May 23, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Asia - Oxygen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
Driven by increasing demand for oxygen in Asia, the market is set to experience a significant uptrend in consumption levels. Forecasted with a CAGR of +3.1% in volume and +4.9% in value terms from 2024 to 2035, the market is predicted to expand to 76B cubic meters and $40.4B respectively by the end of the forecast period.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for oxygen in Asia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 76B cubic meters by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $40.4B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
Asia's Consumption of Oxygen
In 2024, the amount of oxygen consumed in Asia expanded to 54B cubic meters, growing by 2.1% on the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
The value of the oxygen market in Asia shrank to $23.8B in 2024, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $25.8B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Consumption By Country
The country with the largest volume of oxygen consumption was China (19B cubic meters), accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, oxygen consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (7.5B cubic meters), threefold. Japan (4B cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.3% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+2.7% per year) and Japan (+0.6% per year).
In value terms, China ($8.4B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($3.1B). It was followed by Japan.
In China, the oxygen market remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+5.4% per year) and Japan (+3.3% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of oxygen per capita consumption in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (41 cubic meters per person), Japan (32 cubic meters per person) and South Korea (27 cubic meters per person).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Production
Asia's Production of Oxygen
In 2024, the amount of oxygen produced in Asia reached 54B cubic meters, growing by 2% compared with the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 6.7%. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, oxygen production contracted to $23.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -10.0% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $26.6B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The country with the largest volume of oxygen production was China (19B cubic meters), accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, oxygen production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (7.5B cubic meters), threefold. Japan (4B cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.3% share.
In China, oxygen production increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+2.7% per year) and Japan (+0.6% per year).
Imports
Asia's Imports of Oxygen
In 2024, overseas purchases of oxygen were finally on the rise to reach 108M cubic meters after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 157M cubic meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, oxygen imports dropped modestly to $40M in 2024. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -31.2% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $58M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
Jordan was the largest importing country with an import of around 36M cubic meters, which resulted at 33% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (16M cubic meters) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (8.7%), Singapore (8.1%) and Hong Kong SAR (6%). Iraq (4M cubic meters), Macao SAR (3.7M cubic meters), Malaysia (3.2M cubic meters), Nepal (3.2M cubic meters) and Palestine (2.2M cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to oxygen imports into Jordan stood at +14.1%. At the same time, Nepal (+25.3%), Oman (+17.4%), Hong Kong SAR (+12.1%), Macao SAR (+6.5%), Palestine (+5.3%), Iraq (+4.9%) and Saudi Arabia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +25.3% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Singapore (-1.7%) and Malaysia (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of Jordan, Oman, Hong Kong SAR and Nepal increased by +20, +6.2, +3.1 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Jordan ($12M) constitutes the largest market for imported oxygen in Asia, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($4.4M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with an 8.7% share.
In Jordan, oxygen imports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (+3.8% per year) and Oman (+17.7% per year).
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Asia stood at $368 per thousand cubic meters in 2024, dropping by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $441 per thousand cubic meters in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($497 per thousand cubic meters), while Iraq ($160 per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
Asia's Exports of Oxygen
In 2024, overseas shipments of oxygen were finally on the rise to reach 61M cubic meters after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 142M cubic meters. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, oxygen exports reduced modestly to $25M in 2024. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $45M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
The biggest shipments were from the United Arab Emirates (9.3M cubic meters), Singapore (7.3M cubic meters), Kuwait (6.4M cubic meters), Turkey (4.7M cubic meters), Saudi Arabia (4.4M cubic meters), India (4.1M cubic meters), China (3.5M cubic meters), Malaysia (3.3M cubic meters) and Syrian Arab Republic (3.2M cubic meters), together finishing at 76% of total export. It was distantly followed by Iran (3.1M cubic meters), making up a 5.1% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest oxygen supplying countries in Asia were Singapore ($5.3M), the United Arab Emirates ($3.6M) and Kuwait ($2.8M), together accounting for 46% of total exports. China, Turkey, Malaysia, Syrian Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, India and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in Asia amounted to $411 per thousand cubic meters, dropping by -7.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, oxygen export price increased by +80.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $443 per thousand cubic meters in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($727 per thousand cubic meters), while Iran ($121 per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
