Green chemistry is reshaping global manufacturing and innovation. Driven by stricter sustainability standards, circular economy policies, and the growing demand for safer, cleaner materials, the sector is rapidly expanding across industries - from pharmaceuticals to packaging and energy.
These 45 key statistics highlight how the global transition toward sustainable chemistry is accelerating, the technologies driving progress, and the measurable impact on markets, emissions, and corporate behaviour.
Market Size and Changing Projections
- By 2030, the green chemistry chemicals market size is expected to reach $224 billion (IndustryARC, 2024).
- From 2024 to 2030, the green chemistry chemicals market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.5% (IndustryARC, 2024).
- The Asia-Pacific market is expected to account for 35.3% of the market share by 2037 (Research Nester, 2025).
- In 2024, the global green chemicals market size was valued at 119.41 billion and was predicted to reach 207.02 billion by 2031 (Insight Ace Analytic, 2025).
- From 2024 to 2031, the global green chemicals market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.77% (Insight Ace Analytic, 2025).
- In 2021, the global green chemicals and materials market was valued at USD 104.72 billion and is expected to reach 209.3 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8% in this period (Spherical Insights, 2022).
- In 2021, Europe became the leading region in the global green chemicals and materials market, accounting for approximately 39% of the market share and generating around $104.72 billion in revenue (Spherical Insights, 2022).
- The worldwide demand for green chemicals is projected to reach USD 229.9 billion by 2030 (Global Newswire, 2024).
- In 2024, the worldwide demand for green chemicals was estimated at USD 122.9 billion, this is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2030 (Global Newswire, 2024).
Segments Market Size and Projections
- According to market data, the green solvents segment within the Green Chemistry Chemicals Market was forecast to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 9.8% over the forecast period (Market Research Future, 2025).
- Market data forecasts that the bio-based chemicals segment within the Green Chemistry Chemicals Market was expected to reach USD 12.5 billion in revenue by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 10.2% (Market Research Future, 2025).
- According to market projections, the renewable energy chemicals segment within the Green Chemistry Chemicals Market was expected to expand to USD 6.7 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 12.5% (Market Research Future, 2025).
- The bio alcohols segment is anticipated to account for 48.3% of the market share (Research Nester, 2025).
- In 2023 the global bioplastics market size value was valued at USD 7.49 billion (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).
- From 2024 to 2032, the global bioplastics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 29.0% to reach USD 56.99 billion by 2032 (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).
- In 2023, Europe dominated the bioplastics market, with a value of USD 3.64 billion, accounting for a market share of 48.6% (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).
- By 2032, the U.S. bioplastics market is estimated to be valued at $11 billion (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).
- In 2022, the packaging segment in the global bioplastics application market accounted for 58% of the total share (Market.us, 2023).
- By 2028, the bio-based solvents market is anticipated to reach a value of $6.7 billion (Market Research Future, 2025).
- By 2026, the bio-based plasticisers market is expected to reach a value of $2.2 billion (Market Research Future, 2025).
- From 2023 to 2030, the bio-based surfactants market segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2023 to 2030, reaching a value of $4.5 billion (Market Research Future, 2025).
- The bio-based fuel additives market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period, reaching a value of $1.2 billion by 2027 (Market Research Future, 2025).
- From 2023 to 2030, the bio-based pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4%, reaching a value of $1.1 billion (Market Research Future, 2025).
- From 2023 to 2030, the bio-based lubricants market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.5%, reaching a value of $1.8 billion (Market Research Future, 2025).
- The bio-based agrochemicals market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period, reaching a value of $980 million by 2026 (Market Research Future, 2025).
- By 2030, the green chemistry innovations market is expected to reach USD 250.45 billion (Future Data Stats, 2023).
Industry Adoption and Consumer Preferences
- Reportedly 80% of manufacturers adopt green chemicals for sustainability (Virtue Market Research, 2024).
- 90% of consumers prefer products made with green chemistry (Virtue Market Research, 2024).
- 90% of the top 10 big pharma players claim to be engaged in the green chemistry industry (Roots Analysis, 2024).
Investments & Funding
- In 2021, USD 9.34 million was invested by Sekab into the production of chemical for industrial applications derived from renewable resources (Research Nester, 2025).
- In 2024 Catalyxx Inc., raised $5.8 million in a successful Series A equity round. The round was led by Aether Chemical Investments, a single-asset vehicle backed by Beka Finance to advance green chemistry technology (Catalyxx, 2024).
- In 2024, Catalyxx Inc., also secured €9.5 million in funding through the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator Program (Catalyxx, 2024).
Environmental
- Using green chemistry reduces toxic waste by 70% (Virtue Market Research, 2024).
- Through 2022, the 133 winning innovations recognised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Chemistry Challenge, annually eliminate over 830 million pounds of hazardous chemicals and solvents, save 21 billion gallons of water and eliminate 7.8 billion pounds of carbon dioxide equivalents (U.S. EPA, 2024).
- By 2050, hydrogen and ammonia could be produced with approximately 90% fewer emissions than today, whereas methanol could even lead to net negative emissions (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024).
Green chemistry is rapidly transforming from a sustainability ideal into an industrial standard. With accelerating investment, expanding consumer demand, and measurable reductions in waste and emissions, it’s becoming a cornerstone of the circular economy.
Yet, scaling these innovations globally will require coordinated policy, investment, and education to close cost and capability gaps. The message is clear: green chemistry isn’t just the future of science - it’s the foundation of a cleaner, more competitive global economy.
