U.S. Fuel Cell Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The fuel cell market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,698.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 22.5% is expected of the United States fuel cell market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,132.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,698.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
22.5%
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U.S. fuel cell market highlights

  • The U.S. fuel cell market generated a revenue of USD 1,132.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4,698.1 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, sofc was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • PAFC is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Fuel cell market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,132.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,698.1 million
Growth rate22.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSofc
Fastest growing segmentPAFC
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPEMFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC
Key market players worldwideBallard Power Systems Inc, Bloom Energy Corp Class A, Ceres Power Holdings PLC, Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares, FuelCell Energy Inc, Plug Power Inc, SFC Energy AG, Cummins Inc, Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 15.4% of the global fuel cell market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. fuel cell market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,269.0 million by 2030.

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Sofc was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.28% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. fuel cell market based on pemfc, pafc, sofc, mcfc covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced a Hydrogen Posture Plan in December 2006. The aim of this plan was to enhance R&D and validate technologies that can be employed for setting up hydrogen infrastructure.

Moreover, this plan provided deliverables that were set by the Federal government to support the development of hydrogen infrastructure in the country. The plan was developed in accordance with the National Hydrogen Energy Vision and Roadmap.

In September 2011, DOE introduced Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan. This plan consisted of updates and amendments to the Hydrogen Posture Plan by analyzing its progress and as per the suggestions from stakeholders such as industry players and consumers.

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