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.
Source: Straits Research Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
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 |
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
|
| Feedstock |
- Natural Gas
- Coal
- Biomass & Renewables
|
| Application |
- Formaldehyde
- Acetic Acid
- MTBE
- DME
- Fuel Blending
- MTO
- Biodiesel
- Others
|
Latin America Methanol Market By Country 2028
Source: Straits Research Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Latin America Methanol Market By Feedstock 2028
Source: Straits Research Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Latin America Methanol Market By Application 2028
Source: Straits Research Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.