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Author: Bandana Dobhal, Research Analyst
September 29, 2025
As governments, industries, and consumers are increasingly focusing on low-carbon solutions to achieve their climate goals, the demand for merchant hydrogen is gradually growing.
Based on the type category, gaseous merchant hydrogen has the highest market share due to its widespread application in industrial processes such as refining, chemicals, and electronics, as well as its easier generation and distribution via compressed gas cylinders, tube trailers, and pipelines, without the need for energy-intensive liquefaction.
The North America region is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, due to high policy support, technological advancements, and increased adoption in industrial and clean energy sectors.
The major players, including Linde Plc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Air Liquide, are aggressively pursuing R&D investments and strategic alliances to increase production of hydrogen.
According to a new report by UnivDatos, the Merchant Hydrogen Market is expected to reach USD million in 2033 by growing at a CAGR of 7.5%. The merchant hydrogen market is expanding as the world's demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions continues to grow due to concerns about climate change and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. Governments around the world are introducing supportive policies, subsidies, and carbon reduction mandates, which have been driving industries to switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon hydrogen. Use in refining, chemical, steel making, energy storage, and fuel cell transportation is further increasing demand. Technological innovations, declining cost of renewable energy, and large-scale infrastructure development are making hydrogen production and distribution more efficient, while increasing private and public investments are pushing the market over a high growth trajectory across the developed economies and the emerging ones.
The growth in demand for clean energy is one of the driving forces behind the merchant hydrogen market, as governments, industries, and consumers are increasingly focusing on low-carbon solutions to achieve their climate goals. Especially green hydrogen generated via renewable-powered electrolysis provides a sustainable and multipurpose alternative to fossil fuels for various sectors, such as transport, industry, or power production. These developments are further strengthened by international agreements like the Paris Agreement, net-zero targets, and carbon price policies that incentivize industries to decarbonize. This trend is benefiting merchant hydrogen suppliers, as more end users prefer ready-to-use hydrogen rather than establishing on-site production facilities. Moreover, hydrogen's potential to store renewable energy and serve as a zero-emission energy carrier for mobility and heavy industry makes it an important driving factor for the global clean energy transition. This soaring demand is driving massive investments and fueling infrastructure growth worldwide.
Access sample report (including graphs, charts, and figures): https://univdatos.com/reports/merchant-hydrogen-market?popup=report-enquiry
The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global merchant hydrogen market, owing to its strong industrial presence, high energy demand, and robust government policies and initiatives to support hydrogen manufacturing. Along with this, the region has substantial hydrogen demand in the refinery, chemicals, and steel industries, as well as growing use in fuel cell vehicles and power generation. With several hydrogen production capacities, infrastructure, and renewable-powered green hydrogen initiatives, the region continues to establish its dominance in the global market, positioning Asia-Pacific as a strategic center for hydrogen production, consumption, and technological advancements.
For instance, in April 2023, Linde announced that it had entered into a long-term agreement with Evonik to build, own, and operate a 9 MW alkaline electrolyzer plant on Singapore’s Jurong Island. This new plant is expected to produce green hydrogen to support Evonik’s methionine production.
Market Size, Trends, & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2033.
Market Dynamics – Leading Trends, Growth Drivers, Restraints, and Investment Opportunities
Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis By Type, By Process, By Application, and By Region
Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors
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