China Helium-3 Market (2025-2031) | Value, Growth, Companies, Segmentation, Trends, Size & Revenue, Share, Competitive Landscape, Forecast, Industry, Analysis, Outlook

Topics Covered in China Helium-3 Market Report

China Helium-3 Market Report thoroughly covers the market by type, product type and application. China Helium-3 Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing China Helium-3 Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

China Helium-3 Market Synopsis

China Helium-3 market is experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by the expanding healthcare sector, with per capita health expenditure reaching $813.4 in 2021, a 9.9% increase from 2020. This growth has significantly boosted Helium-3 demand for medical applications, particularly in MRI and other imaging technologies, which require helium-3 for cooling and magnetic resonance. The market further grew due to China's push for nuclear fusion, driven by need for no-carbon energy solutions to combat environmental pollution. In December 2023, China launched world’s first fourth-generation nuclear plant, 200 MW Shidaowan-1, in Shandong province. This milestone reinforced China's commitment to advanced nuclear technologies and boosted the helium-3 market, as Helium-3 is considered a potential fuel for nuclear fusion reactors due to its aneutronic properties.

According to 6Wresearch, China Helium-3 Market revenues is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% respectively during 2025-2031F. This growth is driven by advancements in quantum computing, supported by substantial government backing. For instance, the government has integrated quantum technologies into its national strategy through the 13th and 14th Five-Year Plans. The 13th Plan initiated a megaproject aimed at achieving breakthroughs in quantum communications and computing by 2030, which is expected to significantly increase the demand for Helium-3, a critical component for cooling superconducting quantum processors. In addition, the Healthy China 2030 initiative, which focuses on enhancing public health through preventive care and improved medical services, is expected to drive helium-3 demand for advanced medical imaging technologies, such as helium-3 MRI, and nuclear medicine applications, which require isotopes for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and non-invasive treatment methods. Moreover, China aims to expand its nuclear stockpile to 1,000 operational warheads by 2030, aligning with its goal of building a world-class military by 2049. This expansion is expected to further boost helium-3 demand in the coming years, particularly for nuclear fusion research, advanced neutron detection technologies, and other military applications.

Market Segmentation By Type

Ultra High Purity (UHP) grade helium-3 is expected to lead the China Helium-3 market in the coming years due to its essential role in advanced applications such as nuclear fusion research, cryogenics, and quantum computing. The growing demand for clean energy, scientific innovation, and China’s nuclear fusion goals, including the construction of 150 new reactors between 2020 and 2035, would fuel the expansion of UHP helium-3’s market share.

Market Segmentation By Product Type

Gas helium-3 is expected to dominate the China market in the coming years due to its widespread use in essential applications like neutron detection, medical imaging, and radiation monitoring. Its easier storage, transportation, and broader industrial demand in sectors such as nuclear energy and healthcare would drive gas helium-3’s market growth.

Market Segmentation By Application

Power plants would see the fastest growth in China's Helium-3 market due to rising investments in nuclear fusion as a long-term energy solution. Helium-3’s potential for clean, high-efficiency power aligns with China's energy security goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and advancing sustainable, next-generation nuclear fusion technology.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024.
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Data until 2031
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• China Helium-3 Market Overview
• China Helium-3 Market Outlook
• China Helium-3 Market Forecast
• Industry Life Cycle
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Historical Data and Forecast of China Helium-3 Market Revenues for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of China Helium-3 Market Revenues, By Type, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of China Helium-3 Market Revenues, By Product Type, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of China Helium-3 Market Revenues, By Application, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Market Evolution & Trends
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profiles
• Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Type

• Ultra High Purity Grade
• High Purity Grade

By Product Type

• Gas
• Liquid

By Application

• Defence
• Medical
• Power Plant
• Others