China Liquefied Natural Gas Market Size & Outlook

The liquefied natural gas market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 54,049.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.1% is expected of China liquefied natural gas market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$25,948.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$54,049.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.1%
Report Coverage
China

China liquefied natural gas market highlights

  • The China liquefied natural gas market generated a revenue of USD 25,948.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 54,049.7 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, power generation was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Power Generation is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Liquefied natural gas market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 25,948.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 54,049.7 million
Growth rate11.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPower generation
Fastest growing segmentPower Generation
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTransportation Fuel, Power Generation
Key market players worldwideBP PLC, Chevron Corp, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp Class H, Eni SpA, Equinor ASA, Exxon Mobil Corp, Gazprom, PetroChina Co Ltd Class H, Shell PLC, TotalEnergies SE


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 22.3% of the global liquefied natural gas market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China liquefied natural gas market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 19,891.0 million by 2030.

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Power generation was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.38% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China liquefied natural gas market based on transportation fuel, power generation covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Gas-based power generation in this region accounted for more than 67 GW installed capacity as of 2020. The country has witnessed increase in gas power capacity owing to rise in environmental concerns regarding coal-based power plants.

According to the EIA’s estimates and forecasts, considering China’s economic growth, industrial expansion in the country, and its population growth, the country is likely to witness double of its current 4000 kilowatts per hour electrical consumption over the next few years.

China has been heavily dependent on coal; however, coal consumption in this region has witnessed a declining trend from 2013 to 2016 as the country committed its stance in steering the fight against global warming and carbon emissions.

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