Research Summary
Steam methane reforming (SMR) is an industrial process used to produce hydrogen gas from methane (typically sourced from natural gas) and steam. The process involves reacting methane with high-temperature steam in the presence of a catalyst, usually nickel, to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and a small amount of carbon dioxide. This reaction, known as the reforming reaction, is endothermic, meaning it requires heat to proceed. The carbon monoxide produced can further react with steam in a subsequent water-gas shift reaction to produce additional hydrogen and carbon dioxide. SMR is the most widely used method for hydrogen production due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The hydrogen generated through SMR is used in various applications, including ammonia production for fertilizers, petroleum refining, and as a clean fuel for fuel cells. However, the process also generates significant carbon dioxide emissions, which is a concern in terms of environmental impact and greenhouse gas contributions.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Steam Methane Reforming market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Steam Methane Reforming include Honeywell UOP, Air Liquide, Linde, Amec Foster Wheeler, Air Products and Chemicals, Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH, KBR, Heurtey Petrochem, McDermott, Haldor Topsoe, thyssenkrupp, Toyo Engineering Corporation etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Steam Methane Reforming. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Steam Methane Reforming market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Steam Methane Reforming market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Steam Methane Reforming industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Steam Methane Reforming Include:
Honeywell UOP
Air Liquide
Linde
Amec Foster Wheeler
Air Products and Chemicals
Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH
KBR
Heurtey Petrochem
McDermott
Haldor Topsoe
thyssenkrupp
Toyo Engineering Corporation
Steam Methane Reforming Product Segment Include:
Steam Methane Reforming with PSA
Steam Methane Reforming with Amine Absorption
Steam Methane Reforming Product Application Include:
Refinery
Chemical Industry
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Steam Methane Reforming Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Steam Methane Reforming Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Steam Methane Reforming Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
- 1 Steam Methane Reforming Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Steam Methane Reforming Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Steam Methane Reforming with PSA
- 1.2.2 Steam Methane Reforming with Amine Absorption
- 1.3 Steam Methane Reforming Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Refinery
- 1.3.2 Chemical Industry
- 1.3.3 Others
- 1.4 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Steam Methane Reforming Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.1 Steam Methane Reforming Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.2 Steam Methane Reforming Market Drivers and Challenges
- 2 Steam Methane Reforming Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Steam Methane Reforming Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Steam Methane Reforming Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.3 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.3.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.3.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.4 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 5.1.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.1.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 6.3.1 North America Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3.2 North America Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.4 North America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 6.4.1 North America Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.4.2 North America Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.5 North America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 7.3.1 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3.2 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.4 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 7.4.1 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.4.2 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.5 Europe Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 8.3.1 China Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.3.2 China Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.4 China Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 8.4.1 China Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4.2 China Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 9.3.1 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.3.2 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 9.4.1 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4.2 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 10.3.1 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.3.2 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.4 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 10.4.1 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.4.2 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.5 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 10.6 Latin America Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 10.6.1 Mexico
- 10.6.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Type
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Application
- 11.4.1 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.4.2 Middle East & Africa Steam Methane Reforming Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.5 Middle East Steam Methane Reforming Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Sales, Revenue and Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.1 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.2 Global Steam Methane Reforming Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.3 Global Steam Methane Reforming Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Steam Methane Reforming Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Honeywell UOP
- 13.1.1 Honeywell UOP Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Honeywell UOP Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Honeywell UOP Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Air Liquide
- 13.2.1 Air Liquide Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 Air Liquide Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 Air Liquide Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Linde
- 13.3.1 Linde Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Linde Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Linde Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Amec Foster Wheeler
- 13.4.1 Amec Foster Wheeler Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Amec Foster Wheeler Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Amec Foster Wheeler Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Air Products and Chemicals
- 13.5.1 Air Products and Chemicals Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Air Products and Chemicals Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Air Products and Chemicals Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH
- 13.6.1 Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 KBR
- 13.7.1 KBR Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 KBR Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 KBR Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 Heurtey Petrochem
- 13.8.1 Heurtey Petrochem Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 Heurtey Petrochem Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 Heurtey Petrochem Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 McDermott
- 13.9.1 McDermott Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 McDermott Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 McDermott Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 Haldor Topsoe
- 13.10.1 Haldor Topsoe Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 Haldor Topsoe Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 Haldor Topsoe Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.11 thyssenkrupp
- 13.11.1 thyssenkrupp Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.11.2 thyssenkrupp Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.11.3 thyssenkrupp Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.12 Toyo Engineering Corporation
- 13.12.1 Toyo Engineering Corporation Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.12.2 Toyo Engineering Corporation Steam Methane Reforming Product Portfolio
- 13.12.3 Toyo Engineering Corporation Steam Methane Reforming Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Steam Methane Reforming Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Steam Methane Reforming Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Steam Methane Reforming Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Steam Methane Reforming Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Steam Methane Reforming Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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