Global Helium Market: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)

Global Helium Market: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)

The global helium market is forecasted to reach US$20.17 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 13% during the period spanning from 2022 to 2026. Growth in the global helium market was supported by various factors such as an increase in laparoscopy procedure volumes and growing demand for consumer electronics. The market is anticipated to face certain trends such as escalating demand for party balloons and upsurge in consumer purchasing power. Fluctuations in smartphone production and cost risks associated with energy sector are likely to act as challenges for the market.

The global helium market on the basis of type can be segmented as follows: gas and liquid. In 2021, the dominant share of the market was held by gas segment. The global helium consumption by industry can be segmented into the following: MRI/NMR, laboratory/sciences, lifting, semiconductor manufacturing, welding/cutting, fiber optic manufacturing, military & space, leak detection and diving. The dominant share in 2021 was held by MRI/NMR segment. The global helium consumption on the basis of region can be segmented as follows: Europe & FSU, the US, China, Latin America, MEA and other APAC. The dominant share of consumption in 2021 was recorded from Europe & FSU segment, followed by the US.

The global helium production by supply source can be segmented into the following: LNG, by-product, BLM reserve and primary. The largest share of production was generated from LNG, followed by by-product segment. By region, the production can be segmented as follows: the US, Qatar, Algeria, US BLM, Russia and Poland, with US holding the dominant share in 2021. Factors such as increasing number of R&D centers and rising number of manufacturing plants enabled US to obtain the highest share of global production.

Scope of the report:

  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global helium market with potential impact of COVID-19.
  • The major regional markets North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and MEA have been analyzed.
  • The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
  • The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (ExxonMobil Corporation, Linde, Gazprom, Air Liquide, PGNiG and Messer Group) are also presented in detail.
Key Target Audience:
  • Helium Producers
  • Supply Chain Partners
  • End Users (Businesses/ Consumers)
  • Consulting Firms
  • Investment Banks
  • Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities


1. Market Overview
1.1 Helium – Introduction
Table 1: Properties of Helium
1.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Helium
Table 2: Physical & Chemical Properties of Helium
1.3 Extraction of Helium
Table 3: Process of Helium Extraction
1.4 Applications of Helium
Table 4: Applications of Helium
2. Impact of COVID-19
2.1 Impact on Global Economy
2.2 Impact on Global Oil Production
Table 5: Global Crude Oil Production (Sep’19 – Sep’20)
2.3 Influence on Semiconductor Industry
Table 6: Impact of COVID-19 on Semiconductor Demand
Table 7: Impact of COVID-19 on Semiconductor Supply
Table 8: Impact of COVID-19 on Semiconductor Workforce
3. Global Market
3.1 Global Helium Market by Value
Table 9: Global Helium Market by Value (2017-2021)
3.2 Global Helium Market Forecast by Value
Table 10: Global Helium Market Forecast by Value (2022-2026)
3.3 Global Helium Market by Type
Table 11: Global Helium Market by Type (2021)
3.3.1 Global Gaseous Helium Market by Value
Table 12: Global Gaseous Helium Market by Value (2017-2021)
3.3.2 Global Gaseous Helium Market Forecast by Value
Table 13: Global Gaseous Helium Market Forecast by Value (2022-2026)
3.3.3 Global Liquid Helium Market by Value
Table 14: Global Liquid Helium Market by Value (2017-2021)
3.3.4 Global Liquid Helium Market Forecast by Value
Table 15: Global Liquid Helium Market Forecast by Value (2022-2026)
3.4 Global Helium Consumption Forecast
Table 16: Global Helium Consumption Forecast (2021-2026)
3.5 Global Helium Consumption by Industry
Table 17: Global Helium Consumption by Industry (2021)
3.6 Global Helium Consumption Volume by Industry
Table 18: Global Helium Consumption Volume by Industry (2021-2026)
3.7 Global Helium Consumption by Region
Table 19: Global Helium Consumption by Region (2021)
3.8 Global Helium Production
Table 20: Global Helium Production (2017-2021)
3.9 Global Helium Production Forecast
Table 21: Global Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
3.10 Global Helium Production by Supply Source
Table 22: Global Helium Production by Supply Source (2021)
3.11 Global Helium Production Volume by Supply Source
Table 23: Global Helium Production Volume by Supply Source (2017-2021)
3.12 Global Helium Production Volume Forecast by Supply Source
Table 24: Global Helium Production Volume Forecast by Supply Source (2022-2026)
3.13 Global Helium Production by Country
Table 25: Global Helium Production by Country (2021)
4. Regional Market
4.1 North America
4.1.1 The US Helium Consumption Forecast
Table 26: The US Helium Consumption Forecast (2021-2026)
4.1.2 The US (excluding BLM) Helium Production
Table 27: The US (excluding BLM) Helium Production (2017-2022)
4.1.3 The US (excluding BLM) Helium Production Forecast
Table 28: The US (excluding BLM) Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.1.4 The US BLM Helium Production
Table 29: The US BLM Helium Production (2017-2021)
4.1.5 The US BLM Helium Production Forecast
Table 30: The US BLM Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.2 Europe
4.2.1 Europe & FSU Helium Consumption
Table 31: Europe & FSU Helium Consumption (2021-2026)
4.2.2 Russia Helium Production
Table 32: Russia Helium Production (2017-2021)
4.2.3 Russia Helium Production Forecast
Table 33: Russia Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.2.4 Poland Helium Production
Table 34: Poland Helium Production (2017-2021)
4.2.5 Poland Helium Production Forecast
Table 35: Poland Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.3 Asia
4.3.1 China Helium Consumption Forecast
Table 36: China Helium Consumption Forecast (2021-2026)
4.3.2 Qatar Helium Production
Table 37: Qatar Helium Production (2017-2026)
4.3.3 Qatar Helium Production Forecast
Table 38: Qatar Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.4 Africa
4.4.1 Algeria Helium Production
Table 39: Algeria Helium Production (2017-2022)
4.4.2 Algeria Helium Production Forecast
Table 40: Algeria Helium Production Forecast (2022-2026)
4.5 Latin America
4.5.1 Latin America Helium Consumption Forecast
Table 41: Latin America Helium Consumption Forecast (2021-2026)
4.6 MEA
4.6.1 MEA Helium Consumption Forecast
Table 42: MEA Helium Consumption Forecast (2021-2026)
5. Market Dynamics
5.1 Growth Drivers
5.1.1 Fluctuating GDP
Table 43: Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (2017-2021)
5.1.2 Increase in Laparoscopy Procedures Volume
Table 44: Global Laparoscopic Device & Accessories Market (2016-2022)
5.1.3 Surging Demand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machines
Table 45: Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market (2014-2022)
5.1.4 Growing Demand for Semiconductors in Consumer Electronics
Table 46: Global Consumer Electronics Market (2016-2021)
5.2 Key Trends & Developments
5.2.1 Upsurge in Demand for Party Balloons
Table 47: Global Part Balloons Market (2021-2030)
5.2.2 Surge in Purchasing Power
Table 48: Global Purchasing Power (2017 & 2030)
5.2.3 Increase in Demand for Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers
5.3 Challenges
5.3.1 Fluctuation in Smartphone Production
Table 49: Global Smartphone Production (2016-2021)
5.3.2 Barriers to Entry
5.3.3 High Cost Risks
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 Global Market
6.1.1 Global Liquid Helium Market Share – Key Players
Table 50: Key Players – Global Liquid Helium Market Share (2021)
7. Company Profiles
7.1 Exxon Mobil Corporation
7.1.1 Business Overview
7.2 Linde
7.2.1 Business Overview
7.3 Gazprom
7.3.1 Business Overview
7.4 Air Liquide
7.4.1 Business Overview
7.5 PGNiG
7.5.1 Business Overview
7.6 Messer Group
7.6.1 Business Overview

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