PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1790015
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1790015
Carbon Dioxide Market Summary
The global carbon dioxide market size was estimated at USD 11,798.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19,997.6 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2025 to 2033. The increasing application of carbon dioxide (CO2) in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is primarily driven by depleting oil reserves and a heavy reliance on crude oil imports, especially in Asia.
Declining oil reserves and a heavy reliance on crude oil imports, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, have fueled the adoption of EOR methods to maximize extraction efficiency. Rising global demand for crude oil and natural gas is further widening the supply-demand gap, making EOR more critical. In addition, supportive government policies, infrastructure development initiatives, and financial incentives in countries like India, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia are encouraging foreign investment and advancing the use of CO2 in EOR applications in the oil & gas industry.
The carbon dioxide industry is expected to grow significantly due to its increasing adoption in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies, particularly gas injection methods. Key drivers include fluctuating crude oil prices, a rising number of mature oil wells, and the growing need to extract hydrocarbons from unconventional reserves like tight sands and carbonate formations.
Technological advancements in CO2-based EOR, including innovations that capture and reuse CO2 from production processes, enhance recovery rates while reducing environmental impact. This dual benefit, higher oil output and lower emissions, makes CO2-EOR an attractive solution. In addition, government-backed initiatives in Asia Pacific and Latin America, along with favorable tax regimes, are accelerating foreign investments and infrastructure development. While North America currently leads due to its established unconventional energy sector, high-growth markets like Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and the Middle East are poised to gain a larger share due to rapid industrialization and policy support.
The use of CO2 in the medical field is becoming increasingly important worldwide. CO2 gas is primarily employed as an insufflation agent in various surgical procedures, including arthroscopy, endoscopy, and laparoscopy. It helps inflate and stabilize cavities within the human body, improving the visibility of the surgical area. In addition, CO2 is utilized during surgeries to enhance blood flow to the brain and assist with respiration. For medical applications, CO2 is supplied with specially designed chromium-plated steel cylinders equipped with valves.
The harmful effects of carbon emissions in the atmosphere are significant contributors to global climate change. While countries worldwide have invested heavily in reducing carbon pollution by introducing innovations in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology and implementing carbon pricing in some areas, many nations still need to achieve their climate goals.
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a technology designed to lower emissions from various industries, including steel production, power generation, refining, iron production, cement manufacturing, and petrochemicals. Carbon sequestration technologies encompass capturing, transporting, storing, and utilizing carbon emissions.
Carbon emissions in the atmosphere are among the major causes of global climate change. Although countries around the world have invested heavily in efforts to curb carbon pollution by introducing innovations in CCS technology and implementing carbon taxes in some considered, most of the countries still stand at a serious phase of not achieving the targeted climate goals. Various governments have taken subsequent steps to reduce carbon emissions from the power sector and are making continuous efforts to curb the greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The provision of the cap-and-trade system, which puts a price on carbon emissions, is stimulating the CCS installations across several industries, such as power generation, chemical processing, oil & gas, iron & steel, and others.
Despite its negative impact on climate change, carbon dioxide can also be utilized in several ways, including as a feedstock for various industrial processes and as a potential fuel source. One approach to understanding these opportunities is to examine the existing research on carbon capture and utilization technologies. Carbon capture technologies have the potential to significantly reduce emissions from industrial processes such as power generation and cement production. In contrast, utilization technologies can transform captured carbon into valuable Sources such as building materials, chemicals, and fuels.
Global Carbon Dioxide Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global carbon dioxide market report based on source, application, and region: