United States Green Chemicals Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

United States Green Chemicals Market Overview:

The United States green chemicals market size reached USD 3.21 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 7.07 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.22% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by substantial federal government investment in biobased chemical research and development, major commercial-scale facility expansions demonstrating technological viability, and strong corporate sustainability commitments across multiple industries. Additionally, the growing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and transitioning to renewable feedstocks is expanding the United States green chemicals market share.

United States Green Chemicals Market Trends:

Government Investment and Policy Support

The federal government is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to green chemicals through strategic funding initiatives and policy frameworks that support domestic biomanufacturing capabilities. Government agencies recognize that the chemical sector is critical to domestic manufacturing, with more than 96% of manufactured goods requiring products from the chemical sector, and that transitioning to renewable feedstocks can fortify supply chains while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This recognition has translated into substantial financial commitments aimed at de-risking technology development and supporting the scale-up of commercial production facilities. In January 2025, the Bioenergy Technologies Office of the US Department of Energy announced it would provide up to USD 23 Million for the research and development of chemicals and fuels derived from biomass and waste through the Sustainable Propane and Renewable Chemicals program. This initiative aims to strengthen domestic supply chains, support rural economies, and enhance the nation's position in the biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors. This initiative aims to secure domestic supply chains, promote rural economies, and improve the nation's competitiveness in the biotechnology and biomanufacturing industry.

Major Facility Expansions and Commercial-Scale Production Advancements

The United States is witnessing unprecedented investment in large-scale green chemical production infrastructure, marking a significant shift from pilot projects to commercially viable operations that can compete with traditional petrochemical production, which in turn is driving the United States green chemicals market growth. This trend reflects growing confidence in the technical and economic feasibility of biobased chemical production, supported by advances in fermentation technology, genetic engineering, and process optimization that have dramatically improved conversion efficiencies and reduced production costs. In July 2025, Qore LLC, a joint venture between Cargill and HELM AG, officially launched production at its USD 300 Million bio-based 1,4-butanediol facility in Eddyville, Iowa. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 66,000 metric tons, represents the world's first large-scale commercial production of BDO made from locally grown corn, utilizing fermentation technology to produce a sustainable alternative. This landmark achievement demonstrates that biobased chemicals can be produced at scale with performance characteristics identical to their petrochemical counterparts, addressing a critical barrier that has historically limited market adoption. The facility draws corn from within a 100-mile radius, creating transparent and traceable supply chains while supporting local agricultural economies.

United States Green Chemicals Market Segmentation:

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

Type Insights:

• Bio-alcohols
• Bio-organic Acids
• Bio-ketones
• Biopolymers
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes bio-alcohols, bio-organic acids, bio-ketones, biopolymers, and others.

Application Insights:

• Construction
• Pharmaceuticals
• Packaging
• Food and Beverages
• Paints and Coatings
• Automotive
• Textile
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes construction, pharmaceuticals, packaging, food and beverages, paints and coatings, automotive, textile, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.

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.

United States Green Chemicals Market News:

• In August 2025, BioMADE announced plans to construct a new USD 40 Million pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility near Ames, Iowa, as the third facility in its Pilot Plant Network. The 15,000-square-foot facility will feature large industrial fermenters up to 10,000 liters and is expected to open in early 2028, focusing on producing agricultural bioproducts, chemicals, and food products while addressing the critical need for domestic pilot- and demonstration-scale infrastructure. 
• In April 2025, BASF introduced three natural-based innovations for personal care at in-cosmetics Global, including Verdessence® Maize, a natural styling polymer derived from 100% renewable feedstocks, marking the first biopolymer in the Verdessence® line developed specifically for hair applications as a sustainable alternative to synthetic PVP and VP/VA polymers.

United States Green Chemicals Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the United States green chemicals market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the United States green chemicals market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the United States green chemicals market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the United States green chemicals market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the United States green chemicals market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the United States green chemicals market?
• What is the structure of the United States green chemicals market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the United States green chemicals 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 United States green chemicals market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the United States green chemicals 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 United States green chemicals 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.