South Korea Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Market Size & Outlook

The proton exchange membrane fuel cell market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,549.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.3% is expected of South Korea proton exchange membrane fuel cell market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$508.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,549.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
17.3%
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South Korea proton exchange membrane fuel cell market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea proton exchange membrane fuel cell market highlights

  • The South Korea proton exchange membrane fuel cell market generated a revenue of USD 508.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,549.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, automotive was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Stationery is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Proton exchange membrane fuel cell market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 508.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,549.3 million
Growth rate17.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAutomotive
Fastest growing segmentStationery
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAutomotive, Stationery, Portable
Key market players worldwidePlug Power Inc, ITM Power PLC, Ballard Power Systems Inc, PowerCell Sweden AB, Cummins Inc, Oxford Instruments PLC, Intelligent Energy, Australian Vanadium Ltd, FuelCell Energy Inc, Horizon Oil Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 11.8% of the global proton exchange membrane fuel cell market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, Japan proton exchange membrane fuel cell 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 54.9 million by 2030.

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Automotive was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.44% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea proton exchange membrane fuel cell market based on automotive, stationery, portable covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Korea has been actively investing in developing the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology for a few years. The country has a strong focus on clean energy and has been actively promoting the use of fuel cells as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In transportation sector, South Korea is using PEMFCs in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). In addition, several major automakers in the country, such as Hyundai and Kia, have developed commercially available FCEVs.

The government of South Korea introduced the Korea Hydrogen Economy Roadmap 2040 and set targets for the adoption of green hydrogen and fuel cells by 2040. The roadmap outlines the production of 6.2 million FCEVs and the rollout of at least 1,200 refilling stations by 2040.

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