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稀有氣體市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測(按類型、應用、運輸方式、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年)

Rare Gas Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Application, By Mode of Transport, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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簡介目錄

全球稀有氣體市場預計將從 2025 年的 45.1 億美元成長到 2031 年的 68.9 億美元,複合年成長率為 7.32%。

該市場涵蓋氦、氖、氬、氪和氙等化學惰性稀有氣體的商業性提取和分銷。半導體產業的快速發展是推動該產業成長的主要動力,因為這些氣體是晶圓製造的必需品。此外,醫療領域對這些氣體的需求也十分旺盛,它們被用於磁振核磁共振造影系統的低溫冷卻。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模:2025年 45.1億美元
市場規模:2031年 68.9億美元
複合年成長率:2026-2031年 7.32%
成長最快的細分市場 製造業
最大的市場 北美洲

然而,由於主要生產地區的地緣政治不穩定,供應鏈波動可能導致供不應求和價格波動,從而為市場帶來潛在障礙。為了了解該產業的經濟規模,歐洲工業氣體協會 (EIGA) 的一份報告預測,到 2024 年,全球工業氣體市場規模將達到 869 億歐元,並強調支持特種惰性氣體產業所需的大規模基礎設施。

市場促進因素

人工智慧和5G技術的持續成長推動了全球半導體製造業的發展,也成為稀有氣體市場的主要驅動力。高純度稀有氣體是現代光刻和晶圓製造的關鍵要素。氖氣是晶片圖形化準分子雷射的必需氣體,而氦氣則確保了高通量設備所需的冷卻。隨著行業向更先進的工藝節點邁進,對稀有氣體的需求還在不斷成長。 SEMI發布的《2024年全球晶圓廠預測》反映了這一趨勢,預測全球半導體年產能將成長6%,而要維持這一成長速度,就需要增加稀有氣體的採購量,以支持主要製造地的運作。

同時,航太領域正受惠於衛星發射數量的激增和電氣推進系統日益廣泛的應用,從而創造強勁的收入來源。這些系統依賴氙和氪這兩種重稀有氣體,它們因其高儲存密度和高電離效率而成為霍爾效應推進器的理想選擇,而這些特性對於維持近地軌道至關重要。根據衛星工業協會2024年6月發布的報告,2023年商業衛星發射數量創下歷史新高,達到2781顆,推動了推進氣體的消耗。為了滿足這項需求,林德公司公佈其2023年全年銷售額為329億美元,顯示全球稀有氣體分銷領域獲得了巨大的資本投入。

市場挑戰

地緣政治不穩定是全球稀有氣體市場面臨的主要阻礙因素,因為它會導致供應鏈顯著波動,並帶來阻礙穩定商業性成長的營運風險。關鍵生產區域的中斷會限制氖氣和氪氣等重要稀有氣體的供應,導致價格突然上漲和物流挑戰。這使得供應商難以按時交貨,並給醫療和半導體行業的關鍵終端用戶造成預算不確定性。這導致採購延遲和低效率的庫存積壓,從而擾亂供需平衡,阻礙內部成長。

半導體產業在晶圓製造中對這些材料的深度依賴,進一步加劇了這個問題的嚴重性。根據SEMI發布的2024年數據,全球晶圓製造材料收入預計將達到429億美元,凸顯了這項依賴穩定供應惰性氣體等前驅體材料的產業規模之龐大。供應鏈的波動威脅著這個價值數十億美元的生態系統,難以確保材料的穩定供應。這種不確定性阻礙了基礎設施投資和長期供應合約的簽訂,最終限制了市場的整體擴張潛力。

市場趨勢

半導體製造工廠正擴大採用閉合迴路回收系統,將其作為穩定供應鏈和控制採購成本波動的關鍵策略。此方法從設備廢氣流中回收和純化氦氣、氖氣等稀有氣體,並在不排放下重複使用。這使得製造商能夠減少對外部市場波動的依賴。作為此方法有效性的案例研究,SK海力士於2024年4月宣布,已開發出一套氖氣回收率高達72.7%的回收系統,顯著降低了半導體製造對進口氖氣的依賴。

同時,半導體產業正日益推進供應鏈區域化,主要工業氣體供應商紛紛在靠近終端用戶的地方建設基礎設施,以降低地緣政治風險。這種在地化策略旨在透過建立關鍵材料的國內生產能力,保護半導體生態系統免受物流瓶頸和貿易限制的影響。例如,液化空氣集團於2024年6月宣布投資超過2.5億美元,在愛達荷州建造一座先進的工業氣體工廠,以支援國內記憶體晶片製造。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章:客戶評價

第5章 全球稀有氣體市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 按類型(氖、氪、氙)
    • 按應用領域(汽車、電子、耐用消費品、製造業、建設業、其他)
    • 透過運輸方式(氣瓶、油罐車、噸位)
    • 按地區
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市場地圖

第6章 北美稀有氣體市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲:國家分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第7章:歐洲惰性氣體市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲:國家分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

第8章 亞太稀有氣體市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區:國家分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

第9章:中東和非洲稀有氣體市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東和非洲:國家分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章:南美洲稀有瓦斯市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲:國家分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進要素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 最新進展

第13章 全球稀有氣體市場:SWOT分析

第14章:波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的可能性
  • 供應商電力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • Air Liquide
  • Linde plc
  • Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  • Messer Group GmbH
  • Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
  • Iwatani Corporation
  • Linde plc
  • Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
  • Air Water Inc.
  • Gulf Cryo

第16章 策略建議

第17章:關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 10544

The Global Rare Gas Market is projected to expand from USD 4.51 billion in 2025 to USD 6.89 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 7.32%. This market encompasses the commercial extraction and distribution of chemically inert noble gases, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon. The industry's trajectory is largely fueled by the booming semiconductor sector, where these gases are vital for wafer fabrication, alongside enduring demand from the healthcare field for cryogenic cooling in MRI machines.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 4.51 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 6.89 Billion
CAGR 2026-20317.32%
Fastest Growing SegmentManufacturing
Largest MarketNorth America

However, the market faces potential obstacles due to supply chain volatility caused by geopolitical instability in primary production zones, leading to scarcity and erratic pricing. To understand the sector's economic scope, the European Industrial Gases Association reported that the global industrial gas market was valued at €86.9 billion in 2024, highlighting the massive infrastructure that underpins the specialized rare gas segment.

Market Driver

The relentless growth of global semiconductor manufacturing, driven by AI and 5G technologies, acts as the main engine for the rare gas market, with high-purity noble gases being essential for modern lithography and wafer fabrication. Neon is indispensable for the excimer lasers used in chip patterning, while helium ensures necessary cooling for high-throughput tools, with demand intensifying as the industry moves toward advanced nodes. Reflecting this trend, SEMI's 'World Fab Forecast' from June 2024 anticipates a 6% rise in global semiconductor capacity for the year, a growth rate that necessitates increased rare gas procurement to sustain operations at major fabrication hubs.

In parallel, the aerospace sector provides a strong revenue channel through the surge in satellite launches and the use of electric propulsion systems, which rely on xenon and krypton. These heavy noble gases are favored for Hall-effect thrusters because of their storage density and high ionization efficiency, characteristics critical for maintaining low-Earth orbits. According to the Satellite Industry Association's June 2024 report, a record 2,781 commercial satellites were deployed in 2023, boosting propulsion gas consumption. Highlighting the scale of suppliers meeting this demand, Linde plc reported full-year 2023 sales of $32.9 billion in 2024, demonstrating the substantial capital involved in global rare gas distribution.

Market Challenge

Geopolitical instability causes significant supply chain volatility, serving as a major constraint on the Global Rare Gas Market by introducing operational risks that hinder steady commercial growth. Disruptions in key production regions constrain the supply of essential noble gases such as neon and krypton, leading to sudden price hikes and logistical challenges that prevent suppliers from meeting delivery schedules. As a result, major end-users in the healthcare and semiconductor industries encounter budgetary unpredictability, forcing them to delay purchases or stockpile inefficiently, which upsets the supply-demand balance and stifles organic growth.

The severity of this issue is compounded by the semiconductor sector's deep reliance on these materials for wafer fabrication. Data from SEMI in 2024 indicates that global wafer fabrication materials revenue reached $42.9 billion, underscoring the massive scale of the industrial segment dependent on a reliable flow of precursors like rare gases. Volatility in the supply chain threatens this multi-billion dollar ecosystem, making it difficult to secure material availability; this uncertainty discourages infrastructure investments and long-term supply agreements, thereby restricting the market's overall expansion potential.

Market Trends

Semiconductor fabrication plants are increasingly adopting closed-loop recycling systems as a vital strategy to stabilize supply lines and control volatile procurement costs. This approach entails capturing and purifying noble gases, such as helium and neon, from equipment exhaust streams for reuse instead of venting them, allowing manufacturers to reduce their dependence on external market shifts. Demonstrating the efficacy of this method, SK Hynix announced in April 2024 that it had developed a recovery system achieving a 72.7% neon gas recovery rate, substantially decreasing its reliance on imports for chip production.

Simultaneously, the industry is witnessing a shift toward supply chain regionalization, with major industrial gas suppliers building infrastructure near end-users to reduce geopolitical exposure. This localization strategy seeks to protect the semiconductor ecosystem from logistical bottlenecks and trade restrictions by establishing domestic production capabilities for essential materials. For example, Air Liquide announced in June 2024 an investment exceeding $250 million to construct a cutting-edge industrial gas facility in Idaho, dedicated to supporting domestic memory chip manufacturing.

Key Market Players

  • Air Liquide
  • Linde plc
  • Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  • Messer Group GmbH
  • Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
  • Iwatani Corporation
  • Linde plc
  • Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
  • Air Water Inc.
  • Gulf Cryo

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Rare Gas Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Rare Gas Market, By Type

  • Neon
  • Krypton
  • Xenon

Rare Gas Market, By Application

  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Consumer Durables
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Others

Rare Gas Market, By Mode of Transport

  • Cylinder
  • Tanker
  • Tonnage

Rare Gas Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Rare Gas Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Type (Neon, Krypton, Xenon)
    • 5.2.2. By Application (Automotive, Electronics, Consumer Durables, Manufacturing, Construction, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Mode of Transport (Cylinder, Tanker, Tonnage)
    • 5.2.4. By Region
    • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Type
    • 6.2.2. By Application
    • 6.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 6.2.4. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
        • 6.3.1.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 6.3.2. Canada Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
        • 6.3.2.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
        • 6.3.3.2.3. By Mode of Transport

7. Europe Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Type
    • 7.2.2. By Application
    • 7.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 7.2.4. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
        • 7.3.1.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 7.3.2. France Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
        • 7.3.2.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
        • 7.3.3.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 7.3.4. Italy Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
        • 7.3.4.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 7.3.5. Spain Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
        • 7.3.5.2.3. By Mode of Transport

8. Asia Pacific Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Type
    • 8.2.2. By Application
    • 8.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 8.2.4. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
        • 8.3.1.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 8.3.2. India Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
        • 8.3.2.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 8.3.3. Japan Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
        • 8.3.3.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
        • 8.3.4.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 8.3.5. Australia Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
        • 8.3.5.2.3. By Mode of Transport

9. Middle East & Africa Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Type
    • 9.2.2. By Application
    • 9.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 9.2.4. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
        • 9.3.1.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 9.3.2. UAE Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
        • 9.3.2.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
        • 9.3.3.2.3. By Mode of Transport

10. South America Rare Gas Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Type
    • 10.2.2. By Application
    • 10.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 10.2.4. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
        • 10.3.1.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
        • 10.3.2.2.3. By Mode of Transport
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Rare Gas Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
        • 10.3.3.2.3. By Mode of Transport

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Rare Gas Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Air Liquide
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. Linde plc
  • 15.3. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  • 15.4. Messer Group GmbH
  • 15.5. Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
  • 15.6. Iwatani Corporation
  • 15.7. Linde plc
  • 15.8. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
  • 15.9. Air Water Inc.
  • 15.10. Gulf Cryo

16. Strategic Recommendations

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