Helium Market Report 2026

The helium market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.55 billion in 2025 to $5.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of natural gas extraction activities, increasing use of helium in healthcare imaging, growth of electronics manufacturing, rising adoption in welding and leak detection, availability of large-scale helium reserves.

The helium market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from semiconductor fabs, rising investments in helium recovery infrastructure, expansion of space and aerospace applications, growing focus on supply chain security, increasing use in advanced research laboratories. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for helium in semiconductor manufacturing, increasing use of helium in medical imaging systems, expansion of cryogenic applications across research facilities, rising focus on helium recycling and recovery systems, increasing strategic stockpiling of helium supplies.

The growth of the electronics and semiconductor industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the helium market. This industry involves the design, production, and distribution of electronic components, integrated circuits, and related technologies, catering to sectors such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial applications. Helium plays a key role in the electronics and semiconductor industries for essential processes like temperature regulation, maintaining cleanroom environments, quality control, optical fiber production, and analytical equipment operation. This dependence on helium supports the market's growth as the electronics sector develops and expands. For instance, in 2025, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a U.S.-based trade organization representing the American semiconductor industry, reported that U.S. semiconductor exports reached $57 billion in 2024. Therefore, the expansion of the electronics and semiconductor industry is contributing to the ongoing growth of the helium market.

Major companies operating in the helium market are investing in research and development activities for helium recycling to gain a competitive edge in the market. Helium recycling refers to the process of collecting, purifying, and reusing helium gas, typically from sources where helium is released or vented, such as in various industrial processes. For instance, in September 2023, Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, a Germany-based research institute, introduced an advanced helium recycling plant, operational since 2022. This facility efficiently captures and recycles helium gas that was previously released into the atmosphere. By compressing and storing the evaporated helium, the institute can cover around 80% of its helium needs, contributing to resource conservation and a stable supply for crucial experiments.

In September 2023, Air Water America Inc., a US-based chemical manufacturing company acquired American Gas Products LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of American Gas Products LLC (AGP) by Air Water America Inc. has strategically expanded its helium supply capabilities, increased market share, and enabled diversification of gas offerings, positioning the company for growth and reliability in the helium and industrial gas markets. American Gas Products LLC is a US-based industrial gas supplier that specializes in the supply of helium gas, propane, medical gases, industrial gases, and welding products.

Major companies operating in the helium market are Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, Air Liquide S.A., Linde plc, Messer Group GmbH, Iwatani Corporation, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Air Water Inc, Nippon Helium Inc, Qatargas Operating Company Limited, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Phillips 66, National Iranian Oil Company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Renergen, Gulf Cryo, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc, Axcel Gases.

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

The helium market consists of the sales of liquid helium and gaseous helium used for medicine, scientific research, refrigeration, gas for aircraft, and coolant for nuclear reactors. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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