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According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market size was valued at US$ 2344 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3327 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.2% during review period.
Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) refers to commercially refined helium products produced and delivered by source manufacturers after helium recovery, purification, compression or liquefaction from helium-bearing natural gas, nitrogen-rich gas or other helium-containing feed gas sources. The scope mainly includes liquid helium and refined gaseous helium, excluding crude helium, helium-bearing feed gas, resource interests and pure trading or distribution services. Under ambient conditions, helium is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-flammable inert rare gas with an extremely low boiling point, low density, high thermal conductivity, low chemical reactivity and excellent cryogenic cooling performance. Liquid helium is mainly used in MRI superconducting magnets, cryogenic research, quantum computing, particle physics and advanced semiconductor processes, while gaseous helium is used in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, leak detection, welding shielding, optical fiber production, aerospace testing, diving gas mixtures, analytical carrier gas and lifting applications. Major source-producing countries include the United States, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, Canada, Poland, China and South Africa, with the United States, Qatar, Algeria and Russia remaining the core supply countries in the global commercial helium system.
In 2025, global production of liquid helium and refined gaseous helium reached approximately 175 million to 190 million cubic meters on a gaseous-equivalent basis. Source-level FOB prices were mainly in the range of USD 10.50 to USD 15.50 per cubic meter, with standard refined gaseous helium near the lower end of the range, Grade-A helium and liquid helium on a gaseous-equivalent basis near the middle to upper end, and ultra-high-purity helium or shortage-driven spot supply priced well above normal long-term contract levels.
The global helium industry is shifting from a conventional industrial gas market to a strategic materials market. The core value of liquid helium and high-purity gaseous helium does not come from bulk consumption alone, but from its irreplaceability in ultra-low-temperature cooling, superconductivity, inert process protection and high-precision leak detection. USGS states that there is no substitute for helium in cryogenic applications requiring temperatures below minus 429 degrees Fahrenheit, which gives helium structural demand in MRI, quantum computing, cryogenic research and selected advanced manufacturing processes. As investment in AI chips, advanced packaging, wafer fabrication, aerospace systems, MRI equipment and large-scale scientific infrastructure continues to expand, the strategic value of high-purity helium and liquid helium is increasing, while demand is gradually moving from traditional welding, lifting gas and general industrial uses toward higher-value semiconductor, medical imaging, cryogenic research and aerospace testing applications.
At the same time, helium supply risk remains higher than that of most industrial gases. Commercial helium is mainly recovered as a byproduct from natural gas and cannot be economically produced at scale through air separation like oxygen, nitrogen or argon. Resource concentration, liquefaction capacity, cryogenic ISO container availability, long-term offtake contracts and geopolitical exposure all influence supply stability. New helium operations began production in the United States, Canada and South Africa in 2025, showing gradual supply diversification; however, a limited number of sources, especially Qatar, the United States, Algeria and Russia, still define global supply elasticity. Going forward, source resource development, liquid helium capacity, semiconductor-grade high-purity helium, non-hydrocarbon helium, helium recovery systems and long-term secure supply contracts will be among the most valuable areas for investment analysis and market research.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M m³), and average selling prices (US$/m³), 2021-2032
Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M m³), and average selling prices (US$/m³), 2021-2032
Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M m³), and average selling prices (US$/m³), 2021-2032
Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (M m³), and ASP (US$/m³), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium)
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include QatarEnergy LNG, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Sonatrach S.p.A., Gazprom PJSC, ORLEN S.A., North American Helium Inc., etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Liquid Helium
Gaseous Helium
Market segment by Purity Level
Below 99.995% Helium
99.995% to 99.997% Helium
99.999% Helium
Above 99.999% Helium
Market segment by Product Grade
Grade A Helium
High Purity Helium
Ultra High Purity Helium
Industrial Grade Helium
Market segment by Refining Technology
Cryogenic Purification
Pressure Swing Adsorption Purification
Membrane Separation and Hybrid Purification
Catalytic and Getter Purification
Market segment by Application
MRI and Cryogenic Cooling
Semiconductor and Electronics
Analytical and Specialty Gases
Industrial and Lifting Applications
Major players covered
QatarEnergy LNG
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Sonatrach S.p.A.
Gazprom PJSC
ORLEN S.A.
North American Helium Inc.
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium), with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium).
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Liquid Helium
    • 1.3.3 Gaseous Helium
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Purity Level
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Purity Level: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Below 99.995% Helium
    • 1.4.3 99.995% to 99.997% Helium
    • 1.4.4 99.999% Helium
    • 1.4.5 Above 99.999% Helium
  • 1.5 Market Analysis by Product Grade
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Product Grade: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 Grade A Helium
    • 1.5.3 High Purity Helium
    • 1.5.4 Ultra High Purity Helium
    • 1.5.5 Industrial Grade Helium
  • 1.6 Market Analysis by Refining Technology
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Refining Technology: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Cryogenic Purification
    • 1.6.3 Pressure Swing Adsorption Purification
    • 1.6.4 Membrane Separation and Hybrid Purification
    • 1.6.5 Catalytic and Getter Purification
  • 1.7 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.7.1 Overview: Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.7.2 MRI and Cryogenic Cooling
    • 1.7.3 Semiconductor and Electronics
    • 1.7.4 Analytical and Specialty Gases
    • 1.7.5 Industrial and Lifting Applications
  • 1.8 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.8.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.8.2 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.3 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 QatarEnergy LNG
    • 2.1.1 QatarEnergy LNG Details
    • 2.1.2 QatarEnergy LNG Major Business
    • 2.1.3 QatarEnergy LNG Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 QatarEnergy LNG Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 QatarEnergy LNG Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 2.2.1 Exxon Mobil Corporation Details
    • 2.2.2 Exxon Mobil Corporation Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Exxon Mobil Corporation Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Exxon Mobil Corporation Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Sonatrach S.p.A.
    • 2.3.1 Sonatrach S.p.A. Details
    • 2.3.2 Sonatrach S.p.A. Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Sonatrach S.p.A. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Sonatrach S.p.A. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Sonatrach S.p.A. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Gazprom PJSC
    • 2.4.1 Gazprom PJSC Details
    • 2.4.2 Gazprom PJSC Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Gazprom PJSC Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Gazprom PJSC Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 Gazprom PJSC Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 ORLEN S.A.
    • 2.5.1 ORLEN S.A. Details
    • 2.5.2 ORLEN S.A. Major Business
    • 2.5.3 ORLEN S.A. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 ORLEN S.A. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 ORLEN S.A. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 North American Helium Inc.
    • 2.6.1 North American Helium Inc. Details
    • 2.6.2 North American Helium Inc. Major Business
    • 2.6.3 North American Helium Inc. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 North American Helium Inc. Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 North American Helium Inc. Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium)
  • 13.3 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Helium (Liquid Helium and Gaseous Helium) Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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