The EWI developed the H2-Marktindex in 2023 on behalf of the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW). The aim of the H2-Marktindex is to measure stakeholders’ perceptions of the current development of the hydrogen market in Germany. In 2024, the survey was conducted again on behalf of the DVGW, the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI), the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) and the German Steel Association (WV Stahl).
The H2-Marktindex of 2024 stands at 44 and indicates that market players are currently neutral about the German market ramp-up of hydrogen. The sub-indices of the four subject areas show a mixed mood. While the innovation environment is rated as neutral with a positive trend, the expansion of infrastructure is predominantly perceived as negative. The assessments of the hydrogen market ramp-up vary among the stakeholders. Transmission system operators and research institutions tend to rate the market ramp-up more positively than other stakeholders. Compared to the previous year’s survey, the H2-Marktindex has risen from 42 to 44. The small difference indicates that the perception of the hydrogen market ramp-up has remained almost constant over the period.
