The global market for gas separation membranes was valued at $1.5 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $2.5 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2026 through 2031.
The polymeric market for gas separation membranes was valued at $1.1 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2026 through 2031.
The inorganic market for gas separation membranes was valued at $183.8 million in 2025 and is estimated to reach $225 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2026 through 2031.
Report Scope
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the market for gas separation membranes, reflecting the latest trends and data. The base year of the analysis is 2025, with the forecast period spanning 2026 to 2031. The revenue calculated in this report is in $ million. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gas separation membranes industry, examining both qualitative and quantitative aspects. The market is segmented by:
- By material type: Polymeric, inorganic, and composites.
- By application: Nitrogen generation and oxygen enrichment, hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide (CO2) removal, and other applications.
- By end user: Oil and gas, chemical, food and beverages, pharmaceutical, and other end users.
- By region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America.
Report Includes
- 54 data tables and 58 additional tables
- An overview and analysis of the global gas separation membranes market
- Analyses of global market trends, industry developments, and growth outlook
- Estimates of the current market size and growth prospects, with a market share analysis by material, application, end user, and region
- Facts and figures related to market dynamics, including key drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities
- Review of gas separation processes and the role of membranes in decarbonization infrastructure, including CCUS and hydrogen applications
- Discussion of emerging technologies and developments, including polymeric, inorganic, composite, and advanced membrane materials
- Patent analysis related to gas separation membrane technologies
- Analysis of the competitive landscape, including market share analysis and strategic initiatives of key players
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Air Liquide, Evonik Industries AG, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., and Honeywell International Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Introduction
- Decarbonization Infrastructure
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Trends Toward Renewable Energy
- Helium Production and Recovery
- Growth in Natural Gas Processing
- Restraints/Challenges
- Membrane Fouling
- Challenges with Uniform Solutions
- Market Opportunities
- Growing Emphasis on Climate Technology
- Growth of Green Hydrogen Industry
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Integration in Membrane
- Hybrid Systems
- Patent Analysis
- Methodology
- Analysis
- Patent Analysis Based on Country of Origin
- Patent Analysis Based on Year Issued
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis, by Material Type
- Key Highlights
- Polymeric
- Composites
- Inorganic
- Market Analysis, by Application
- Key Highlights
- Nitrogen Generation and Oxygen Enrichment
- Hydrogen Recovery
- Carbon Dioxide Removal
- Other Applications
- Market Analysis, by End User
- Key Highlights
- Oil and Gas
- Chemical
- Food and Beverages
- Pharmaceutical
- Other End Users
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Breakdown, by Region
- Key Highlights
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- South America
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Structure
- Market Share Analysis
- Other Companies in the Market
- Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Appendix
- Methodology
- Sources
- Abbreviations
- Company Profiles
- AIR LIQUIDE
- AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
- ATLAS COPCO GROUP
- EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
- FUJIFILM HOLDINGS CORP.
- GENERON
- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
- JSC GRASYS
- MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH INC.
- MEMBRANEX
- PARKER HANNIFIN CORP.
- PENTAIR
- SLB
- UBE CORP.
- UNISIEVE LTD.