Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide

Global Nitrous Oxide Market to Reach US$2.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Nitrous Oxide estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$2.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Medical Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.0% CAGR and reach US$1.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Automotive Application segment is estimated at 6.4% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$406.4 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.3% CAGR

The Nitrous Oxide market in the U.S. is estimated at US$406.4 Million in the year 2023. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$344.1 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% and 4.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.9% CAGR.

Global Nitrous Oxide Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

How Is Nitrous Oxide Being Used Beyond the Operating Room?

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is a versatile chemical with applications extending beyond its traditional use in anesthesia and sedation. In healthcare, it is primarily used as an analgesic and anesthetic agent, especially in dentistry, labor, and minor surgical procedures. Beyond healthcare, nitrous oxide is used in food processing as a propellant in whipped cream canisters and in the automotive industry as a performance enhancer in racing engines. It also plays a role in chemical manufacturing, particularly in the production of nitric acid and as an oxidizer in the semiconductor industry. As demand grows across various sectors, nitrous oxide has become an indispensable chemical in both medical and industrial applications.

What Are the Key Segments in the Nitrous Oxide Market?

The primary grades include medical grade, food grade, and industrial grade. Medical-grade nitrous oxide is widely used in hospitals, dental clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers for anesthesia and pain management. Food-grade nitrous oxide is primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a propellant, while industrial-grade nitrous oxide is used in automotive, chemical manufacturing, and electronics industries. In terms of end-use, the healthcare sector dominates due to its extensive use in anesthesia, while the food and beverage and automotive sectors also contribute significantly to demand.

How Is Nitrous Oxide Being Integrated Across Various Industries?

In healthcare, nitrous oxide is a popular choice for pain management during dental procedures, childbirth, and minor surgeries, owing to its rapid onset and minimal side effects. In the food and beverage sector, nitrous oxide is used as a propellant in whipped cream dispensers and in food packaging to preserve freshness. The automotive industry uses nitrous oxide to enhance engine performance, increasing power and acceleration during racing events. Additionally, the chemical industry employs nitrous oxide in the production of nitric acid, which is a key raw material for fertilizers, and in semiconductor manufacturing as an oxidizing agent. The diverse applications across sectors underscore the importance of nitrous oxide in both medical and industrial settings.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Nitrous Oxide Market?

The growth in the Nitrous Oxide market is driven by several factors, including the increasing demand for effective pain management solutions in healthcare, particularly in dentistry, obstetrics, and minor surgical procedures. The expanding food and beverage industry, which uses nitrous oxide as a propellant and preservative, is also contributing to market growth. In the automotive sector, the rising popularity of racing and performance vehicles has spurred the demand for nitrous oxide as a performance enhancer. Technological advancements in nitrous oxide production, along with its growing use in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, are further boosting market expansion. Regulatory approvals for medical and food-grade nitrous oxide are also supporting its wider adoption across industries.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -
  • Air Liquide S.A.
  • Airgas, Inc.
  • Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd.
  • KVK Corporation
  • Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.,
  • Merck KGaA
  • Messer
  • Oxygen and Argon Works Ltd.
  • Praxair, Inc.
  • Promas Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
  • SOL S.p.A.
  • SS Gas Lab Asia
  • The Linde Group
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I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
World Market Trajectories
Global Economic Update
Nitrous Oxide – Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Rising Demand for Medical and Surgical Applications Spurs Growth in Nitrous Oxide Market
Technological Advancements in Gas Storage and Delivery Systems Strengthen Business Case for Adoption
Growing Focus on Pain Management and Anesthesia Expands Addressable Market
Expansion of Nitrous Oxide in Dentistry, Labor, and Minor Surgeries Fuels Market Growth
Increasing Adoption of Nitrous Oxide in Food and Beverage Industries for Whipped Cream and Beverage Dispensing Expands Market Opportunities
Technological Innovations in Purity Levels and Gas Blending Propel Market Expansion
Growing Use of Nitrous Oxide in Semiconductor Manufacturing Expands Market Potential
Focus on Meeting Environmental Regulations and Safety Standards Strengthens Market for Nitrous Oxide
Technological Advancements in On-Site Gas Generation and Portable Systems Propel Market Growth
Increasing Focus on Integrating Nitrous Oxide Use with Sustainable Practices and Recycling Drives Adoption
Expansion of Nitrous Oxide in Automotive Performance Enhancement and Recreational Use Expands Market Opportunities
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Food & Beverage by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 10: World Nitrous Oxide Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Medical by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Medical by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
TABLE 17: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 18: USA Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 19: USA 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
CANADA
TABLE 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: Canada Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 22: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
JAPAN
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
TABLE 23: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 24: Japan Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 25: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
CHINA
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
TABLE 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: China Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 28: China 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
EUROPE
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
TABLE 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 30: Europe Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: Europe Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 34: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
FRANCE
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
TABLE 35: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 36: France Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 37: France 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
GERMANY
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
TABLE 38: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 39: Germany Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 40: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
ITALY
TABLE 41: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 42: Italy Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 43: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
TABLE 44: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 45: UK Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 46: UK 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
TABLE 47: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 48: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 49: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
Nitrous Oxide Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
TABLE 50: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 51: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 52: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
TABLE 53: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 54: Rest of World Historic Review for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 55: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Nitrous Oxide by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Medical, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Other Applications for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

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