Industrial Nitrogen Market Report 2026

The industrial nitrogen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.18 billion in 2025 to $22.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of petrochemical industry, expansion of metal manufacturing, demand from food and beverage sector, development of air separation technologies, industrial safety requirements.

The industrial nitrogen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in semiconductor manufacturing, expansion of pharmaceutical production, increasing oil and gas recovery projects, demand for clean processing environments, investment in nitrogen generation systems. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in food preservation applications, growth in inerting and purging processes, expansion of on site nitrogen generation, increasing demand from electronics manufacturing, adoption in enhanced oil recovery operations.

The rising demand for fertilizers is expected to support the growth of the industrial nitrogen market in the coming years. Fertilizers are materials or formulations that supply essential nutrients to soil or plants to enhance growth and improve agricultural productivity. Nitrogen is a critical ingredient in many fertilizer products, especially those designed to promote vigorous leafy growth in crops such as wheat, corn, and leafy vegetables. As agricultural activities expand globally to meet the food requirements of a growing population, the demand for nitrogen-based fertilizers continues to increase. For example, in 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a U.S.-based federal agency, reported that the average value of U.S. farmland reached $4,350 per acre, representing a 4.3% increase compared to 2024, or a 1.9% rise after adjusting for inflation. As a result, the increasing demand for fertilizers is driving the growth of the industrial nitrogen market.

Major companies in the industrial nitrogen market are focusing on technological advancements such as modular Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems for on-site nitrogen generation to improve operational efficiency, reduce reliance on bulk deliveries, and lower overall costs. Modular PSA systems extract nitrogen from compressed air through the selective adsorption of oxygen and other gases, enabling continuous, high-purity nitrogen production ranging from 95% to 99.999% directly at the point of use, with enhanced energy efficiency and scalability compared with traditional cylinder-based or liquid nitrogen supply methods. For example, in November 2024, South Tek Systems LLC, a U.S.-based industrial gas technology company, launched the N2GEN FLEX Nitrogen Generator. This system provides high-purity nitrogen on demand, reduces energy consumption by more than 20%, minimizes storage needs, and supports critical applications across pharmaceuticals, metal fabrication, electronics manufacturing, and food packaging.

In December 2023, WSG Energy, a global company based in the Netherlands, acquired Azoto Energy for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of this acquisition is for WSG Energy to strengthen its position as a leading provider of engineered nitrogen solutions in Canada. This strategic initiative aims to expand WSG's global footprint and enhance its offerings in the clean energy infrastructure sector. Azoto Energy is a privately held nitrogen pumping company based in Canada.

Major companies operating in the industrial nitrogen market are Praxair Technology Inc., Air Products And Chemicals Inc., Air Liquide S. A., Linde plc, Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH, Bhuruka Gases Limited, Sudanese Liquid Air Co. Ltd., Canair Nitrogen Inc., The Messer Group GmbH, Nexair LLC, Gulf Cryo, Southern Industrial Gas Sdn. Bhd., Universal Industrial Gases Inc., Yingde Gases Group Company, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd., Bombay Oxygen Corporation Ltd., Emirates Industrial Gases Co. LLC, Chengdu Taiyu Industrial Gases Co. Ltd., Aspen Air Corporation, Cryomech Inc., MVS Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Cryogenic Industries Inc., AMCS Corporation, Statebourne Cryogenics Ltd., Asia Industrial Gases Pte. Ltd., Sutton-Garten Co.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the Industrial Nitrogen market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial nitrogen market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial nitrogen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial nitrogen market consists of sales of low purity and high purity nitrogen. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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