transportation-related emissions are expected to create further opportunities for biodiesel producers.
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Based on feedstock, the market is segmented into vegetable oils, animal fats, and others. Vegetable oils include soybean oil, corn oil, palm oil, canola oil, waste oils, and other sources.
The vegetable oils segment is projected to remain a leading category, accounting for 74.57% of the market in 2026. Soybean oil, palm oil, canola oil, and waste oils are widely used for biodiesel production, while regional availability of feedstocks influences production patterns.
Animal fats represent another important source of biodiesel feedstock. The use of recycled oils and waste-based materials is also gaining attention as producers seek to diversify raw material supplies and support circular-economy practices.
By blend type, the market is categorized into B5 and lower blends, B6 to B20 blends, and above B20 blends. Among these categories, B6 to B20 blends are expected to maintain a leading position.
The B6 to B20 segment is projected to reach USD 24.55 billion in 2026, representing 57.54% of the global market. These blends are widely used in on-road and off-road vehicles as well as locomotives, supporting their strong market position.
The major applications of biodiesel include on-road, off-road, stationary, and other applications. On-road applications cover fleet vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and other vehicles that use diesel-based fuel.
Off-road applications include agricultural equipment, construction equipment, marine vessels, and locomotives. Stationary applications include electric generators and furnaces. Growing demand for renewable fuels across transportation and industrial activities is expected to support these application segments.