Global Food Grade Industrial Gases Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Gas Type (Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Hydrogen, Specialty Gas Blends), By Application (Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Carbonation, Freezing & Chilling, Blanketing & Inerting, Dry Ice Production, Food Processing & Preservation, Controlled Atmosphere Storage), By Mode of Supply (Bulk, Cylinder Packaged Gas, On-Site Generation, Microbulk), By End-Use Industry (Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Fruits & Vegetables Processing, Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Food Grade Industrial Gases Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Food Grade Industrial Gases Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Food Grade Industrial Gases Market, By Gas Type
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Gas Type
   2. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Nitrogen (N₂)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Oxygen (O₂)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   5. Argon (Ar)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   6. Hydrogen (H₂)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   7. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Food Grade Industrial Gases Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Carbonation
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Freezing & Chilling 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Blanketing & Inerting
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Dry Ice Production
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Food Processing & Preservation
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    8. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Food Grade Industrial Gases Market, By Mode of Supply
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Mode of Supply
    2. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Cylinder Packaged Gas
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. On-Site Generation
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Microbulk
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Food Grade Industrial Gases Market, By End-Use Industry
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
    2. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Beverages 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Bakery & Confectionery
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       2. U.S.
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       2. U.K.
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       2. China
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       2. UAE
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       2. Brazil
          1. By Gas Type
             1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
             2. Nitrogen (N₂)
             3. Oxygen (O₂)
             4. Argon (Ar)
             5. Hydrogen (H₂)
             6. Specialty Gas Blends (MAP Mixtures)
          2. By Application
             1. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
             2. Carbonation
             3. Freezing & Chilling 
             4. Blanketing & Inerting
             5. Dry Ice Production
             6. Food Processing & Preservation
             7. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
          3. By Mode of Supply
             1. Bulk (Liquid Supply)
             2. Cylinder Packaged Gas
             3. On-Site Generation
             4. Microbulk
          4. By End-Use Industry
             1. Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
             2. Dairy & Frozen Desserts
             3. Beverages 
             4. Bakery & Confectionery
             5. Fruits & Vegetables Processing
             6. Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
14. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Food Grade Industrial Gases Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
15. Company Profile
    1. Linde plc
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Air Liquide
    3. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    4. Messer Group
    5. Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation
    6. Air Water Inc.
    7. SOL Group
    8. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
    9. Gulf Cryo
    10. Yingde Gases Group Company Limited