Carbon Capture Membranes Global Market Report 2026

Carbon capture membranes are specialized filtration materials engineered to selectively separate carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial flue gases or the surrounding atmosphere. They function by exploiting differences in gas permeability, enabling CO2 to pass through while restricting other gases. These membranes are mainly used to lower greenhouse gas emissions and support carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives.

The primary material types of carbon capture membranes include polymeric membranes, inorganic membranes, and mixed matrix membranes. Polymeric membranes are produced from organic polymers that offer selective gas permeability, mechanical flexibility, and cost-effective performance for capturing CO2 from flue gases and industrial emissions, making them widely adopted across various carbon capture applications. The key applications include post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxy-fuel combustion, natural gas processing, and hydrogen production, and these membranes are used by several end-use industries such as power generation, oil and gas, chemical, and cement.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the carbon capture membranes market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials, advanced polymers, ceramics, and precision manufacturing equipment used in membrane production. These cost pressures are most evident in polymeric and inorganic membrane segments and in regions reliant on cross-border supply chains, particularly Asia-Pacific and Europe. Higher tariffs can slow project deployment timelines for large-scale CCS installations. However, tariffs have also encouraged domestic manufacturing, localized sourcing, and innovation in alternative membrane materials, supporting long-term market resilience.

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The carbon capture membranes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.49 billion in 2025 to $1.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial emissions, rising adoption of post-combustion capture systems, expansion of membrane-based pilot projects, and increasing regulatory pressure on heavy industries.

The carbon capture membranes market size is expected to see rapidly growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing deployment of industrial decarbonization projects, rising investment in carbon capture infrastructure, increasing focus on cost-efficient co2 separation, expansion of clean energy transition initiatives, and growing demand from power and cement industries. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements in mixed matrix membranes, innovations in high-selectivity membrane materials, developments in low-cost membrane fabrication, research and development in hybrid and inorganic membranes, and advancements integrating membranes with carbon capture systems.

The growing adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects is expected to drive the growth of the carbon capture membranes market in the coming years. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects involve initiatives that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial operations or power generation facilities and store them securely underground to prevent release into the atmosphere and mitigate climate change. The number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects is rising due to the pressing need to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve global climate objectives. Carbon capture membranes support CCS projects by enabling efficient and selective separation of CO2, making them a critical component of industrial decarbonization efforts. They help lower greenhouse gas emissions by facilitating effective capture from flue gases, thereby enhancing environmental sustainability. For instance, in 2023, according to the Global CCS Institute, an Australia-based non-profit think tank, the global development pipeline for CCS facilities reached a record level, with 392 projects in progress as of July 2023, representing a 102% year-on-year increase. Therefore, the increasing adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects is contributing to the growth of the carbon capture membranes market.

Major companies operating in the carbon capture membranes market are concentrating on the development of advanced materials, such as all-carbon CO2 separation membranes, to improve efficiency, increase selectivity, and lower the energy requirements of CO2 capture. All-carbon CO2 separation membranes are advanced filtration systems made entirely from carbon-based materials, including carbon molecular sieve membranes, and are engineered to selectively separate carbon dioxide from mixed gas streams. For instance, in April 2024, Toray Industries, Inc., a Japan-based chemical company focused on advanced materials, announced the establishment of a pilot facility for its all-carbon carbon dioxide CO2 separation membrane. The facility is intended to validate the performance and durability of these innovative membranes under real-world, large-scale operating conditions. These membranes are recognized for their high CO2 permeance and selectivity, enabled by Toray's proprietary carbon materials and precise pore control technologies. This pilot initiative represents an important step toward commercializing a system that can substantially reduce the energy consumption and costs of post-combustion carbon capture from industrial sources, supporting more cost-effective and scalable decarbonization solutions.

In October 2023, OOYOO Ltd., a Japan-based technology company, entered into a partnership with GS Yuasa International Ltd. and GS Yuasa Membrane Co. Ltd. to develop and commercialize membrane-based carbon capture technology. The collaboration is intended to speed up the deployment of CO2 separation solutions by combining OOYOO's expertise in CO2/N2 separation membranes with GS Yuasa's spiral-module design and membrane module technologies. GS Yuasa International Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in energy and membrane technologies, while GS Yuasa Membrane Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based provider of advanced membrane systems for gas separation.

Major companies operating in the carbon capture membranes market are Schlumberger Limited, Linde plc, Air Liquide S.A, 3M Company, Toray Industries Inc, Evonik Industries AG, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Arkema S.A., DIC Corporation, Membrane Technology and Research Inc., Pentair plc, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Honeywell Uop LLC, GENERON IGS Inc, Compact Membrane Systems Inc., BORSIG Membrane Technology GmbH, R&P Co. Grasys, UBE Industries Ltd., DiviGas Pte Ltd., Airrane Inc.

North America was the largest region in the carbon capture membranes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the carbon capture membranes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the carbon capture membranes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The carbon capture membranes market consists of sales of membrane modules, membrane sheets, hollow fiber membranes, spiral-wound membranes, ceramic membranes, hybrid membranes, membrane housings, membrane cartridges, and custom-engineered membrane systems. 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. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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• Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Polymeric Membranes; Inorganic Membranes; Mixed Matrix Membranes; Other Material Types
• 2) By Application: Post-Combustion; Pre-Combustion; Oxy-Fuel Combustion; Natural Gas Processing; Hydrogen Production; Other Applications
• 3) By End-Use Industry: Power Generation; Oil And Gas; Chemical; Cement; Other End-User Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Polymeric Membranes: Polyimide Membranes; Polysulfone Membranes; Polyethylene Oxide Membranes; Cellulose Acetate Membranes; Polyvinyl Alcohol Membranes
• 2) By Inorganic Membranes: Ceramic Membranes; Zeolite Membranes; Metallic Membranes; Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes; Glass Membranes
• 3) By Mixed Matrix Membranes: Polymer Zeolite Composite Membranes; Polymer Metal Organic Framework Composite Membranes; Polymer Activated Carbon Composite Membranes; Polymer Silica Composite Membranes; Polymer Graphene Oxide Composite Membranes
• 4) By Other Material Types: Composite Membranes; Nanostructured Membranes; Hybrid Polymeric Inorganic Membranes; Thin Film Composite Membranes; Advanced Functional Membranes
• Companies Mentioned: Schlumberger Limited; Linde plc; Air Liquide S.A; 3M Company; Toray Industries Inc; Evonik Industries AG; Air Products and Chemicals Inc.; Arkema S.A.; DIC Corporation; Membrane Technology and Research Inc.; Pentair plc; Hitachi Zosen Corporation; Honeywell Uop LLC; GENERON IGS Inc; Compact Membrane Systems Inc.; BORSIG Membrane Technology GmbH; R&P Co. Grasys; UBE Industries Ltd.; DiviGas Pte Ltd.; Airrane Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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