Helium Global Market Report 2026

Helium, classified as a chemical element and also recognized as a noble gas or inert gas, is commonly found in its natural gas state and can undergo a transformation into a liquid state when subjected to temperatures below 270 degrees. Helium is characterized as an odorless, tasteless, colorless, inert, and non-toxic monatomic gas, featuring the lowest boiling and melting points.

The primary forms of helium include liquid helium and gaseous helium. Liquid helium exhibits superfluid properties, behaving essentially such as a fluid with zero viscosity as governed by the Euler equations. Its applications span various uses such as breathing mixes, cryogenics, leak detection, pressurizing and purging, welding, controlled atmosphere, and other applications across industries. End-users benefiting from helium applications include aerospace and aircraft, electronics and semiconductors, nuclear power, healthcare, welding, metal fabrication, and various other industries.

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 helium market by increasing costs associated with helium extraction equipment, cryogenic storage systems, liquefaction units, and international transportation infrastructure. Regions such as Asia-Pacific and Europe are most impacted due to heavy reliance on imported helium supplies from North America and the Middle East. These tariffs contribute to higher prices and supply volatility for industrial and medical users. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic helium exploration, recycling initiatives, and long-term supply agreements to stabilize availability.

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The helium market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.55 billion in 2025 to $5.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of natural gas extraction activities, increasing use of helium in healthcare imaging, growth of electronics manufacturing, rising adoption in welding and leak detection, availability of large-scale helium reserves.

The helium market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from semiconductor fabs, rising investments in helium recovery infrastructure, expansion of space and aerospace applications, growing focus on supply chain security, increasing use in advanced research laboratories. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for helium in semiconductor manufacturing, increasing use of helium in medical imaging systems, expansion of cryogenic applications across research facilities, rising focus on helium recycling and recovery systems, increasing strategic stockpiling of helium supplies.

The growth of the electronics and semiconductor industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the helium market. This industry involves the design, production, and distribution of electronic components, integrated circuits, and related technologies, catering to sectors such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial applications. Helium plays a key role in the electronics and semiconductor industries for essential processes like temperature regulation, maintaining cleanroom environments, quality control, optical fiber production, and analytical equipment operation. This dependence on helium supports the market's growth as the electronics sector develops and expands. For instance, in 2025, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a U.S.-based trade organization representing the American semiconductor industry, reported that U.S. semiconductor exports reached $57.0 billion in 2024. Therefore, the expansion of the electronics and semiconductor industry is contributing to the ongoing growth of the helium market.

Major companies operating in the helium market are investing in research and development activities for helium recycling to gain a competitive edge in the market. Helium recycling refers to the process of collecting, purifying, and reusing helium gas, typically from sources where helium is released or vented, such as in various industrial processes. For instance, in September 2023, Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, a Germany-based research institute, introduced an advanced helium recycling plant, operational since 2022. This facility efficiently captures and recycles helium gas that was previously released into the atmosphere. By compressing and storing the evaporated helium, the institute can cover around 80% of its helium needs, contributing to resource conservation and a stable supply for crucial experiments.

In September 2023, Air Water America Inc., a US-based chemical manufacturing company acquired American Gas Products LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of American Gas Products LLC (AGP) by Air Water America Inc. has strategically expanded its helium supply capabilities, increased market share, and enabled diversification of gas offerings, positioning the company for growth and reliability in the helium and industrial gas markets. American Gas Products LLC is a US-based industrial gas supplier that specializes in the supply of helium gas, propane, medical gases, industrial gases, and welding products.

Major companies operating in the helium market are Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, Air Liquide S.A., Linde plc, Messer Group GmbH, Iwatani Corporation, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Air Water Inc, Nippon Helium Inc, Qatargas Operating Company Limited, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Phillips 66, National Iranian Oil Company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Renergen, Gulf Cryo, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc, Axcel Gases

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the helium market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the global helium market. The regions covered in the helium market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the helium market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The helium market consists of the sales of liquid helium and gaseous helium used for medicine, scientific research, refrigeration, gas for aircraft, and coolant for nuclear reactors. 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.

Helium Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses helium market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
• The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
• The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Liquid Helium; Gaseous Helium
• 2) By Application: Breathing Mixes; Cryogenics; Leak Detection; Pressurizing and Purging; Welding; Controlled Atmosphere; Other Applications
• 3) By End User: Healthcare; Welding and Metal Fabrication; Electronics and Semiconductors; Laboratory; Lifting and Balloons; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Liquid Helium: Cryogenic Applications; Scientific Research
• 2) By Gaseous Helium: Industrial Applications; Medical Applications; Party Balloons And Inflatable Products; Electronics Manufacturing
• Companies Mentioned: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc; Air Liquide S.A.; Linde plc; Messer Group GmbH; Iwatani Corporation; Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation; Air Water Inc; Nippon Helium Inc; Qatargas Operating Company Limited; ExxonMobil; Chevron; ConocoPhillips; EOG Resources; Phillips 66; National Iranian Oil Company; Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Renergen; Gulf Cryo; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc; Axcel Gases
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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