Global Hydrogen Generation Market Size & Outlook

The hydrogen generation industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 317.4 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.3% is expected of the worldwide hydrogen generation industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$170.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$317.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global hydrogen generation market highlights

  • The global hydrogen generation market generated a revenue of USD 170.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 317.4 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 9.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ammonia production accounted for a revenue of USD 37.2 billion in 2023.
  • Transportation is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Egypt is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 170.1 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 317.4 billion
Growth rate9.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAmmonia production
Fastest growing segmentTransportation
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationMethanol Production, Ammonia Production, Petroleum Refinery, Transportation, Power Generation

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 14.3% of the global hydrogen generation market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Egypt is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2.4 billion by 2030.

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Ammonia production was the largest segment with a revenue share of 21.87% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global hydrogen generation market based on methanol production, ammonia production, petroleum refinery, transportation, power generation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Hydrogen Generation Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Methanol Production
    • Ammonia Production
    • Petroleum Refinery
    • Transportation
    • Power Generation
    • Others
  • Global Hydrogen Generation Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Coal Gasification
    • Steam Methane Reforming
    • Methane Pyrolysis
  • Global Hydrogen Generation Transportation mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Pipeline
    • Cryogenic liquid tankers

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