| Product Code: ETC7747372 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's import shipments of renewable methanol in 2024 continued to see significant growth, with a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2024. The top exporting countries to Japan, including Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Malaysia, and New Zealand, have played a crucial role in meeting the increasing demand. Despite a high concentration level in 2023, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remained elevated in 2024, indicating a competitive market landscape. The growth rate of 7.61% from 2023 to 2024 further underscores the robust expansion of renewable methanol imports into Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Renewable Methanol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing government initiatives and policies promoting renewable energy sources. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the environmental benefits of using renewable methanol. |
4.2.3 Rising demand for clean energy solutions to reduce carbon footprint. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for setting up renewable methanol production facilities. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of feedstock for renewable methanol production. |
4.3.3 Competition from traditional fossil fuel-based methanol in the market. |
5 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Trends |
6 Japan Renewable Methanol Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Renewable Methanol Market, By Feedstock |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Feedstock, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Agricultural Waste, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Forestry Residues, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Municipal Solid Waste, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Co2 Emissions, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Formaldehyde, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Dimethyl Ether (DME) and Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvents, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market, By End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Generation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of renewable energy consumption in Japan's total energy mix. |
8.2 Number of renewable methanol production facilities in Japan. |
8.3 Carbon emissions reduction achieved through the use of renewable methanol. |
8.4 Research and development investment in renewable methanol technologies. |
9 Japan Renewable Methanol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Renewable Methanol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Renewable Methanol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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