Gas Separation Membrane Market Report 2026

The gas separation membrane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.48 billion in 2025 to $2.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in ammonia production plants, expansion of petrochemical industries, rising demand for nitrogen and hydrogen separation, adoption of membrane technology in natural gas processing, increase in air dehydration and vapor separation processes.

The gas separation membrane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-purity hydrogen, growth in carbon capture and storage applications, advancements in composite and ceramic membrane materials, increasing adoption in food and beverage processing, expansion of electric power and chemical industry applications. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in high-performance polyimide and polyaramid membranes, integration of smart monitoring in gas separation systems, development of energy-efficient polysulfone and cellulose acetate membranes, expansion of hydrogen recovery and carbon dioxide removal applications, adoption of modular and customizable gas separation solutions.

The increasing demand for biogas is driving the growth of the gas separation membrane market. Biogas is a blend of methane, carbon dioxide, and small quantities of other gases generated through the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in oxygen-free conditions. Demand for biogas is rising due to growing environmental safety concerns and the need for sustainable energy sources. Gas separation membranes play a critical role in biogas production. For example, in February 2024, the American Biogas Council, a US-based national trade association, reported that 2023 marked the third straight year of record growth for the biogas industry, with nearly 100 new projects initiated and capital investments totaling $1.8 billion. This growth trend is expected to continue into 2024, with more than 100 new projects projected to become operational. Therefore, the rising adoption of biogas is expected to boost demand in the gas separation membrane market.

Major companies operating in gas separation membranes are concentrating on the development of biogas membrane technologies to improve the efficiency and performance of biogas purification processes. Biogas membrane technology involves specialized filtration systems designed to selectively separate gases, particularly methane and carbon dioxide, from biogas, allowing it to be purified and upgraded for use as a renewable energy source. This technology is extensively applied in the waste management and renewable energy sectors to enhance biogas quality for uses such as power generation, vehicle fuel, and injection into natural gas grids. For instance, in September 2024, Evonik, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced its latest biogas membrane, the SEPURAN Green G5X 11. This membrane is specifically engineered to improve the efficiency of converting biogas into renewable natural gas (RNG) across large-scale applications, including landfills, agricultural facilities, and wastewater treatment plants.

In October 2023, Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a US-based private equity firm, acquired Koch Separation Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to strengthen KSS’s market position and improve operational efficiency through greater economies of scale, innovation, and continuous improvement to better serve customers. Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) is a US-based membrane separation technology manufacturing company that provides gas separation membranes.

Major companies operating in the gas separation membrane market are Air Liquide Advanced Separations, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Honeywell UOP LLC, Membrane Technology and Research MTR Inc., Parker‑Hannifin Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, UBE Corporation, Generon IGS Inc., Fujifilm Corporation, DIC Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, GMT Membrantechnik GmbH, JSC Grasys, Mahler AGS GmbH, Toray Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, JIUWU HI‑TECH Membrane Technology, Solvay SA, Nitto Denko Corporation, GTS Membrane Technologies.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gas separation membrane market in 2025. Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the gas separation membrane market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the gas separation membrane market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gas separation membrane market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gas separation membrane market consists of sales of polymeric membranes, inorganic membranes, and metallic membranes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers.

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