Gas Detection Equipment Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2033

Gas Detection Equipment Market Size and Forecast 

The global gas detection equipment market size was USD 5.18 billion in 2023, calculated at USD 5.75 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 14.77 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 11.05% from 2024 to 2033. The rising demand for portable gas detection equipment across the world is driving the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

Gas Detection Equipment Market Key Takeaways

• Asia Pacific region led the market with the largest revenue share of 34% in 2023.
• North America is expected to attain the fastest rate of growth during the forecast period.
• By product, the fixed gas detectors segment has contributed more than 67% of revenue share in 2023.
• By product, the portable gas detectors segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
• By technology, the infrared gas segment has held a major revenue share of 28% of revenue in 2023.
• By technology, the semiconductor segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
• By end-use, the industrial segment has generated the highest revenue share of 24% in 2023.
• By end-use, the petrochemical segment is expected to grow with the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Gas Detection Equipment Market Size and Growth 2024 to 2033

The Asia Pacific gas detection equipment market size reached US$ 1.76 billion in 2023 and is expected to surpass around US$ 5.10 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 11.22% from 2024 to 2033.

Asia Pacific held the largest market share in 2023. The growth of this region is mainly driven by the rising government initiatives in countries such as the India, China, South Korea, Japan and some others for developing the chemical industry. The rising developments in the semiconductor industry in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and some other along with the presence of numerous hospitals in India and China increases the application of gas detectors that drives the market growth. Also, the rising developments in science and technology related to gas detection processes along with the affordability of raw materials is likely to drive the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

Moreover, the petrochemicals industry in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia is well-established with the presence of numerous market players such as China National Petroleum Corporation, PetroChina, Sinopec, Reliance Industries and some others has increased the demand for gas detection equipment for preventing workers from harmful gases, which in turn propels the market growth. Furthermore, the local market players of gas detection equipment such as Subtronics, Uniphos, Hanwei Electronics Group Corporation, New Cosmos Electric Co Ltd and some others are launching new products, which in turn is driving the growth of the gas detection equipment market in this region.

• In January 2023, the South Korean government launched the ‘Chemical Industry Forum’. This announcement is done to develop the overall chemical industry across this country.
• According to the World Population Review (2024), Taiwan ranks first in the production of semiconductor across the world followed by South Korea and China.
• In June 2022, Subtronics launched the “MCS SERIES”. “MCS SERIES” is the latest model of Slim Digital Gas Monitors.

North America is expected to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period. The rising demand for fixed gas detectors in industrial settings is driving the market growth in this region. The increasing investment in oil and gas refineries along with mining industries has increased the demand for portable gas detectors, which in turn drives the market growth. Also, several strict rules and regulations regarding workplace safety standards along with the presence of well-established industrial sector increases the demand for gas detectors, thereby driving the market growth. Moreover, the automotive industries in the U.S, Canada and Mexico is highly established that in turn increases the demand for gas detectors to prevent workers in these industries. In addition, technological advancements in gas detection technologies along with adoption of IoT and AI in gas detection systems drives the market growth.

Furthermore, there are several local market players of gas detection equipment such as Honeywell, Emerson Electric Company, DOD technologies, MSA Safety Inc and some others that are constantly developing new gas detectors for increasing safety of workers, thereby driving the growth of the gas detection equipment market in this region.

• In March 2023, ExxonMobil announced to invest US$ 2 billion for setting up the  Beaumont refinery expansion project along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• In September 2023, DOD Technologies launched ChemLogic Revive CL4R Four-Point Toxic Gas Detection System. This system is designed to upgrade and replace four-point legacy monitors.

Gas Detection Equipment Market Overview

The gas detection equipment market has grown rapidly with the developments in factory automation technologies. This industry mainly deals in developing, manufacturing and supply of gas detection equipment for the end-user industries. There are different types of gas detectors found in the market that mainly includes fixed gas detectors and portable gas detectors. The various technologies involved in this industry includes semiconductor, infrared (IR), laser-based detection, and some others. This gas detectors finds applications in several end-user industries including medical, building automation & domestic appliances, petrochemical, automotive, and some others. The growing demand for gas detection for limiting methane detection is driving the market growth. This industry is expected to grow rapidly with the developments in the petrochemical industries.

• In August 2023, MSA Safety, Inc launched the ALTAIR io™ 4. The ALTAIR io 4 is a new portable gas detector that can help safety managers to increase safety of workers.

Gas Detection Equipment Market Growth Factors

• The growing developments in the chemical industry is expected to drive the growth of the gas detection equipment market.
• The strict rules and regulations in several industries for safety concerns has driven the market growth.
• The increasing awareness regarding workplace safety fosters the market growth.
• The rising investments from private companies for developing the gas detection equipment industries also boosts the market growth.
• The growing awareness regarding environmental concerns propels the market growth to some extent.
• The increasing demand for laser-based gas sensor technology for detecting methane emissions has driven the market growth.
• The rapid technological advancements in the gas detection processes across the world is expected to boost the market growth.
• The growing developments in the oil and gas industry boosts the market growth.
• The rising number of construction activities across the world has impacted the market growth positively.
• The upsurge in demand for non-wearable gas detectors has driven the market growth.
• The growing application of battery-powered gas detectors in automotive industries has propelled the gas detection equipment market growth.

Gas Detection Equipment Market Scope

Gas Detection Equipment Market Dynamics

Driver

Rising demand for wireless gas detector

The demand for wireless gas detection system has increased due to its cost-effectiveness, increased safety and other factors that drives the market growth. Also, wireless gas detector helps in real-time detection and monitors industry from remote areas, thereby driving the market growth. Moreover, the growing demand for wireless detection systems in oil and gas drilling and exploration activities is likely to boost the growth of the gas detection equipment market. Furthermore, the rising developments of superior grade wireless gas detectors by various brands is driving the market growth.

• In June 2024, CO2Meter launched Gaslab. Gaslab is a wireless industrial gas detection safety series that is designed to monitor a wide range of gas types and concentrations across different industries.

Restraint

High installation and maintenance costs

The cost of installing a gas detection system in any industry comes with a very high cost. The prices of sensors, control panels, and other components used in gas detection system has increased rapidly as the prices of raw materials associated with it has grown significantly. Also, the maintenance cost of the components is growing day by day. Thus, the increasing cost of installation of gas detection system along with maintenance costs associated with it acts as a barrier in the industry, thereby restraining the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

Opportunity

AI-based gas detection system to reshape the future

The applications of gas detection system had increased rapidly with the rise in number of mines, industries, tunnels and some others. The gas detection equipment companies had started integrating AI with gas detectors to identify specific gases in the air with high selectivity and other purposes. Hence, integration of AI in gas detection system is expected to create ample growth opportunities for the market players in the upcoming days.

• In December 2023, Dryad launched the Silvanet system. The Silvanet system is an AI-enabled gas detection system used to detect Lebanese wildfire.

Product Insights

The fixed gas detectors segment held the largest market share in 2023. The demand for fixed gas detectors has increased with the growing demand for detecting presence of dangerous gas in specific areas along with warning the users regarding the potential hazards, which is driving the market growth. Also, the rising application of fixed gas detectors for providing 24/7 protection against gas leak risks and monitoring the gas concentration in warehouses and workplace is driving the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

• In December 2023, CO2Meter launched CM-900. CM-900 is a industrial fixed gas detector system to monitor gases in industrial settings.

The portable gas segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. The demand for portable gas detectors has increased due to their flexibility in various environments for testing gas leaks is driving the market growth. Also, the growing demand for portable gas detectors for providing localized detection in the immediate surrounding of the user along with their light weights and compact design is likely to boost the market growth. Moreover, the growing demand for portable or handheld gas detection equipment for workers employed in hazardous areas has fostered the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

• In June 2023, Drager launched X-am 5800. The X-am 5800 is a portable multi-gas detector that is capable of measuring upto six gases.

Technology Insights

The infrared gas segment dominated the market in 2023. The demand for infrared gas technology has increased for detecting combustible hydrocarbon gases along with sensing CO and CO2 has driven the market growth. Moreover, the rising use of infrared gas sensors in the mining industry is boosting the growth of the gas detection equipment market. In June 2024, Lynred launched EOLE and PICO640S. EOLE is a superior-grade VGA resolution and low power consumption IR detector for detecting methane. PICO640S is a 24/7 area-wide monitoring system that uses infrared technology for detecting gas leaks in several industries.

The semiconductor segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. The demand for semiconductor-based gas detection equipment has increased due to its cost-efficiency and ability to detect combustible gases, which in turn drives the market growth. Also, the rising use of these gas detectors in several end-user industries such as automotive, petrochemical, medical and some others due to high resistance to corrosion and longer shelf life is likely to boost the market growth.

• In April 2024, onsemi launched the CEM102. The CEM102 is a semiconductor that is used in various industries for air and gas detection.

End-Use Insights

The industrial segment held the largest market share in the gas detection equipment market in 2023. The demand for gas detector in industrial settings has increased due to monitoring and detection of hazardous gases and vapours is driving the market growth. Moreover, the rising demand for industrial gas detectors for measuring oxygen levels along with the developments in detector, sensor, transmitter or controller for gas detector systems is boosting the growth of the gas detection equipment market. Moreover, the rising demand for early detection of gas leaks and prevention of health hazards along with reducing fire explosion risks and enhancing workplace safety has further driven the market growth.

• In January 2024, MSA Safety, Inc launched the SENTRY io Controller. This is a new safety monitoring system that helps in gas and flame monitoring by reducing costs and provides access to data analytics to protect workers and facilities.

The petrochemical segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. The rising demand for personal gas detection equipment in the petrochemical industry drives the market growth. Moreover, the rising risks faced by petrochemical workers from exposure to toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, VOCs and some others is expected to boost the market growth. Also, the growing demand for gas detectors during drilling activities for prevention from harmful gases is likely to boost the growth of the gas detection equipment market.

• In March 2024, Teledyne Gas announced partnership with Flame Detection. This partnership is done to launch OLCT 100-XP-MS gas detectors that finds application in petrochemical industries.

Gas Detection Equipment Market Companies

• ABB
• Airtest Technologies, Inc.
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
• General Electric Company
• Fluke Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Opgal Optronics Industries Limited
• Lynred
• Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
• Siemens

Recent Developments

• In May 2024, Samon launched the GLACIÄR X5. GLACIÄR X5 is an industrial refrigeration gas detector with single and dual-sensor technology that are used in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
• In March 2024, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection launched the OLCT 100-XP-MS. OLCT 100-XP-MS is a range of flammable gas detectors that uses the the-art MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor technology.
• In December 2022, ABB launched Sensi+. Sensi+ enables a safer, easier, and efficient pipeline monitoring and operations through a single device to analyse three contaminants (H2S, H2O, CO2) in any natural gas stream.
• In September 2022, Dräger launched the X-am 2800. The X-am 2800 is a mobile gas detector that connects with Dräger’s Gas Detection Connect cloud solution for automating the real-time sharing of live data that are related to gases firefighters which are exposed in emergency situations.
• In August 2022, Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. launched portable four gas detector GX-Force. This detector can detect flammable gases, Oxygen and toxic gases (Carbon monoxide and Hydrogen sulfide) that can cause explosion and other problems.

Segments Covered in the Report

By Product

• Fixed Gas Detector
• Portable Gas Detector

By Technology

• Semiconductor
• Laser-based Detection
• Infrared (IR)
• Catalytic
• Photoionization Detector (PID)
• Others

By End-Use

• Medical
• Building Automation & Domestic Appliances
• Petrochemical
• Environmental
• Automotive
• Industrial
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa