Water Electrolysis Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2030

The global water electrolysis market size was estimated at USD 6.18 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 10.41 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2030. The market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by several key factors. Firstly, the transition towards sustainability positively impacts market expansion as industries increasingly identify hydrogen as a crucial element for numerous future applications.
Key Market Trends & Insights
- Asia Pacific held the largest regional share in 2023.
- North America is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.
- By product, alkaline electrolysis accounted for the largest share of 57.72% in 2023.
- By product, proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is expected to register the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
- By end use, the chemicals segment led the market in 2023.
Market Size & Forecast
- 2023 Market Size: USD 6.18 Billion
- 2030 Projected Market Size: USD 10.41 Billion
- CAGR (2024–2030): 7.9%
- Asia Pacific: Largest market share in 2023
- North America: Fastest growing region
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With heightened interest in hydrogen as a green energy solution, ongoing innovations and technological advancements primarily target sustainable hydrogen production methods, thereby instigating the market.
Moreover, stringent government regulations on fossil fuel usage are expected to compel substantial demand for water electrolysis machines in near future. As hydrogen finds extensive use across various industries, particularly in fuel cell-based applications, it is significantly impacting hydrogen production. Water electrolysis machines stand as efficient solutions for sustainably producing hydrogen and in considerable volume, meeting the substantial demand for hydrogen as a green energy source and further elevating the market share in the upcoming years.
Drivers, Opportunities & Restraints
Advancements in urban wastewater treatment are opening new avenues for market growth. As electrocoagulation methods gain popularity, the water electrolysis process has become an essential component of wastewater treatment facilities, contributing to upgrading the market’s growth graph in the forecast years. Furthermore, the transportation industry captures the potential share of the market and is expected to grow at a fast pace over the forecast period, as hydrogen offers emission-free power for cars and trucks.
The market presents numerous growth opportunities driven by the increasing demand for green hydrogen as a clean energy source. As industries seek sustainable hydrogen production methods, ongoing innovations in water electrolysis technologies open new avenues for market expansion. The decreasing cost of renewable energy and water electrolysis equipment further enhances the market’s attractiveness.
Water Electrolysis Market Report Scope
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2024 |
USD 6.61 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2030 |
USD 10.41 billion |
Growth rate |
CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2030 |
Actual data |
2018 – 2023 |
Forecast period |
2024 – 2030 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2024 to 2030 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Product, end-use, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; France; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia; China; India; Japan; Australia; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; UAE |
Key companies profiled |
Nel ASA; ThyssenKrupp AG; Asahi Kasei Corporation; Cummins Inc.; Plug Power Inc.; ITM Power PLC; Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation; Teledyne Energy Systems Inc. Ltd.; Hitachi Zosen Corporation; Siemens Energy AG |
Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst’s working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope |
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