LIN · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
APAC Market Growth
LINDE PLC · 2026-07-31 · Importance 60 · Surprise 40 · In source text
APAC sales increased 13% in the second quarter and 12% for the first six months of 2026, the strongest reported growth among Linde's geographic segments. The segment covers approximately 15 Asian and South Pacific countries and regions, including China, Australia, India, and South Korea. Volume growth of 6% in both periods was primarily driven by new project start-ups and equipment sales, while pricing contributed 2% in the quarter and currency translation contributed 3%.
Key facts
- APAC segment Q2 2026 sales: $1,870 million versus $1,655 million in Q2 2025; increase $215 million or 13% source
- APAC volumes increased sales by 6% in Q2 2026 and YTD driven by new project start-ups and equipment sales; currency translation increased sales by 3% in Q2 2026 source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | realized | +2.3% | APAC segment Q2 2026 sales: $1,870 million versus $1,655 million in Q2 2025; increase $215 million or 13% |