China Helium-3 Market revenues is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% respectively during 2025-31F

Defense sector by Application held the highest revenue share in China Helium-3 Market -6Wresearch

In 2024, China's defense sector dominated the Helium-3 market due to rising investments in advanced neutron detection, border security, and nuclear threat monitoring amid geopolitical tensions. Helium-3's critical role in radiation detection for nuclear safeguards and missile defense systems made it a priority, driving higher demand than medical and energy applications.

According to 6Wresearch, China Helium-3 Market revenues is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% respectively during 2025-31F. China's Helium-3 market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven primarily by the expansion of the defense and healthcare sectors. The country's operational warheads increased from 400 in 2021 to 500 in 2024, a 25% rise. Simultaneously, China's defense budget grew from $258 billion in 2020 to $296.4 billion in 2023, marking a 14.9% increase.

In healthcare, per capita health expenditure rose 9.9% in 2021 compared to 2020. Moreover, in 2024, China relaxed foreign investment restrictions, allowing wholly foreign-owned hospitals in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, accelerating sector growth. These factors boosted the demand for helium-3, which is essential for nuclear fusion research, radiation detection, and medical imaging.

In the coming years, China's Helium-3 market is poised for substantial growth, largely fueled by the nation's nuclear fusion ambitions. With the pressing need for no-carbon energy solutions to tackle environmental pollution and achieve its net-zero target by 2060, China's focus on nuclear fusion is a key driver of Helium-3 demand, as it is essential for powering future fusion reactors. Additionally, upcoming nuclear reactor projects, including Hualong One, Taipingling 2, and Sanmen 3, are expected to further accelerate the growth of China's Helium-3 market.

According to Sumit, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the Ultra High Purity Grade Helium segment dominated the China Helium-3 market due to its essential role in high-precision applications like semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear fusion research, and aerospace. The growing demand for technologies such as MRI machines and quantum computing necessitated Ultra High Purity Grade Helium, where even minor impurities could impact performance, solidifying its market leadership.

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