The global metal-organic framework market size is projected to reach USD 443.4 million by 2033, and is expanding at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is driven by rising demand for high-performance materials in gas storage & separation and catalysis applications. MOFs’ tunable porosity, high surface area, and chemical stability enable efficient gas adsorption, separation, and catalytic reactions, which are critical for energy, chemical, and environmental applications. Advances in metal-organic framework synthesis and scalable production processes are further enhancing adoption across global industries.
Several factors are propelling market expansion. Growing emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient processes in hydrogen storage, carbon capture, and green chemical reactions is driving the adoption of MOF-based solutions. Supportive government initiatives and funding for clean energy and environmental remediation projects accelerate research and commercialization. Collaborations between material science companies, research institutes, and industrial partners are fostering innovation in metal-organic framework design and functionalization, improving efficiency, selectivity, and performance in industrial applications.
By application, gas storage & separation continues to hold the largest share, driven by rising demand for hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide capture in energy and industrial sectors. Catalysis remains another major application, supported by the need for efficient chemical reactions, energy savings, and environmental sustainability. The “Others” segment, including energy storage, sensors & electronics, and emerging applications, is gaining traction as research enables metal-organic framework (MOF) to be integrated into supercapacitors, sensors, and environmental monitoring systems, expanding their functional and commercial potential.
Technological advancements, scalability, and sustainability initiatives are further fueling market growth. The Asia Pacific region leads in revenue share, driven by industrial expansion, R&D investments, and government support for strategic material development. North America and Europe are also adopting MOF technologies for energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and industrial innovation. Continuous process optimization, functional diversification, and increasing demand for sustainable materials position metal-organic frameworks as a core enabling technology for next-generation industrial applications.
As the global focus intensifies on sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced materials, driving the sustained growth of the metal-organic framework market. Innovations in the synthesis, functionalization, and integration of MOFs into industrial processes enhance operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and support environmental goals. The adoption of MOFs in gas storage, catalysis, and emerging technological applications ensures their role as a key material platform for future-ready, environmentally responsible industrial solutions.
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Asia Pacific dominated the metal-organic framework market with a revenue share of 34.7% in 2024. The Asia Pacific region led the global MOF market due to strong industrial growth, expanding chemical and petrochemical sectors, and increasing adoption of advanced materials. China, Japan, and South Korea are key contributors, driven by investments in research and development. High demand from applications such as gas storage, catalysis, and separation technologies supported the region’s market dominance.
Metal-organic framework market in the Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR of 14.0% from 2025 to 2033. The market is projected to expand rapidly due to rising industrialization, government support for sustainable technologies, and growing demand for energy-efficient solutions. Continuous innovation in MOF synthesis and the commercialization of advanced MOF-based products is further boosting growth. Increasing adoption across gas storage, catalysis, and environmental applications is expected to drive a robust CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on application, the gas storage & separation segment held the largest revenue share of 34.2% in 2024. Gas storage and separation applications are the primary drivers of MOF revenue due to their high efficiency in hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide storage. The increasing focus on clean energy, fuel cell technologies, and carbon capture initiatives has fueled adoption in this segment. MOFs’ tunable pore structures and high surface areas make them ideal for large-scale industrial gas storage and separation applications.
Grand View Research has segmented the global metal-organic framework market report based on application and region:
Metal-organic Framework Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Gas Storage & Separation
Catalysis
Energy Storage
Sensors & Electronics
Others
Metal-organic Framework Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Key Players in the Metal-organic Framework Market
BASF SE
Framergy, Inc.
MOF Technologies / Nuada
MOFapps
Mosaic Materials
Nanorh
novoMOF AG
NuMat Technologies
Promethean Particles Ltd.
Strem Chemicals
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