Acetylene Gas Market Report by Production Method (Calcium Carbide, Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis), Application (Chemical Synthesis, Welding and Cutting, Metal Fabrication, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

Acetylene Gas Market Report by Production Method (Calcium Carbide, Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis), Application (Chemical Synthesis, Welding and Cutting, Metal Fabrication, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

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Market Overview:

The global acetylene gas market size reached USD 6.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.32% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 6.2 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 7.7 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 2.32%


Acetylene is a colourless combustible gas that is produced through the combination of calcium carbonate and water. It can also be generated using hydrocarbons, such as coal, crude oil, and naphtha, and becomes highly explosive when it is liquified, compressed, heated or mixed with air. This gas is most commonly used as an intermediate for the manufacturing of chemicals and cutting and welding functions in metalworking applications. It is also used for the manufacturing of commercial dry-cell batteries and acetylic alcohols and finds extensive applications across various industries, including chemical, automotive, transportation, aerospace and pharmaceutical.

The market is primarily being driven by the significant growth in the chemical industry, along with rapid industrialization across the globe. Owing to its high flame-temperature properties, acetylene gas is extensively used for various metalworking applications, including oxyacetylene cutting, heat treating, soldering, brazing and welding. In comparison to the traditionally used oxygen-based fuels, the combination of oxyacetylene provides faster piercing and preheating. This offers improved cutting quality, speed and cut initiation time, thereby leading to enhanced efficiency and widespread utilization of the gas across industries. Furthermore, acetylene gas is also utilized for the synthesis of various chemicals, such as acetic anhydride, acetic acid and acetaldehyde. Apart from this, it finds applications in the glass and materials processing industries for carbon coating as it aids in creating lubrication between the material surfaces. Other factors, including extensive research and development (R&D) activities focused on generating the gas from biogas and other bio-based fuels, are also providing a boost to the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global acetylene gas market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on production method and application.

Breakup by Production Method:

  • Calcium Carbide
  • Hydrocarbon Pyrolysis

Breakup by Application:

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Welding and Cutting
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Others

Breakup by Region:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Airgas, Inc., BASF SE, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, Gulf Cyro, Hebei Xingyu Chemical Co. Ltd., Ilmo Products Company, Linde Plc, Praxair, Inc., Shandong Xinlong Group Co. Ltd., Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co. Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Toho Acetylene Co. Ltd., etc.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Segment Coverage Production Method, Application, Region
Region Covered  Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Countries Covered United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico
Companies Covered Airgas, Inc., BASF SE, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, Gulf Cyro, Hebei Xingyu Chemical Co. Ltd., Ilmo Products Company, Linde Plc, Praxair, Inc., Shandong Xinlong Group Co. Ltd., Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co. Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Toho Acetylene Co. Ltd.
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The global acetylene gas market was valued at USD 6.2 Billion in 2024.

We expect the global acetylene gas market to exhibit a CAGR of 2.32% during 2025-2033.

The rising utilization of acetylene gas as an intermediary in the manufacturing of various chemicals and cutting and welding functions in metalworking applications is primarily driving the global acetylene gas market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for acetylene gas.

Based on the production method, the global acetylene gas market has been segmented into calcium carbide and hydrocarbon pyrolysis. Currently, hydrocarbon pyrolysis holds the majority of the total market share.

Based on the application, the global acetylene gas market can be divided into chemical synthesis, welding and cutting, metal fabrication, and others. Among these, chemical synthesis currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.

Some of the major players in the global acetylene gas market include Airgas, Inc., BASF SE, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, Gulf Cyro, Hebei Xingyu Chemical Co. Ltd., Ilmo Products Company, Linde Plc, Praxair, Inc., Shandong Xinlong Group Co. Ltd., Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co. Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Toho Acetylene Co. Ltd., etc.

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