メタノール市場レポート：用途別、地域別、2024～2032年

世界のメタノール市場規模は2023年に363億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、2032年には552億米ドルに達し、2024～2032年の間に4.6%の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予測しています。化学工業の急拡大、抗生物質や抗真菌剤の製造における製品採用の広がり、自動車産業の著しい成長、さまざまな政府イニシアチブの実施が、市場を推進している主要要因の一部です。

木質アルコールとしても知られるメタノール（CH3OH）は、無色で可燃性の液体で、溶剤、燃料、不凍液として使用されます。最も単純なアルコールで、メチル基（CH3）と水酸基（OH）が結合したものです。メタノールは、木材などのバイオマスから、天然ガスや石炭由来の合成ガスを破壊的蒸留または触媒変換として知られるプロセスを経て製造されます。メタノールは、水、アルコール、エーテル、ケトン、その他の有機溶媒に混和性です。そのため、ホルムアルデヒド、酢酸、ジメチルテレフタレート（DMT）、メチルターシャリーブチルエーテル（MTBE）、ターシャリーアミルメチルエーテル（TAME）、ジメチルエーテル（DME）、バイオディーゼルの製造にも広く使用されています。

自動車産業の著しい成長は、市場の展望を明るくする重要な要因のひとつです。メタノールは、内燃エンジンの燃料や自動車ラジエーターの不凍液として広く使用されています。さらに、プロパンの代用として一般的に使用されるクリーン燃料であるジメチルエーテル（DME）を製造するために、エネルギーセグメントで広く製品が利用されていることも、市場の成長を後押ししています。これとは別に、産業排出物から回収された二酸化炭素（CO2）または直接大気回収から製造できる再生可能メタノールの市場開拓と商業化が、市場成長に弾みをつけています。さらに、消費者の間で環境に対する関心が高まっていることから、蒸発率が低く、放射熱エネルギーが低いため、より安全な代替燃料としての製品需要が高まっていることも、成長を促す要因となっています。さらに、ホルムアルデヒド、酢酸、メチルtert-ブチルエーテル（MTBE）、ジメチルエーテル（DME）など、さまざまな化学物質の生産に製品が広く利用されていることも、市場の成長に寄与しています。その他の要因としては、政府による様々な有利な規制の実施、広範な研究開発（R&D）活動、接着剤や塗料の製造における製品採用の増加などがあり、これらは市場に有益な成長機会をもたらしています。

メタノール市場の動向と促進要因：

化学産業における広範な製品採用

メタノールは、様々な化学物質や化学中間体を製造するための汎用性の高い原料として、化学産業で広く使用されています。化学原料としての汎用性により広く使用されており、反応性、溶解性、取り扱いの容易さなどの特性により、様々な化学プロセスにおいて不可欠な成分となっています。さらにメタノールは、酢酸ビニルモノマー（VAM）、無水酢酸、各種エステルの製造に使用される化学物質である酢酸の製造に不可欠な原料として機能します。これに伴い、酢酸とその誘導体は繊維、フィルム、塗料、溶剤、その他の工業製品の生産に使用されます。

自動車産業における著しい成長

メタノールはガソリンと一定の割合で混合できるため、乗用車の内燃機関の代替燃料として広く使用されています。また、排出ガスを削減し、燃費を向上させるため、成長促進要因として作用しています。さらに、メタノールは高いオクタン価と優れた耐ノック性を提供し、エンジン性能の向上を可能にするため、ドラッグレースやオーバルトラック・レースなどのプロのモータースポーツで燃料として使用されています。これとは別に、電気化学反応によってメタノールを電気に変換する電気自動車（EV）の代替動力源として広く利用されていることも、市場の成長を支えています。

広範な研究開発（R&D）活動

メタノール市場は、さまざまなイノベーションにつながる広範な研究開発活動によって継続的に進化しています。さらに、バイオマス、産業廃棄物ガス、回収二酸化炭素（CO2）などの非化石燃料原料から生産される再生可能メタノールの採用が、市場の成長を後押ししています。さらに、研究者はメタノール合成の選択性、活性、安定性を向上させた先進触媒の開発に継続的に取り組んでおり、これが市場成長にプラスの影響を与えています。この他にも、メタノール生産の選択肢をさらに広げ、持続可能性を促進するために、二酸化炭素の利用やバイオマス転換などの先進技術を模索する研究開発が進められており、これが市場成長を大きく後押ししています。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

• 調査目的
• 利害関係者
• データソース
  • 一次情報
  • 二次情報
• 市場推定
  • ボトムアップアプローチ
  • トップダウンアプローチ
• 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

• 概要
• 物理的・化学的特性
• 主要産業動向

第5章 世界のメタノール産業

• 市場概要
• 市場実績
  • 数量動向
  • 金額動向
• COVID-19の影響
• 価格動向
  • 主要価格指標
  • 価格構造
  • 価格動向
• 市場予測
• SWOT分析
  • 概要
  • 強み
  • 弱み
  • 機会
  • 脅威
• バリューチェーン分析
  • 概要
  • 原材料の採掘と抽出
  • 製造
  • マーケティング
  • 流通
  • 輸出
  • 最終用途
• マージン分析
• ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 概要
  • 買い手の交渉力
  • 供給企業の交渉力
  • 競合の程度
  • 新規参入業者の脅威
  • 代替品の脅威
• 貿易データ
  • 輸入
  • 輸出
• 市場の促進要因と成功要因

第6章 主要地域のパフォーマンス

• 中国
• アジア太平洋（中国を除く）
• 欧州
• 北米
• ラテンアメリカ
• 中東・アフリカ

第7章 市場内訳：用途別

• ホルムアルデヒド
• ジメチルエーテル
• ガソリン
• クロロメタン
• MTBE/TAME
• 酢酸
• その他

第8章 競合情勢

• 市場構造
• 市場内訳：主要参入企業別
• 主要企業のプロファイル

第9章 メタノール製造プロセス

• 製品概要
• 関与する化学反応
• 詳細なプロセスフロー
• 原料要件
• マスバランスと原料転換率

第10章 メタノール原料分析

• 石炭
  • 市場実績
    • 数量動向
    • 価格の動向
  • 価格動向
  • 市場内訳：地域別
  • 市場内訳：用途別
• 天然ガス
  • 市場実績
    • 数量動向
    • 価格動向
  • 価格動向
  • 市場内訳：地域別
  • 市場内訳：用途別

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Global: Methanol Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
• Figure 2: Global: Methanol Market: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
• Figure 3: Global: Methanol Market: Value Trends (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
• Figure 4: Global: Methanol Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
• Figure 5: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 6: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
• Figure 7: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2024-2032
• Figure 8: Global: Methanol Market: Price Structure
• Figure 9: Global: Methanol Industry: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 10: Global: Methanol Industry: Value Chain Analysis
• Figure 11: Global: Methanol Industry: Profit Margin at Various Level of Supply Chain
• Figure 12: Global: Methanol Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Figure 13: Global: Methanol Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
• Figure 14: China: Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 15: China: Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 16: Asia Pacific (Excluding China): Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 17: Asia Pacific (Excluding China): Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 18: Europe: Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 19: Europe: Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 20: North America: Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 21: North America: Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 22: Latin America: Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 23: Latin America: Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 24: Middle East and Africa: Methanol Market (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 25: Middle East and Africa: Methanol Market Forecast (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 26: Global: Methanol Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
• Figure 27: Global: Methanol Market: Formaldehyde (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 28: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Formaldehyde (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 29: Global: Methanol Market: Dimethyl Ether (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 30: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Dimethyl Ether (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 31: Global: Methanol Market: Gasoline (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 32: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Gasoline (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 33: Global: Methanol Market: Chloromethane (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 34: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Chloromethane (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 35: Global: Methanol Market: MTBE/TAME (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 36: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: MTBE/TAME (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 37: Global: Methanol Market: Acetic Acid (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 38: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Acetic Acid (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 39: Global: Methanol Market: Other Applications (in '000 Tons), 2018 & 2023
• Figure 40: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Other Applications (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Figure 41: Global: Methanol Market: Share of Key Players (in %), 2023
• Figure 42: Methanol Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
• Figure 43: Methanol Manufacturing: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
• Figure 44: Global: Coal Market: Production Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
• Figure 45: Global: Coal Market: Value Trends (in '000 US$), 2018-2023
• Figure 46: Global: Coal Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
• Figure 47: Global: Coal Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
• Figure 48: Global: Coal Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
• Figure 49: Global: Natural Gas Market: Production Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2018-2023
• Figure 50: Global: Natural Gas Market: Value Trends (in '000 US$), 2018-2023
• Figure 51: Global: Natural Gas Market: Average Prices (in US$/Ton), 2018-2023
• Figure 52: Global: Natural Gas Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
• Figure 53: Global: Natural Gas Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023

List of Tables

• Table 1: Methanol: Physical Properties
• Table 2: Methanol: Chemical Properties
• Table 3: Global: Methanol Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
• Table 4: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Table 5: Global: Methanol Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in '000 Tons), 2024-2032
• Table 6: Global: Methanol Market: Imports by Major Countries
• Table 7: Global: Methanol Market: Exports by Major Countries
• Table 8: Methanol Manufacturing: Raw Materials Required
• Table 9: Methanol Manufacturing: Chemical Reactions Involved in Syngas Formation
• Table 10: Methanol Manufacturing: Chemical Reactions Involved in Methanol Formation
• Table 11: Global: Methanol Market: Competitive Structure
• Table 12: Global: Methanol Market: Key Players
• Table 13: Global: Coal Market: Key Suppliers
• Table 14: Global: Natural Gas Market: Key Suppliers

The global methanol market size reached US$ 36.3 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 55.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% during 2024-2032. The rapidly expanding chemical industry, widespread product employment in manufacturing antibiotics and antifungals, significant growth in the automotive industry, and the implementation of various government initiatives are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Methanol (CH3OH), also known as wood alcohol, is a colorless, flammable liquid that is used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze. It is the simplest alcohol and consists of a methyl group (CH3) linked to a hydroxyl group (OH). It can be produced through several processes, including from biomass, such as wood, through a process known as destructive distillation or catalytic conversion of synthesis gas derived from natural gas or coal. Methanol is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, ketones, and other organic solvents. As a result, it is also widely used in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME), dimethyl ether (DME), and biodiesel.

The significant growth in the automotive industry is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Methanol is widely used as a fuel in internal combustion engines and an antifreeze agent for automobile radiators. Moreover, the widespread product utilization in the energy sector to manufacture dimethyl ether (DME), a clean fuel that is commonly used as a substitute for propane, is favoring the market growth. Apart from this, the development and commercialization of renewable methanol, which can be produced from carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from industrial emissions or direct air capture, are providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, the increasing product demand as a safer fuel alternative due to its low rate of evaporation and low radiant heat energy owing to the rising environmental concerns among consumers is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the widespread product utilization for the production of various chemicals, such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and dimethyl ether (DME), is contributing to the market growth. Other factors, including the implementation of various favorable government regulations, extensive research and development (R&D) activities, and the increasing product employment in the manufacturing of adhesives, paints are presenting remunerative growth opportunities for the market.

Methanol Market Trends/Drivers:

The widespread product adoption in the chemical industry

Methanol is widely used in the chemical industry as a versatile raw material to produce various chemicals and chemical intermediates. It is widely used due to its versatility as a chemical feedstock, and its properties, such as its reactivity, solvency, and ease of handling, make it an essential component in various chemical processes. Moreover, methanol serves as a vital feedstock for producing acetic acid, a chemical used to manufacture vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), acetic anhydride, and various esters. In line with this, acetic acid and its derivatives are used to produce fibers, films, paints, solvents, and other industrial products.

Significant growth in the automotive industry

Methanol is widely used as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines in passenger vehicles as it can be blended with gasoline in certain proportions. It also reduces emissions and improves fuel efficiency, which in turn is acting as a growth-inducing factor. Additionally, methanol is used as a fuel in professional motorsports such as drag racing and oval track racing as it offers high octane ratings and excellent knock resistance, allowing for increased engine performance. Apart from this, the widespread product utilization as an alternative power source for electric vehicles (EVs), where methanol is converted into electricity through electrochemical reactions, is supporting the market growth.

Extensive research and development (R&D) activities

The methanol market is continuously evolving due to the extensive R&D activities leading to various innovations. Moreover, the introduction of renewable methanol produced from non-fossil fuel feedstocks, such as biomass, industrial waste gases, or captured carbon dioxide (CO2), is propelling the market growth. Additionally, researchers are continuously working on developing advanced catalysts with improved selectivity, activity, and stability for methanol synthesis, which is positively influencing the market growth. Besides this, ongoing research and development efforts are exploring advanced technologies such as carbon dioxide utilization and biomass conversion to further expand the range of methanol production options and promote sustainability, which is providing a considerable boost to the market growth.

Methanol Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global methanol market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on the application.

Breakup by Application:

Formaldehyde

Dimethyl ether

Gasoline

Chloromethane

MTBE/TAME

Acetic acid

Others

Formaldehyde dominates the methanol market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the methanol market based on the application. This includes formaldehyde, dimethyl ether, gasoline, chloromethane, MTBE/TAME, acetic acid, and others. According to the report, formaldehyde represented the largest market segment.

Methanol is a key raw material in the production of formaldehyde, which is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is widely used in manufacturing resins, plastics, textiles, and various household products. Formaldehyde is also used to make various resins, including urea-formaldehyde (UF), phenol-formaldehyde (PF), and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) resins. These resins are widely employed in the manufacture of plywood, particleboard, laminates, adhesives, coatings, and composite materials. Besides this, ethanol is used commercially as a stabilizer in formaldehyde solutions and generates hemiacetal or acetal compounds that prevent the formaldehyde's precipitation.

Breakup by Region:

China

Asia Pacific (excluding China)

Europe

North America

Latin America

Middle East and Africa

China exhibits a clear dominance in the market, accounting for the largest methanol market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include China, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, China represented the largest market for methanol.

China is one of the largest consumers and producers of methanol, which is used in diverse applications ranging from fuel and energy sources to chemicals and industrial processes. Methanol serves as a vital feedstock to produce various chemicals and chemical intermediates in China. It is used in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, methylamines, methyl methacrylate (MMA), dimethylformamide (DMF), and other chemicals that find applications in industries such as plastics, textiles, adhesives, and coatings. Moreover, China is a significant producer and consumer of dimethyl ether (DME), which is synthesized from methanol and is used as a clean-burning alternative to diesel fuel in transportation.

Competitive Landscape:

Several key market players are significantly investing in research and development (R&D) projects to explore innovative methods to improve methanol production processes. Additionally, the development of advanced catalysts, novel reactor designs, and optimization of process conditions to enhance methanol yield and energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts is supporting the market growth. Furthermore, growing strategic partnerships between top companies, industry players, academic institutions, and research organizations to advance methanol-related technologies are further driving the market growth. Besides this, the leading market players and various manufacturers are investing in R&D activities to develop advanced production methods, such as the BASF and ICI processes. Several companies are also expanding their production capacities by establishing new plants to serve the growing markets and gain a competitive advantage.

Recent Developments:

In 2023, BASF SE signed an agreement with Linde Engineering to develop a new process for producing methanol from carbon dioxide. The process uses renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, which can then be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical became the first company in Japan to successfully synthesize natural gas into methanol. The company also developed methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technology that converts methanol to olefins, which are used as feedstocks for producing various chemicals and plastics.

In 2021, Celanese Corporation expanded its methanol production from recycled CO2 to support environmental targets. In recent years, Celanese Corporation has continued to be involved in the methanol industry, with a focus on sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of methanol production.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1. What was the global methanol market size in 2023?
• 2. What will be the global methanol market outlook during the forecast period (2024-2032)?
• 3. What are the global methanol market drivers?
• 4. What are the major trends in the global methanol market?
• 5. What is the impact of COVID-19 on the global methanol market?
• 6. What is the global methanol market breakup by application?
• 7. What are the major regions in the global methanol market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Physical and Chemical Properties
• 4.3 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Methanol Industry

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.2.1 Volume Trends
  • 5.2.2 Value Trends
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Price Trends
  • 5.4.1 Key Price Indicators
  • 5.4.2 Price Structure
  • 5.4.3 Price Trends
• 5.5 Market Forecast
• 5.6 SWOT Analysis
  • 5.6.1 Overview
  • 5.6.2 Strengths
  • 5.6.3 Weaknesses
  • 5.6.4 Opportunities
  • 5.6.5 Threats
• 5.7 Value Chain Analysis
  • 5.7.1 Overview
  • 5.7.2 Raw Material Mining and Extraction
  • 5.7.3 Manufacturing
  • 5.7.4 Marketing
  • 5.7.5 Distribution
  • 5.7.6 Export
  • 5.7.7 End Use
• 5.8 Margin Analysis
• 5.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 5.9.1 Overview
  • 5.9.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 5.9.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 5.9.4 Degree of Competition
  • 5.9.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 5.9.6 Threat of Substitutes
• 5.10 Trade Data
  • 5.10.1 Imports
  • 5.10.2 Exports
• 5.11 Key Market Drivers and Success Factors

6 Performance of Key Regions

• 6.1 China
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Asia Pacific (Excluding China)
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Europe
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 North America
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast
• 6.5 Latin America
  • 6.5.1 Market Trends
  • 6.5.2 Market Forecast
• 6.6 Middle East and Africa
  • 6.6.1 Market Trends
  • 6.6.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Application

• 7.1 Formaldehyde
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Dimethyl Ether
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Gasoline
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Chloromethane
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast
• 7.5 MTBE/TAME
  • 7.5.1 Market Trends
  • 7.5.2 Market Forecast
• 7.6 Acetic Acid
  • 7.6.1 Market Trends
  • 7.6.2 Market Forecast
• 7.7 Others
  • 7.7.1 Market Trends
  • 7.7.2 Market Forecast

8 Competitive Landscape

• 8.1 Market Structure
• 8.2 Market Breakup by Key Players
• 8.3 Key Player Profiles

9 Methanol Manufacturing Process

• 9.1 Product Overview
• 9.2 Chemical Reactions Involved
• 9.3 Detailed Process Flow
• 9.4 Raw Material Requirements
• 9.5 Mass Balance and Feedstock Conversion Rates

10 Methanol: Feedstock Analysis

• 10.1 Coal
  • 10.1.1 Market Performance
    • 10.1.1.1 Volume Trends
    • 10.1.1.2 Value Trends
  • 10.1.2 Price Trends
  • 10.1.3 Market Breakup by Region
  • 10.1.4 Market Breakup by Application
• 10.2 Natural Gas
  • 10.2.1 Market Performance
    • 10.2.1.1 Volume Trends
    • 10.2.1.2 Value Trends
  • 10.2.2 Price Trends
  • 10.2.3 Market Breakup by Region
  • 10.2.4 Market Breakup by Application