Gas Separation Membrane Market Report 2025

The gas separation membrane market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.29 billion in 2024 to $2.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial growth, environmental regulations, oil and gas exploration, environmental consciousness in manufacturing, water treatment, food and beverage processing.

The gas separation membrane market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to hydrogen economy development, electronics manufacturing, air separation for industrial gases, pulp and paper industry, increasing demand for clean energy, waste-to-energy conversion. Major trends in the forecast period include polymer membrane technologies, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hollow fiber membranes, metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes, air separation units (ASUs).

The rising demand for biogas is fueling growth in the gas separation membrane market. Biogas, a blend of methane, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases, is produced through the anaerobic decomposition of organic materials in an oxygen-free environment. The demand for biogas is increasing due to heightened concerns over environmental safety and the need for sustainable energy. Gas separation membranes play a crucial role in biogas production. For example, in February 2024, the American Biogas Council, a national trade association based in the US, reported that 2023 marked the third consecutive year of record growth in the biogas sector, with nearly 100 new projects launched, amounting to $1.8 billion in capital investments. This trend is expected to continue into 2024, with projections indicating over 100 new projects anticipated to become operational this year. Consequently, the growing use of biogas is set to drive demand for the gas separation membrane market.

The increasing number of chemical industries is contributing to the growth of the gas separation membrane market moving forward. Chemical industries encompass sectors involved in the production, manufacturing, and processing of chemicals and chemical products. Gas separation membranes are utilized in chemical industries for a variety of applications, including gas purification, hydrogen recovery, oxygen and nitrogen production, and air separation, among others. For instance, in February 2024, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, projected that chemical production (excluding pharmaceuticals) would grow by 2.7% in 2024, surpassing the growth rate of the previous year (2023: +1.7%). Therefore, the increasing number of chemical industries will drive the demand for the gas separation membrane market.

Major companies in the gas separation membrane market are concentrating on developing biogas membrane technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of biogas purification processes. Biogas membrane technology involves specialized filtration systems that selectively separate gases, primarily methane and carbon dioxide, from biogas, facilitating the purification and upgrading of biogas for use as a renewable energy source. This technology is extensively utilized in the waste management and renewable energy sectors to enhance the quality of biogas for applications such as electricity generation, vehicle fuel, and injection into natural gas grids. For example, in September 2024, Evonik, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced its newest biogas membrane, the SEPURAN Green G5X 11. This innovative membrane is specifically engineered to improve the efficiency of converting biogas into renewable natural gas (RNG) across large-scale projects, including landfills, agricultural sites, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Major companies are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, with a focus on nitrogen membrane systems. These systems are designed to separate nitrogen gas from gas mixtures through selective permeation. Air Products and Chemicals Inc., a U.S.-based gas and chemical company, introduced the 'PRISM InertPro' nitrogen membrane system in February 2023. Built on a flexible modular platform, this system caters to the energy, oil, and gas sector, offering versatile solutions for nitrogen generation across various industry applications.

In October 2023, Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a private equity firm based in the US, acquired Koch Separation Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will enable KSS to strengthen its market position and improve operational efficiencies by leveraging increased economies of scale, innovation, and ongoing enhancements to better serve its customers. Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) is a US-based manufacturer of membrane separation technology that provides gas separation membranes.

Major companies operating in the gas separation membrane market include Schlumberger Limited, Evonik Industries AG, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Air Liquide Advanced Separations, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., UBE Corporation, Honeywell UOP LLC, Chart Industries Inc., Yantai Moon New Energy Materials Co. Ltd., Porvair Filtration Group Ltd., Membracon Incorporated, Xebec Adsorption Inc., Carbon Clean Solutions Limited, Generon IGS Inc., Zhejiang Yuanda Air Separation Equipment Co. Ltd., GRASYS JSC, Membrane Technology and Research (MTR) Inc., PETROSEP Corporation, Advantec MFS Inc., AirSep Corporation, Tianjin Univtech Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gas separation membrane market in 2024. 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, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A gas separation membrane is employed when there exists a pressure disparity between the raw material inlet and the product outlet. Gases are separated based on membrane pore size, particle diameter, and other factors. Industries such as ammonia plants, petrochemical, and natural gas processing units utilize gas separation membranes for various applications, including the separation of gases such as hydrogen and nitrogen in ammonia plants, and hydrogen and hydrocarbon in petrochemical processes.

The primary types of gas separation membranes include polyimide and polyaramide, polysulfone, cellulose acetate, and other variants. Polyimide and polyaramide membranes are renowned for their exceptional thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties, as well as their membrane-forming capabilities. Specific types of polyimide-based membranes for gas separation include microporous polyimide membranes, hydroxyl-functionalized polyimide, and polyimide-based carbon molecular sieve membranes. Gas separation membrane modules come in different forms such as hollow fiber, spiral wound, plate and frame, among others. Applications for gas separation membranes encompass nitrogen generation, oxygen enrichment, hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide removal, vapor/gas separation, vapor/vapor separation, air dehydration, and are utilized across various industries including chemical, oil and gas, electric power, food and beverages, and other end-users.

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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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