IMARC Group’s report titled “Argon Market Report by Type (Liquid Argon, Gas Argon), End User (Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication, Chemicals, Energy, Healthcare, Electronics, Food and Beverage, and Others), and Region 2024-2032”.The global argon market size reached US$ 415.9 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 637.5 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% during 2024-2032.
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Factors Affecting the Growth of the Argon Industry:
- Widespread Adoption in Welding:
Argon is commonly used as a shielding gas in welding processes, such as gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding. It creates an inert atmosphere that protects the weld area from atmospheric contaminants like oxygen and nitrogen, preventing oxidation and ensuring high-quality welds. Moreover, the utilization of argon as a shielding gas result in cleaner, stronger, and more precise welds compared to other gases or fluxes, which leads to improving weld quality, reducing the need for rework, and enhancing the overall efficiency of welding operations.
- Thriving Healthcare Sector:
Argon is used in medical gas mixtures, particularly in anesthesia and respiratory therapy. These mixtures help in maintaining stable oxygen levels in patients undergoing surgery or experiencing respiratory conditions. As the healthcare sector is expanding to meet the growing population needs across the globe, the demand for medical gases like argon is expected to increase. Furthermore, argon is employed in certain types of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. These technologies play a crucial role in medical diagnosis and treatment planning, contributing to the overall growth of the healthcare sector.
- Food Preservation and Packaging:
Argon is commonly used in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), where it replaces the air inside food packaging with a mixture of gases to create an optimal atmosphere for preserving freshness and extending shelf life. Argon is inert in nature that helps in preventing oxidative reactions and microbial growth, preserving the color, flavor, and texture of food products. In addition, argon is utilized in the packaging of wine and other beverages to prevent oxidation and maintain product quality. In wine production, argon is often injected into wine bottles before sealing to create a barrier between the wine and oxygen, preserving its flavor and aroma over time.
Leading Companies Operating in the Global Argon Industry:
- Air Liquide India
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- Amcs Corporation
- BASF SE
- Buzwair Industrial Gases Factories
- Iwatani Corporation
- Linde plc
- Messer SE & Co. KGaA
- Wesfarmers Company
Argon Report Segmentation:
By Type:
- Liquid Argon
- Gas Argon
Based on the type, the market has been bifurcated into liquid argon and gas argon.
By End User:
- Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication
- Chemicals
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Electronics
- Food and Beverage
- Others
Metal manufacturing and fabrication account for the majority of the market share due to their indispensable role in ensuring product quality, process efficiency, and overall industry advancement.
Regional Insights:
- North America: (United States, Canada)
- Asia Pacific: (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
- Europe: (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
- Latin America: (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
- Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific enjoys the leading position in the argon market on account of the thriving healthcare industry in the region, coupled with the increasing adoption of medical gases for various therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
Global Argon Market Trends:
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by enabling the production of complex components with high precision. Argon is utilized in certain additive manufacturing processes, such as selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting (EBM), to create a controlled atmosphere, reducing oxidation during metal powder sintering, thereby bolstering the growth of the market.
Furthermore, the rising awareness among the masses about environmental sustainability is encouraging industries to adopt eco-friendly practices, including the use of inert gases like argon for reducing environmental impact and improving process efficiency.
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