China's ethanol capacity to grow 4.27 mln t/y in 2026-2030

Between 2026 and 2030, China will see 4.27 million t/y of new ethanol capacity come on stream. Specifically, coal-based ethanol expansion will hit 4.12 million t/y, compared to a minor 150,000 t/y rise in bioethanol capacity.

China's ethanol industry is expected to add 4.27 million tonnes/year of new capacity between 2026 and 2030, with coal-based ethanol accounting for 96.49% of the total, while bio-fermentation ethanol (bioethanol) will account for only 3.51%. Coal-based ethanol will contribute 4.12 million t/y of the new capacity, while bioethanol capacity will