US becomes top helium supplier for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
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United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
Global / East Asia
July 2026
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The U.S. has emerged as the primary source of helium for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Global supply is strained by the Iran war and Chinese export restrictions. Helium is a critical gas for semiconductor manufacturing.
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