Industrial Gases-Glass Industry Market Report 2025

The industrial gases-glass industry market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.17 billion in 2024 to $4.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased glass manufacturing processes, float glass production, inert gas atmospheres, environmental and emission control, melting furnace efficiency.

The industrial gases-glass industry market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable manufacturing practices, specialty glass production, increased glass recycling, global infrastructure development, rising demand for flat glass. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced combustion technologies, cryogenic cooling solution, gas control and monitoring systems, smart technologies in gas delivery systems, collaboration with glass manufacturers.

The growing use of glass in the construction sector is anticipated to boost the industrial gases-glass market in the future. The construction sector encompasses the industrial activities related to building, repairing, renovating, and maintaining infrastructure. Glass is increasingly utilized in construction as an insulation material, structural component, external glazing material, and cladding material. Key advantages of using glass in construction include its ability to transmit up to 80% of natural light, provide sound insulation, and offer thermal insulation. For example, in February 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that the UK's annual construction output for 2022 increased by 5.6% compared to 2021, following an extraordinary growth of 12.8% in 2021. Thus, the rising applications of glass in the construction sector are driving the growth of the industrial gases-glass market.

The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the industrial gases-glass market. This sector includes the design, manufacturing, and sale of motor vehicles. Industrial gases-glass are essential for producing high-quality glass components used in vehicles, providing strength and preventing shattering in the event of accidents. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, based in Belgium, reported that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, marking a significant increase of 5.7% compared to 2021. Additionally, a February 2022 report from Brand Finance plc, a UK-based brand valuation company, stated that the automobile sector achieved approximately 78 million unit sales in 2022, representing a substantial 10% increase. Thus, the growth of the automotive industry is driving the industrial gases-glass market.

Technological advancement is gaining traction in the industrial gases-glass market. Major players in this market are concentrating their efforts on creating advanced technologies, such as climate-friendly glass production using hydrogen. In May 2022, the US-based glass manufacturer SCHOTT developed glass production methods based on hydrogen combustion and green electricity, emphasizing the use of renewable energy-derived electricity.

Major companies in the industrial gases-glass market are concentrating on developing innovative glass melting devices, such as hydrogen-oxygen burners, for carbon neutrality and to maximize profits in the market. A hydrogen-oxygen burner is a combustion device utilizing a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen for various industrial processes. In February 2023, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), a Japan-based industrial gas manufacturer, successfully demonstrated glass melting using a hydrogen-oxygen burner jointly developed with Nippon Electric Glass. This burner allows flexible adjustment of natural gas and hydrogen ratios, maintaining consistent melting capabilities while reducing CO2 emissions. This technology aims to achieve carbon neutrality by enhancing energy efficiency and decreasing fuel consumption in industrial furnaces.

In April 2022, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., a US-based company in the chemical industry, acquired the industrial gases business of Air Liquide S.A. in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. Through this acquisition, Air Products and Chemicals Inc. aims to enhance its expansion in the Middle East and bolster its regional presence. Air Liquide S.A. is a France-based firm that provides industrial gases-glass.

Major companies operating in the industrial gases-glass industry market include Saint-Gobain, The Linde Group, Linde Gas Korea Ltd., Air Liquide SA, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Showa Denko K.K., Osaka Sanso Co. Ltd., Air Water Inc., Tokai Gas Co. Ltd., CRYOTECH Anlagenbau GMBH, Messer Group GmbH, AMCS Corporation, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., SOL Group (South Korea), Gulf Cryo Industrial Gases LLC, Welsco Inc., Airgas Inc., HoSt Holding B.V., HyGear Technology, IGC India Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, Kyushu Air Gas Co. Ltd., Nippon Gases Korea Co. Ltd., Praxair Services Inc., SIG Gases Berhad, Taiwan Airgas Co. Ltd., Woomjin Precision Gas Co. Ltd., Yingde Gases Group Company Limited.

North America was the largest region in the industrial gases-glass market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial gases-glass industry market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial gases-glass industry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Industrial gases-glass pertains to the generation of gases that enhance the glass manufacturing process. These industrial gases are utilized in various manufacturing processes to produce glass in a cost-effective manner. They contribute to improved energy efficiency, product quality, and environmental sustainability in glass production.

The primary types of industrial gases used in the glass industry are hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and acetylene. Hydrogen serves functions such as forming and melting, atmospheric control, and finishing or polishing in applications such as container glass, float glass, fiberglass, and specialty glass. Transportation modes include cylinder and packaged gas distribution, merchant liquid distribution, and tonnage distribution.

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The industrial gases-glass market consists of sales of gases and liquids. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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