Industrial Gases Market by Type (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Acetylene, Inert Gases), End-use Industry (Chemicals, Electronics, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, and Refining), and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
The industrial gases market is projected to grow from USD 105.6 billion in 2023 to USD 137.9 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.5%. Industrial gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, acetylene, and inert gases, play a pivotal role in various industries, from manufacturing to healthcare, refining, etc. The market is witnessing considerable growth due to the growing demand from the electronics industry, the growing demand for frozen food, and the rise in chronic diseases. The growing semiconductor market and interest in hydrogen as clean energy are anticipated to provide ample opportunities to fuel the market's growth. Strict regulatory compliance and volatile raw material costs have emerged as major restraints. Emerging economies are expected to witness the highest demand for industrial gases.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2028
Base Year
2022
Forecast Period
2023-2028
Units Considered
Value (USD Million/Billion)
Segments
Type, End-Use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa
"Nitrogen to be the second largest type in industrial gases market after oxygen."
Nitrogen commands the second-largest share in the industrial gases market, owing to its versatile applications across various industries. Widely utilized in manufacturing, nitrogen serves as an inert gas for processes such as blanketing and purging, preventing unwanted reactions and enhancing product quality. In the food and beverage industry, it finds application in packaging to extend the shelf life of perishable goods. Additionally, nitrogen is a crucial component in the electronics sector, playing a vital role in the production of semiconductors and preventing oxidation during soldering processes. Its significance in diverse applications underscores nitrogen's pivotal position in the industrial gases market.
"Manufacturing holds the second largest market share in industrial gases market"
The automotive industry relies significantly on industrial gases for various critical processes. Industrial gases, such as nitrogen and argon, find widespread use in welding applications, ensuring the structural integrity of vehicles through precise and controlled heat distribution. Moreover, industrial gases like hydrogen and oxygen are employed in fuel cell technologies, contributing to the growing trend of alternative and cleaner energy sources in the automotive sector. As the global automotive industry continues to expand and transition towards greener technologies, the demand for industrial gases is set to surge, making them integral to the manufacturing processes and innovation within the automotive market.
"North America is the second biggest market for industrial gases."
The region, owing to its fast pace of economic development and demand from a wide range of industries such as chemicals, electronics, food & beverages, healthcare, and manufacturing is helping industrial gases market to grow. Top industrial gases manufacturers such as Air Liquide (France) and Linde plc (England) have their production plants in North America. The US and Canada are the most developed countries in North America. In terms of value, the US accounted for the largest share of the industrial gases market in North America in 2022.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments, and information was gathered through secondary research.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
By Company Type - Tier 1: 55%, Tier 2: 30%, and Tier 3: 15%
By Designation - C-Level: 55%, D-Level: 35%, and Others: 10%
By Region - North America: 25%, Europe: 20%, Asia Pacific: 45%, South America: 5%, and Middle East & Africa: 5s%
Notes: *Others include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Companies Covered: The companies profiled in this market research report include Air Liquide (France), Linde plc (England), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (US), Messer SE & Co. KGaA (Germany), and Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. (Japan) and others.
Research Coverage:
The market study covers industrial gases across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on type, end-use industry, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the industrial gases market.
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The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall industrial gases market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (growing demand from electronics industry, growing demand for frozen food, and rise in chronic diseases), restraints (strict regulatory compliance, volatile raw material costs) opportunities (growing semiconductor market, growing interest in hydrogen as a clean energy, and expansion of industrial activities in emerging market), and challenges (supply chain disruptions, and maintaining the safety of employees) influencing the growth of the industrial gases market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the industrial gases market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the industrial gases market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the industrial gases market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Air Liquide (France), Linde plc (England), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (US), Messer SE & Co. KGaA (Germany), and Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. (Japan) among others in the industrial gases market.
TABLE 139 AIR WATER INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED
TABLE 140 AIR WATER INC.: DEALS
TABLE 141 AIR WATER INC.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
10.2 OTHER PLAYERS
10.2.1 SOL GROUP
TABLE 142 SOL GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.2 SAPIO GROUP
TABLE 143 SAPIO GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.3 SOUTHERN GAS LIMITED
TABLE 144 SOUTHERN GAS LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.4 ALCHEMIE GASES & CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.
TABLE 145 ALCHEMIE GASES & CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.5 GULF CRYO
TABLE 146 GULF CRYO: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.6 GOYAL MG GASES PVT.LTD
TABLE 147 GOYAL MG GASES PVT.LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.7 BUZWAIR INDUSTRIAL GASES FACTORIES
TABLE 148 BUZWAIR INDUSTRIAL GASES FACTORIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.8 YINGDE GASES
TABLE 149 YINGDE GASES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.9 CONCORDE-CORODEX GROUP
TABLE 150 CONCORDE-CORODEX GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.10 HOLSTON GASES
TABLE 151 HOLSTON GASES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.11 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS
TABLE 152 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.12 AXCEL GASES
TABLE 153 AXCEL GASES: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.13 PT SAMATOR INDO GAS TBK
TABLE 154 PT SAMATOR INDO GAS TBK: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.14 INOX-AIR PRODUCTS INC.
TABLE 155 INOX-AIR PRODUCTS INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.15 STEELMAN GASES PVT. LTD.
TABLE 156 TABLE 49 STEELMAN GASES PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, and MnM View (Key strengths/Right to Win, Strategic Choices Made, and Weaknesses and Competitive Threats) might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
11 ADJACENT MARKET
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 INDUSTRIAL NITROGEN MARKET
TABLE 157 INDUSTRIAL NITROGEN MARKET, BY REGION, 2015-2022 (USD BILLION)