| Product Code: ETC4493542 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
China small-scale LNG import shipments in 2024 saw a notable increase in concentration, with Australia, Qatar, Russia, Malaysia, and the USA emerging as key exporting countries. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) reflected this shift from moderate to high concentration. Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2020 and 2024 remained strong at 17.34%. This data indicates a dynamic market landscape, with opportunities and challenges for stakeholders in the small-scale LNG industry in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Small-Scale LNG Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Small-Scale LNG Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Small-Scale LNG Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Small-Scale LNG Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for cleaner energy sources in China |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of LNG as a cleaner fuel |
4.2.3 Growth in small-scale LNG infrastructure and distribution network development |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High upfront costs involved in setting up small-scale LNG facilities |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and understanding among potential users regarding the benefits of LNG |
4.3.3 Limited availability of small-scale LNG infrastructure in remote areas |
5 China Small-Scale LNG Market Trends |
6 China Small-Scale LNG Market, By Types |
6.1 China Small-Scale LNG Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquefaction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Regasification, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy-Duty Vehicles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial & Power, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine Transport, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Small-Scale LNG Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Small-Scale LNG Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Small-Scale LNG Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new small-scale LNG infrastructure projects initiated |
8.2 Percentage increase in small-scale LNG consumption in key industries |
8.3 Growth in the number of small-scale LNG refueling stations |
8.4 Average distance of small-scale LNG transportation network expansion |
8.5 Percentage increase in the number of small-scale LNG applications in residential and commercial sectors |
9 China Small-Scale LNG Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Small-Scale LNG Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Small-Scale LNG Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Small-Scale LNG Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Small-Scale LNG Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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