The global gas separation membrane market size is anticipated to reach USD 2.16 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is driven by various factors, including rising demand for natural gas processing and expansion of the petrochemical and oil & gas industry.
Furthermore, gas separation membranes play a crucial role in pollution control by enabling the separation, purification, and capture of harmful gases from industrial emissions and waste streams. Hence, growing industrialization in developing economies, such as India, Mexico, China, and Brazil, is expected to positively affect industry growth. China has emerged as the global production hub for several industries, such as chemicals, pigments, textiles, consumer electronics, and semiconductors & microchips. However, laxity in the enforcement of environmental laws has had a detrimental impact on water sources within the country. To reverse the environmental damage, the country has passed stringent laws to prevent water pollution. As a result, there has been a growing demand for water treatment plants, which further drive the market growth.
Polyethersulfone (PES) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) are two of the most widely used raw polymeric materials in the production of membrane modules. The market is also characterized by a large number of players involved in capacity expansions and mergers & acquisitions to increase their industry share. International players are focusing on strategic acquisitions of small- as well as medium-scale companies to expand their product portfolio and strengthen their position in the market.
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In terms of product, the polymeric membrane segment held the largest revenue share of over 73% in 2024, attributed to the growing use of polymeric materials, such as polysulfone, polyimide and polyethylene
Based on applications, the nitrogen separation segment held the largest market revenue share in 2024
Based on end-uses, the petrochemicals and oil & gas segment accounted for the largest share in 2024. The growing use of gas separation membranes for natural gas processing, hydrogen purification, carbon capture & storage, vapor recovery, and natural gas liquefaction is expected to drive product growth from 2025 to 2030.
Asia Pacific region accounted to be a dominated in 2024 owing to high demand and the rapid industrialization, coupled with stringent regulations set by various governments to maintain environmental quality. Moreover, as pollution levels and environmental concerns continue to rise, the demand for wastewater treatment technologies is expected to increase in the region over the next few years.
Key players are pursuing collaboration, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions to gain a competitive advantage. For instance, in January 2025, Arkema, a specialty materials manufacturer, and OOYOO LTD., a gas separation membrane manufacturer, announced a collaboration focused on developing gas separation membranes for carbon capture applications. This partnership will drive gas separation membrane market growth through innovation and wider availability for carbon capture.
Grand View Research has segmented the global gas separation membrane market on the basis of product, application, end use, and region:
Gas Separation Membrane Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Polymeric Membranes
Inorganic Membranes
Metallic Membranes
Gas Separation Membrane Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Nitrogen Separation
Oxygen Separation
Acid gas Separation
Hydrogen Separation
Other
Gas Separation Membrane End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Chemicals
Petrochemicals and Oil & Gas
Food & Beverage
Power Generation
Pharmaceuticals
Pollution Control
Other
Gas Separation Membrane Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players in Gas Separation Membrane Market
Air Liquide Advanced Separations
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Atlas Copco AB
DIC CORPORATION
Evonik Industries AG
FUJIFILM Corporation
GENERON
GMT Membrantechnik GmbH
JSC Grasys.
Honeywell International Inc.
Mahler AGS GmbH
Parker Hannifin Corp
SLB
UBE Corporation
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