China Bioenergy Market Outlook Smart Strategies for Sustainable Growth 2025-2033

Market Overview

The China bioenergy market size reached 27.51 GW in 2024 and is projected to reach 54.56 GW by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.09% during the forecast period 2025-2033. This growth is driven by national policies promoting clean energy, rural development, and climate change mitigation. Key segments include biomass power, biogas, and modern biofuels, with rising utilization of waste and agricultural residues. Technological advances and regulatory support steadily increase market share and opportunities. 

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
• Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033

China Bioenergy Market Key Takeaways

• The market size reached 27.51 GW in 2024.
• The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 7.09% during 2025-2033.
• The forecast period is from 2025 to 2033.
• Biomass energy capacity is steadily expanding as part of China’s renewable energy strategy.
• Government policies support utilization of agricultural and forestry residues to generate electricity and improve rural energy access.
• Integration of waste-to-energy systems is advancing, including agricultural, municipal, and industrial waste streams.
• Regional strategies promote decentralized bioenergy solutions aligned with local resources and energy needs.
• Technological development is enhancing feedstock processing, combustion efficiency, and emission controls.

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Market Growth Factors

China bioenergy sector is expanding based on national policies promoting clean energy and rural development. The market size was 27.51 GW in 2024 and is expected to double to 54.56 GW by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 7.09% during 2025-2033. The government encourages biomass power, biogas, and biofuels as low-carbon alternatives. Investments in cleaner combustion technologies and anaerobic digestion improve operational efficiencies and environmental impacts. Increased grid access and support for organic feedstocks such as crop straw, livestock waste, and forest by-products underpin steady capacity growth.

Waste-to-energy integration supports energy diversification and waste reduction goals. In June 2025, a major facility in Jiangsu Province began converting agricultural waste, primarily crop straw, into electricity for the regional grid. This project exemplifies national efforts to transform biomass waste streams into clean energy, including biofuels, green gas, and heat recovery applications. Local authorities facilitate small- and medium-scale biotechnology infrastructure with environmental safeguards, enabling circular resource flows in energy-intensive sectors.

Regional strategies focus on aligning biomass utilization with local resources and energy planning. Provinces rich in agricultural or forestry by-products are developing decentralized bioenergy projects that support rural energy schemes and industrial parks. Policies promote small-scale distributed facilities using crop straw, animal waste, and organic residues. Technological advancements in feedstock processing, gas purification, and efficient combustion enhance system reliability and viability. Research institutes pilot new biofuels and integrated energy systems, with evolving environmental compliance ensuring sustainable growth. Together, these factors accelerate China bioenergy market expansion and resilience.

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights:

• Solid Biomass
• Liquid Biofuel
• Biogas
• Others

The report provides detailed analysis by product type, highlighting the prominence of solid biomass alongside liquid biofuels and biogas applications.

Feedstock Insights:

• Agricultural Waste
• Wood Waste
• Solid Waste
• Others

Feedstock categories include agricultural and wood waste, with increasing utilization of solid waste, reflecting diversified sources fueling bioenergy.

Application Insights:

• Power Generation
• Heat Generation
• Transportation
• Others

Applications span power generation, heat supply, transportation fuels, and other uses, demonstrating the sector's versatility.

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Regional Insights

The report identifies major regional markets: North China, East China, South Central China, Southwest China, Northwest China, and Northeast China. Local governments tailor bioenergy solutions to resource availability and clean heating programs. Improved infrastructure and grid access promote biomass power deployment, especially in rural and energy-intensive regions. This regional focus supports China's climate and rural development objectives with enhanced energy resilience.

Recent Developments & News

In November 2024, China’s Clariant was selected to supply its MegaMax methanol synthesis catalyst for the country’s first commercial biomass-to-green methanol project. This initiative combines biomass gasification with renewable energy sources like wind power for phased green methanol production. The plant is slated to start operations in early 2025, supported by Clariant's technical services.

In April 2025, China Energy Group formed a partnership to expand clean energy production through advanced technologies. The alliance targets renewable power generation improvements across wind, solar, and other zero-carbon sources to strengthen environmental responsibility and energy security in China.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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