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The market for butane gas cartridges involves the sale of cartridges containing liquefied butane gas, combined with a smaller amount of propane. These cartridges are typically made of metal for enhanced storage capabilities and find common applications in activities such as camping, picnics, sealing poly bags, metalworking, pest control, and fumigation.
The primary types of butane gas cartridges are categorized as below 220g/unit, 220-250g/unit, and above 250g/unit. Cartridges below 220g/unit are predominantly utilized for portable gas stoves, fogging machines, butane lanterns, and other similar purposes. These cartridges find diverse applications in medical, stoves, food and beverages, commercial sectors, and are used across various industries, including pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies, chemical and petrochemical companies, food and beverage companies, among others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are affecting the butane gas cartridges market by increasing costs of imported steel containers, valve assemblies, sealing components, and filling equipment. Manufacturers in Asia-Pacific are most impacted due to export reliance, while North America and Europe face higher retail prices for recreational and commercial users. These tariffs are raising production and logistics costs, leading to price sensitivity among consumers. At the same time, they are supporting localized cartridge manufacturing, regional sourcing of metal components, and innovation in lightweight cartridge designs.
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The butane gas cartridges market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.55 billion in 2025 to $0.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of camping and outdoor recreation activities, expansion of small-scale metalworking applications, rising use in food service operations, availability of low-cost butane supply, growth of disposable fuel cartridge usage.
The butane gas cartridges market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight energy sources, rising adoption of portable cooking solutions, expansion of emergency fuel storage needs, growing focus on recyclable cartridge materials, increasing penetration in emerging consumer markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for portable fuel solutions, rising use in outdoor and recreational activities, growing adoption in medical and laboratory applications, expansion of compact gas storage formats, enhanced focus on safety and leak-resistant designs.
Rising tourism and travel activities are expected to propel the growth of the butane gas cartridges market. Increased disposable incomes, easier transportation, globalization, digital platforms, and a growing desire for exploration and leisure experiences are fueling demand for tourism services and destinations. Butane gas cartridges are widely used in portable camping stoves, grills, and outdoor cooking equipment, meeting the needs of campers, backpackers, and travelers seeking convenient cooking solutions. For instance, in May 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported that UK residents made 86.2 million trips abroad in 2023, up from 71 million in 2022. Therefore, the rise in tourism and travel is expected to continue driving demand for butane gas cartridges during the forecast period.
Key players in the Butane Gas Cartridges Market are focusing on technological innovations like Level Indicator Technology to enhance user safety, improve consumer convenience, and optimize the overall efficiency of gas usage. Level Indicator Technology is a system that enables real-time monitoring of the contents in a container, allowing users to easily see how much material remains, thereby enhancing safety and convenience. For example, in March 2024, Tradex, an India-based trading and exploitation company, launched an international tender to meet the growing demand for butane gas cylinders in the country. This initiative aims to procure 66,000 commercial butane cylinders of 12.5 kg each and 600 cylinders of 50 kg, all equipped with valves and level indicators. The initiative seeks to address the rising demand for domestic gas in Cameroon, which is projected to grow at an average rate of 5% annually.
In October 2023, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company, based in Abu Dhabi and renowned for its specialization in petrochemical products like polyethylene, Butene-1, and LPG manufacturing and marketing, forged a strategic partnership with Rungas Group, a Nigeria-based company with expertise in petrochemical products. This collaboration, facilitated for an undisclosed amount, is directed towards enhancing Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company's presence in the butane gas sector. The primary objective is to establish a butane cylinder factory in Egypt, showcasing a concerted effort to broaden capabilities and strengthen market positioning.
Major companies operating in the butane gas cartridges market are Taeyang Corporation, Ultracare Products, The Coleman Company Inc., Aspire Industries Inc., Marina Corporation, Kampa Limited, Zhejiang Jinyu Co. Ltd., Balkan Gasovi, Iwatani Corporation, Gasmate, Do-Well Aerosols, Kovea Co. Ltd., Seo Young Corporation, Maxsun Co. Ltd., Gabsan Development Co. Ltd., Junko Co. Ltd., Blazer Products Inc., Butler Gas Products Company, Bernzomatic Corporation, GasOne, Campingaz
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the butane gas cartridges market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market share. The regions covered in the butane gas cartridges market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the butane gas cartridges market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The butane gas cartridges market consists of sales of butane gas cartridges for use as a component of gasoline and as a feedstock for steam cracking, which produces base petrochemicals. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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