Gas Separation Membrane Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 1.96 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 2.58 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | > 5.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Gas Separation Membrane Market Analysis
The Gas Separation Membrane Market size is estimated at USD 1.96 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 2.58 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the gas separation membrane market. The pandemic disrupted the global supply chain, which affected the availability of raw materials, components, and equipment for manufacturing gas separation membranes. Delays in production and shipping led to temporary shortages of membrane systems and components. However, as countries gradually lifted lockdown restrictions, demand for gas separation membrane systems started to rebound.
- The rising demand for membranes in carbon dioxide separation processes and strict government regulations for GHG emissions are expected to drive the gas separation membrane market.
- However, the plasticization of polymeric membranes in high-temperature applications and the upscaling and adoption of new membranes are expected to hamper the market growth of gas separation membranes.
- Furthermore, developing mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and polymeric membranes with expanding applications is projected to provide new opportunities for the market studied.
- Asia-Pacific holds the largest share by geography in the market studied. It is expected to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period due to the rising demand for gas separation membranes in China, India, and Japan.
Gas Separation Membrane Market Trends
The Nitrogen Generation and Oxygen Enrichment Segment to Dominate the Market
- Nitrogen generation and oxygen enrichment are essential processes in various industrial applications. Industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, electronics, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals require nitrogen for blanketing, purging, inerting, and packaging. At the same time, oxygen enrichment is necessary for processes such as combustion, fermentation, and wastewater treatment.
- Nitrogen generation and oxygen enrichment using gas separation membranes enable onsite gas production, eliminating the need for transportation, storage, and handling of compressed or liquified gases. This reduces logistic costs, enhances supply chain reliability, and improves safety in industrial operations.
- Nitrogen is used in the food and beverage industry to displace oxygen in food packaging to extend the shelf life and preserve freshness. It is used to pressurize kegs and dispense carbonated beverages like beer and soda. In food processing operations, nitrogen is used for inerting, blanketing, cryogenic, and freezing.
- China's beer industry is also experiencing the quickest expansion globally, with its total revenue reaching about USD 131.5 billion by the close of 2023.
- Nitrogen and oxygen find applications in the electronics industry. Nitrogen is used as a carrier gas in semiconductor fabrication processes to prevent contamination and maintain precise atmospheric conditions. It is also used for wave soldering, reflow soldering, and conformal coating processes to improve soldering quality and prevent oxidation.
- According to the report released by the Semiconductor Industry Association, global semiconductor sales increased by 5.3 % year-to-year in November 2023.
- Oxygen enrichment is used in metallurgical processes such as steelmaking, iron smelting, and non-ferrous metal refining to increase combustion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and improve process productivity.
- Therefore, the demand for gas separation membranes is expected to increase and thus have a positive impact on the market studied.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is home to rapidly growing countries such as India, China, Japan, South Korea, and other Southeast Asian countries. These countries are experiencing significant industrial growth, driving demand for gas separation membrane technologies across various sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, electronics, healthcare, and food and beverage.
- Asia-Pacific is a central manufacturing hub with a diverse range of industries producing chemicals, electronics, semiconductors, automobiles, and consumer goods. Gas separation membranes are essential components in many manufacturing processes, leading to high demand in the region.
- According to the World Steel Organization, in December 2023, China produced 67.4 metric tons of steel. Meanwhile, India has risen to become the second-largest producer of crude steel globally. The country exported 6.72 million metric tons of finished steel while only importing 6.02 million metric tons in the fiscal year 2022-23.
- Furthermore, according to the Semiconductor Association, in January 2024, China's semiconductor sales soared to USD 14.76 billion, marking a notable rise from the previous year. This is a considerable jump compared to the sales in January 2023, which stood at USD 11.66 billion.
- In addition, the demand for gas separation membranes in the region's acid gas separation market is expected to be stimulated by the rising energy production in this area.
Gas Separation Membrane Industry Overview
The gas separation membrane market is partially consolidated in nature, with a few major players dominating the market. The major companies operating in the market include Air Products and Chemicals Inc., UBE Corporation, Air Liquide Advanced Separations, DIC Corporation, and FUJIFILM Corporation.
Gas Separation Membrane Market Leaders
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UBE Corporation
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
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Air Liquide Advanced Seperations
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DIC CORPORATION
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FUJIFILM Corporation
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Gas Separation Membrane Market News
- January 2023: UBE Corporation announced the expansion of its polyimide hollow fiber production facilities at its UBE Chemical Factory and gas separation membrane module production facilities at its Sakai Factory to meet the rapidly increasing demand for gas separation chambers, especially CO2 separation membranes. The two new facilities, which will increase the production capacity by around 1.8 times, are planned to go into operation in the first half of FY 2025.
- January 2022: Toray Industries Inc. developed a polymeric separation membrane module for selective or efficient hydrogen removal from mixtures of gases that contain hydrogen. The CO2 emissions of hydrogen treatment processes and the number of modules needed are more than halved with this new module.
Gas Separation Membrane Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Drivers
4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Membranes in Carbon Dioxide Separation Processes
4.1.2 Strict Government Norms Toward GHG Emissions
4.2 Restraints
4.2.1 Plasticization of Polymeric Membranes in High-temperature Applications
4.2.2 Upscaling and Adoption of New Membranes
4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)
5.1 Material Type
5.1.1 Polyimide and Polyamide
5.1.2 Polysulfone
5.1.3 Cellulose Acetate
5.1.4 Other Material Types (Nanostructured Membrane)
5.2 Application
5.2.1 Nitrogen Generation and Oxygen Enrichment
5.2.2 Hydrogen Recovery
5.2.3 Carbon Dioxide Removal
5.2.4 Removal of Hydrogen Sulphide
5.2.5 Other Applications (Carbonation)
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
5.3.1.1 China
5.3.1.2 India
5.3.1.3 Japan
5.3.1.4 South Korea
5.3.1.5 Malaysia
5.3.1.6 Thailand
5.3.1.7 Indonesia
5.3.1.8 Vietnam
5.3.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.3.2 North America
5.3.2.1 United States
5.3.2.2 Canada
5.3.2.3 Mexico
5.3.3 Europe
5.3.3.1 Germany
5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
5.3.3.3 Italy
5.3.3.4 France
5.3.3.5 Spain
5.3.3.6 Turkey
5.3.3.7 Russia
5.3.3.8 NORDIC
5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
5.3.4 South America
5.3.4.1 Brazil
5.3.4.2 Argentina
5.3.4.3 Colombia
5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.3.5.2 South Africa
5.3.5.3 Nigeria
5.3.5.4 Qatar
5.3.5.5 Egypt
5.3.5.6 UAE
5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 Air Liquide Advanced Separations
6.4.2 Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
6.4.3 DIC CORPORATION
6.4.4 Evonik Industries AG
6.4.5 FUJIFILM Corporation
6.4.6 GENERON
6.4.7 Honeywell International Inc.
6.4.8 Linde PLC
6.4.9 Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
6.4.10 Parker Hannifin Corp.
6.4.11 SLB (schlumberger)
6.4.12 Toray Industries Inc.
6.4.13 UBE Corporation
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Development of Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMM)
7.2 Development in Polymeric Membranes and Expanding Applications
Gas Separation Membrane Industry Segmentation
Gas separation membranes separate gas mixtures into their individual components based on differences in their molecular size, shape, and solubility. These membranes are made of polymers, ceramics, or other materials with specific properties that enable the selective transportation of certain gases while blocking others.
The gas separation membrane market is segmented by material type, application, and geography. By material type, the market is segmented into polyimide and polyaramid, polysulfone, cellulose acetate, and other material types (nanostructured membrane). By application, the market is segmented into nitrogen generation and oxygen enrichment, hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide removal, hydrogen sulfide removal, and other applications (carbonation). The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the gas separation membrane market in 27 countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (USD).
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| Polyimide and Polyamide | |
| Polysulfone | |
| Cellulose Acetate | |
| Other Material Types (Nanostructured Membrane) |
| Application | |
| Nitrogen Generation and Oxygen Enrichment | |
| Hydrogen Recovery | |
| Carbon Dioxide Removal | |
| Removal of Hydrogen Sulphide | |
| Other Applications (Carbonation) |
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Gas Separation Membrane Market Research FAQs
How big is the Gas Separation Membrane Market?
The Gas Separation Membrane Market size is expected to reach USD 1.96 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 5% to reach USD 2.58 billion by 2029.
What is the current Gas Separation Membrane Market size?
In 2024, the Gas Separation Membrane Market size is expected to reach USD 1.96 billion.
Who are the key players in Gas Separation Membrane Market?
UBE Corporation, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Air Liquide Advanced Seperations, DIC CORPORATION and FUJIFILM Corporation are the major companies operating in the Gas Separation Membrane Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Gas Separation Membrane Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Gas Separation Membrane Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Gas Separation Membrane Market.
What years does this Gas Separation Membrane Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Gas Separation Membrane Market size was estimated at USD 1.86 billion. The report covers the Gas Separation Membrane Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Gas Separation Membrane Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Gas Separation Membrane Industry Report
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