Market Insights
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market is likely to witness a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Owing to its wide application in automotive fuels, industrial procedures, electric power production, and home applications such as heating and cooking, bio-based and synthetic dimethyl ether is witnessing a growth in demand. DME may be made from a variety of sources and is inexpensive, allowing it to be used more widely. Furthermore, over the forecast period, the low carbon footprint of bio-based and synthetic dimethyl ether will boost market growth.
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market – Snapshot
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Growth
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8.6% for the next five years
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Major Raw Material Type
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Fossil-fuel
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Major Application Type
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Aerosol propellants
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Region with the highest demand
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Asia-Pacific
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Key Players
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Akzo Nobel N.V., China Energy Ltd, Korea Gas Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Mitsubishi Corporation, Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group Co., Ltd, Oberon Fuels, Inc., Fuel DME Production Co., Ltd, Grillo-Werke AG, and Guangdong JOVO Group Co., Ltd.
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Segments' Analysis

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Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Share: By Raw Material Type
Based on the raw material type, the market is segmented as fossil fuel based and bio-based. Fossil fuel-based DME is expected to be the leading segment of the market during the forecast period. On the other hand, the growing product use for LPG blending and transportation fuel in the Asia-Pacific will help attain sustainable gains to the bio-based and synthetic dimethyl ether market during the forecast period. In addition, increasing regulations against high emission fuels in the transportation sector are significantly contributing to the overall demand for DME as it has a higher cetane number which provides a better ignition value to ultimately reduce pollutants from the environment.
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Share: By Application Type
Based on the application type, the market is segmented as LPG blending, aerosol propellants, transportation fuel, and industrial. Aerosol propellants are expected to lead the market during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by its use across various industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and paints & coatings. Its properties such as low odor, low cost, improved purity & stability, low toxicity, wide boiling points range, wide vapor pressure range, and eco-friendly nature drive its growth.
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Share: By Region
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific holds a major share of the market for bio-based and synthetic dimethyl ether. The market is driven by the strong presence of manufacturers coupled with growing adoption of clean fuel alternatives. Furthermore, increasing demand for cooking fuel with respect to rapid urbanization has encouraged the growth in the region. China and India are the growth engines of the region.

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Market Scope & Segmentation
Dimethyl ether (DME) is a colorless gas, at room temperature, that is utilized in a variety of fuel applications, including aerosol propellant and LPG mixing. Dimethyl Ether is highly promoted by government agencies for domestic applications because it is a cleaner source of energy. In gas turbines and diesel engines, it's also a promising fuel.
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Research Report - Features
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Market Segmentation
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3
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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17
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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10
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The bio-based and synthetic dimethyl ether market is segmented into the following categories.
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Raw Material Type:
- Fossil Fuel Based (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Bio-based (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:
- LPG Blending (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Aerosol Propellants (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Transportation Fuel (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Industrial (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Bio-based and Synthetic Dimethyl Ether Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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