Middle East and Africa Sulfur Hexafluoride Market Size, Share, and Analysis by 2027

The sulfur hexafluoride market in MEA is expected to grow from US$ 20.32 million in 2019 to US$ 27.62 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2020 to 2027.

South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of MEA are the major economies in MEA. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is mainly used in electric-power industry. Sulfur hexafluoride possesses excellent properties that make it compatible with electrical appliances. The thermal stability and high dielectric strength of Sulfur hexafluoride proffer outstanding cooling and insulating properties. The application of Sulfur hexafluoride in the form of a dielectric medium in capacitors, switchgear, circuit breakers, and other electric appliances is a factor driving the growth of MEA Sulfur hexafluoride market. Many appliances having an operating range of 33 KV to 800 KV can be made with the help of Sulfur hexafluoride. These appliances are utilized in the power and energy generation plants, which further propels the demand for Sulfur hexafluoride in the energy and power industries. Sulfur hexafluoride allows simplified designs of medium and high voltage switchgear owing to its size & weight reduction, reliable handling, and maintenance. The use of Sulfur hexafluoride in place of other conventional dielectric providers enables space savings, low weight, and operational safety of the equipment. The high molar heat capacity, together with low viscosity enables Sulfur hexafluoride to transfer heat effectively. Besides this the ability of Sulfur hexafluoride to be chemically inert, non-flammable, non-toxic, non-corrosive and remain gaseous even at low temperature is expected to create a significant demand for electric instruments in the coming years, which is further anticipated to drive the sulfur hexafluoride market in MEA.

However, the outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to get worse in coming months affecting the economic stability of MEA. Although, UAE is the leading raw material supplier for various industries and manufacturing hub, it is the worst affected country due to COVID-19 outbreak in MEA where business operations were ceased due to lockdown. Several governments across MEA are taking major actions such as travel bans, business shutdowns, and lockdowns to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, which on the other hand is affecting the revenue generation and growth opportunities in MEA.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. Considering these factors is likely to drive the MEA sulfur hexafluoride market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market Segmentation

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market – By Grade

• Electronic Grade
• UHP Grade
• Standard Grade

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market – By End User

• Power and Energy
• Electronics
• Metal Manufacturing
• Medical
• Others

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market, by Country

• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of MEA

MEA Sulfur Hexafluoride Market-Companies Mentioned

• Linde plc
• Iwatani Corporation
• Air Liquide
• Solvay S.A.
• SHOWA DENKO K.K.

Middle East and Africa Sulfur Hexafluoride Report Scope