Industrial Gases for Glass Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Type (Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon and Acetylene), By Glass Type (Container Glass, Flat Glass and Glass Fiber), By Function (Forming & Melting, Atmospheric Control and Finishing/Polishing), By Transportation Mode (Cylinder & Packaged Gas Distribution, Merchant Liquid Distribution and Tonnage Distribution), By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

November 2025 | 186 pages | ID: I38FD62F9ED0EN
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Abstracts

The Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market, valued at USD 5.15 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 10.02% to reach USD 9.13 Billion by 2030. Industrial gases for the glass market, encompassing oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and argon, are integral to various glass manufacturing processes, including melting, forming, and finishing, enhancing efficiency, quality, and environmental performance. The market's expansion is primarily driven by escalating global demand for glass in construction, automotive, and packaging sectors, the growing adoption of oxygen-fuel combustion in furnaces for improved energy efficiency, and the increasing application of specialty gases for advanced glass types.

Key Market Drivers

Technological advancements in glass manufacturing processes represent a critical driver for the global industrial gases for glass market. Innovations such as oxygen-fuel combustion and advanced annealing techniques significantly optimize energy consumption and enhance product quality, directly influencing the demand for industrial gases like oxygen and nitrogen. These technological shifts require precise gas mixtures and controlled environments to achieve desired material properties and production efficiencies. For instance, the transition to more efficient melting furnaces often involves increased oxygen enrichment, leading to higher consumption of industrial oxygen. According to Gerresheimer, in May 2023, the company announced an investment of approximately €80 million in two new glass furnaces scheduled to go into operation in 2024 and 2025, highlighting ongoing investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities that are inherently gas-intensive.

Key Market Challenges

The volatility in raw material and energy prices presents a significant challenge for the Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market. This instability directly elevates operational costs for glass manufacturers, affecting their profitability and ability to fund improvements. Consequently, investment in crucial gas-intensive advanced production technologies, which rely on industrial gases such as oxygen and nitrogen to enhance efficiency and product quality, is curtailed or postponed.

Key Market Trends

The growing adoption of green hydrogen for glass melting signifies a pivotal shift towards decarbonization within glass manufacturing, moving beyond traditional fossil fuels and even conventional industrial hydrogen. The integration of green hydrogen, produced via renewable electricity, directly influences the demand landscape for industrial gases by fostering a new supply chain and requiring adapted furnace designs and gas delivery systems. Glass manufacturers are actively exploring and implementing pilot projects to assess the viability and scalability of this sustainable fuel source. For instance, AGC (AGC Inc. ) announced in October 2023 that it successfully conducted a demonstration test of glass production using hydrogen as fuel in an actual production furnace at its Kansai Plant in Japan.

Key Market Players

• Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
• Linde plc
• Praxair, Inc.
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
• Air Liquide SA
• Gulf Cryo Holding CSC
• HyGear B.V.
• Iwatani Corporation
• Yingde Gas Group Co. Ltd.
• Messer SE & Co. KGaA

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Industrial Gases for Glass Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Type:
• Hydrogen
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Argon
• Acetylene
• Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Glass Type:
• Container Glass
• Flat Glass
• Glass Fiber
• Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Function:
• Forming & Melting
• Atmospheric Control
• Finishing/Polishing
• Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Transportation Mode:
• Cylinder & Packaged Gas Distribution
• Merchant Liquid Distribution
• Tonnage Distribution
• Industrial Gases for Glass Market, By Region:
• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Contents

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
  1.2.1. Markets Covered
  1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. VOICE OF CUSTOMER

5. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  5.2.1. By Type (Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Acetylene)
  5.2.2. By Glass Type (Container Glass, Flat Glass, Glass Fiber)
  5.2.3. By Function (Forming & Melting, Atmospheric Control, Finishing/Polishing)
  5.2.4. By Transportation Mode (Cylinder & Packaged Gas Distribution, Merchant Liquid Distribution, Tonnage Distribution)
  5.2.5. By Region
  5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  6.2.1. By Type
  6.2.2. By Glass Type
  6.2.3. By Function
  6.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  6.3.1. United States Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.1.2.1. By Type
      6.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
      6.3.1.2.3. By Function
      6.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  6.3.2. Canada Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.2.2.1. By Type
      6.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
      6.3.2.2.3. By Function
      6.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  6.3.3. Mexico Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.3.2.1. By Type
      6.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
      6.3.3.2.3. By Function
      6.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

7. EUROPE INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  7.2.1. By Type
  7.2.2. By Glass Type
  7.2.3. By Function
  7.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  7.3.1. Germany Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.1.2.1. By Type
      7.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
      7.3.1.2.3. By Function
      7.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  7.3.2. France Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.2.2.1. By Type
      7.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
      7.3.2.2.3. By Function
      7.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  7.3.3. United Kingdom Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.3.2.1. By Type
      7.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
      7.3.3.2.3. By Function
      7.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  7.3.4. Italy Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.4.2.1. By Type
      7.3.4.2.2. By Glass Type
      7.3.4.2.3. By Function
      7.3.4.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  7.3.5. Spain Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.5.2.1. By Type
      7.3.5.2.2. By Glass Type
      7.3.5.2.3. By Function
      7.3.5.2.4. By Transportation Mode

8. ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  8.2.1. By Type
  8.2.2. By Glass Type
  8.2.3. By Function
  8.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  8.3.1. China Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.1.2.1. By Type
      8.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
      8.3.1.2.3. By Function
      8.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  8.3.2. India Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.2.2.1. By Type
      8.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
      8.3.2.2.3. By Function
      8.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  8.3.3. Japan Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.3.2.1. By Type
      8.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
      8.3.3.2.3. By Function
      8.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  8.3.4. South Korea Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.4.2.1. By Type
      8.3.4.2.2. By Glass Type
      8.3.4.2.3. By Function
      8.3.4.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  8.3.5. Australia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.5.2.1. By Type
      8.3.5.2.2. By Glass Type
      8.3.5.2.3. By Function
      8.3.5.2.4. By Transportation Mode

9. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  9.2.1. By Type
  9.2.2. By Glass Type
  9.2.3. By Function
  9.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.1.2.1. By Type
      9.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
      9.3.1.2.3. By Function
      9.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  9.3.2. UAE Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.2.2.1. By Type
      9.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
      9.3.2.2.3. By Function
      9.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  9.3.3. South Africa Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.3.2.1. By Type
      9.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
      9.3.3.2.3. By Function
      9.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

10. SOUTH AMERICA INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET OUTLOOK

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  10.2.1. By Type
  10.2.2. By Glass Type
  10.2.3. By Function
  10.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. Brazil Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.1.2.1. By Type
      10.3.1.2.2. By Glass Type
      10.3.1.2.3. By Function
      10.3.1.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  10.3.2. Colombia Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.2.2.1. By Type
      10.3.2.2.2. By Glass Type
      10.3.2.2.3. By Function
      10.3.2.2.4. By Transportation Mode
  10.3.3. Argentina Industrial Gases for Glass Market Outlook
    10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.3.2.1. By Type
      10.3.3.2.2. By Glass Type
      10.3.3.2.3. By Function
      10.3.3.2.4. By Transportation Mode

11. MARKET DYNAMICS

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. MARKET TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR GLASS MARKET: SWOT ANALYSIS

14. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

15.1. Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
  15.1.1. Business Overview
  15.1.2. Products & Services
  15.1.3. Recent Developments
  15.1.4. Key Personnel
  15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Linde plc
15.3. Praxair, Inc.
15.4. Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
15.5. Air Liquide SA
15.6. Gulf Cryo Holding CSC
15.7. HyGear B.V.
15.8. Iwatani Corporation
15.9. Yingde Gas Group Co. Ltd.
15.10. Messer SE & Co. KGaA

16. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

17. ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER