The global liquefied petroleum gas market size is expected to reach USD 154.49 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.7% according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from emerging countries is projected to drive the global market during the estimated period. Urbanization and industrialization have increased expressively across the world over the past few years. The flow of investments has changed from developed countries toward emerging countries owing to the low costs of labor and infrastructure.

Increasing prices of fuel and growing environmental concerns have upturned the countries’ attention towards LPG to be used as an alternative fuel, which is the main factor propelling the market growth. Some of the key government mandates such as Federal Emission Standards, and the California Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate are turning the automotive industry towards more advanced technologies so as to reduce carbon emission and achieve fuel economy, which will directly increase the demand for LPG across the market.

Demand for LPG is anticipated to observe significant growth over the projected period on account of its numerous benefits, such as low cost, low-carbon emissions, and operational benefits. LPG is emerging as a striking option for the commercial sector, combined with low-carbon technologies and renewables to assimilate a reliable year with round the clock power supply with less carbon emissions. The residential/commercial application segment accounted for a substantial share in 2019 and is estimated to witness significant growth in the next seven years. High demand for LPG as a heating fuel and for cooking purpose in the commercial as well as residential segments has been the major factor increasing its penetration in the sector.

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas Market Report Highlights

• The chemical application segment is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period  
• Asia Pacific led to a surge in the global market with a net demand of more than 83.0 million tons in 2022.
• The chemical application type accounted for more than USD 19 billion in 2022.
• Mature economies of Europe and North America are anticipated to witness significant growth during the projected period.

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The surge in the population across regions like Africa, Asia Pacific, and Central & South America is projected to fuel up the demand during the projection timeframe as the residents in the subsequent regions use LPG as cooking fuel. For instance, in India, over 60%-75% of household activities such as heating and cooking are done by using liquefied petroleum gas.

The abrupt onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in demand for liquefied petroleum gas in the commercial sector. However, the increase in demand owing to the rise in consumption of LPG for cooking due the situations like lockdowns contributed to the demand. Moreover, the usage of liquefied petroleum gas across industrial, commercial, and transportation is projected to create demand across the region.

Numerous market players are now expected to pursue opportunities past the traditional markets and supply to the demand for LPG across the regions. Since, the demand for LPG continued to deteriorate in Europe owed to the COVID-19 outburst, in April 2020, Russia’s largest petrochemical company Sibur capitalized on the prospect to enter into a new market by delivering two cargoes of LPG to India.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global liquefied petroleum gas market report based on source, application, and region:

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Source Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Refinery
• Associated Gas
• Non-Associated Gas

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Application Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Residential/Commercial
• Chemical
• Industrial
• Autogas
• Refinery
• Others

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Central and South America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa

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