Product Code: ETC082063 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The India methanol market import shipment demonstrated strong expansion with a notable CAGR from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight slowdown in growth between 2023 and 2024. Overall, the market maintained positive momentum, despite a small dip in the growth rate towards the end of the period.
Methanol is an important industrial chemical with a wide range of applications. It has multiple uses in the production of energy, solvents, plastics and other chemicals. Methanol demand in India is mainly driven by its usage to produce acetic acid, formaldehyde and Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). The methanol market in India was valued at USD 816 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1039 million by 2031 growing at a CAGR of around 4.3% With increased use of bioethanol as a substitute for gasoline fuel blend due to government support through tax incentives coupled with increasing awareness about environment protection among consumers; the market for methanol is anticipated to surge significantly over the comingyears.
1) Growing Applications: Methanol has been gaining popularity for numerous industrial uses such as manufacturing of fuels/solvents/chemical intermediates/pharmaceuticals among others. This has driven up its demand in India significantly over the past few years. 2) Government Initiatives: Government initiatives like focus on renewable energy sources have increased the use of methanol in fuel applications across India thereby driving up the overall market growth rate further. 3) Technological Advancements: The introduction of new technologies such as steam reforming process for methanol production has led to reduced cost which makes it more attractive for consumers thus leading to higher adoption rates over other traditional methods.
1) Availability Issues: There are limited number of suppliers offering methanol across India which leads to shortages and price fluctuations hindering overall industry growth rate significantly. 2) High Production Costs : Due to limited availability coupled with high cost associated with production process ,the overall profitability margins remain low making it difficult for players operating in this sector. 3) Environmental Regulations : Stringent environmental regulations imposed by government authorities regarding usage and disposal create additional burden on manufacturers thus decreasing their competitiveness.
Major players operating in India methonol market includes Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.(GNFC), India Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Maharashtra Seamless Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC among others
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 India Methanol Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Methanol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Methanol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sub-Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Methanol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for methanol in various industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics due to its versatility and eco-friendly nature. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of methanol as a clean fuel and feedstock for various chemical products. |
4.2.3 Growing investments in methanol production facilities and infrastructure development in India. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of feedstock such as natural gas and coal, which are key raw materials for methanol production. |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and environmental concerns related to the production and use of methanol. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative fuels and chemicals that may hinder the market growth of methanol in India. |
5 India Methanol Market Trends |
6 India Methanol Market, By Types |
6.1 India Methanol Market, By Feedstock |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Feedstock, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Methanol Market, By Derivatives |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By MTO/MTP, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Formaldehyde, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetic Acid, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Dimethyl Ether (DME), 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Methanol Market, By Sub-Derivatives |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline additives, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Olefins, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By UF/PF resins, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By VAM, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyacetals, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By MDI, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4 India Methanol Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Appliances, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation, 2021-2031F |
6.4.8 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4.9 India Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Methanol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Methanol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Methanol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Methanol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Methanol consumption in key industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. |
8.2 Number of government policies and initiatives supporting methanol production and usage. |
8.3 Investments in methanol production capacity and infrastructure development in India. |
8.4 Adoption rate of methanol-based products and technologies in the market. |
8.5 Environmental impact assessments and compliance measures related to methanol production and usage. |
9 India Methanol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sub-Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Methanol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Methanol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Methanol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |