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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1934966
焊接/保護氣體市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測(按類型、應用、儲存、最終用戶、地區和競爭格局分類),2021-2031年Welding Gas/ Shielding Gas Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Type, By Application, By Storage, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球焊接/保護氣體市場預計將從 2025 年的 43.3 億美元成長到 2031 年的 64.7 億美元,複合年成長率為 6.91%。
這些氣體,包括純元素和混合氣體,例如氬氣、氦氣和二氧化碳,對於穩定電弧和在製造過程中保護熔融金屬免受大氣污染物的污染至關重要。市場成長的主要驅動力是全球工業化進程的加速以及汽車和建築行業持續成長的需求,在這些行業中,可靠的連接對於結構安全至關重要。此外,可再生能源設施和管道等能源基礎設施的不斷擴張,也推動了重工業計劃對這些耗材穩定供應的需求。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 43.3億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 64.7億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 6.91% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 鎢墊片火花電弧焊接 |
| 最大的市場 | 亞太地區 |
另一方面,全球經濟波動可能抑制重工業活動並減少原料消耗,這給市場帶來了重大障礙。製造業生產的停滯直接限制了終端用戶對焊接耗材的需求。世界鋼鐵協會在2025年10月發布的報告顯示,全球鋼鐵需求預計將保持平穩,約17.49億噸。這一關鍵應用領域的成長乏力構成了重大障礙,可能阻礙焊接氣體市場的進一步擴張。
全球基礎設施和建設活動的擴張是焊接氣體市場的主要驅動力,對結構鋼製造中氬氣和二氧化碳的需求顯著成長。隨著公共和私人開發計劃的加速推進,焊接耗材的使用量與建築產出呈正相關成長。根據美國人口普查局2025年2月發布的《2024年12月月度建築支出》報告,2024年美國建築開工總額將達到21544億美元,比上年成長6.5%。資本支出的成長凸顯了焊接氣體在支持大規模都市化和基礎設施計劃以及確保管道、橋樑和商業建築結構完整性方面的重要作用。
同時,汽車和電動車產業日益成長的需求也支撐著市場。在這些行業中,精密保護氣體對於連接輕質材料和電池組件至關重要。製造商越來越依賴複雜的混合氣體來保護熔融金屬免受自動化生產過程中空氣污染的影響。歐洲汽車製造商協會 (ACEA) 在 2025 年 3 月發布的《經濟和市場報告:全球和歐盟汽車產業 - 2024 年全年》中指出,2024 年全球汽車產量將達到 7,550 萬輛,為氣體消費提供穩定的基礎。林肯電氣控股公司 (Lincoln Electric Holdings) 在 2025 年 10 月發布的《2025 年第三季財務業績》中也反映了這一行業發展勢頭,該公司第三季度營收達 10.6 億美元,同比成長 7.9%,表明焊接耗材和設備生態系統活動強勁。
全球經濟波動導致製造業生產放緩,對全球焊接/保護氣體市場構成重大限制。焊接氣體是重工業的關鍵耗材,其需求與金屬加工產業的作業量密切相關。當經濟不確定性導致資本支出減少、基礎設施計劃延期時,製造商會削減產量,從而直接減少用於穩定電弧和保護金屬的保護氣體的消耗量。
近期生產數據顯示初級工業活動放緩,印證了這項相關性。阿拉伯鋼鐵聯盟報告稱,2025年全球粗鋼產量顯著下降,10月份產量較去年同期下降5.9%。初級金屬產量的下降預示著整個製造業供應鏈的放緩,有效限制了焊接氣體採購的潛在規模。隨著工業生產的下滑,這些關鍵氣體的市場成長動能面臨直接且不可避免的限制。
隨著工業用戶日益重視採購並與脫碳策略保持一致,低排放、永續的保護氣體的興起正在根本上重塑市場動態。製造商優先採用氫混合保護解決方案和碳中和氣體混合物,以減少鋼鐵生產和重工業製程對環境的影響。這項轉變迫使主要生產商確保對綠色能源基礎設施進行長期資本投資,並為這些先進耗材建立穩健的供應鏈。為了凸顯這一戰略穩定性,林德公司在2025年10月舉行的第三季財報音訊會議和網路直播中宣布,其計劃累積訂單將持續到2025年達到100億美元。這表明,儘管經濟形勢普遍不確定性,但工業界對清潔能源應用和可靠氣體合約的需求仍然強勁。
同時,為解決傳統重型鋼製容器帶來的物流效率低下問題,向高壓輕質複合複合材料的過渡正在加速。製造商們正轉向先進的複合複合材料氣瓶,這種氣瓶具有更佳的便攜性和更大的氣體容量,能夠顯著降低運輸成本,並提高焊接人員現場操作的安全性。這種現代化氣瓶解決方案的日益普及也體現在主要包裝製造商的財務表現中。根據沃辛頓企業(Worthington Enterprises)於2025年9月發布的“第一季收益報告”,其建材部門(包括先進複合材料氣瓶技術)的銷售額同比成長32%,達到1.85億美元,這主要得益於其特種容器產品組合的強勁銷量成長。
The Global Welding Gas and Shielding Gas Market is projected to expand from USD 4.33 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.47 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.91%. These gases, which include pure elements and mixtures like argon, helium, and carbon dioxide, are essential for stabilizing electrical arcs and shielding molten metal from atmospheric contaminants during fabrication. Market growth is primarily driven by intense global industrialization and the enduring demands of the automotive and construction sectors, where high-integrity joining is critical for structural safety. Furthermore, the ongoing expansion of energy infrastructure, such as renewable energy installations and pipelines, mandates a consistent supply of these consumables for heavy manufacturing projects.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 4.33 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 6.47 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 6.91% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Tungsten Gas Arc Welding |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Conversely, the market encounters a major obstacle due to global economic volatility, which can suppress heavy industrial activity and lower raw material usage. A plateau in manufacturing output directly restricts the volume of welding consumables needed by end-users. As reported by the World Steel Association in October 2025, global steel demand is expected to remain flat compared to the previous year, settling at approximately 1,749 million tonnes. This lack of growth in the primary application sector constitutes a significant barrier that could restrain the broader expansion of the welding gas market.
Market Driver
The growth of global infrastructure and construction activities serves as a key driver for the welding gas market, creating substantial demand for argon and carbon dioxide in structural steel fabrication. As public and private entities fast-track development projects, the usage of welding consumables increases in direct correlation with construction output. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 'Monthly Construction Spending, December 2024' report released in February 2025, the total value of construction put in place in the United States during 2024 reached $2,154.4 billion, a 6.5% rise from the prior year. This increase in capital expenditure highlights the vital role of welding gases in supporting massive urbanization and engineering projects, ensuring the structural integrity of pipelines, bridges, and commercial buildings.
Simultaneously, the market is supported by escalating demand from the automotive and electric vehicle sectors, where high-precision shielding gases are crucial for joining lightweight materials and battery components. Manufacturers are increasingly dependent on advanced gas mixtures to shield molten metal from atmospheric contamination during automated production. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) stated in its 'Economic and Market Report: Global and EU auto industry - Full year 2024', published in March 2025, that global car manufacturing reached 75.5 million units in 2024, providing a consistent foundation for gas consumption. Mirroring this industrial momentum, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported in its 'Third Quarter 2025 Results' in October 2025 that quarterly revenue hit $1.06 billion, a 7.9% year-over-year increase, signaling strong activity in the welding consumables and equipment ecosystem.
Market Challenge
Global economic volatility acts as a major restraint on the Global Welding Gas and Shielding Gas Market by inducing stagnation in manufacturing output. Because welding gases are critical consumables in heavy industry, their demand is intrinsically linked to the operational volume of metal fabrication sectors. When economic instability results in reduced capital expenditure and delayed infrastructure projects, manufacturers curtail production, which directly lowers the consumption rate of shielding gases needed for arc stabilization and metal protection.
This correlation is supported by recent production data showing a slowdown in key industrial activities. In 2025, the Arab Iron and Steel Union reported a notable contraction in global crude steel production, which declined by 5.9% in October compared to the same month the previous year. This reduction in primary metal output indicates a broader deceleration across the manufacturing supply chain, effectively capping the potential volume of welding gas procurement. As industrial throughput weakens, the market for these essential gases faces a direct and unavoidable limitation in growth momentum.
Market Trends
The rise of Low-Emission and Sustainable Shielding Gases is fundamentally reshaping market dynamics as industrial consumers increasingly align their procurement with decarbonization strategies. Manufacturers are prioritizing the adoption of hydrogen-blended shielding solutions and carbon-neutral gas mixtures to reduce the environmental footprint of steelmaking and heavy fabrication processes. This shift compels major producers to secure long-term capital commitments for green energy infrastructure, ensuring a resilient supply chain for these advanced consumables. Emphasizing this strategic stability, Linde plc reported in its '3Q25 Earnings Teleconference and Webcast' in October 2025 that its project backlog remained at $10 billion, highlighting sustained industrial demand for clean energy applications and reliable gas contracts despite broader economic uncertainties.
Concurrently, the transition to High-Pressure Lightweight Composite Cylinders is accelerating, addressing logistical inefficiencies linked to traditional heavy steel containment. Fabricators are migrating toward advanced composite vessels that provide superior portability and increased gas capacity, significantly lowering transportation costs and enhancing on-site handling safety for welders. This growing adoption of modern containment solutions is evident in the financial results of key packaging manufacturers. According to Worthington Enterprises' 'Q1 FY2026 Earnings Presentation' in September 2025, the Building Products segment, which includes advanced composite cylinder technologies, saw sales increase by 32% year-over-year to $185 million, driven by strong volume growth in its specialized containment portfolio.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Welding Gas and Shielding Gas Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Welding Gas and Shielding Gas Market.
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