South Africa Hydrogen Generation Market Size & Outlook

The hydrogen generation market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4.2 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of South Africa hydrogen generation market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$2.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$4.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.7%
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South Africa hydrogen generation market highlights

  • The South Africa hydrogen generation market generated a revenue of USD 2.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ammonia production was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Transportation is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Hydrogen generation market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2.5 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 4.2 billion
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAmmonia production
Fastest growing segmentTransportation
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationMethanol Production, Ammonia Production, Petroleum Refinery, Transportation, Power Generation
Key market players worldwideAir Liquide SA, Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Cummins Inc, Iwatani Corp, Linde PLC, Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp, Tokyo Gas Co Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.5% of the global hydrogen generation market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE hydrogen generation market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2030.

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South Africa hydrogen generation market outlook

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Ammonia production was the largest segment with a revenue share of 24% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa 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.


South Africa is focusing on developing its hydrogen generation infrastructure in order to enhance its fuel cells and energy storage market. Favorable government policies regarding emission free transportation are projected to further propel the market growth.

For instance, Green Transport strategy promotes the use of fuel cell public vehicles in urban and semi-urban regions of South Africa. Such initiatives will directly influence the demand for hydrogen generation across the region.

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