Welding Gas/Shielding Gas Market Report 2026

The welding gas/shielding gas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.38 billion in 2025 to $3.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in metal fabrication industries, expansion of construction activities, rising use of welding in energy projects, increased adoption of arc welding techniques, availability of industrial gas supply networks.

The welding gas/shielding gas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in electric vehicle manufacturing, rising automation in manufacturing plants, expansion of aerospace production, demand for high quality welds, increasing infrastructure development projects. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high purity shielding gases, growing adoption of mixed gas solutions, increasing use in automated and robotic welding, expansion of gas metal arc welding applications, higher consumption in lightweight metal fabrication.

Growth in metal manufacturing and metal fabrication industries is expected to drive the expansion of the welding gas or shielding gas market in the coming years. Metal manufacturing and metal fabrication involve industrial processes for producing metal sheets, components, and structures through activities such as smelting, casting, forming, and machining. These industries are growing due to increasing adoption of industrial automation, which is driving demand for large-scale, high-precision metal production. Welding and shielding gases support these industries by enabling strong, durable, and corrosion-resistant metal joints, which are essential for automated and high-volume fabrication processes. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics reported that industrial robot installations in the United States increased by 12% to 44,303 units in 2023, with the automotive segment recording 14,678 installations, up from 14,472 units in 2022. Consequently, growth in metal manufacturing and metal fabrication industries is fueling the welding gas or shielding gas market.

Major companies operating in the welding gas market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as cloud-based gas analytics, to improve operational efficiency and strengthen cost control. Cloud-based gas analytics is a digital approach that utilizes connected sensors and software platforms to monitor gas pressure, flow, and consumption in real time, helping users identify leaks, minimize overuse, and enhance visibility across gas supply systems. For example, in August 2024, InduSuite, a US-based software platform from ESAB, launched FloCloud, featuring a cloud-connected gas monitoring system integrated with mesh WiFi-enabled pressure and flow sensors. FloCloud combines gas control hardware with a cloud analytics dashboard that tracks gas usage at each end-user point and sends alerts when pressure drops or flow deviates from welding procedure specifications. The solution enables monitoring of gas consumption by welding job, operator, and project, supporting accurate cost allocation and job estimation. It also assists users in identifying leaks and overconsumption while reducing the need for manual inspections. Additionally, FloCloud supports preventive maintenance planning by providing clear visibility into gas usage patterns across industrial welding environments.

In February 2025, Holston Gases Inc, a US-based provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with welding supplies and gas equipment, acquired Advanced Welding for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Holston Gases aimed to expand its geographic presence in the southeastern United States, strengthen its distribution network, and broaden its welding and gas supply offerings to better serve local industrial and commercial customers. Advanced Welding Supply Company Inc., based in the United States, provides welding equipment, consumables, safety products, and gas supply solutions for industrial and fabrication applications.

Major companies operating in the welding gas/shielding gas market are Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Gulf Cryo, Linde PLC, Iwatani Corporation, Praxair Inc., Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Southern Industrial Gas Sdn Bhd, The Messer Group GmbH, American Welding Gas Inc., Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd., Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Elektriska Svetsnings-Aktiebolaget, Fronius International GmbH, Gas Innovations, Sterling Gases Limited, SIG Gases Berhad, Iceblick Ltd., Messer Canada Inc., WestAir Gases & Equipment, Norco Inc., Weldstar Company, Arc3 Gases, Holston Gases Inc., Roberts Oxygen Inc., NexAir LLC, Indiana Oxygen Company Inc., Haun Welding Supply Inc., Welders Supply Company, Welding Industrial Supply Company, Sidney Lee Welding Supply Inc.

North America was the largest region in the welding gas/shielding gas market in 2025. The regions covered in the welding gas/shielding gas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the welding gas/shielding gas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The welding gas or shielding gas market consists of sales of argon and helium. 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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