The Asia Pacific biomass energy market is gaining strong momentum as the region accelerates its transition toward sustainable and renewable energy systems. In 2024, the market reached a volume of 63.46 Gigawatt, supported by rising energy demand, environmental concerns, and national policies encouraging low-carbon energy production. According to industry forecasts, the market is set to grow at a significant CAGR of 9.00% between 2025 and 2034, ultimately achieving a volume of 150.23 Gigawatt by 2034. This steady expansion highlights the region’s increasing reliance on biomass as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.Biomass energy refers to renewable energy produced from organic materials, including plant matter, agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, and animal residues. It can be directly used for heat generation or converted into electricity, making it one of the most versatile renewable energy sources. Additionally, biomass can be transformed into biofuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel, which act as lightweight feedstocks for transport and industrial energy needs. These biofuels may exist in solid forms like fuelwood, wood pellets, briquettes, or liquid forms, including biodiesel and ethanol.
Market Segmentation
By Source
The Asia Pacific biomass energy market is categorized into:
Wood
Agricultural Crops and Residues
Animal Residues
Municipal Solid Waste and Sewage
Others
Wood and agricultural residues account for the majority of biomass energy output due to their high availability and low conversion cost, especially in countries like China, India, and Japan. Municipal solid waste and sewage-based biomass are gaining traction due to rising waste-to-energy initiatives.
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By Segment
Renewable
Non-Renewable
The renewable segment dominates as governments across the Asia Pacific region adopt cleaner, more sustainable energy policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Type
Solid Biomass
Liquid Biomass
Biogas
Others
Solid biomass includes two subcategories: electricity and others. Liquid biomass includes ethanol and biodiesel, both of which are witnessing increased adoption in transportation fuel mixes. Biogas is gaining popularity for rural electrification, waste management, and industrial heat applications.
By Application
Commercial
Industrial
Others
Industrial applications currently lead due to high energy consumption in manufacturing, processing, and heavy industries. Commercial usage is also rising as businesses adopt cleaner heating and power solutions.
Regional Insights
The key regional markets include:
China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and others.
China remains the largest contributor due to strong government policies supporting renewable energy capacity installations. India and Japan follow closely as they expand their waste-to-energy and biomass power plant infrastructure. Australia and South Korea are also increasing their investments in bioenergy to diversify their clean energy portfolios.
Key Companies in the Asia Pacific Biomass Energy Market
The major companies analyzed in the report include:
ACCIONA Group, Mitsui E&S Engineering Co., Ltd, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Anaergia Inc., DP CleanTech, Jyoti Bio Energy Limited, and others.