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China Helium Market Update: Supply Expansion and Domestic Production Progress in 2025

2026-01-16

China’s heliummarket continues to draw global attention as demand from semiconductors, medical imaging, and advanced manufacturing accelerates in 2025. Recent developments indicate both supply diversification and meaningful progress in domestic Helium production.

China Helium Demand Remains Strong

Helium consumption in China has maintained strong growth, driven primarily by semiconductor fabrication, fiber optics, aerospace research, and MRI medical systems. Industry analysts note that helium remains a non-substitutable gas for many high-precision and cryogenic applications.

Long-Term Helium Import Agreements Strengthen Supply Stability

To improve supply reliability, Chinese industrial gas companies have expanded long-term helium procurement agreements with overseas producers, particularly in the Middle East. These agreements are designed to reduce short-term supply volatility and ensure stable access to high-purity helium for domestic manufacturing and research facilities.

Domestic Helium Extraction Projects Reach New Milestones

China has also made notable progress in domestic helium extraction, particularly through projects linked to natural gas and shale gas processing. Several facilities have reported successful production of 5N (99.999%) high-purity helium, marking a significant step toward improving national helium supply security and reducing import dependence.

Technology Investment Accelerates Industry Development

Investment in helium purification, liquefaction, and recovery technologies continues to increase. Industry forums and technical conferences held in China highlight advancements in large-scale helium liquefaction systems and energy-efficient purification units, supporting both industrial and scientific applications.

Outlook for the China Helium Industry

While China remains a net importer of helium, ongoing domestic projects and diversified international sourcing are expected to enhance long-term supply resilience. With sustained growth in high-tech manufacturing, helium is set to remain a strategically important industrial gas in China’s industrial ecosystem.

Source: Industry analysis compiled by Chengdu Hongjin Chemical Co., Ltd., an industrial and specialty gas supplier serving global markets.