Australia Biochar Market

Australia Biochar Market Overview:

The Australia biochar market size reached USD 61.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 168.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.60% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increasing demand for sustainable agriculture, government carbon credit incentives, and soil health improvement. Rising adoption in carbon sequestration and waste-to-energy projects, along with advancements in pyrolysis technology, are further expanding the Australia biochar market share. Climate change mitigation efforts and regenerative farming trends also contribute to market expansion.

Australia Biochar Market Trends:

Increasing Demand for Sustainable Agriculture Practices

The significant growth due to the rising demand for sustainable agricultural solutions is significantly supporting the Australia biochar market growth. A research report from the IMARC Group indicates that the sustainable agriculture market in Australia was valued at USD 7.47 Billion in 2024. It is projected to grow to USD 25.08 Billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.70% from 2025 to 2033. Farmers and agribusinesses are increasingly adopting biochar as a soil amendment to enhance fertility, water retention, and carbon sequestration. With growing awareness of climate change and soil degradation, biochar’s ability to improve crop yields while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers is driving its popularity. Government initiatives promoting regenerative farming and carbon credit programs further support this trend. Additionally, research demonstrating biochar’s long-term benefits in arid regions, such as improved drought resilience, is accelerating its adoption across Australia’s agricultural sector. As sustainability becomes a key priority for both large-scale and organic farms, the biochar market is expected to expand, supported by advancements in production technology and increased investment in eco-friendly farming practices.

Growth in Carbon Sequestration and Waste-to-Energy Applications

The increasing product use in carbon sequestration and waste-to-energy projects is creating a positive Australia biochar market outlook. Biochar’s ability to lock carbon in the soil for centuries aligns with Australia’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions under international climate agreements. On 27^th February 2025, $10.4 million has been committed to projects that turn sugarcane waste into fuel in Australia. That includes $8 million for Licella’s proposed biorefinery in Queensland, which is expected to produce 60 million litres of low-carbon fuel each year and $2.4 million to help Viva Energy establish sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure at Brisbane Airport. With funding from ARENA, these projects will help to progress Australia's net-zero emissions targets at the same time as revolutionizing the biochar and bioenergy sectors by utilizing agricultural waste. This program is a component of a wider $33.5 million national push to decarbonize the aviation sector using groundbreaking sustainable waste-to-energy technologies. Industries such as forestry, municipal waste management, and biomass energy are investing in pyrolysis technology to convert organic waste into biochar, creating a circular economy model. Government policies incentivizing carbon farming and renewable energy projects are further enhancing market growth. Additionally, collaborations between research institutions and private enterprises are optimizing biochar production methods, making it more cost-effective and scalable. As businesses seek sustainable waste management solutions and carbon offset opportunities, the demand for biochar in environmental applications is rising significantly.

Australia Biochar Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on feedstock type, technology type, product form, and application.

Feedstock Type Insights:

• Woody Biomass
• Agricultural Waste
• Animal Manure
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the feedstock type. This includes woody biomass, agricultural waste, animal manure, and others.

Technology Type Insights:

• Slow Pyrolysis
• Fast Pyrolysis
• Gasification
• Hydrothermal Carbonization
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology type have also been provided in the report. This includes slow pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal carbonization, and others.

Product Form Insights:

• Coarse and Fine Chips
• Fine Powder
• Pellets, Granules and Prills
• Liquid Suspension

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product form. This includes coarse and fine chips, fine powder, pellets, granules and prills, and liquid suspension.

Application Insights:

• Farming
• Gardening
• Livestock Feed
• Soil, Water and Air Treatment
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes farming, gardening, livestock feed, soil, water and air treatment, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Biochar Market News:

• May 10, 2024: Optimal Group entered into an exclusive partnership with Rainbow Bee Eater (RBE) to become the sole Australian and New Zealand sales and engineering partner of the ECHO2 biochar and renewable gas system. This pioneering pyrolysis technology is an Australian patent that turns organic waste into clean syngas and biochar capable of treating 50 million tonnes of biomass per year, capable of reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10% to 10% a year. ECHO2’s scalable nature and strong carbon abatement potential position its way to disrupt the Australian biochar and renewable energy markets.
• March 5, 2024: Migreen signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Biocare, an Australian biochar leader, to use advanced technologies to support sustainable agriculture and the world's net-zero ambitions by offering carbon removal via biochar. The partnership focuses on converting agricultural waste into biochar, enhancing soil health, and reducing emissions at large farming scales. With its modular scalability and impressive carbon removal capabilities, ECHO2 is poised to revolutionize the biochar market and the renewable energy sector in Australia.

Australia Biochar Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia biochar market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia biochar market on the basis of feedstock type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia biochar market on the basis of technology type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia biochar market on the basis of product form?
• What is the breakup of the Australia biochar market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Australia biochar market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia biochar market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia biochar?
• What is the structure of the Australia biochar market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia biochar market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia biochar market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia biochar market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia biochar industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.