The Middle East industrial gases market is on a strong growth trajectory, projected to rise from US$ 4.82 billion in 2025 to US$ 7.75 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.01%. The market’s performance is being bolstered by the rapid growth of end-use sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, electronics, and food processing. Governments across the region are actively investing in infrastructure and diversifying their economies beyond oil, creating a favorable environment for industrial gas suppliers.
Meanwhile, regional governments are prioritizing non-oil sectors through significant investments. Saudi Arabia, for instance, has launched industrial zones and smart city initiatives to attract global manufacturers. These efforts are generating increased demand for industrial gases used in welding, shielding, and cooling.
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Market Insights
Industrial gases are essential for a range of applications from metal fabrication and electronics manufacturing to medical procedures and food packaging. The Middle East, with its low energy costs and strategic global location, offers ideal conditions for industrial growth and expansion, further fueling the demand for gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide.Key Growth Drivers
Healthcare has emerged as a primary driver of industrial gas consumption in the region. Gases like oxygen and nitrogen are used in surgeries, intensive care units, and diagnostic tools. The food and beverage sector is also a major consumer, relying on gases for packaging, processing, and extending shelf life in response to changing consumer habits and population growth.Meanwhile, regional governments are prioritizing non-oil sectors through significant investments. Saudi Arabia, for instance, has launched industrial zones and smart city initiatives to attract global manufacturers. These efforts are generating increased demand for industrial gases used in welding, shielding, and cooling.
Business Opportunity
Manufacturers in the industrial gases market are well-positioned to benefit from growth in electronics, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy sectors. The electronics industry, in particular, is showing increased consumption of specialty gases driven by the spread of advanced technologies such as 5G. The strategic location of Middle Eastern countries, supported by world-class ports and trade routes, adds to the region’s attractiveness for investment and industrial expansion.Regional Outlook
GCC countries - led by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar - are the key contributors to regional demand due to massive infrastructure projects. In 2022, contracts worth over US$ 93 billion were awarded across the GCC, indicating strong forward momentum. Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan are also emerging as important industrial centers due to their geographic advantages and expanding logistics networks.Competitive Analysis
The market is moderately consolidated, with several key companies competing through mergers, acquisitions, and capacity expansion. Strategic partnerships with local players and expansion of regional production facilities are helping manufacturers scale operations and meet increasing demand.Recent industry developments include:
- ADNOC’s 2023 partnerships with 23 companies for local manufacturing.
- Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co.’s acquisition of Air Liquide’s Saudi business in 2022.
- Air Products’ plans to set up a new facility in Jubail, announced in 2021.
- Air Liquide acquiring a 40% stake in Saudi Arabia’s largest private industrial gas firm.
Market Segmentation
By Type:
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Helium
- Acetylene
- Argon
- Hydrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Methane
- Fluorine Gases
- Krypton
- Xenon
- Others
By Supply Mode:
- Pipeline
- Bulk Gas Delivery
- High & Low Pressure Gas Cylinders
- Compressed Liquid Gas Cylinders
- Microbulk Systems
- Portable Bottles & Cartridges
- Tube Trailers
- Cryogenic Tanks & Liquid Dewars
By Application:
- Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication
- Healthcare
- Automotive & Aerospace
- Electronics
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Food & Beverages
- Pulp & Paper
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Other Industrial
By Country:
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Iraq
- Turkey
- Rest of the Middle East
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
3. Middle East Industrial Gases Market Outlook, 2019-2032
4. Competitive Landscape
5. Appendix
Companies Mentioned
- Air Liquide Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
- Linde Middle East
- Air Products Middle East
- Praxair Middle East and Africa
- Gulf Cryo
- Messer Group
- Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd.
- National Industrial Gas Plants
- Al Waha Petrochemicals Company
- Al Khaleej Gas
- Gulf Industrial Gases Co. (GIG)
- Sharjah Oxygen Company (SOC)
- Buzwair Industrial Gases Factories
- Al Faisaliah Industrial Gases (AFIG)
- Al Kafaa Ltd. for Industrial Gases
- Emirates Industrial Gases Co. LLC
- Emirates Industrial Gas Company
- Abdullah Al-Shuwayer Group of Companies
- International Gas Services Est.
- Kuwait Oxygen & Acetylene Co. W.L.L.
- Abu Dhabi Oxygen Company
- Al Manhal Gas
- Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas)
- Sabic Industrial Gases
- Saudi Industrial Gas Co. (SIGAS)
- Technical Gas Products
- Taif Industrial Gases Factory (TIGF)
- Universal Industrial Gases, Inc.
- Yemen LNG Company Ltd.
- Air Water Middle East & Africa (AWMEA)
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso
