Gas separation membranes refer to semi-permeable barrier materials used to separate specific gases or vapors from a mixture based on differences in molecular properties such as size, solubility, and diffusivity. These membranes are predominantly used by industrial operators in sectors like oil and gas, chemicals, energy, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, where separation and purification of gases are critical to production processes. They are used continuously or periodically for applications such as nitrogen generation, oxygen enrichment, hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide removal, and dehydration of air or gases.
The global gas separation membrane market reached a value of nearly $2,231.89 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.39% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $2,231.89 million in 2024 to $3,265.02 million in 2029 at a rate of 7.91%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.56% from 2029 and reach $4,922.50 million in 2034.
Growth Of The Pharmaceutical Industry
During the historic period, the gas separation membrane market was mainly driven by the growth of the pharmaceutical industry. Gas separation membranes are extensively used in the generation and purification of nitrogen and oxygen to maintain sterile environments during formulation, packaging, and storage. As pharmaceutical manufacturing increasingly relies on precise gas control to ensure product stability and quality, membrane-based gas separation systems have become essential due to their ability to provide continuous, reliable gas streams with minimal maintenance. For example, according to Germany Trade & Invest, a Germany-based government office, in 2023, the number of pharmaceutical companies in Germany was more than 600. Sales in Germany's pharmaceutical industry rose by 5.8%, reaching EUR 59.8 ($65.18) billion at ex-manufacturer prices. Meanwhile, revenue from biopharmaceutical manufacturers grew by 8.9%, totaling EUR 19.2 ($20.92) billion. Therefore, the gas separation membrane market was mainly driven by the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
Integration of Strategic Polymer-Membrane Partnerships for CO2 Capture
Key players operating in the gas separation membrane market are focusing on forming strategic partnerships to combine advanced polymer material expertise with innovative membrane module design to accelerate downstream adoption of membrane-based CO2 (carbon dioxide) capture solutions. These efforts are enhancing membrane performance (in terms of CO2 selectivity and throughput), reducing total system cost and enabling more compact, field-deployable carbon-capture units. For example, in January 2025, Arkema S.A., a France-based multinational company that specializes in specialty materials and chemicals, and OOYOO LTD., signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop high-performance gas-separation membranes focused on CO2 separation. Arkema brings its advanced polymer material portfolio (including Pebax(R) elastomers, polyimide, PEKK and PVDF resins) while OOYOO contributes its proprietary membrane and module design technology aimed at reducing CO2 extraction and recovery costs. OOYOO LTD. is a Japan-based deep-tech startup originating from Kyoto University.
The global gas separation membrane market is highly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 65.28% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider gas separation membrane market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics: - Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by material, by water proof feature and by application.
- Key Trends: - Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework: - Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth: - Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis: - Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation: - Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by platform and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth: - Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape: - Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies: - Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking: - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard: - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions: - Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments: - Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report
- Market Opportunities And Strategies Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for gas separation membrane providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups
- Appendix: - This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Product Type: Polyaramide; Polysulfone; Cellulose Acetate; Other Products
- 2) By Module: Hollow Fiber; Spiral Wound; Plate And Frame; Other Modules
- 3) By Application: Nitrogen Generation And Oxygen Enrichment; Hydrogen Recovery; Carbon Dioxide Removal; Vapor/Gas Separation; Vapor/Vapor Separation; Air Dehydration; Other Applications
- 4) By End-User Industry: Chemical; Oil And Gas Industry; Electric Power; Food And Beverages; Other End Use Industry
- Companies Mentioned: Linde Plc; Air Products and Chemicals Inc.; Schlumberger NV; Parker Hannifin Corporation; UBE Corporation
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; gas separation membrane comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.