Japan Green Ammonia Market

Market Overview:

Japan green ammonia market ​size reached USD 24.5 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,117.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 50.26% during 2025-2033. The market is being driven by several key factors, including the growing desire for eco-friendly options to reduce environmental carbon emissions, a rising inclination toward renewable energy sources, and the implementation of strict government regulations aimed at tackling climate change.

Green ammonia refers to ammonia that is manufactured through the utilization of renewable energy sources or sustainable production methods. The process of creating green ammonia involves the use of clean energy, rendering it an environmentally friendly option with a diminished carbon footprint. Green ammonia holds significant importance as a clean energy carrier and a viable solution for reducing carbon emissions in various sectors, particularly within the energy and transportation industries. By doing so, it eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions and diminishes the reliance on fossil fuels, thus helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Green ammonia can serve as a promising energy carrier and a method for storing energy over the long term.

Japan Green Ammonia Market Trends:

The Japan green ammonia market is experiencing significant growth due to a variety of factors. First and foremost, there is a growing emphasis on mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as governments, businesses, and consumers worldwide recognize the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. Additionally, the increased use of green ammonia for energy storage and transportation, offering a reliable solution to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, is fostering a positive market outlook. Furthermore, the extensive adoption of green ammonia as a carbon-neutral or low-carbon fuel for shipping vessels and maritime applications is driving market expansion. Moreover, the rising adoption of green ammonia in the transportation sector, where it serves as a low-carbon substitute for diesel or natural gas in heavy-duty vehicles, is further fueling market growth. Ongoing research and development (R&D) endeavors are leading to enhancements in green ammonia production technologies, making them more efficient and cost-competitive, thus providing a substantial boost to market growth. In addition to these factors, the increasing popularity of green ammonia in the agricultural sector as a nitrogen-based fertilizer is propelling market expansion. This application helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with fertilizer production and enhances resource efficiency, which in turn, is anticipated to fuel the regional market over the forecasted period.

Japan Green Ammonia 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 technology and end user.

Technology Insights:

• Proton Exchange Membrane
• Alkaline Water Electrolysis 
• Solid Oxide Electrolysis

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes proton exchange membrane, alkaline water electrolysis, and solid oxide electrolysis.

End User Insights:

• Power Generation
• Transportation
• Fertilizer
• Refrigeration
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes power generation, transportation, fertilizer, refrigeration, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/ Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

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.

Japan Green Ammonia Market News:

• June 2025: Envision Energy, a worldwide frontrunner in green technology, disclosed a landmark green ammonia offtake deal with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's top five trading firms. The collaboration combined Envision Energy’s expertise in integrated green hydrogen-ammonia solutions with Marubeni’s extensive global network and energy trading knowledge, enabling large-scale production, supply, and commercialization of green ammonia. This partnership would expedite Japan's transition to a green economy, foster increased investment and innovations, and aid the government's sustainability objectives.
• February 2025: A group of Japanese scientists, led by Professor Masaaki Kitano at the Institute of Science Tokyo, found an innovative method for creating green ammonia at significantly reduced temperatures and pressures compared to traditional techniques, which could revolutionize the manufacturing of this essential chemical. The advancement, released in Nature Chemistry, had the potential to greatly decrease the extensive carbon footprint of worldwide ammonia production, which represented roughly 2% of worldwide energy use.
• August 2024: NYK established a fundamental agreement for the maritime transport of green ammonia to Japan in partnership with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated , Sojitz Corporation, and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte. Ltd. Sembcorp, a fully owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, was involved in the project to generate green ammonia. The arrangement relied on the agreement that around 200,000 Metric Tons of green ammonia would be generated each year by this initiative and delivered to the Kyushu area, satisfying end-user requirements by leveraging NYK’s expertise and understanding of ammonia marine transportation.

Japan Green Ammonia Market Report Coverage:

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 Japan green ammonia market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan green ammonia 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 Japan green ammonia 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.