Ascending Trajectory: Hydrogen Market Growth Trends and Key Players
Key Ideas
  • The global hydrogen market is projected to grow significantly, from $18.92 billion in 2024 to $22.38 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 18.2%.
  • Key drivers of this growth include economic expansion in emerging markets, rising demand from the chemical industry, and increased deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
  • Emerging developments in the healthcare sector, such as the use of hydrogen in pharmaceutical products and power generation in hospitals, are contributing to the market's ascent.
  • Asia-Pacific leads the hydrogen market, followed closely by North America, with key trends including hydrogen production from sewage waste and investments in green hydrogen.
The global hydrogen market is experiencing a positive growth trajectory, with the market size projected to increase from $18.92 billion in 2024 to $22.38 billion in 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.2%. Further growth is expected, with the market forecasted to reach $40.39 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.9%. Key drivers of this growth include the strong economic growth in emerging markets, heightened demand from the chemical industry, and the extensive deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The healthcare industry is playing a significant role in the market's expansion, with a focus on healthier living quality leading to the use of industrial gases like hydrogen in pharmaceutical products. Hospitals like St. Francis and VA Loma Linda have already started installing hydrogen plants for power generation, driving demand for high-grade industrial gases. Moreover, advancements in treatments and drug developments utilizing induced pluripotent stem cells are fueling the application of systems that employ gases for cell and tissue cultivation and preservation. The competitive landscape of the hydrogen market includes major players such as The Linde Group, Air Liquide, Air Products and Chemicals Inc, and others. The market is shaped by trends like hydrogen production from sewage waste, partnerships and collaborations, investments in green hydrogen, adoption of IoT by manufacturers, and the use of smart meters. The market segments include distribution modes (pipeline, high-pressure tube trailers, cylinders), applications (chemical, refinery, metal processing, other applications), and end-users (chemicals, aerospace, automotive, energy, refining, etc.). Asia-Pacific leads the hydrogen market, closely followed by North America. The hydrogen market report covers various regions and offers insights into market size, segmentation, key players, growth trends, industry challenges, and competitive developments to support informed decision-making.
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