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Latin America Methanol Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2028

Latin America Methanol Market Size

According to Straits Research analysis, the Latin America Methanol Market was valued at USD 859.95 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1014.97 Million by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. The market is heavily driven by its primary applications in various industries such as agriculture, energy, and chemicals. In agriculture, methanol is frequently used to produce pesticides and herbicides, whereas the energy sector utilizes it as a clean-burning biofuel. Rising industrialization, coupled with technological advancements, is boosting methanol demand for the production of resins, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. A noteworthy trend in the market is the rising emphasis on low-carbon and sustainable production practices, paving the way for businesses to adopt green methanol. With favorable geographical advantages to increase export capacity, Latin America positions itself strategically to capture a greater share of the global methanol market in the forthcoming years.

Latin America Methanol Market Highlights

  • Within Feedstock, Natural Gas accounted for the largest market size in 2024.
  • During the forecast period, Natural Gas is anticipated to remain the highest-growth segment within the Feedstock category.
  • In 2024, Latin America accounted for 2.67% of the global methanol market size.
  • By 2028, China is projected to lead the global market in terms of market size.
  • Mexico is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing market in Latin America, reaching USD 4707 Million by 2028.

Latin America Methanol Market Revenue Share 2024

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Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2019-2028
Historical Period 2019-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2028
Market Size In 2024 USD 859.95 Million
Market Size In 2028 USD 1014.97 Million
Largest segment Natural Gas
Fastest segment Natural Gas
Units Revenue in USD Million
CAGR 4.2% (2025-2028)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends

Latin America Methanol Market Share By Feedstock

Segmentation Covered

Segments Sub Segments
Country
  1. Argentina
  2. Brazil
  3. Mexico
  4. Rest of Latin America
Feedstock
  1. Natural Gas
  2. Coal
  3. Biomass & Renewables
Application
  1. Formaldehyde
  2. Acetic Acid
  3. MTBE
  4. DME
  5. Fuel Blending
  6. MTO
  7. Biodiesel
  8. Others
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