Helium Market-Future Scope and Global Market Analysis Trends, and Forecast 2032

Helium Market Overview:

Helium is an important component of many important technologies that affect our lives daily, but the capacity of present and expected helium supply sources to meet future demand is in doubt. Beginning with the United States government's decision in 1996 to sell practically all of its helium stockpile, which was housed in a depleted natural gas field in Amarillo, Texas, a worrisome scenario has emerged. The global helium market report is studied and prepared on the basis of segment analysis by phase, application, end-use industry and region.

This resulted in an increase in supply and artificially low pricing for much of the recent decade. Because this was the world's only helium storage facility until recently, all of the helium sold out of this reserve has already been used. Many major energy projects have been abandoned or postponed as a result of lower oil and gas prices resulting from the introduction of shale drilling, as well as the depletion of the US government's helium reserve. Helium was formerly produced as a byproduct in a few major conventional oil and gas projects that happened to include a significant amount of helium.

In recent years, most helium-related initiatives have been scrapped in favor of investing in shale oil and gas production, which cannot capture or manufacture significant volumes of helium. In North America, no major projects are in the works to replace the helium supply lost as a result of US government stockpile sales. Existing helium demand has become less elastic as a result of recent shortages, and new sources of helium demand are fast emerging, which drives the helium market growth.

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Helium Market Dynamics:

Surging consumption of helium in the electronics and semiconductor industry:

The usage of the Internet also helps as driver in the growth of helium market. Liquid helium is used to cool the magnets that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, which are found in practically every modern device. Meanwhile, to avoid trapped bubbles, fiber optic cables that bring Internet and cable TV to people's homes must be constructed in an all-helium atmosphere.

At a fabrication facility with high-tech equipment and ultra-clean conditions, silicon is turned into working chips. Because modern fabs cost billions of dollars and each piece of equipment costs millions, it's vital that the processing goes smoothly to get the most out of that investment. The demand rise from all these processes drives the helium market growth.

For a variety of reasons, helium is used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. It's also an "inert" gas, meaning it doesn't react with anything else. As a result, it's appropriate for the chemical processes that take place during the treatment. Because many of these rely on gases or liquids, an inert atmosphere surrounding the silicon prevents any unwanted reactions.

Helium also has high thermal conductivity, meaning it effectively conducts heat away from the body. This helps in regulating the temperature of the silicon during these activities. This is becoming increasingly important as the size of circuitry on silicon reduces. This reduction would be difficult to achieve without the process control that helium provides. Thus, the helium market growth is expected to be driven by the unique characteristics of helium, which cannot be replaced by any other element, over the forecast period.

Surging consumption of liquid Helium in the medical industry:

In magnetic resonance imaging systems, liquid helium is used to cool the superconducting magnet that generates the magnetic field. MRIs are used by doctors to diagnose cancer, tumors, strokes, heart difficulties, and brain diseases, as well as by researchers to conduct chemical, biological, and medical research. Newer machines use "dramatically less helium," but the National Research Council anticipates that developing a liquid-helium-free magnet may take at least five years, if not longer.

Health risks associated with Helium:

Helium is an inert, non-toxic gas. When breathed in high doses, it can cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death. If self-rescue is not possible, errors in judgment, confusion, or loss of consciousness can all result in death. When oxygen levels are low, unconsciousness and death can strike suddenly and unexpectedly. As a result, during the forecast period, this is the aspect that is expected to hamper the helium market growth.

In 2020, the liquid phase segment was dominant and held xx% of the overall helium market shares in terms of revenue because of the COVID-19 emergence which, led to an increase in the number of patients that got affected by the pandemic globally. Liquid helium's major consumer is the medical industry as it is used to cool the super magnets that are used in MRI machines.

Helium Market Regional Insights:

North America held for the largest share of the helium market in 2024, with the United States alone accounting for 30% of worldwide consumption. The electronics market in the United States is the world's largest in terms of size. It is also expected to be the leading market over the forecast period, thanks to the use of current technology, an increase in the number of R&D centers, and rising consumer demand. Helium reserves are mostly located in the United States, Russia, Qatar, Algeria, and Iran, while recent discoveries in Western Canada indicate that the region has significant potential. North American Helium is at the forefront of developing large-scale helium production in Saskatchewan, which will be needed throughout North America and possibly the world.

The increased emphasis on producing high-end items has resulted in a significant increase in the number of manufacturing plants and development centers in the United States. Demand in helium market is expected to rise over the forecast period. In addition, the United States has the largest aerospace industry in the world. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the total active general aviation fleet is expected to decline by 0.9% from 212,335 aircraft in 2019 to 210,380 aircraft by 2040, due to unfavorable pilot demographics, the availability of much lower-cost alternatives for recreational use, and the overall increasing cost of aircraft ownership. The more expensive and sophisticated turbine-powered fleet (including rotorcraft) is expected to grow by 14,640 aircraft, or 1.82% per year, between 2019 and 2040, while the turbojet fleet is expected to rise by 2.32% per year.

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Helium Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The report provides trends that are most dominant in the Helium Market and how these trends will influence new business investments and market development throughout the forecast period. The report also aids in the comprehension of the market dynamics and competitive structure of the market by analyzing market leaders, market followers, and regional players.

The qualitative and quantitative data provided in the Helium Market report is to help understand which market segments, regions are expected to grow at higher rates, factors affecting the market, and key opportunity areas, which will drive the industry and market growth through the forecast period. The report also includes the competitive landscape of key players in the industry along with their recent developments in the Helium Market. The report studies factors such as company size, market share, market growth, revenue, production volume, and profits of the key players in the market.

The report provides Porter's Five Force Model, which helps in designing the business strategies in the market. The report helps in identifying how many rivals are existing, who they are, and how their product quality is in the Market. The report also analyses if the Helium Market is easy for a new player to gain a foothold in the market, do they enter or exit the market regularly if the market is dominated by a few players, etc.

The report also includes a PESTEL Analysis, which aids in the development of company strategies. Political variables help in figuring out how much a government can influence the Market. Economic variables aid in the analysis of economic performance drivers that have an impact on the Market. Understanding the impact of the surrounding environment and the influence of environmental concerns on the Helium Market is aided by legal factors.

Helium Market Scope:

Helium Market Key Players

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (United States)
• Air Liquide (France)
• Linde AG (Ireland)      
• Praxair, Inc. (United States)
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (Japan)
• Iwatani Corporation (Japan)
• Gulf Cryo (UAE)
• Messer Group (Germany)
• Qatar Gas Operating Company Limited (Qatar)
• Global Gases (India)
• Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. (United States)
• ONEOK Inc. (United States)
• Polish Oil and Gas Company (Poland)
• Others (*List of Key Players is not exhaustive)