Linde Q2'24: Helium Pricing Pressure in Asia Due to Russia

During its Q2'24 earnings call, Linde reported that its Asia-Pacific helium business, particularly in China, has faced pricing pressure due to increased helium supply from Russia, despite Linde's decision to cancel its Russian helium contract years ago. While global helium sales represent a small percentage of Linde's revenue, the impact of Russian helium on the electronics sector, especially in APAC, has led to some regional price stabilisation challenges. We have observed Russia using a pricing strategy where it undercuts its competitors to grab larger market shares, as seen with China. In China, despite deflationary pressures, Linde continues to push for positive pricing in industrial gases, though helium pricing remains under pressure due to the excess supply.

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