Helium (HNT) Price Chart

Helium Price Trend, Index and Forecast

Track real-time and historical helium prices across global regions. Updated monthly with market insights, drivers, and forecasts.

Helium Prices July 2025

Market Overview Q3 Ending September 2025

Northeast Asia: During Q3 2025, helium prices in Northeast Asia remained at a premium. The upward pricing trend was primarily influenced by sustained demand from the electronics and semiconductor sectors, where helium is crucial for cryogenic cooling and controlled atmospheres. Supply-side constraints, including limited domestic helium production in the region and reliance on imports from Qatar and the United States, further exerted upward pressure. Cost components such as international shipping fees, port handling charges, and customs duties also contributed to pricing. Currency fluctuations, particularly the strength of regional currencies against the US dollar, impacted import costs. Moreover, logistics and storage costs for handling liquefied helium, which requires specialized cryogenic containers, added to the overall price structure. Market participants highlighted that compliance with safety and industrial standards, as well as adherence to purity specifications for electronics-grade helium, were additional factors affecting procurement costs.

Europe: The region’s helium market was primarily driven by the medical and research sectors, including MRI imaging and laboratory applications. Supply-side factors, such as limited access to helium imports from the United States and Qatar, led to competitive procurement pricing. Import costs were influenced by international freight charges, port handling fees, and customs duties. Domestic logistics for storing and distributing liquefied helium, alongside compliance with EU industrial safety standards, further affected overall pricing. Currency exchange rates, particularly the euro against the US dollar, influenced import expenses. Additionally, demand from emerging European semiconductor hubs contributed to incremental upward pressure on pricing, although increased availability of recycled helium in industrial applications helped stabilize costs. Overall, European helium pricing remained firm but below Northeast Asian levels, reflecting a balance between steady demand and manageable supply constraints.

North America: The region benefited from domestic helium production, particularly from the United States’ large-scale helium fields, which provide a stable supply base. However, market pricing is still impacted by global demand fluctuations, export commitments, and transportation costs to industrial and medical facilities. Factors such as port handling for exports, compliance with purity standards for electronics and medical-grade helium, and domestic logistics expenses contributed to price determination. Currency stability in the region, as well as cost considerations for specialized cryogenic storage, also influenced the market. North American pricing trends in Q3 indicate that while the region has relatively better supply security compared to Asia and Europe, global market linkages and sector-specific demand maintain upward pricing pressures.

Helium Price Trend, Market Analysis, and News

IMARC's latest publication, “Helium Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2025 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the helium market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of helium at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed helium prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting helium pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.

Helium Industry Analysis

The global helium industry size reached 175.27 Million Cubic Metres in 2024. By 2033, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 230.69 Million Cubic Metres, at a projected CAGR of 2.95% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising demand for renewable fuels, increasing biofuel blending mandates, growing industrial and pharmaceutical applications, expansion of sustainable energy initiatives, and supportive government policies.

Latest developments in the Helium industry:

• September 2025: Pulsar Helium Inc., a helium project developer, announced that it signed a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) with Chart Industries, Inc. The agreement marked an important milestone in the advancement of the Company’s flagship Topaz helium project in Minnesota, USA.
   
• July 2023: Linde Plc, a leading producer of helium, announced to invest $1 billion in India to expand its operations over 3-5 years.

Product Description

Helium is a colorless, odorless, inert noble gas widely used in various industrial applications. It ranks among the most critical elements in global consumption due to its unique low boiling point, non-reactivity, and lightness. Helium is essential in cryogenics, particularly for cooling superconducting magnets in MRI machines, and in controlled atmospheres for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Additionally, it serves in welding, leak detection, and as a lifting gas in balloons and aerospace applications. Its high purity and inert properties make it indispensable in scientific research and medical applications, enhancing safety, performance, and operational efficiency across industries.

Report Coverage

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report presents a detailed analysis of helium pricing, covering global and regional trends, spot prices at key ports, and a breakdown of FOB and CIF prices.
• The study examines factors affecting helium price trend, including input costs, supply-demand shifts, and geopolitical impacts, offering insights for informed decision-making.
• The competitive landscape review equips stakeholders with crucial insights into the latest market news, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, ensuring a well-rounded, strategic overview for forecasting and planning.
• IMARC offers various subscription options, including monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates, allowing clients to stay informed with the latest market trends, ongoing developments, and comprehensive market insights. The helium price charts ensure our clients remain at the forefront of the industry.