Gas Separation Membrane Market by Material Type (Polyimide & Polyaramide, Polysulfone, Cellulose Acetate), Application (Nitrogen Generation & Oxygen Enrichment, Hydrogen Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Removal), and Region - Global Forecast to 2028

Gas Separation Membrane Market by Material Type (Polyimide & Polyaramide, Polysulfone, Cellulose Acetate), Application (Nitrogen Generation & Oxygen Enrichment, Hydrogen Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Removal), and Region - Global Forecast to 2028

The global gas separation membrane market size is projected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2028 from USD 1.0 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. The demand for gas separation membranes is increasing due to the need for clean energy. Gas separation technology encompasses a variety of methods and processes used to separate different gases from gas mixtures based on their unique properties, such as size, solubility, chemical reactivity, or molecular weight. This technology has numerous applications across various industries and is crucial for processes ranging from gas purification and environmental protection to energy production and healthcare.

“Spiral wound is the second largest in terms of value amongst other modules in the gas separation membranes market, in 2022.”

Spiral wound gas separation membranes consist of a sandwich-like structure where a selective membrane material is wrapped around a permeate tube, and this assembly is then spirally wound around a central core. This design optimizes the surface area for gas separation within a compact and modular form. The feed gas mixture flows into the space between the membrane layers, and gases selectively permeate through the membrane while others are blocked.

“Nitrogen generation & oxygen enrichment is the second largest in terms of value amongst other applications in the gas separation membranes market, in 2022.”

Gas separation membranes are crucial in both nitrogen generation and oxygen enrichment processes. In nitrogen generation, these membranes selectively separate nitrogen from the ambient air, ensuring the production of high-purity nitrogen for applications like food packaging and electronics manufacturing. Conversely, in oxygen enrichment, the same membranes selectively allow oxygen to pass through, resulting in an oxygen-enriched stream used in healthcare applications such as oxygen concentrators. These membranes contribute to the efficiency and reliability of gas production, benefiting industries that rely on precise gas compositions for various purposes, from industrial processes to medical treatments.

“South America is the third fastest growing in the gas separation membranes market in 2022.”

Gas separation membranes play a crucial role in South America's energy landscape by enabling the efficient separation of gases, particularly in the region's burgeoning natural gas and petrochemical industries. These membranes, typically made from advanced materials like polymeric or ceramic compounds, are employed in various applications such as natural gas processing, carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen production. In South America, they contribute to the region's efforts to harness and process its rich natural gas reserves more efficiently, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through carbon capture initiatives, and produce clean hydrogen for emerging clean energy applications, thereby bolstering the continent's energy security and sustainability while supporting economic growth.

The breakdown of primary interviews has been given below.

By Company Type: Tier 1 – 25%, Tier 2 – 50%, and Tier 3 – 25%

By Designation: C Level Executives – 20%, Director Level – 30%, Others – 50%

By Region: North America – 20%, Europe – 30%, APAC – 25%, Middle East & Africa – 10%, Latin America-15%.

The key players in the gas separation membranes market Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US), Air Liquide (France), UBE Corporation. (Japan), Honeywell UOP (US), Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe B.V. (Netherlands), Schlumberger Limited (US), DIC Corporation (Japan), Parker-Hannifin Corporation (US), Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (US), and Generon, Inc. (US). among others. The gas separation membranes market report analyzes the key growth strategies, such as new product launches, investments & expansions, agreements, partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions to strengthen their market positions.

Research Coverage

This report provides detailed segmentation of the gas separation membranes market and forecasts its market size until 2028. The market has been segmented based on material type (polyimide & polyaramide, polysulfone, cellulose acetate), module (spiral wound, hollow fiber, plate & frame), application (nitrogen generation & oxygen enrichment, hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide removal, vapor / gas separation, vapor / vapor separation, Air dehydration), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products & services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers & acquisitions associated with the market for the gas separation membranes market.

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This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the gas separation membranes market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand for membranes in carbon dioxide separation processes technology, Growing demand in nitrogen generation and syngas cleaning, Environmental regulations and stringent emission standards), restraints (Technical disadvantages over other gas separation technologies, Plasticization of polymeric membranes in high-temperature applications), opportunities (Development of mixed matrix membranes, Rising demand for clean energy), and challenges (Upscaling and commercializing new membranes) influencing the growth of the gas separation membranes market.

Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the gas separation membranes offered by top players in the global gas separation membranes market.

Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the gas separation membranes market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for gas separation membranes market across regions.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, growing geographies, and recent developments in the gas separation membranes market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market segments, growth strategies, revenue analysis, and products of the leading market players.