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What is the structure of helium consumption?

The structure of helium consumption is a reflection of the structure of economic development. Thus, in the most technologically advanced countries, helium consumption prevails in the fields of industrial cryogenics, space research, for engineering and scientific purposes.

What is the global helium market?

The global helium market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Electronics and semiconductor market in the Asia Pacific has grown immensely owing to the growth in population and increased income that has resulted in sales of electronics to rise at an exponential rate.

Is helium a noble gas?

Helium is one of the six naturally occurring noble gases. It is an odorless, colorless, tasteless monoatomic gas that presents a very low chemical reactivity. In 2022, global sales of helium produced in the United States amounted to 75 million cubic meters, whereas domestic helium consumption reached 43 million cubic meters.

How much helium does the US use per year?

According to a moderate forecast, domestic helium consumption in the United States for the period 2020–2040 will amount to 40 million cubic meters per year, according to the baseline scenario, 45 million cubic meters per year and 50 million cubic meters per year at the maximum. The USA is the largest developed market. Fig. 1.