Archive · 1 Jul 2025
India Second in Biofuel Consumption, Trails China in Production
India is using more biofuels, like cleaner fuels for cars and planes, and is now the fourth-biggest user in the world, even though China uses even more.
India's use of these fuels went up a lot last year.
Globally, everyone is using more biofuels, and it's a record high.
These fuels are important to make less pollution from cars and other things.
The US, Brazil, and Europe use most of the world's biofuels.
India was the fourth-largest biofuel consumer globally in 2024 for the second year.
India's biofuel consumption rose 40% year-over-year to 77 kbbloe/d in 2024.
China's biofuel consumption increased by approximately 18% to 60 kbbloe/d.
Global biofuel demand increased by 3% in 2024, reaching a record 2.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mbbloe/d).
India's biofuel production grew by 27% to 70 kbbloe/d, behind China.
- Who
- The Energy Institute (EI), in collaboration with Kearney and KPMG, compiles the data.
- What
- India's biofuel consumption and production are increasing, ranking fourth globally in consumption for the second consecutive year.
- When
- Biofuel data is reported for 2024, with comparisons to previous years.
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on India and China's biofuel markets.
- Why
- Biofuels are a step towards decarbonizing industry and transport.
India
China
Biofuel Usage and Production
India
Increased biofuel consumption.
China
Continued to trail China in production.
- India Biofuel Consumption (2024)
- 77 kbbloe/d
- China Biofuel Consumption (2024)
- 60 kbbloe/d
- Global Biofuel Demand (2024)
- 2.2 Mbbloe/d
- India Biofuel Production (2024)
- 70 kbbloe/d
- China Biofuel Production (2024)
- 106 kbbloe/d
- Global Biofuel Demand Growth (2024)
- 3% Y-o-Y
