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LPG [Liquefied petroleum gas] Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By End User (Domestic, Commercial, Agriculture, Industrial, Transport, Refinery Fuel, and Chemical), By Source (Natural Gas Liquid and Crude Oil), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Last Updated: September 23, 2024 | Format: PDF | Report ID: FBI106373

 

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

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The global LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) market was valued at USD 142.83 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 151.96 billion in 2024 to USD 281.29 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.33% during the forecast period.


Liquefied petroleum gas, also known as propane, is a flammable hydrocarbon gas used commonly as a non-toxic, sulfur-free fuel. It comprises propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10) with small concentrations of other hydrocarbons. The easy storage of LPG makes it a highly portable fuel and versatile source of energy for industries located in areas where pipe gas supply is not available. It is preferred over several other energy fuels since it burns with lower sulfur and carbon emissions and thus is environment-friendly. LP gas is commonly used in process industries to fuel the boilers for generating steam and boiling water. It is also used as a household cooking gas due to its high flash point and a clean fuel with low emission of GHGs as compared to other fuels. LPG is produced by refining natural gas or crude oil which is obtained from the extraction of fossil fuels. The gas is stripped from wet natural gas stream produced as a co-product from oil refining during natural gas processing. It is usually transported within LPG cylinders and stored as a liquid under moderate pressure.


The critical factor that positively impacts the market is the augmenting growth in the automotive industry and the increasing requirement for energy-efficient fuel. Furthermore, widespread LPG adoption by domestic end-users is providing a boost to the market growth in the region. LP gas mainly serves as a feedstock for petrochemical for ethylene production through the hydrocarbon cracking process and syngas production through steam conversion. In line with this, shifting consumer preference from high-cost conventional fuels such as petrol and diesel to low-cost LP gas also favors market growth. Additionally, the increasing utilization of LPG by the industrial and commercial sectors is another growth-inducing factor.


Like other industries, the liquefied petroleum gas industry was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants relied on propane-fueled heaters to keep the diners fed and employees working after restrictions on indoor dining compelled them to serve meals outdoors. Healthcare workers depended on propane-fueled heaters as they performed COVID-19 tests on motorists in parking lots. Millions of people counted on LPG to keep businesses running and homes comfortable. However, the pandemic affected the LP gas industry less due to the significant role it plays as an essential energy commodity in the residential cooking sector and as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry. As a result, the global supply of gas continued its upward trend, increasing demand.


LPG Market Trends


Increasing Demand for Autogas is Augmenting the LPG Market Growth


Autogas keeps expanding in France as 4,528 new LPG-powered vehicles were registered in January 2023, compared to 2,939 units in January 2022, which is 54%, and a market share of 4%, the largest increase in the alternative fuels segment. In addition, there were 2,030 vehicles registered in the second-hand market.The upheaval caused by the COVID-19 crisis resulted in a significant fall in the consumption of autogas with other transport fuels in 2020. The autogas fleet continues to grow tremendously, with almost 27.8 million autogas vehicles used actively worldwide. The share of the gas in total consumption of automotive-fuel varies widely among countries, ranging from 0.03% in the United States to over 25% in Ukraine. The tremendous disparity in the success of autogas in competing against gasoline, diesel, and other conventional automotive fuels is explained mainly by differences in government incentive policies. The primary reason why many countries’ governments are actively encouraging autogas and other alternative fuel is the environment. Autogas outperforms gasoline, diesel, and some other alternative fuels in most studies comparing environmental performance conducted around the world. These factors are anticipated to augment the global market.


Increasing Emphasis on Utilization of BioLPG


BioLPG, also called renewable propane and biopropane, is propane produced from renewable feedstocks such as plant and vegetable waste material. BioLPG is, therefore, a clean-burning fuel with negligible impact on air quality and also a low-carbon alternative to business benefits from fuel switching to oil and coal with a long-term role in the energy mix.


Fostering a solid liquefied petroleum gas market can provide a platform for a sustainable transition to bioLPG, a chemically indistinct yet inexhaustible type of conventional LPG. BioLPG is progressively coming to market across Europe as a direct renewable replacement for liquefied petroleum gas in growing volumes, with several of the largest companies having defined 100% sustainable targets. BioLPG has a lower carbon intensity of around 70-80% lower than oil and can be utilized in existing LPG appliances and storage units, allowing for a cost-effective pathway to decarbonization for industrial and commercial businesses.


France and the U.K. signed historic net zero emission targets into law during 2019 with other European countries and the European Union moving in this direction. These factors, including implementing government policies to promote BioLPG as a sustainable renewable fuel, are projected to drive the market further.


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LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Market Growth Factors


Increasing Utilization of LPG in Transportation as an Alternative Fuel to Augment Growth


Autogas is the alternative name for automotive liquefied petroleum gas  that is, LP gas is used as an automotive transport fuel. Autogas is the most widely utilized non-blended alternative to conventional oil-based transport fuels, gasoline, and diesel, in terms of its fleet size. Several countries have well-developed autogas markets. Consumption of autogas globally has increased steadily over the last two decades, reaching a new level of 27.1 million tonnes in 2019 with an increase of 1% over the previous year. Demand has nonetheless slowed in recent years, partly because of improvements in fuel economy and a contraction of the autogas fleet in some major markets. Trends differ markedly by country, with some markets growing strongly in 2019, while others declined. The global pandemic caused by the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 crisis is expected to result in a significant short-term fall in the consumption of autogas alongside other transport fuels in 2020. These all factors are expected to augment the demand for this gas during the market forecast period.


Increasing Government Initiatives and Support for LPG Adoption to Aid Market Dynamics


With the rising focus on GHG emissions reduction and ensuring sustainable energy for everyone, the usage of LP gas has been growing globally across different sectors. There has been noteworthy support from the government in the form of initiatives and subsidies to further boost the adoption of LP gas. The government of India's initiatives targets subsidies more effectively through their “PAHAL” scheme, which puts subsidies directly into consumers' bank account who are entitled to subsidies. This scheme has been backed up by a ‘give it up’ campaign and invites consumers who can pay the market price for LPG to give up buying subsidized products voluntarily. As a result, LP gas may become an attractive alternative fuel to an increasing number of applications, and this factor is projected to augment the market during the forecast period.


The project plans are increasing in different countries in 2023. Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon (POGG) has opened a new Batanga Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Gabon. The opening is part of the second phase of the country's main gas development project, which aims to produce 15,000 tonnes of LPG for the domestic market. Perenco declares that it will help provide cleaner energy to more than 80,000 homes, make up about 35 percent of national demand, and reduce imports by more than 50 percent. The phase also includes a gas supply to a 20 MW power plant in Mayumba and a high-voltage line to Tchibanga. The plant could eventually reach 100 MW if it is connected to the national grid and new industrial projects are developed.


RESTRAINING FACTORS


Emphasis On Zero Carbon Emission, Clean Renewable, and Biofuels to Hamper Growth 


The 1970’s oil-price shocks provided the initial impetus for the development of alternative automotive fuels, as countries sought to reduce their dependence on imports of crude oil and refined products. Environmental concerns have since overtaken energy security as the principal driver of government policies to promote such fuels, as they are generally less polluting. In recent years, research and development of alternative automotive-fuel technology have focused on fuels based on oil and natural gas, biofuels derived from vegetable matter such as ethanol or biodiesel, electric vehicles (EVs), and hydrogen-based fuel cells. Plug-in and pure battery EVs are now widely commercialized, but their uptake rate remains constrained by their high cost and limited mileage. The supply of ethanol and biodiesel has risen sharply, but both fuels are usually blended with conventional gasoline and diesel for sale to end-users. However, the scope for biofuel production using traditional technology is likely to be limited by competition for land to grow food crops.


LPG Market Segmentation Analysis


By End User Analysis


Owing to Maximum Utilization of LPG Globally, Domestic segment Holds a Significant Share Market


Based on the degree of utilization in the application segment, the market by end-user globally is segmented into domestic, commercial, agriculture, industrial, transport, refinery fuel, and chemical. The worldwide utilization of LP gas continues to grow every year, with most of it being used in the domestic or residential sectors for cooking and heating water and homes. In developing countries, LP gas contends against traditional fuels such as wood, charcoal, and coal in the residential sector. These traditional fuels are often sold to consumers in small quantities as their disposable incomes are limited. The section hindrance for introducing LPG to these consumers can be a challenge. The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating business models that allow small quantities of the gas to be sold to households with limited disposable income. IoT has introduced some exciting examples, such as smart valves that can now be operated from smartphones to allow small quantities of LP gas to be purchased via internet banking.


These business models are anticipated to drive the adoption of LP gas in domestic applications. LP gas is also used as a feedstock for the chemical industry to manufacture plastics and synthesize olefins such as ethylene, propylene, butene, and acrylic acid. LP gas is already a leading alternative transportation fuel to gasoline and diesel, with over 26 million vehicles running on LP gas (autogas) today. Autogas significantly improves urban air quality, especially black smoke (particulate matter or PM), NOx, and reduces CO2 emissions from transport. Reducing the environmental impact of road transport drastically in the face of rising demand for mobility will not be possible without a major shift to clean alternative automotive fuels. This factor is the major driver for the rise in demand for liquefied petroleum gas in the transport segment.


There are multiple applications for LP gas in the Industrial sector where its clean-burning properties and hot flame can be utilized. Industrial applications include powering forklifts, aluminum dye-casting, and other metalworking, ceramics, distillation, brick and cement drying, food processing, and glass production. The agriculture sector is important to the LP gas industry as it presents consumers with a modern energy option for those located beyond the reach of natural gas piped networks and sufficiently robust electricity grids. With its portability and flexible supply chain, LP gas is an essential instrument to facilitate rural development. It is anticipated to propel the development of the agriculture segment in the market. Major applications include crop drying, poultry breeding, thermal desiccation, sanitation, and incineration.


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By Source Analysis


Natural Gas Liquid To Maintain A High Share Due To Low Cost of Extraction Process


Global liquefied petroleum gas production from natural gas is much higher in volume as compared to the quantity obtained from the extraction of crude oil. The petroleum reserves extracted from the earth's crust contains a mixture of propane and butane. The central portion of the gas produced globally is removed from natural gas while the rest is produced during crude oil processing in refineries. LP gas produced from natural gas does not require an oil refinery. It needs a gas separation facility that can extract the gases necessary to form the LP gas. Thus, the extraction from natural gas is more economical than LP gas production from crude oil in refineries, which will drive the growth of the natural gas liquid segment during the forecast period.


REGIONAL INSIGHTS


Asia Pacific LPG Market Size, 2023 (USD Billion)

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The market has been analyzed across major regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific is the largest market for LP gas due to the high adoption of LP gas as a primary fuel for cooking and heating water at homes. There are abundant supplies of LP gas, and the forecasting numbers predict a sustained period of low prices barring any major political disruption. The chemical sector has seen tremendous growth in the region in recent years, utilizing this gas as the major feedstock in synthesizing various chemicals and plastics. The autogas (LP gas as a transport fuel) market has developed more quickly in Asia Pacific. Governments have shown a robust and long-term policy commitment to promote LP gas as a transport fuel. This factor is also driving the liquefied petroleum gas market.


Europe is the second most dominant market and remains one of the regional powerhouses for LP gas. Still, in recent years much of the growth has come from central and eastern Europe rather than the longer-established markets in the northwest and south Europe. LP gas is the key off-grid heating fuel for Europe. Statistical evidence is beginning to emerge that shows a switch to LP gas could be underway in some markets, especially in the light industrial sector. The creative marketing efforts from distributing firms in the region are determined to commercialize new uses for LP gas, especially as boiler fuel. Analysis in the region’s market also has shown increased use of autogas in the transportation sector. Implementing effective autogas incentive policies is underway, helping to make the fuel more competitive against gasoline and diesel, giving a strong financial incentive for an end-user to switch to autogas.


Following Europe, North America is seen as a substantial growing region in the market liquefied petroleum gas, with the U.S. as the significant LP gas exporter. The region’s market is distributed among various sectors, with each segment having a fair share, including agriculture, refinery fuel, and industrial leading by the domestic and chemical segments.


The GCC countries are the major contributors to the liquefied petroleum gas market share of the Middle East and Africa region. The Middle East has a surplus of petroleum products; hence, the use of gasoline for automobiles is predominant in the region. Since gasoline results in carbon emissions, the Middle East is expected to grow on autogas. Meanwhile, although Africa accounts for a smaller market share, the region is mostly developing and is expected to grow on commercial/residential applications. Latin America is also a substantial growing region, owing to the region's increasing investment in alternative fuel. The exponential increase in the global energy demand and the building of new establishments to serve the abrupt population outburst and rapid urbanization is projected to support the growth of the global market.


List of Key Companies in LPG Market


BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are Expected to Lead the Way with R&D Investments and Wide Customer Reach 


The market is moderately fragmented, with different key players operating at the international level. The industry participants are significantly focusing on the exploration and production of natural gas with enhanced operational characteristics to fortify their global foothold. Considering all the scenarios, BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) held significant market share in the global market due to their better-performing extraction processes and established supply chain. They are expected to stay as the market leaders in the coming years.


LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED



KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:



  • January 2024 – Novatek increased its natural gas sales by 2.7% to 78.6 billion cubic meters (bcm) last year. Novatel also raised its natural gas production last year to 82.4 bcm, marking a 0.9% rise compared to 2022.

  • October 2023-  ConocoPhillips continues to advance its liquified natural gas (LNG) strategy by securing offtake and equity positions in various global projects.  And added 1.5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG regas capacity at the Gate terminal in the Netherlands.

  • June 2023 - Qatar decided to supply the China National Petroleum Corporation with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf country's energy.  This will become the second LNG sale and purchase agreement to China within the North Field East Expansion.

  • June 2021- Astomos Energy Corporation signed an agreement with Shell International Eastern Trading Company (Shell) to purchase a carbon-neutral liquefied petroleum gas cargo for delivery in Japan. The large gas carrier (VLGC)-size LPG cargo is the world’s first carbon-neutral LPG. According to Shell, the CO₂e lifecycle emissions of this product have been offset with verified nature-based carbon credits. In this agreement, credits from Shell’s global portfolio of nature-based projects will be used to offset lifecycle CO2e emissions generated across the value chain from production to consumption (combustion), including transportation. The company’s nature-based projects protect, transform or restore land and enable nature to add oxygen and absorb CO2 emissions from the atmosphere.

  • March 2021- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed an agreement to supply Indonesian national oil company Pertamina with liquefied petroleum gas and sulfur in a four-year deal worth around USD 2 billion. As part of the Indonesia-Emirates “Amazing Week 2021” the LPG and sulfur sales contract will last for 4 years with an annual contract value of around USD 500 million. The agreement also included the condition that the amount may change following fluctuations in the price of these commodities on the global market.


REPORT COVERAGE


The research report on this market highlights leading regions worldwide to offer a better understanding of the user. Furthermore, the report provides insights into the latest industry trends and analyzes technologies deployed at a rapid pace at a global level. It further highlights some of the significant growth-stimulating factors and restraints, helping the reader gain in-depth knowledge about the LP gas sector.


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Report Scope & Segmentation
















































ATTRIBUTE



DETAILS



Study Period



2019-2032



Base Year



2023



Estimated Year



2024



Forecast Period



2024-2032



Historical Period



2019-2022



Growth Rate



CAGR of 7.33% from 2024 to 2032



Unit



Value (USD Billion)



Segmentation



By End User



  • Domestic

  • Commercial

  • Agriculture

  • Industrial

  • Transport

  • Refinery Fuel

  • Chemical



By Source



  • Natural Gas Liquid

  • Crude Oil



By Geography



  • North America (By End User, By Source, By Country)

    • U.S. (By End User)

    • Canada (By End User)



  • Europe (By End User, By Source, By Country)

    • U.K. (By End User)

    • Germany (By End User)

    • France (By End User)

    • Italy (By End User)

    • Spain (By End User)

    • Netherlands (By End User)

    • Russia (By End User)

    • Rest of Europe (By End User)



  • Asia Pacific (By End User, By Source, By Country)

    • China (By End User)

    • Japan (By End User)

    • India (By End User)

    • Australia (By Ensd User)

    • Southeast Asia (By End User)

    • Rest of Asia Pacific (By End User)



  • Latin America (By End User, By Source, By Country)

    • Brazil (By End User)

    • Mexico (By End User)

    • Rest of Latin America (By End User)



  • Middle East and Africa (By End User, By Source, By Country)

    • GCC (By End User)

    • South Africa (By End User)

    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa (By End User)








Frequently Asked Questions

Fortune Business Insights says that the global market size was USD 142.83 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 281.29 billion by 2032.

In 2023, the Asia Pacific market value stood at USD 70.27 billion.

The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.33% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

The domestic segment is anticipated to dominate this market during the forecast period.

Increasing utilization of autogas in transportation as an alternative fuel is the key factor driving the market.

BP Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and ConocoPhillips are some of the key participants in this market.

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