Rising Application of Industrial Gases to bloom Air Separation Plant Market Worldwide

The air separation plant market is expected to grow 5.12% CAGR across the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. Air separation plant continue to attract heavy investment from the market players pertaining to its rising application and its applicable industry growth. Iron & steel industry has high demand for pure oxygen gas for steel making and coal gasification. Strong growth of iron & steel industry with production and consumption both showing good growth, the demand for pure oxygen and thereby air separation plant is growing stupendously. In addition to above, strong economic and industrial growth in Asia Pacific and Latin America results into increasing demand and consumption of steel and petrochemicals. Owing to this, high demand for air separation plant across both the continents is expected over the forecast period.

On the other hand, the global air separation market is expected to be hindered by its cost aspect. The operating cost of electricity is the major challenge in front of the market players. Also, the mature market of Europe has a slow-moving growth in the key industries like in steel where growth shrunk by 0.3% in 2020. Along with it, the growth in chemical industry is also slow-moving due to higher oil prices and low demand from automotive sector, thereby reduced the global market size.

Oil & Gas Segment to grow at the Fastest Pace

In 2021, iron & steel segment captured the largest share of nearly 35% from the global market owing to growing industrial usage of gases for heat treatment of steel and other metals. Further, the segment will remain dominant throughout the forecast period. On the other hand, oil & gas segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033 on account of rising expenditure on oil & gas discovery and refining from the emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil and also the developed economies.

North America Registered the Highest CAGR in 2021

The U.S. oil and gas production increased by 16% and 12%, respectively, in 2020. The blooming shale gas and light tight oil production has resulted in high demand for air separation plant in the country. Additionally, Canada has also identified shale gas deposits in its Duvernay field, which is further expected to support the market growth. Further, other industries in the region such as iron & steel, healthcare, chemical, food & beverages are all expanding which in turn grows the air separation plant market. It is estimated that the region will register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. In 2020, North America was the 2nd largest market trailing Asia Pacific, with approximately 30% market share.

New Technological Development is keeping the Market Competitive

The overall air separation plant market is fragmented and market players are focusing on partnership and improving current technology to bolster their market share. For instance, in November 2021, Messer Group GmbH announced its purchase of DMC3 software from Aspen Technology Inc., a software company asset optimization. The new DMC3 software will help to improve operating efficiency and margins and also helps to reduce energy consumption and emissions. Further in July 2021, Yingde Gas Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic agreement with Beijing SinoScience FullCryo Technology Co., Ltd. for cooperating in the field of refining rare gases, hydrogen liquefaction and liquid hydrogen storage and transportation. With this new partnership both the companies are expecting to improve operation efficiency, reduce operating cost and cooperate to improve market share. 

Major players profiled in the air separation plant market include Linde AG, Air Liquide, Praxair Technology, Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., TAIYO NIPPON SANSO CORPORATION, Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. Universal Cryo Gas, LLC, ENERFLEX LTD., Messer Group GmbH, Technex, Yingde Gas Group Co., Ltd., etc. among others.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents analysis of each segment from 2023 to 2033 considering 2024 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2025 to 2033.

The current report comprises of quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends and technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.

Research Methodology

The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. key data point that enables the estimation of Air Separation Plant market are as follows:

• Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending
• Revenues of key companies in the market segment
• Number of end users and consumption volume, price and value.
• Geographical revenues generate by countries considered in the report
• Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Air Separation Plant market and their expected impact during the forecast period.

Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Air Separation Plant market?
• What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2033.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Air Separation Plant market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Air Separation Plant market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Air Separation Plant market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Air Separation Plant market worldwide?