Global White Coal Market Size to worth USD 6.75 Billion by 2033
According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Global White Coal Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 3.21 Billion in 2023 to USD 6.75 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.72% during the forecast period 2023-2033.
Browse key industry insights spread across 210 pages with 110 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the Global White Coal Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Briquettes, Pellets, and Lump), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2033.
Solid fuel produced by burning biomass or agricultural waste into high-energy-density fuel sources is sold at the white coal market. In this process, biomass materials like wood chips, sawdust, agricultural leftovers, and other organic waste are compiled into dense, compacted blocks called briquettes. White coal is a sustainable substitute for conventional coal that is made using processes including pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization. The white coal market is a commercial sector that sells waste biomass materials like agricultural residues and forest byproducts, such as straw, husk, bagasse, and sawmill waste, as alternative fuels. These materials offer a renewable energy source and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, making it an emerging sector for renewable energy. Climate change and rising carbon emissions are driving governments and organizations to prioritize investments in clean and renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind energy. Countries are setting ambitious targets and promoting local manufacturing through production-linked incentive programs. The Paris Agreement has accelerated renewable investments. The white coal sector, with untapped potential, is also being heavily invested in by developing economies. Private entities are also investing in hydro projects due to their stability and predictability. Sustainable energy measures have been aggressively promoted by the Indian government. For instance, the Ministry of Coal's Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 is one noteworthy project. This initiative seeks to encourage eco-restoration and expand green space surrounding coalfields. On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also introduced the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" program, which promotes tree planting all around the country. However, high capital investment in white coal technologies hinders market growth due to high upfront costs, such as installing equipment and retrofitting infrastructure, which is difficult for utility providers and consumers.
The briquettes segment accounted highest share of 43.98% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the product type, the white coal market is classified into briquettes, pellets, and lump. Among these, the briquettes segment accounted highest share of 43.98% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Briquettes are compact logs or tablet-shaped fuels made from ground or pulverized coal, which burn slowly like logs. They are convenient for home heating due to their easy transport and storage, and have a higher energy density than raw coal or firewood, making them more cost-effective per unit of heat generated.
The residential segment accounted for 43.87% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on the end-user, the white coal market is divided into residential, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the residential segment accounted highest share of 43.87% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Despite efforts to promote cleaner energy, a significant portion of the population still relies on affordable heating fuels like coal, particularly in lower-income neighborhoods and rural areas. Briquettes and lump coal offer a cheaper alternative to electricity or LPG gas cylinders, but even a small switch would require upfront installation costs that many low-income families cannot afford.
North America is estimated to hold the largest share of the white coal market over the forecast period.
North America is estimated to hold the largest share of the white coal market over the forecast period. The white coal mining industry in the U.S. and Canada is dominant due to domestic demand and low costs. North American companies control 40.3% of global white coal reserves, facilitating significant exports to Asia and Europe. The region's hub status is further strengthened by large-scale transport infrastructure and policy support for transitioning to white coal.
Asia Pacific is predicted to have the fastest CAGR growth in the white coal market over the forecast period. Rapid industrialization and significant coal-fired investments in South Asia indicate a growing demand for affordable fuel. Domestic reserves are insufficient, leading to increased white coal imports. This shift is transforming South Asia into a key market for global miners and traders. The region's strong economic progress and growing population suggest sustained white coal consumption in the long run.
Competitive Analysis
Major key players in the white coal market include Hind Bio Coal, ETIA SAS, Airtex Energy, Torr Coal, SSGE Bio Energy Company Ltd, Global Bio-Coal Energy Inc., Vega Biofuels Inc., NextCoal International, Inc., CSC Bio-Coal Sdn. Bhd., Balaji Agro Coal Industries, Nexgen Energia, KKR Bio Fuels, BMK Woods, and VIGIDAS PACK, and Others.
Recent Development
- In July 2024, Green coal plants have been established in Haryana for environmentally friendly waste handling. The purpose of these waste-to-charcoal, or "green coal," facilities is to turn solid waste into green coal, which may be used to generate energy. The Haryana government and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) are partners in the project.
Key Target Audience
- Market Players
- Investors
- End-users
- Government Authorities
- Consulting And Research Firm
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
Market Segment
This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the white coal market based on the below-mentioned segments:
Global White Coal Market, By Product Type
Global White Coal Market, By End-User
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
Global White Coal Market, By Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa