特殊ガス市場レポート：タイプ別、要素別、用途別、包装タイプ別、販売タイプ別、地域別、2025～2033年

特殊ガスの世界市場規模は2024年に120億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、2033年には213億米ドルに達し、2025～2033年にかけて6.25%の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予測しています。多くのセグメントでの特殊ガス需要の増加、様々な技術の進歩、個人の環境意識による厳しい政府施策の実施などが、市場を推進している主要因の一部です。

特殊ガスは、混合ガスの組成を厳密に管理する必要がある様々な用途で利用される高純度ガスです。高純度ガスは、正確な仕様に基づいて製造され、厳しい純度レベルを維持するために厳格に検査され、多くの場合99.999%の純度を超えます。ヘルスケアや製薬から環境モニタリング、製造、科学研究まで、さまざまな産業で欠かせないものとなっています。一般的な例としては、環境検査でベースライン校正に使用されるゼロガス、治療・診断目的の医療用ガス、半導体製造に使用されるプロセスガスなどがあります。さらに、ユニークな特性と保証された品質により、様々な産業、研究、医療セグメントの業務成功に不可欠なものとなっています。

同市場は、主に世界の急速な工業化が牽引しています。加えて、産業用ガスに見られる好ましくない性質に対処し、様々な精製・加工作業を容易にするために、化学産業における特殊ガスの需要が高まっていることも、成長を促す大きな要因となっています。さらに、医療ヘルスケアセグメントでは、圧縮特殊ガスを装置の滅菌や、汚染物質やほこりのないクリーンな空気を患者に供給するために利用しており、市場の拡大に貢献しています。このほか、太陽光発電システムの普及も市場の成長を加速させています。これらのシステムは、窒素、アルゴン、シラン、トリクロロシラン、塩化ホスホリル、アンモニアなどの特殊ガスに依存して、エネルギー吸収を強化し、運用効率を向上させ、シリコン光電池の処理における費用対効果を確保しています。さらに、特殊ガスの利用が増加し、農業の収量が増加していることや、広範な研究開発（R&D）の取り組みが、市場の展望をさらに明るいものにすると予想されます。

特殊ガス市場の動向と促進要因

様々な産業における製品需要の高まり

エレクトロニクス、石油化学、ヘルスケアなど、さまざまな産業における製品需要の増加が市場成長に寄与しています。また、麻酔、呼吸療法、医療用画像処理など、さまざまな医療用途におけるヘルスケアセグメントでの特殊ガスの利用が増加していることも、市場成長に影響を与えています。また、高齢者の増加や治療の進歩が、ヘルスケアにおける特殊ガスの需要をさらに押し上げています。さらに、拡大するエレクトロニクス産業では、化学蒸着、エッチング、ウエハー洗浄などの半導体製造プロセスで特殊ガスが広く使用されており、これも大きな成長促進要因となっています。コンシューマーエレクトロニクス、スマートデバイス、電気自動車の需要が増加し続けているため、エレクトロニクス製造における特殊ガスのニーズは着実に成長すると予想されます。さらに、成長する石油化学産業は、ガスクロマトグラフィー、リーク検出、ガスパージなどの用途で特殊ガスに依存しており、市場の展望をポジティブなものにしています。

さまざまな技術の進歩

先進的ガス精製と製造技術の開発により、特殊ガスの品質と純度が向上し、ガス組成の精密な制御が可能になり、様々な用途における一貫性と信頼性が確保されるようになりました。さらに、分析機器の進歩により、環境モニタリング、化学分析、製薬研究などのセグメントで特殊ガスの需要が増加しています。例えば、ガスクロマトグラフィーや質量分析技術は、正確で信頼性の高い結果を得るために高純度の特殊ガスを必要とします。これに加えて、ガスの取り扱い、貯蔵、流通システムにおける継続的な技術革新と改善も、エンドユーザーへのガスの安全で効率的な供給を保証することで、特殊ガス市場の成長に貢献しています。

厳しい環境施策の実施

大気質分析、温室効果ガス（GHG）排出量モニタリング、水質分析などの環境モニタリング用途で特殊ガスの使用が増加していることが、市場の成長に影響を与えています。政府や規制機関がより厳しい排出制限やモニタリング要件を課す中、環境分析やコンプライアンス検査に使用される特殊ガスの需要が高まっています。また、サステイナブル実践や再生可能エネルギー源への注目が高まるにつれ、太陽エネルギーや風力エネルギー、燃料電池などの産業で特殊ガスの利用が拡大しています。さらに、これらの用途における正確な混合ガスや純度に対するニーズの高まりが、特殊ガスの需要をさらに押し上げ、市場に成長機会を生み出しています。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

• 調査の目的
• ステークホルダー
• データソース
  • 一次情報
  • 二次情報
• 市場推定
  • ボトムアップアプローチ
  • トップダウンアプローチ
• 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

• 概要
• 主要産業動向

第5章 世界の特殊ガス市場

• 市場概要
• 市場実績
• COVID-19の影響
• 市場予測

第6章 市場内訳：タイプ別

• 高純度ガス
• 希ガス
• 炭素ガス
• ハロゲンガス
• その他

第7章 市場内訳：要素別

• アルゴン
• 窒素
• ヘリウム
• 一酸化炭素
• メタン
• 酸素
• 水素
• その他

第8章 市場内訳：用途別

• 製造
• エレクトロニクス
• ヘルスケア
• 学術
• その他

第9章 市場内訳：包装タイプ別

• 包装
• バルクとオンサイト

第10章 市場内訳：販売タイプ別

• マーチャント
• キャプティブ

第11章 市場内訳：地域別

• 北米
  • 米国
  • カナダ
• アジア太平洋
  • 中国
  • 日本
  • インド
  • 韓国
  • オーストラリア
  • インドネシア
  • その他
• 欧州
  • ドイツ
  • フランス
  • 英国
  • イタリア
  • スペイン
  • ロシア
  • その他
• ラテンアメリカ
  • ブラジル
  • メキシコ
  • その他
• 中東・アフリカ
  • 市場内訳：国別

第12章 SWOT分析

• 概要
• 強み
• 弱み
• 機会
• 脅威

第13章 バリューチェーン分析

第14章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

• 概要
• 買い手の交渉力
• 供給企業の交渉力
• 競合の程度
• 新規参入業者の脅威
• 代替品の脅威

第15章 価格指標

第16章 競合情勢

• 市場構造
• 主要企業
• 主要企業のプロファイル
  • Advanced Gas Technologies Inc.
  • Advanced Specialty Gases Inc.
  • Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
  • Airgas Inc.
  • DuPont de Nemours Inc.
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.
  • Messer Group
  • Mitsui Chemicals
  • Norco
  • Nova Gas Technologies Inc.
  • Praxair
  • Showa Denko K.K.
  • Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
  • The Linde Group
  • Welsco Inc.

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
• Figure 2: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
• Figure 3: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
• Figure 4: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Element (in %), 2024
• Figure 5: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
• Figure 6: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Packaging Type (in %), 2024
• Figure 7: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Sales Type (in %), 2024
• Figure 8: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
• Figure 9: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 10: Global: Specialty Gases (High Purity Gases) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 11: Global: Specialty Gases (High Purity Gases) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 12: Global: Specialty Gases (Noble Gases) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 13: Global: Specialty Gases (Noble Gases) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 14: Global: Specialty Gases (Carbon Gases) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 15: Global: Specialty Gases (Carbon Gases) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 16: Global: Specialty Gases (Halogen Gases) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 17: Global: Specialty Gases (Halogen Gases) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 18: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 19: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 20: Global: Specialty Gases (Argon) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 21: Global: Specialty Gases (Argon) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 22: Global: Specialty Gases (Nitrogen) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 23: Global: Specialty Gases (Nitrogen) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 24: Global: Specialty Gases (Helium) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 25: Global: Specialty Gases (Helium) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 26: Global: Specialty Gases (Carbon Monoxide) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 27: Global: Specialty Gases (Carbon Monoxide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 28: Global: Specialty Gases (Methane) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 29: Global: Specialty Gases (Methane) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 30: Global: Specialty Gases (Oxygen) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 31: Global: Specialty Gases (Oxygen) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 32: Global: Specialty Gases (Hydrogen) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 33: Global: Specialty Gases (Hydrogen) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 34: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Elements) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 35: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Elements) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 36: Global: Specialty Gases (Manufacturing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 37: Global: Specialty Gases (Manufacturing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 38: Global: Specialty Gases (Electronics) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 39: Global: Specialty Gases (Electronics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 40: Global: Specialty Gases (Healthcare) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 41: Global: Specialty Gases (Healthcare) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 42: Global: Specialty Gases (Academics) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 43: Global: Specialty Gases (Academics) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 44: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 45: Global: Specialty Gases (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 46: Global: Specialty Gases (Packaged) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 47: Global: Specialty Gases (Packaged) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 48: Global: Specialty Gases (Bulk and On-site) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 49: Global: Specialty Gases (Bulk and On-site) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 50: Global: Specialty Gases (Captive) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 51: Global: Specialty Gases (Captive) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 52: Global: Specialty Gases (Merchant) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 53: Global: Specialty Gases (Merchant) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 54: North America: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 55: North America: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 56: United States: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 57: United States: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 58: Canada: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 59: Canada: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 60: Asia Pacific: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 61: Asia Pacific: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 62: China: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 63: China: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 64: Japan: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 65: Japan: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 66: India: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 67: India: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 68: South Korea: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 69: South Korea: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 70: Australia: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 71: Australia: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 72: Indonesia: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 73: Indonesia: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 74: Others: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 75: Others: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 76: Europe: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 77: Europe: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 78: Germany: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 79: Germany: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 80: France: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 81: France: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 82: United Kingdom: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 83: United Kingdom: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 84: Italy: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 85: Italy: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 86: Spain: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 87: Spain: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 88: Russia: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 89: Russia: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 90: Others: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 91: Others: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 92: Latin America: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 93: Latin America: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 94: Brazil: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 95: Brazil: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 96: Mexico: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 97: Mexico: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 98: Others: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 99: Others: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 100: Middle East and Africa: Specialty Gases Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
• Figure 101: Middle East and Africa: Specialty Gases Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
• Figure 102: Middle East and Africa: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Figure 103: Global: Specialty Gases Industry: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 104: Global: Specialty Gases Industry: Value Chain Analysis
• Figure 105: Global: Specialty Gases Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

• Table 1: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
• Table 2: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 3: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Element (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 4: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 5: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Packaging Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 6: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Sales Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 7: Global: Specialty Gases Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
• Table 8: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Competitive Structure
• Table 9: Global: Specialty Gases Market: Key Players

The global specialty gases market size reached USD 12.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 21.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.25% during 2025-2033. The rising demand for specialty gases in numerous sectors, various technological advancements, and the implementation of stringent government policies due to environmental awareness among individuals are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Specialty gases are high-purity gases utilized in various applications that require strict control over gas mixtures' compositions. They are produced to precise specifications and are rigorously tested to maintain stringent purity levels, often surpassing 99.999% purity. They are essential in several industries, ranging from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to environmental monitoring, manufacturing, and scientific research. Some common examples include zero gases used for baseline calibration in environmental testing, medical gases for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, and process gases deployed in semiconductor production. Additionally, the unique properties and assured quality of specialty gases make them integral to the operational success of various industrial, research, and medical fields.

The market is primarily driven by rapid industrialization across the globe. In addition, the escalating demand for specialty gases in the chemical industry for addressing unwanted characteristics found in industrial gases and facilitating various refining and processing tasks represents another major growth-inducing factor. Moreover, the medical and healthcare sectors are contributing to the market's expansion as they utilize compressed specialty gases for sterilizing devices and delivering clean air to patients, free from contaminants and dust. Besides this, the widespread adoption of solar power systems is also accelerating market growth. These systems rely on specialty gases such as nitrogen, argon, silane, trichlorosilane, phosphoryl chloride, and ammonia to enhance energy absorption, improve operational efficiency, and ensure cost-effectiveness in processing silicon photovoltaic cells. Furthermore, the increasing utilization of specialty gases to boost agricultural yield and the extensive research and development (R&D) efforts are expected to further create a positive market outlook.

Specialty Gases Market Trends/Drivers:

The rising product demand in various industries

The increasing product demand across several industries such as electronics, petrochemical, and healthcare is contributing to the market growth. In addition, the rising utilization for specialty gases in the healthcare sector for various medical applications such as anesthesia, respiratory therapies, and medical imaging is influencing the market growth. Also, the growing geriatric population and advancements in medical treatments further drive the demand for specialty gases in healthcare settings. Moreover, the expanding electronics industry is extensively using specialty gases in semiconductor manufacturing processes, including chemical vapor deposition, etching, and wafer cleaning representing another major growth-inducing factor. As the demand for consumer electronics, smart devices, and electric vehicles continues to rise, the need for specialty gases in electronics manufacturing is expected to grow steadily. Furthermore, the growing petrochemical industry relies on specialty gases for applications such as gas chromatography, leak detection, and gas purging, which is creating a positive market outlook.

Various technological advancements

The development of advanced gas purification and manufacturing techniques has improved the quality and purity of specialty gases allowing precise control over gas compositions, ensuring consistency and reliability in various applications. Additionally, several advancements in analytical instrumentation have increased the demand for specialty gases in fields such as environmental monitoring, chemical analysis, and pharmaceutical research. For instance, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques require high-purity specialty gases to achieve accurate and reliable results. Besides this, the continuous innovation and improvement in gas handling, storage, and distribution systems have also contributed to the growth of the specialty gases market by ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gases to end-users.

The implementation of stringent environmental policies

The increasing use of specialty gases in environmental monitoring applications, including air quality analysis, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions monitoring, and water quality analysis is influencing the market growth. As governments and regulatory bodies impose stricter emission limits and monitoring requirements, the demand for specialty gases used in environmental analysis and compliance testing has escalated. Additionally, the growing focus on sustainable practices and renewable energy sources has led to the growing utilization of specialty gases in industries such as solar and wind energy, and fuel cells. Moreover, the rising need for precise gas mixtures and purities in these applications further drives the demand for specialty gases, creating growth opportunities in the market.

Specialty gases Industry Segmentation:

Breakup by Type:

• High Purity Gases
• Noble Gases
• Carbon Gases
• Halogen Gases
• Others

Carbon gases dominate the market

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is widely used in industries such as food and beverage, oil and gas, and healthcare. In the food and beverage industry, it is used for carbonation of beverages and as a refrigerant. In the oil and gas sector, it is utilized for enhanced oil recovery and as an inert gas during drilling operations. Moreover, carbon dioxide finds extensive applications in the healthcare industry for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Additionally, carbon monoxide (CO) is employed in various industrial processes, including chemical synthesis, metal fabrication, and as a reducing agent in metallurgical applications. Its toxic properties are harnessed in controlled environments for the calibration of gas detectors and sensors. Furthermore, the widespread use of carbon gases in diverse industries positions them as the largest s segment, owing to their essential role in multiple applications and sectors.

Breakup by Element:

• Argon
• Nitrogen
• Helium
• Carbon Monoxide
• Methane
• Oxygen
• Hydrogen
• Others

Carbon monoxide holds the largest share of the market

Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the most prominent and widely used gases, making it the largest type of element in terms of market share. It is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels that is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties and applications. Additionally, the rising demand for carbon monoxide in the chemical industry as it serves as a vital raw material and intermediate in the production of several chemicals, such as acetic acid, methanol, and formaldehyde is contributing to the market growth. These chemicals find applications in numerous sectors, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, thereby driving the demand for carbon monoxide. Moreover, carbon monoxide finds significant usage in the metallurgical industry for the reduction of metal ores. It acts as a reducing agent in processes such as iron and steel production, assisting in the extraction of metals from their ores. Furthermore, the extensive use of carbon monoxide in the medical field as a medical gas for various therapeutic purposes, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and as a component of medical gas mixtures used in respiratory care is augmenting the market growth.

Breakup by Application:

• Manufacturing
• Electronics
• Healthcare
• Academics
• Others

Healthcare accounted for the largest market share

The increasing use of specialty gases in the healthcare industry is due to the rising application of specialty gases in several medical uses such as anesthesia, respiratory therapies, and diagnostic procedures. Additionally, anesthetic gases such as nitrous oxide and oxygen are essential for surgical procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety. Moreover, specialty gases find application in medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). These imaging technologies rely on specific gas mixtures, such as helium, xenon, and carbon dioxide, to enhance imaging quality and accuracy, accelerating market growth. Furthermore, the extensive use of specialty gases in laboratory research and analysis in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other analytical techniques employed for drug discovery, quality control, and research purposes is also increasing the product applications in healthcare settings.

Breakup by Packaging Type:

• Packaged
• Bulk and On-site

Bulk and on-site exhibit a clear dominance in the market

Bulk and on-site packaging enable the production and delivery of customized gas mixtures customized to specific customer requirements. Additionally, several industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and research and development often require specialty gases with precise compositions and purities leading to escalating demand for bulk and on-site packaging allowing for flexibility in creating these specialized gas mixtures, ensuring optimal performance and results in various applications. Bulk and on-site packaging are particularly well-suited for industries with large-scale gas consumption. Moreover, several industries such as healthcare, electronics, petrochemicals, and manufacturing often have continuous and substantial gas requirements. Bulk packaging enables the storage and delivery of gases in large quantities, ensuring uninterrupted supply for industrial processes. Furthermore, the escalating demand for on-site packaging provides a dedicated and localized gas supply directly at the customer's facility, offering convenience, reliability, and responsiveness to their specific needs.

Breakup by Sales Type:

• Captive
• Merchant

Captive sales type dominates the market

In captive sales, the gases are typically produced and used by the same company for their own specific applications. These companies have their own production facilities or gas plants to meet their internal requirements. Additionally, captive sales are common in industries that have unique gas requirements or specialized processes. For instance, a semiconductor manufacturer may produce its own specialty gases to ensure the precise quality and purity required for its manufacturing processes are maintained.

Merchant sales involve the production and distribution of specialty gases by gas manufacturers to several customers across different industries. In this sales type, specialty gas manufacturers produce gases in large quantities and distribute them to various end-users through a network of distributors and suppliers.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa

Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance in the market

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.

Asia Pacific is the largest growing region due to rapid growth in the specialty gases market. In addition, the expanding industrial base, increasing investments in infrastructure development, and technological advancements in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India are major contributors to the growth in this region. The rising demand for electronic devices, growth in automotive production, and expanding healthcare industry are key drivers of the Asia Pacific region.

North America is driven by the presence of various key players in numerous sectors such as healthcare, electronics, automotive, and manufacturing. In addition, several technological advancements, the expanding semiconductor industry, healthcare services, and the increasing focus on clean energy technologies are contributing to the growth of the region.

The European market is driven by industries such as healthcare, automotive, chemical, and research laboratories. In addition, the growing focus on sustainable development and environmental regulations has led to increased demand for specialty gases used in renewable energy technologies and emissions control influencing the market growth in Europe.

Besides this, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa regions are also witnessing rising sales of specialty gases due to expanding industrial and manufacturing sectors, increasing investments in infrastructure projects, construction, and growing healthcare services.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the market is characterized by the presence of several key players competing for market share. These companies are engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and supply of specialty gases to various industries. Additionally, several key players are embracing sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly practices in their operations. They are investing in renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and promoting energy-efficient technologies. Moreover, various leading companies are investing significantly in research and development (R&D) activities to develop innovative specialty gas products and solutions. They are focusing on improving gas purity, developing customized gas mixtures, and enhancing gas handling and storage technologies that allows them to meet the evolving demands of industries and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Advanced Specialty Gases Inc.
• Advanced Gas Technologies Inc.,
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
• Airgas
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.
• Messer Group
• Mitsui Chemicals
• Norco
• Nova Gas Technologies Inc.
• Praxair
• Showa Denko K.K.
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
• The Linde Group
• Welsco Inc.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global specialty gases market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global specialty gases market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global specialty gases market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive specialty gases market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
• Which is the most attractive type in the specialty gases market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the element?
• Which is the most attractive element in the specialty gases market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
• Which is the most attractive application in the specialty gases market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging type?
• Which is the most attractive packaging type in the specialty gases market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the sales type?
• Which is the most attractive sales type in the specialty gases market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global specialty gases market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global specialty gases market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Specialty Gases Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Type

• 6.1 High Purity Gases
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Noble Gases
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Carbon Gases
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 Halogen Gases
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast
• 6.5 Others
  • 6.5.1 Market Trends
  • 6.5.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Element

• 7.1 Argon
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Nitrogen
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Helium
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Carbon Monoxide
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast
• 7.5 Methane
  • 7.5.1 Market Trends
  • 7.5.2 Market Forecast
• 7.6 Oxygen
  • 7.6.1 Market Trends
  • 7.6.2 Market Forecast
• 7.7 Hydrogen
  • 7.7.1 Market Trends
  • 7.7.2 Market Forecast
• 7.8 Others
  • 7.8.1 Market Trends
  • 7.8.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Application

• 8.1 Manufacturing
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Electronics
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Healthcare
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Academics
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Others
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Packaging Type

• 9.1 Packaged
  • 9.1.1 Market Trends
  • 9.1.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Bulk and On-site
  • 9.2.1 Market Trends
  • 9.2.2 Market Forecast

10 Market Breakup by Sales Type

• 10.1 Merchant
  • 10.1.1 Market Trends
  • 10.1.2 Market Forecast
• 10.2 Captive
  • 10.2.1 Market Trends
  • 10.2.2 Market Forecast

11 Market Breakup by Region

• 11.1 North America
  • 11.1.1 United States
    • 11.1.1.1 Market Trends
    • 11.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.1.2 Canada
    • 11.1.2.1 Market Trends
    • 11.1.2.2 Market Forecast
• 11.2 Asia Pacific
  • 11.2.1 China
    • 11.2.1.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.2 Japan
    • 11.2.2.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.3 India
    • 11.2.3.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.4 South Korea
    • 11.2.4.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.5 Australia
    • 11.2.5.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.6 Indonesia
    • 11.2.6.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.2.7 Others
    • 11.2.7.1 Market Trends
    • 11.2.7.2 Market Forecast
• 11.3 Europe
  • 11.3.1 Germany
    • 11.3.1.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.2 France
    • 11.3.2.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 11.3.3.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.4 Italy
    • 11.3.4.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.5 Spain
    • 11.3.5.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.6 Russia
    • 11.3.6.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.3.7 Others
    • 11.3.7.1 Market Trends
    • 11.3.7.2 Market Forecast
• 11.4 Latin America
  • 11.4.1 Brazil
    • 11.4.1.1 Market Trends
    • 11.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.4.2 Mexico
    • 11.4.2.1 Market Trends
    • 11.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 11.4.3 Others
    • 11.4.3.1 Market Trends
    • 11.4.3.2 Market Forecast
• 11.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 11.5.1 Market Trends
  • 11.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  • 11.5.3 Market Forecast

12 SWOT Analysis

• 12.1 Overview
• 12.2 Strengths
• 12.3 Weaknesses
• 12.4 Opportunities
• 12.5 Threats

13 Value Chain Analysis

14 Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1 Overview
• 14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
• 14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• 14.4 Degree of Competition
• 14.5 Threat of New Entrants
• 14.6 Threat of Substitutes

15 Price Indicators

16 Competitive Landscape

• 16.1 Market Structure
• 16.2 Key Players
• 16.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 16.3.1 Advanced Gas Technologies Inc.
    • 16.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.2 Advanced Specialty Gases Inc.
    • 16.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.3 Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
    • 16.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.4 Airgas Inc.
    • 16.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.5 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
    • 16.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.6 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 16.3.6.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.7 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. Ltd.
    • 16.3.7.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.8 Messer Group
    • 16.3.8.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.9 Mitsui Chemicals
    • 16.3.9.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.10 Norco
    • 16.3.10.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.11 Nova Gas Technologies Inc.
    • 16.3.11.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.12 Praxair
    • 16.3.12.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.13 Showa Denko K.K.
    • 16.3.13.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.14 Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
    • 16.3.14.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.14.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.15 The Linde Group
    • 16.3.15.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.15.2 Product Portfolio
  • 16.3.16 Welsco Inc.
    • 16.3.16.1 Company Overview
    • 16.3.16.2 Product Portfolio