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Argon Gas Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Mixture (Argon-Carbon Dioxide, Argon-Oxygen, Argon-Helium, Argon-Hydrogen, Argon-Helium-Carbon Dioxide), By Function (Insulation, Illumination, Cooling), By Storage, Distribution & Transportation (Cylinders & Packaged Gas, Merchant Liquid/Bulk, Tonnage, On-Site), By End-Use Industry (Metal Manufacturing & Fabrication, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Energy, Chemicals, Electronics, Lighting, Others), By Form (Gas, Liquid Argon Gas), By Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade, Scientific Grade, High Purity Grade, Ultra-High Purity Grade, Others) and By Region(North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, LATAM) Forecasts, 2022-2030

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Last Updated : Jul 14, 2023
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Market Overview

The global argon gas market size was valued at USD 357.75 million in 2021. It is predicted to reach an estimated value of USD 504.80 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period (2022-2030). 

Argon gas is the third noble gas in period 8, which has 18 as its atomic number. This gas is odorless, colorless, and inert. It is isolated through fractional distillation of liquid air and exists in its natural form that is in the form of natural isotopes such as 40Ar, 36Ar, and 38Ar and makes up about 1% of the Earth's atmosphere.

Due to its inert reactivity, it is the most preferred gas for the metal industry, as it is used as inert gas for shielding metals from oxidation during welding along with being used for joining several nonferrous and ferrous alloys. Other uses of argon gas include non-reactive blanket while manufacturing titanium and other reactive elements, as a protective atmosphere for growing germanium crystals as well as silicon, and many others. It also has excellent thermal insulation properties, which makes it the most widely used gas for filling the dry suits that are used for scuba diving. It has a wide range of applications in imaging and lighting, food and beverages, electronics, chemicals, metal fabrication, and manufacturing sectors.

The characteristics and advantages of argon gas, such as its inert nature, low cost, non-toxic, non-flammability, colorlessness, and non-reactive nature, even under extreme temperature have helped it in replacing many other gases in the industry thus, increasing its demand in various sectors in the market.

Therefore, the global argon gas market is expected to grow and has a broad scope during the forecast period. However, the high transportation cost of argon gas has led to the exploration of other substitute materials, which may hamper the growth of this market.


Market Dynamics

Use of Argon Gas in a Wide Range of Applications to Drive the Market Growth

Argon gas is formed by fractional distillation by extracting it from liquid air in a cryogenic air separation unit and exists as charged ion molecules. It is a noble gas and, therefore, is considered an essential gas due to its wide range of applications across various industries, which is helping in increasing the demand for this gas and driving the market growth.

Argon gas is majorly used in the metal fabrication sector for shielding metals from oxidation during welding, because of its properties like non-toxic, non-flammability, non-reactive under extreme temperature conditions, and many others, due to which the demand for this gas is increasing in this industry. Metal fabrication is a subsector of the manufacturing industry and hence is linked with many other industries such as pharmaceutical, food and beverages, automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, shipbuilding, etc.

Metal fabrication has boosted the use of this gas in the steel industry, which is continuously booming, in all sectors across the globe. The below figure shows the use of steel in different sectors in the year 2018 (%).

Use of Steel, In Different Sectors, 2018

Use-of-Steel-In-Different-Sectors-2018

Source: World Steel Association

It is used in welding with a mixture of 95% argon gas and 25% carbon dioxide or 98% argon gas and 2% carbon dioxide, depending on the steel type.

In addition to this, it is also used on a large scale in solar and insulated windows to increase the energy efficiency and general performance of these windows which is increasing its demand in this sector and is driving the market growth. Furthermore, it is used in excimer lasers along with fluorine and helium, which are used for the production of microelectronic devices. It is also used in incandescent lamps and phosphorescent tubes which are propelling its demand due to the increasing number of malls, shopping complexes, hotels, etc.

Moreover, argon gas finds its applications in a variety of other purposes as well such as in the manufacturing of titanium and other reactive elements as a non-reactive blanket, for growing silicon as well as germanium crystals as a protective atmosphere, for filling the dry suits that are used for scuba diving, and as a filler gas in fire extinguishers and airbag inflation which are the factors responsible for the growth of this market.

Rapid Urbanization Leading to the Growth of Infrastructural and Manufacturing Activities Is Augmenting the Market Growth

The growing working population in the developing economies has led to an increase in demand for various products and services along with an improved standard of living due to an increase in the disposable income of the population. This has further led to an increase in urbanization accounting for 4.2 billion urban population in the year 2018, a total of 55% of the world's population, which is projected to rise to 68% by 2050 as per the World Urbanization Prospects produced by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).

Due to this increase in urbanization, there has also been a rise in the spending on infrastructural development, therefore increasing manufacturing activities along. Argon gas is extensively used for metal fabrication, and, therefore, this increase in manufacturing activities will enhance the growth of this market.

Study Period 2018-2030 CAGR 3.9%
Historical Period 2018-2020 Forecast Period 2022-2030
Base Year 2021 Base Year Market Size USD 357.75 Million
Forecast Year 2030 Forecast Year Market Size USD 504.80 Million
Largest Market Asia Pacific Fastest Growing Market North America
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Regional Analysis

Based on region, the Argon Gas market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share during the forecast period owing to the growing industries like manufacturing due to low costs, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, automobile, electronics, and many others in this region, especially in India and China. The demand for argon gas in these end-use industries is continuously increasing because of its inert nature and low cost.

In addition to this, argon finds extensive application in metal fabrication and is, therefore, widely used in sectors like automobile, pharmaceutical, steel, etc. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian automotive industry, including component manufacturing is projected to reach USD 251.4-282.8 billion by 2026, while the pharmaceutical industry is expected to grow to USD 100 billion by 2025, along with the medical devices market to reach to USD 25 billion.

On the other hand, Asia-Pacific has also been the largest region to use steel because of the infrastructural development and construction activities in 2018, according to the data shared by the World Steel Association. The prime steel (crude) producing countries in this data included China with 928.3 mt, India with 106.5 mt, and Japan with 104.3 mt at rank 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

In addition to this, the major exporter of steel also included China and Japan with 68.8 mt and 35.8 mt of steel, allowing them to position themselves at 1st and 2nd position. The below figures show steel production and its usage in this region, which depicts the growth of the steel industry and demand for argon gas due to the steel industry's growth as it is extensively used in metal fabrication for shielding metals.

Crude Steel Production

World Total = 1808 million tons

Crude-Steel-Production

Source: World Steel Association

Apparent Steel Use (Finished Steel Products)

World Total = 1712 million tons

Apparent-Steel-Use

Source: World Steel Association

Additionally, rapid industrialization, urbanization, technological advancements, and the growing developmental activities in this region are expected to boost the growth of the argon gas market in the Asia-Pacific.

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Segmental Analysis

Market Size By Mixture

Market Size By Mixture
  • Argon-Carbon Dioxide
  • Argon-Oxygen
  • Argon-Helium
  • Argon-Hydrogen
  • Argon-Helium-Carbon Dioxide

  • Impact of covid-19

    COVID-19 has spread rapidly presenting some of the unpredictable challenges to railway projects around the world. Many of the metropolitan regions suffered obstacles in the urbanization process. Whereas at the same time challenges proposed by this pandemic to governance and regulatory authorities have highlighted the need for smooth public transport.

    While few of the nations have brought about extreme misfortunes, some nations have occupied with total revamp of rail foundation and development of new tracks and cargo halls during the forced lockdown. The effect of COVID-19 has been extreme on market for 2020; be that as it may, the market is relied upon to rise back in 2021.


    List of key players in Argon Gas Market

    1. Air Liquide S.A.
    2. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
    3. Iwatani Corporation
    4. Praxair Inc
    5. The Linde Group
    6. Advanced Specialty Gases Inc
    7. Airgas Inc
    8. Messer Group
    9. Matheson Tri-Gas Inc
    10. Iceblick Ltd

    Argon Gas Market Share of Key Players

    Argon Gas Market Share of Key Players

    Recent Developments


    Argon Gas Market Segmentations

    By Mixture (2018-2030)

    • Argon-Carbon Dioxide
    • Argon-Oxygen
    • Argon-Helium
    • Argon-Hydrogen
    • Argon-Helium-Carbon Dioxide

    By Function (2018-2030)

    • Insulation
    • Illumination
    • Cooling

    By Storage, Distribution & Transportation (2018-2030)

    • Cylinders & Packaged Gas
    • Merchant Liquid/Bulk
    • Tonnage
    • On-Site

    By End-Use Industry (2018-2030)

    • Metal Manufacturing & Fabrication
    • Food & Beverages
    • Healthcare
    • Energy
    • Chemicals
    • Electronics
    • Lighting
    • Others

    By Form (2018-2030)

    • Gas
    • Liquid Argon Gas

    By Grade (2018-2030)

    • Food Grade
    • Industrial Grade
    • Scientific Grade
    • High Purity Grade
    • Ultra-High Purity Grade
    • Others

    By Function (2018-2030)

    • Insulation
    • Illumination
    • Cooling

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What is the growth rate for the argon gas market?
    argon gas market size will grow at approx. CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period.
    Some of the top industry players in the global market are, Air Liquide S.A., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, Iwatani Corporation, Praxair Inc, The Linde Group, Advanced Specialty Gases Inc, Airgas Inc, Messer Group.
    In the argon gas market, Asia Pacific has established itself as the market leader with a significant market share.
    The North America region has experienced the highest growth rate in the argon gas market.
    The global market report is segmented as follows: By Mixture, By Function, By Storage, Distribution & Transportation, By End-Use Industry


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