Market overview
The global biogas plant market is worth USD 11.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 26.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Agricultural residues and manure is the largest by feedstock segment.
| Scope | New biogas and biomethane plants: anaerobic digestion plants for farm, food waste, wastewater and landfill gas, including digesters, gas cleaning and upgrading, combined heat and power units and construction, measured as capital spend on new plants. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 11.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 11.9 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 26.9 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 2,979 installations |
| Volume 2036 | 5,804 installations |
| Average price 2026 | USD 3,987,000 per installation |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Biogas Plant market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 11.9 bn |
| 2027 | USD 12.9 bn |
| 2028 | USD 14.0 bn |
| 2029 | USD 15.2 bn |
| 2030 | USD 16.5 bn |
| 2031 | USD 17.9 bn |
| 2032 | USD 19.4 bn |
| 2033 | USD 21.0 bn |
| 2034 | USD 22.8 bn |
| 2035 | USD 24.8 bn |
| 2036 | USD 26.9 bn |
Biogas Plant market segmentation
By feedstock
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural residues and manure | 44.0% | 43.2% | USD 5.2 bn | 8.3% |
| Food and organic waste | 24.0% | 25.8% | USD 2.9 bn | 9.3% |
| Wastewater sludge | 14.0% | 12.5% | USD 1.7 bn | 7.3% |
| Landfill and other | 18.0% | 18.5% | USD 2.1 bn | 8.8% |
By end product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomethane for grid and transport | 46.0% | 57.4% | USD 5.5 bn | 10.9% |
| Electricity and heat (CHP) | 44.0% | 33.1% | USD 5.2 bn | 5.4% |
| Other uses | 10.0% | 9.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 7.9% |
By capacity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 500 kW | 34.0% | 32.0% | USD 4.0 bn | 7.8% |
| 500 kW to 2 MW | 43.0% | 42.4% | USD 5.1 bn | 8.3% |
| Above 2 MW | 23.0% | 25.6% | USD 2.7 bn | 9.7% |
By digester technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet digestion | 63.0% | 62.1% | USD 7.5 bn | 8.3% |
| Dry digestion | 25.0% | 26.1% | USD 3.0 bn | 9.0% |
| Others | 12.0% | 11.8% | USD 1.4 bn | 8.3% |
By ownership
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm-owned | 34.0% | 32.5% | USD 4.0 bn | 8.0% |
| Utility-owned | 33.0% | 33.0% | USD 3.9 bn | 8.5% |
| Waste company-owned | 33.0% | 34.5% | USD 3.9 bn | 9.0% |
Top 25 countries for biogas plant by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 79.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 2.4 bn | 20.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 8.2% |
| 2 | United States | USD 1.5 bn | 13.0% | USD 3.7 bn | 9.2% |
| 3 | France | USD 1.1 bn | 9.0% | USD 2.7 bn | 9.7% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 1.1 bn | 9.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 3.7% |
| 5 | India | USD 950 mn | 8.0% | USD 3.4 bn | 13.6% |
| 6 | Italy | USD 713 mn | 6.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.1% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 594 mn | 5.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 5.6% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 475 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 11.6% |
| 9 | Denmark | USD 356 mn | 3.0% | USD 645 mn | 6.1% |
| 10 | Sweden | USD 297 mn | 2.5% | USD 537 mn | 6.1% |
| 11 | Austria | USD 288 mn | 2.4% | USD 599 mn | 7.6% |
| 12 | Poland | USD 252 mn | 2.1% | USD 612 mn | 9.3% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 213 mn | 1.8% | USD 443 mn | 7.6% |
| 14 | Finland | USD 181 mn | 1.5% | USD 376 mn | 7.6% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 153 mn | 1.3% | USD 320 mn | 7.6% |
| 16 | Belgium | USD 129 mn | 1.1% | USD 271 mn | 7.7% |
| 17 | Czech Republic | USD 110 mn | 0.9% | USD 228 mn | 7.5% |
| 18 | Turkey | USD 94 mn | 0.8% | USD 228 mn | 9.3% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 80 mn | 0.7% | USD 193 mn | 9.3% |
| 20 | Norway | USD 68 mn | 0.6% | USD 140 mn | 7.5% |
| 21 | Portugal | USD 57 mn | 0.5% | USD 118 mn | 7.6% |
| 22 | Hungary | USD 49 mn | 0.4% | USD 99 mn | 7.4% |
| 23 | Netherlands | USD 42 mn | 0.3% | USD 86 mn | 7.5% |
| 24 | Mexico | USD 34 mn | 0.3% | USD 86 mn | 9.6% |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | USD 30 mn | 0.2% | USD 73 mn | 9.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 657 mn | 5.5% | USD 1.5 bn | 8.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- EnviTec Biogas
- Weltec Biopower
- PlanET Biogas Group
- Air Liquide
- Hitachi Zosen Inova
- Viessmann
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Greenlane Renewables
- DMT Environmental Technology
- BTS Biogas
- Agraferm
- Xergi
- BioConstruct
- Biogest
- Ameresco
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Anaergia
- Bright Biomethane
- Ductor
- Organic Waste Systems
- Nature Energy
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the biogas plant market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by feedstock, by end product, by capacity, by digester technology, by ownership. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the biogas plant market?
The global biogas plant market is estimated at USD 11.0 bn in 2025 and USD 11.9 bn in 2026.
How fast will the biogas plant market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 26.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 15.0 bn.
Which country is the largest market for biogas plant?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.4 bn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 42.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 13.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which biogas plant segment is largest?
In the by feedstock split, Agricultural residues and manure is the largest segment with 44.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading biogas plant companies?
Global leaders include EnviTec Biogas, Weltec Biopower, PlanET Biogas Group, Air Liquide.
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