Market Overview:
The global sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for SF6 in the electric power industry, metals melting, medical and electronics applications. Additionally, the growing demand for high-purity SF6 is also contributing to the growth of this market. However, volatility in prices of raw materials used in manufacturing SF6 may restrain the growth of this market during the forecast period. On basis of type, technical grade accounted for majority share of global sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) market in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR 5% from 2018-2030 owing its low cost as compared electronic grade and high purity grades which are used majorly across various application segments such as electric power industry, metals melting etcetera . On basis on application , Electric Power Industry held largest share followed by Metals Melting & Others segment respectively . Some key players operating in this Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF 6 ) Market are Linde AG(Germany), Air Liquide SA(France), Praxair Inc.
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Product Definition:
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) is a compound of Sulphur, Fluorine and Oxygen. It is a colourless, odourless gas with a density of 6.066 kg/m3. It has a melting point of -63 degrees Celsius and boiling point of 44 degrees Celsius.
Technical Grade:
Technical grade is a product of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) and it's used in the production of electronic components, semiconductors, printed circuit boards (PCB), wire & cable insulation and other electrical equipment. SF6 gas has no color & odor therefore it’s also known as clean gas.
Electronic Grade & High-Purity:
Electronic grade & high-purity is used in the production of SF6 gas. Electronic grade & high-purity is a pure form of silicon wafer, which has uniform thickness and no visible defects. It’s purity level as per IPC (International Pure and Chemical) standards, ensures that it contains less than 1% impurities like iron, oxygen or other metals along with no added chemicals or contaminants.
Application Insights:
The market is segmented by application into electric power industry, metallurgy, medical, electronics and others. In 2017, the electric power industry was the largest application of SF6 with a volume share of over 50%. The growth can be attributed to increasing demand for high-power semiconductors in electrical equipment such as transformers and motors.
Electronics is expected to be one of the fastest growing applications owing to rising demand for high-tech products across various end-use industries including automotive and consumer electronics. Moreover,SF6 finds applications in electronic components such as insulation materials for vacuum tubes or capacitors used in computers or telecommunication devices among other uses.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2017 and accounted for a volume share of over 45%. The region is expected to witness high demand owing to rising industrialization, coupled with increasing trade activities. In addition, growing electric power industry in emerging economies such as China and India is anticipated to drive the SF6 market over the forecast period.
North America emerged as the second-largest consumer of sulfur hexafluoride worldwide after Asia Pacific. North America electric power industry has largely shifted from coal-fired generation units toward cleaner natural gas turbines or other renewable energy sources such as wind and solar farms, which has resulted in reducing consumption levels of SF6 across various applications. However, increasing shale gas exploration activities are projected to boost consumption levels across different application segments during the forecast period.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from the electrical and electronics industry as a result of the growth in these industries
- Rising demand for SF6 in new applications such as data centers, wind turbines, and HVDC transmission systems
- Stringent environmental regulations on greenhouse gas emissions that are driving the adoption of SF6-based equipment over traditional equipment alternatives
- The increasing popularity of gas insulated switchgear (GIS) that uses SF6 as an insulation medium
- Growing investments in smart grid infrastructure
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Research Report
By Type
Technical Grade, Electronic Grade & High-Purity
By Application
Electric Power Industry, Metals Melting, Medical, Electronics, Others
By Companies
Solvay, A-Gas, Linde, AGC Chemical, Advanced Specialty Gases, Honeywell, Showa Denko, Matheson, Air Products, Kanto Denka Kogyo, ChemChina, Fujian Shaowu Yongfei
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
139
Number of Tables & Figures
98
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Report Segments:
The global Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Technical Grade, Electronic Grade & High-Purity
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Electric Power Industry, Metals Melting, Medical, Electronics, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Solvay
- A-Gas
- Linde
- AGC Chemical
- Advanced Specialty Gases
- Honeywell
- Showa Denko
- Matheson
- Air Products
- Kanto Denka Kogyo
- ChemChina
- Fujian Shaowu Yongfei
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Highlights of The Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Technical Grade
- Electronic Grade & High-Purity
- By Application:
- Electric Power Industry
- Metals Melting
- Medical
- Electronics
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is a gas with the chemical formula SF6. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-toxic gas that has been used in industrial processes for more than 50 years. SF6 is also used as an aerosol propellant in spray cans and other products.
Some of the major companies in the sulphur hexafluoride (sf6) market are Solvay, A-Gas, Linde, AGC Chemical, Advanced Specialty Gases, Honeywell, Showa Denko, Matheson, Air Products, Kanto Denka Kogyo, ChemChina, Fujian Shaowu Yongfei.
The sulphur hexafluoride (sf6) market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Technical Grade
5.2.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Electric Power Industry
6.2.2 Metals Melting
6.2.3 Medical
6.2.4 Electronics
6.2.5 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Technical Grade
9.6.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Electric Power Industry
9.10.2 Metals Melting
9.10.3 Medical
9.10.4 Electronics
9.10.5 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Technical Grade
10.6.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Electric Power Industry
10.10.2 Metals Melting
10.10.3 Medical
10.10.4 Electronics
10.10.5 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Technical Grade
11.6.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Electric Power Industry
11.10.2 Metals Melting
11.10.3 Medical
11.10.4 Electronics
11.10.5 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Technical Grade
12.6.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Electric Power Industry
12.10.2 Metals Melting
12.10.3 Medical
12.10.4 Electronics
12.10.5 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Technical Grade
13.6.2 Electronic Grade & High-Purity
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Electric Power Industry
13.10.2 Metals Melting
13.10.3 Medical
13.10.4 Electronics
13.10.5 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Solvay
14.3.2 A-Gas
14.3.3 Linde
14.3.4 AGC Chemical
14.3.5 Advanced Specialty Gases
14.3.6 Honeywell
14.3.7 Showa Denko
14.3.8 Matheson
14.3.9 Air Products
14.3.10 Kanto Denka Kogyo
14.3.11 ChemChina
14.3.12 Fujian Shaowu Yongfei
