Grey Hydrogen Market, By Source, By Production Method,By End-use Industry, By Geography

Description

Grey Hydrogen Market is estimated to be valued at USD 187.61 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 273.09 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.51% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 187.61 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2020 To 2024
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	5.51%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 273.09 Bn

The global grey hydrogen market represents a pivotal segment within the broader hydrogen economy, characterized by hydrogen production through conventional fossil fuel-based processes, primarily steam methane reforming (SMR) and coal gasification. Unlike green hydrogen produced through renewable energy-powered electrolysis or blue hydrogen with carbon capture technologies, grey hydrogen constitutes approximately 95% of current global hydrogen production, making it the most economically viable and widely adopted hydrogen generation method.

Market Dynamics

The global grey hydrogen market is propelled by several key drivers, primarily the substantial cost advantages and mature technological infrastructure associated with steam methane reforming and coal gasification processes, which offer significantly lower production costs compared to green hydrogen alternatives, making grey hydrogen the preferred choice for price-sensitive industrial applications. The growing demand from traditional end-use sectors, particularly petroleum refining for hydrocracking and desulfurization processes, ammonia production for agricultural fertilizers, and steel manufacturing, continues to drive market expansion, while emerging applications in fuel cells and energy storage systems create additional growth opportunities.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global grey hydrogen market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global grey hydrogen market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Linde plc, Thyssenkrupp AG, Messer Group, Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Yara International ASA, BASF SE, Equinor ASA, Shell Global, SABIC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, TotalEnergies, Haldor Topsoe A/S, ENGIE, and Wood plc
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global grey hydrogen market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global grey hydrogen market

Market Segmentation

Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Natural Gas
- Coal
- Others
Production Method Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
- Partial Oxidation
- Gasification
- Others
End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Refining
- Ammonia Production
- Methanol Production
- Fuel Cells
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- Linde plc
- Thyssenkrupp AG
- Messer Group
- Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
- Yara International ASA
- BASF SE
- Equinor ASA
- Shell Global
- SABIC
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- TotalEnergies
- Haldor Topsoe A/S
- ENGIE
- Wood plc

Product Code: CMI8433

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Source
- Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Production Method
- Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By End-use Industry
- Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Natural Gas
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coal
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Production Method, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Partial Oxidation
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Gasification
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Refining
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Ammonia Production
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Methanol Production
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Fuel Cells
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

7. Global Grey Hydrogen Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Production Method, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Linde plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Thyssenkrupp AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Messer Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Yara International ASA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
BASF SE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Equinor ASA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Shell Global
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
SABIC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
TotalEnergies
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Haldor Topsoe A/S
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ENGIE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Wood plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

9. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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