Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-29 01:24Industry Overview - The liquid ammonia storage tank is a specialized equipment for storing and transporting liquid ammonia, with a history dating back to the late 19th century. Its development has been driven by advancements in chemical industry and increasing demand in agriculture, medicine, and food sectors [1][4][14] - The market size of China's liquid ammonia storage tank industry is projected to reach approximately 7.788 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.12% [1][14] - The first phase of the world's largest green hydrogen ammonia project, with an initial capacity of 320,000 tons, was officially put into operation on July 8, 2025. This project includes a milestone liquid ammonia storage tank project that is the first large-scale low-temperature tank for storing green ammonia globally [1][14] Industry Development Background - The demand for liquid ammonia has been increasing, with production expected to grow from 45.51 million tons in 2018 to 62.10 million tons in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.32% [7] - The growth in liquid ammonia production has spurred the demand for specialized storage equipment, leading to rapid technological advancements in liquid ammonia storage tanks [7] Industry Chain - The upstream of the liquid ammonia storage tank industry includes raw materials and equipment, such as special steel, low-temperature alloys, insulation materials, sealing materials, and welding materials. The core equipment includes compressors, refrigeration units, and safety valves [10] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of liquid ammonia storage tanks, while the downstream applications span across chemical, construction, aerospace, biomedical, and environmental sectors [10] Industry Trends - The trend towards larger liquid ammonia storage tanks is driven by increasing production capacity and import/export demands. The industry is moving towards 50,000-ton capacity tanks to reduce land use and operational costs [22] - The integration of smart technologies, such as IoT sensors and AI monitoring systems, is enhancing safety and efficiency in the liquid ammonia storage tank sector [23] - The green transformation of liquid ammonia storage tanks is essential, focusing on low-energy, corrosion-resistant materials and the adoption of BOG recovery systems to minimize carbon emissions [24] Key Companies - Major companies in the liquid ammonia storage tank market include CIMC Enric, Blue Science and Technology, and various domestic manufacturers that dominate the mid to low-end market, while international brands focus on high-end large storage tanks [15][18][20]