Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast to 2030
Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast to 2030 – Regional Analysis – by Application (Aerosol Propellants, LPG Blending, Transportation Fuel, Power Generation Fuel, Chemical Feedstock, and Others)
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Rising Adoption of Renewable Dimethyl Ether Fuels the Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market
The rising adoption of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) is positively influencing the growth of the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market. As global concerns regarding climate change and environmental sustainability increase, industries and consumers seek cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. Renewable dimethyl ether, produced from renewable sources and waste feedstocks, aligns well with these aspirations and offers a compelling solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable dimethyl ether has significant potential for lowering carbon emissions than conventional fossil fuels. rDME is produced from feedstocks such as biomass, agricultural residues, and waste materials, which are considered carbon-neutral or have a lower carbon footprint. Unlike traditional DME derived from fossil fuels, rDME cannot contribute to the net increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere when consumed as fuel. The transportation sector is a notable beneficiary of the rising adoption of rDME. Diesel engines can use rDME as a drop-in replacement for diesel fuel, requiring no modifications to existing infrastructure or engines. This ease of integration and the potential for immediate emission reductions make rDME an attractive option for reducing the carbon footprint of heavy-duty vehicles, trucks, and buses. Countries with ambitious emission reduction targets are particularly motivated to adopt rDME to achieve their sustainability goals.
rDME combustion generates fewer pollutants and particulate matter than conventional diesel, improving air quality in urban areas. As cities strive to combat air pollution and enhance public health, rDME is a valuable alternative fuel. The global push for energy security and reduced reliance on fossil fuels also drives the adoption of rDME. As rDME can be produced locally from diverse feedstocks, it offers a degree of energy independence and resilience against supply disruption that can occur with traditional fuels subject to geopolitical factors. Government strategies to promote renewable energy and reduce emissions further accelerate the adoption of rDME. Financial incentives, grants, and mandates for incorporating renewable fuels into transportation fleets encourage industries to invest in rDME production and utilization. In addition, manufacturers are also incorporating different strategies with the rising adoption of renewable dimethyl ether. Thus, all the aforementioned factors are expected to drive the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market growth during the forecast period.
Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Overview
Several economies in the Middle East & Africa are reducing dependence on fossil fuels by diversifying their energy sources. As per the International Trade Administration, in 2022, Saudi Arabia planned to expand the capacity of its power sector (electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and smart grid) due to rising demand from residential and commercial consumers. Developed economies in the Middle East & Africa, namely Saudi Arabia aimed to replace fossil fuel used to produce 42% of the country’s 110-gigawatt daily electricity needs in 2022, with a combination of 50% natural gas and 50% renewable energy by 2030. The government focus of replacement of traditional fuel sources with alternative sources can offer potential opportunities in the DME market. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy’s spending on power and renewable energy projects is anticipated to reach US$ 293 billion by 2030. In 2021, the government of Saudi Arabia announced the country’s plan to spend US$ 38 billion on energy distribution by 2030. Due to ease of storage, transportation, and clean combustion characteristics, DME is a viable option for power generation in remote or off-grid locations. The utilization of emerging coal technologies, such as DME production, is gaining popularity in South Africa for utilization as alternative fuel. Therefore, rising renewable source-fueled power generation in the region is expected to boost the demand for DME.
Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market is segmented based on application and country.
Based on application, the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market is segmented into aerosol propellants, LPG blending, transportation fuel, power generation fuel, chemical feedstock, and others. The LPG blending segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market share in 2022.
Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV, Shell Plc, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc, The Chemours Co, Grillo-Werke AG, and Merck KGaA are some of the leading players operating in the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market.
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According to The Research Team’ research, the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market was valued at US$ 428.23 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 782.31 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.8% from 2022 to 2030. Growing use of dimethyl ether in LPG blending and flourishment of aerosol propellant manufacturing industry are the critical factors attributed to the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market expansion.
In recent years, the demand for dimethyl ether (DME) as a blending component with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has increased for several reasons. This trend is driven by the desire to enhance the properties of LPG, making it a more efficient and environmentally friendly fuel option. Blending DME with LPG offers numerous benefits that cater to economic and environmental considerations. LPG is already recognized as a relatively clean-burning fossil fuel, but the addition of DME further improves its combustion characteristics. DME has a high cetane number, which enhances the ignition quality of the fuel. When blended with LPG, it promotes more complete combustion, resulting in reduced emissions of harmful pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and nitrogen oxides (NOx). This cleaner combustion aligns with stricter environmental regulations and the global push toward reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The compatibility of DME and LPG makes blending a seamless process. DME has similar physical properties to LPG, such as being gaseous at room temperature and readily liquified under moderate pressure. This compatibility ensures that DME-LPG blends can be stored, transported, and dispensed using existing LPG infrastructure, such as storage tanks, distribution networks, and refueling stations. This aspect significantly lowers the barriers to entry for adopting DME-LPG blends and enables more rapid integration into existing energy systems. DME-LPG blends offer a transitional solution as industries and governments seek to diversify their energy sources and reduce dependency on traditional fossil fuels. The increasing awareness regarding the advantages of DME-LPG blends promotes a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape, thereby driving market expansion.
On the contrary, availability of substitute products hurdles the growth of Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market.
Based on application, the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market is categorized into aerosol propellants, LPG blending, transportation fuel, power generation fuel, chemical feedstock, and others. The LPG blending segment held 56.8% share of Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market in 2022, amassing US$ 243.26 million. It is projected to garner US$ 440.73 million by 2030 to expand at 7.7% CAGR during 2022–2030.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market has been categorized into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. Our regional analysis states that the Rest of Middle East & Africa captured 46.4% share of Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market in 2022. It was assessed at US$ 198.55 million in 2022 and is likely to hit US$ 341.88 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.0% during 2022–2030.
Key players operating in the Middle East & Africa dimethyl ether market are Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV, Shell Plc, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc, The Chemours Co, Grillo-Werke AG, and Merck KGaA, among others.
In April 2022, Nouryon announces price increase for dimethyl ether. In Jan 2021, Mitsubishi Corp starts commercial ops at Trinidad and Tobago methanol plant.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 The Research Team Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness
2.2.1 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
4. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
5. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Growing Use of Dimethyl Ether in LPG Blending
5.1.2 Flourishment of Aerosol Propellant Manufacturing Industry
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Availability of Substitute Products
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Growing Demand for Clean Transportation Fuel
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Rising Adoption of Renewable Dimethyl Ether
5.5 Impact Analysis
6. Dimethyl Ether Market – Middle East & Africa Market Analysis
6.1 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume (Tons)
6.2 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue (US$ Million)
6.3 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Analysis – Application
7.1 Aerosol Propellants
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Aerosol Propellants Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.1.3 Aerosol Propellants Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
7.2 LPG Blending
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 LPG Blending Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.2.3 LPG Blending Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
7.3 Transportation Fuel
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Transportation Fuel Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.3.3 Transportation Fuel Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
7.4 Power Generation Fuel
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Power Generation Fuel Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.4.3 Power Generation Fuel Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
7.5 Chemical Feedstock
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Chemical Feedstock Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.5.3 Chemical Feedstock Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Others Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)
7.6.3 Others Market Revenue, and Forecast to 2030 (Tons)
8. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market – Country Analysis
8.1 Middle East & Africa
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Overview
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis – By Countries
8.1.2.1 Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Country
8.1.2.2 South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Tons)
8.1.2.3 South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.1.2.3.1 South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.3.2 South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.4 Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Tons)
8.1.2.5 Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.1.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.5.2 Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.6 UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Tons)
8.1.2.7 UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.1.2.7.1 UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.7.2 UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.8 Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts to 2030 (Tons)
8.1.2.9 Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2030 (US$ Million)
8.1.2.9.1 Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
8.1.2.9.2 Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Application
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
9.2 Company Positioning & Concentration
10. Industry Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Initiative
10.3 Merger and Acquisition
11. Company Profiles
11.1 Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV
11.1.1 Key Facts
11.1.2 Business Description
11.1.3 Products and Services
11.1.4 Financial Overview
11.1.5 SWOT Analysis
11.1.6 Key Developments
11.2 Shell Plc
11.2.1 Key Facts
11.2.2 Business Description
11.2.3 Products and Services
11.2.4 Financial Overview
11.2.5 SWOT Analysis
11.2.6 Key Developments
11.3 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc
11.3.1 Key Facts
11.3.2 Business Description
11.3.3 Products and Services
11.3.4 Financial Overview
11.3.5 SWOT Analysis
11.3.6 Key Developments
11.4 The Chemours Co
11.4.1 Key Facts
11.4.2 Business Description
11.4.3 Products and Services
11.4.4 Financial Overview
11.4.5 Key Developments
11.5 Merck KGaA
11.5.1 Key Facts
11.5.2 Business Description
11.5.3 Products and Services
11.5.4 Financial Overview
11.5.5 SWOT Analysis
11.5.6 Key Developments
11.6 Grillo-Werke AG
11.6.1 Key Facts
11.6.2 Business Description
11.6.3 Products and Services
11.6.4 Financial Overview
11.6.5 SWOT Analysis
11.6.6 Key Developments
12. Appendix
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Segmentation
Table 2. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons)
Table 3. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Table 4. South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons) – By Application
Table 5. South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million) – By Application
Table 6. Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons) – By Application
Table 7. Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million) – By Application
Table 8. UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons) – By Application
Table 9. UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million) – By Application
Table 10. Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons) – By Application
Table 11. Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million) – By Application
Table 12. Company Positioning & Concentration
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Segmentation, By Country
Figure 2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Ecosystem: Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market
Figure 4. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 5. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 6. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2020 – 2030
Figure 7. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Share (%) – Application, 2022 and 2030
Figure 8. Aerosol Propellants Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 9. Aerosol Propellants Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 10. LPG Blending Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. LPG Blending Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 12. Transportation Fuel Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 13. Transportation Fuel Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 14. Power Generation Fuel Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. Power Generation Fuel Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 16. Chemical Feedstock Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Chemical Feedstock Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 18. Others Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Others Market Revenue (Tons), 2020 – 2030
Figure 20. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market, by Key Countries – Revenue (2022) (US$ Million)
Figure 21. Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2022 and 2030 (%)
Figure 22. South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons)
Figure 23. South Africa Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons)
Figure 25. Saudi Arabia Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons)
Figure 27. UAE Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Volume and Forecasts To 2030 (Tons)
Figure 29. Rest of MEA Dimethyl Ether Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 30. Heat Map Analysis By Key Players
The List of Companies – Middle East & Africa Dimethyl Ether Market
o Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV
o Shell Plc
o Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc
o The Chemours Co
o Merck KGaA
o Grillo-Werke AG
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