Industrial Gases for Glass Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Type, By Glass Type, By Function, By Transportation Mode, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market, valued at USD 5.15 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 10.02% to reach USD 9.13 Billion by 2030. Industrial gases for the glass market, encompassing oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and argon, are integral to various glass manufacturing processes, including melting, forming, and finishing, enhancing efficiency, quality, and environmental performance. The market's expansion is primarily driven by escalating global demand for glass in construction, automotive, and packaging sectors, the growing adoption of oxygen-fuel combustion in furnaces for improved energy efficiency, and the increasing application of specialty gases for advanced glass types.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 5.15 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 9.13 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	10.02%
Fastest Growing Segment	Atmospheric Control
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Technological advancements in glass manufacturing processes represent a critical driver for the global industrial gases for glass market. Innovations such as oxygen-fuel combustion and advanced annealing techniques significantly optimize energy consumption and enhance product quality, directly influencing the demand for industrial gases like oxygen and nitrogen. These technological shifts require precise gas mixtures and controlled environments to achieve desired material properties and production efficiencies. For instance, the transition to more efficient melting furnaces often involves increased oxygen enrichment, leading to higher consumption of industrial oxygen. According to Gerresheimer, in May 2023, the company announced an investment of approximately €80 million in two new glass furnaces scheduled to go into operation in 2024 and 2025, highlighting ongoing investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities that are inherently gas-intensive.

Key Market Challenges

The volatility in raw material and energy prices presents a significant challenge for the Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market. This instability directly elevates operational costs for glass manufacturers, affecting their profitability and ability to fund improvements. Consequently, investment in crucial gas-intensive advanced production technologies, which rely on industrial gases such as oxygen and nitrogen to enhance efficiency and product quality, is curtailed or postponed.

Key Market Trends

The growing adoption of green hydrogen for glass melting signifies a pivotal shift towards decarbonization within glass manufacturing, moving beyond traditional fossil fuels and even conventional industrial hydrogen. The integration of green hydrogen, produced via renewable electricity, directly influences the demand landscape for industrial gases by fostering a new supply chain and requiring adapted furnace designs and gas delivery systems. Glass manufacturers are actively exploring and implementing pilot projects to assess the viability and scalability of this sustainable fuel source. For instance, AGC (AGC Inc. ) announced in October 2023 that it successfully conducted a demonstration test of glass production using hydrogen as fuel in an actual production furnace at its Kansai Plant in Japan.

Key Market Players

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Linde plc
Praxair, Inc.
Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
Air Liquide SA
Gulf Cryo Holding CSC
HyGear B.V.
Iwatani Corporation
Yingde Gas Group Co. Ltd.
Messer SE & Co. KGaA

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Type:

Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Argon
Acetylene

Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Glass Type:

Container Glass
Flat Glass
Glass Fiber

Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Function:

Forming & Melting
Atmospheric Control
Finishing/Polishing

Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Transportation Mode:

Cylinder & Packaged Gas Distribution
Merchant Liquid Distribution
Tonnage Distribution

Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Acetylene)
- 5.2.2. By Glass Type (Container Glass, Flat Glass, Glass Fiber)
- 5.2.3. By Function (Forming & Melting, Atmospheric Control, Finishing/Polishing)
- 5.2.4. By Transportation Mode (Cylinder & Packaged Gas Distribution, Merchant Liquid Distribution, Tonnage Distribution)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Glass Type
- 6.2.3. By Function
- 6.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 6.3.2. Canada Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 6.3.3. Mexico Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

7. Europe Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Glass Type
- 7.2.3. By Function
- 7.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 7.3.2. France Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 7.3.4. Italy Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 7.3.5. Spain Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Transportation Mode

8. Asia Pacific Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Glass Type
- 8.2.3. By Function
- 8.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 8.3.2. India Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 8.3.3. Japan Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 8.3.4. South Korea Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 8.3.5. Australia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Transportation Mode

9. Middle East & Africa Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Glass Type
- 9.2.3. By Function
- 9.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 9.3.2. UAE Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 9.3.3. South Africa Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

10. South America Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Glass Type
- 10.2.3. By Function
- 10.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 10.3.2. Colombia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
- 10.3.3. Argentina Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Linde plc
15.3. Praxair, Inc.
15.4. Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
15.5. Air Liquide SA
15.6. Gulf Cryo Holding CSC
15.7. HyGear B.V.
15.8. Iwatani Corporation
15.9. Yingde Gas Group Co. Ltd.
15.10. Messer SE & Co. KGaA