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Industrial Gas Production in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The turnover of German industrial gas manufacturers increased by an average of 0.1% per year between 2021 and 2026. The volatile development of electricity and natural gas prices in the first half of the past five-year period was clearly reflected in the development of turnover and earnings due to the high energy intensity of the industry. Events such as the temporary energy shortage in Europe in the months following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine led to a sharp rise in energy expenditure and significantly increased production costs for industry players. The slowdown in industrial activity in Europe after 2022 and the gradual fall in energy prices in turn led to significant declines in producer prices for industrial gases in the years that followed. Demand for industrial gases has been more stable since 2021 compared to the chemical sector as a whole, as industrial gases are used in a wide variety of areas. Higher demand from the healthcare sector and the food and beverage industry, for example, has in many cases been able to compensate for the decline in demand from the manufacturing industry observed after 2022. The focus of many industry players on high-quality speciality gases for medicine and cutting-edge technologies has strengthened the industry's resilience in volatile markets. Technical and economic hurdles in the import of industrial gases have also led to an increase in demand for on-site gas solutions. In view of the complex, cost-intensive and uncertain import logistics, more and more domestic companies are focussing on independent production directly at their production site. The profit margins of industry participants therefore remained at a satisfactory level for most of the past five years. Only in years with sharp increases in raw material and energy prices, such as 2022, were additional costs only partially passed on to customers through corresponding price adjustments. The higher energy costs in Germany compared to other European countries are putting parts of the industry under increasing pressure.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released June 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C20.11DE. The industry comprises the production of technical and medical liquid or pressurised gases. These include, for example, elementary gases, gaseous coolants and insulating gases. The extraction of naturally occurring gases such as methane, on the other hand, is not part of the industry. This also applies to the production of gaseous fuels through the carbonisation of coal, from agricultural by-products or from residual materials. Related terms covered in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany include linde process, inert gases, medical gases and market run.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany include Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany include Linde plc, Air Liquide Industriegase GmbH & Co. KG and Messer Group.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany is €2.8bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 45 businesses in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany?
The Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany?
The Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany are Linde plc, Air Liquide Industriegase GmbH & Co. KG and Messer Group
What does the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany include?
Oxygen and Nitrogen are part of the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany is Linde plc.
How competitive is the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Industrial Gas Production industry in Germany.
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