PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1284220
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1284220
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Xenon Market is accounted for $286.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $364.4 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. When exposed to electrical discharge, the fully inert gas known as xenon generates blue light. Due to its exceptional qualities, it is preferred even though it has relatively little commercial usage. Because of its versatility and high level of purity, this noble gas is widely used in a variety of fields, including satellites, imaging, lighting, electronics, and medicine. The demand for xenon gas is anticipated to rise during the forecast period as a result of the positive expansion of these applications in both established and emerging economies.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, national health expenditures (NHE) in the United States grew 2.7% to USD 4.3 trillion in 2021, accounting for 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
X-rays, computed tomography scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) all employ xenon in the medical field. Additionally, it is utilised in the treatment of cancer and in medical lasers. Some autos' headlights make use of it. Some vehicles' airbags also utilise it. It is utilised in several lasers and light bulbs. In flash photography, it is employed. So, these are the elements influencing the market's expansion.
The gas is categorised as an asphyxiant, which indicates that breathing in an excessive amount of this gas can cause nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and occasionally even death. At low oxygen levels, sudden death can happen in a matter of seconds. Moreover, there are just a few uses for xenon gas. This may result in less demand for xenon gas, which could impede the market's expansion.
For use in the electric ion propulsion system, the inert gas Xe works great as a propellant. As a result of its benefits, it is rapidly gaining popularity in the satellite industry. Interplanetary operations require electric propulsion to be successful, and space travel also relies on electric propulsion. The market is projected to be driven by the growing use of gas in industrialised nations for satellites.
Raw ingredients like argon and krypton, which are required to make xenon gas, are very erratic in price. The cost of xenon petrol may change as a result of this. The process of creating xenon gas requires a lot of energy. High production costs may result from this. Additionally, xenon gas generation releases a variety of greenhouse pollutants. This might result in stringent environmental laws that would impede commercial expansion.
Worldwide industrial operations were hampered by the pandemic. The need for rare gases was thereby acutely felt. As COVID-19 cases were increasing exponentially, the majority of the rare gas-generating air separation systems were primarily occupied in manufacturing medicinal oxygen. The emergence of a pandemic condition is upsetting several specialist product categories, including xenon gas, in the worldwide chemical sector. As key consumers of xenon gas, the construction, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and automotive industries have curtailed production, which has resulted in a significant supply-demand gap.
The N5 segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its advantages. N5 xenon has high purity is known as research-grade xenon. It is very expensive and widely used in a variety of industries, including semiconductors, lighting, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Despite its high cost, the demand for petrol is predicted to increase dramatically over the course of the forecast period due to its numerous applications.
The satellite segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the growing number of electric propulsion spacecraft and satellites. Several satellites are set to launch in the near future, and many more are anticipated to be announced. Since xenon-based lights give superior illumination than traditional lighting techniques, there is an increasing desire for them, which is projected to boost product demand in this market.
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the development of healthcare sectors and the construction of oxygen power plants. High gas consumption is attributed to the electronics and semiconductor sectors for use in etching and other applications. Due to rising semiconductor output, the expansion of the electronics industry is anticipated to favourably support the growth of the xenon market.
Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to increase in semiconductor applications. Due to strict environmental restrictions, there is an increasing need for non-toxic gases, which is fostering regional market expansion. It is utilised in magnetic resonance imaging systems and general anaesthesia. The market in the region is primarily driven by the expanding demand for Xenon in the healthcare industry.
Some of the key players profiled in the Xenon Market include Airgas, Inc., The Linde Group, Praxair Technology, Inc., Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., AIR LIQUIDE S.A., Ingas AE, Air Products and Chemicals, Proton Gases (India) Pvt. Ltd., Messer Group GmbH, American Gas Products, Iceblick LLC, Coregas Pty Ltd, Electronic Flurocarbons, LLC, Cryoin Engineering Ltd., American Gas Products and Air Water Inc.
In September 2021, Linde announced plans to enhance its air separation unit capacity in Florida to satisfy consumer demand for industrial gases.
In July 2018, Air Liquide, one of the largest producers of rare gases and other industrial gases in the world, signed several new multi-year contracts for xenon & krypton supply to the satellite and semiconductor industries in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. The contracts are reported to be worth over USD 59 million.