Gas Detection System Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Gas Detection System Market Report is Segmented by Communication Type (Wired, and Wireless), Detector Type (Fixed, and Portable), Sensor Technology (Electrochemical, and More), Gas Type (Combustible Hydrocarbons, and More), Device Type (Single-Gas Detectors, and More), Power Source (Battery-Powered, and More), End-User Industry (Oil and Gas, and More), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Gas Detection System Market Size and Share

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Gas Detection System Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The gas detection system market generated USD 5.61 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 7.13 billion by 2030, expanding at a 4.91% CAGR. A shift away from exclusive oil-and-gas dependence toward hydrogen infrastructure, battery energy storage, and low-GWP refrigerant applications supports steady demand. Mandatory IIoT safety upgrades in China, updated NFPA 855 codes for energy storage, and Europe’s REPowerEU hydrogen targets collectively enlarge the addressable base. Growth accelerators include wireless networking, predictive analytics, and multi-gas integration, while technical barriers around sensor calibration and certified wireless spectrum temper momentum. Competitive activity remains moderate as established vendors secure technology breadth through acquisitions and joint ventures.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By communication type, wired systems led with 67.4% revenue share in 2024, whereas wireless recorded the highest 6.4% CAGR through 2030.
  • By detector design, fixed installations held 71.3% of the gas detection system market share in 2024, while portable devices are set to expand at 5.7% CAGR to 2030.
  • By sensor technology, electrochemical units accounted for 44.9% share of the gas detection system market size in 2024 and infrared sensors are projected to grow 7.1% CAGR over 2025-2030.
  • By gas type, combustible hydrocarbon detection commanded 47.7% share of the gas detection system market size in 2024; refrigerant monitoring is advancing at 5.2% CAGR.
  • By device type, multi-gas platforms captured 60.4% revenue share in 2024.
  • By power source, hard-wired solutions controlled 68.8% of 2024 revenue and battery-powered units post a 6.2% CAGR outlook.
  • By end-user, oil & gas led with 34.6% share in 2024, while discrete manufacturing rises fastest at 7.6% CAGR.
  • By geography, North America represented 32.1% revenue share in 2024; Asia-Pacific exhibits the quickest 5.8% regional CAGR.

Segment Analysis

By Communication Type: Wireless Infrastructure Modernization Accelerates

Wired installations accounted for 67.4% of 2024 revenue, anchoring the gas detection system market in legacy process industries. Modern plants now weigh material cost savings and installation agility; hence wireless revenues are advancing at 6.4% CAGR. Mesh topologies preserve link resilience, while NB-IoT energy-harvesting prototypes underscore future autonomy. Certification roadblocks and interference management still cap near-term penetration, yet wireless remains the chief modernization lever across brownfield projects.

Reduced trenching costs appeal to temporary construction and turnaround scenarios, and battery-free sensor nodes promise maintenance relief. With wireless links feeding cloud dashboards, operators move from compliance-driven monitoring toward predictive asset health, reinforcing recurring-service revenue streams in the gas detection system market.

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By Detector Type: Portable Solutions Gain Traction in Flexible Operations

Fixed detectors retained 71.3% share in 2024, reflecting code requirements for continuous coverage in petrochemical and utility sites. Workforce mobility and shutdown activities fuel a 5.7% CAGR for portables, which now bundle CAT-M cellular modems and cloud APIs. Fleet-wide analytics streamline compliance documentation, improving ROI narratives.

Hybrid area monitors extend portable coverage with 100-day battery life, bridging gaps between personal and fixed layers. While fixed arrays remain foundational for process control integration, modular sensor cartridges and hot-swap designs cut downtime, fortifying their long-term position inside the gas detection system market.

By Sensor Technology: Infrared Innovation Reconfigures Maintenance Economics

Electrochemical cells delivered 44.9% of 2024 revenues, yet infrared devices are rising 7.1% CAGR on stability and low drift. Photoacoustic IR systems detect ammonia to 1 ppm without frequent recalibration. Mid-IR metasurface microspectrometers show promise for multi-gas analytics at chip-scale footprints.

Catalytic bead sensors still underpin basic hydrocarbon alarms, but sensor-fusion firmware now marries IR, PID, and electrochemical channels for selectivity gains. These advances cut lifetime ownership costs and expand the gas detection system market into environments where maintenance access is constrained.

By Gas Type: Refrigerant Monitoring Gains Regulatory Tailwind

Combustible gases generated 47.7% of 2024 sales, yet low-GWP refrigerant detection is growing 5.2% CAGR as HVAC-R codes tighten. ASHRAE 15-2024 mandates dual-range sensors, stimulating demand for specialized A2L products. NDIR-based R290 detectors with ±2.5% LFL accuracy meet flammability challenges.

Toxic gas and oxygen-deficiency monitoring retain steady industrial relevance, while semiconductor fabs spur niche demand for ultra-trace specialty-gas detection. Such diversification shields the gas detection system market from commodity price swings in hydrocarbons.

Gas Detection System Market: Market Share by Gas Type
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By Device Type: Multi-Gas Integration Becomes Default Specification

Multi-gas instruments captured 60.4% of 2024 turnover as facilities prioritize platform simplicity over single-species specialization. Controllers supporting up to 16 channels streamline rack space and supervisory system integration. Parts-per-trillion comb-interferometry prototypes could enable 20-gas monitoring on one optical bench.

Single-gas units continue where extreme sensitivity is paramount, but life-cycle economics and reduced calibration overhead anchor multi-gas as the mainstream of the gas detection system market.

By Power Source: Battery and Energy-Harvesting Options Broaden Deployment

Hard-wired products held 68.8% share in 2024, supported by code preferences and intrinsic power reliability. Battery-powered units grow 6.2% CAGR as Li-ion density climbs and firmware throttles current below 0.5 mA . Thermoelectric harvesters reclaim process heat to create autonomous nodes, ideal for pipelines and flare stacks.

Hybrid solar or vibration-assisted systems extend deployments into remote or mobile assets, deepening reach of the gas detection system market while easing total-cost barriers for smaller operators.

Gas Detection System Market: Market Share by Power Source
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By End-User Industry: Discrete Manufacturing Sparks Technology Refresh

Oil & gas retained 34.6% share, yet discrete manufacturing posts a 7.6% CAGR on semiconductor, battery, and EV supply-chain expansion. Sub-ppm toxic-gas detection in fabs and battery fire-gas analytics spearhead premium sensor adoption

Water-wastewater, chemicals, mining, and food processing each maintain niche, regulation-driven baselines. Cross-industry diversification cushions the gas detection system industry against cyclical swings in any one vertical.

Geography Analysis

North America led revenue with 32.1% share in 2024, reflecting entrenched OSHA and NFPA frameworks that compel comprehensive safety monitoring. Offshore project starts and LNG build-outs sustain capital spending on marine-certified detectors, while battery energy storage rollouts widen scope into utility and commercial real estate. Canadian hydrogen pilots and carbon-capture hubs further reinforce demand across multi-gas platforms.

Europe follows with strong growth tied to hydrogen infrastructure and refrigerant phase-downs. ATEX and IECEx compliance requirements raise entry barriers, channeling contracts toward firms with established certification pedigrees. German chemical clusters and UK pharmaceuticals champion early adoption of wireless analytics, whereas Nordic operators specify low-temperature sensor packages calibrated to -40 °C.

Asia-Pacific records the fastest 5.8% CAGR, propelled by China’s IIoT safety mandate and India’s hazardous-chemical rules. Japanese updates to the High-Pressure Gas Safety Act and SEA petrochemical investments also boost uptake. Rapid industrialization, combined with maturing safety cultures, enlarges regional opportunity for both basic and advanced offerings, positioning APAC as the primary incremental engine for the gas detection system market through 2030.

Gas Detection System Market CAGR (%), Growth Rate by Region
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Competitive Landscape

Industry consolidation remains moderate. Honeywell’s USD 1.81 billion LNG technology buy and USD 2.25 billion catalyst acquisition underscore a strategy to couple process know-how with detection hardware, embedding sales into larger energy-transition projects. MSA Safety added German gas-analysis expertise through the USD 200 million M&C TechGroup deal and logged 17% Q1 2025 organic growth in detection revenue, validating cross-sell leverage.

Connected-safety specialist Blackline Safety crossed USD 100 million in annual sales on service-centric models, highlighting a shift from hardware margins to SaaS-recurring revenue. The SICK–Endress+Hauser joint venture pools analyzer and flow-meter intellectual property, aiming to speed multi-parameter product launches and compete on integrated plant packages.

Emerging disruptors exploit rare-earth orthoferrites and nanomaterial electrodes for heightened sensitivity, though certification complexity slows rapid scaling. Players capable of merging AI diagnostics, cloud analytics, and IECEx Zone 0 wireless certificates hold a defensible technology moat, shaping the medium-term structure of the gas detection system market.

Gas Detection System Industry Leaders

  1. Honeywell International Inc.

  2. Drägerwerk AG & Co KgaA

  3. SENSIT Technologies

  4. Hanwei Electronics Group Corporation

  5. Emerson Electric Co.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • May 2025: Honeywell agreed to acquire Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business for GBP 1.8 billion, broadening lower-emission process capabilities
  • May 2025: MSA Safety completed the USD 200 million purchase of M&C TechGroup, enhancing gas analysis depth
  • April 2025: MSA Safety reported USD 421 million Q1 net sales with 17% organic growth in detection products
  • March 2025: IEC released the 60079:2025 SER standards series covering equipment for explosive atmospheres

Table of Contents for Gas Detection System Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Expansion of Hydrogen Economy Driving Demand for Multi-Gas Detectors in Europe
    • 4.2.2 Rising Off-shore Deepwater E&P Activities Requiring High-Reliability Gas Monitoring (North America)
    • 4.2.3 Mandatory IIoT-enabled Safety Upgrades under China State Administration of Work Safety
    • 4.2.4 Accelerating Adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with Fire/Gas Codes (Asia)
    • 4.2.5 Surge in Green Ammonia Projects Boosting NH3 Leak Detection (EMEA)
    • 4.2.6 Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants Driving Refrigerant Gas Detection (HVAC-R)
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Faulty Calibrations in Sulphur-rich Environments Causing False Alarms
    • 4.3.2 Scarcity of Certified Wireless Spectrum for Hazardous Locations (Zones 0/1)
    • 4.3.3 High CapEx for Redundant Sensor Networks in Brown-field Refineries
    • 4.3.4 Limited Availability of Long-life Solid-State NH3 Sensors Less than -40 degree C (Nordics)
  • 4.4 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory and Technological Outlook
  • 4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    • 4.6.5 Threat of Substitute Products

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUES)

  • 5.1 By Communication Type
    • 5.1.1 Wired
    • 5.1.2 Wireless
  • 5.2 By Detector Type
    • 5.2.1 Fixed
    • 5.2.2 Portable
  • 5.3 By Sensor Technology
    • 5.3.1 Electrochemical
    • 5.3.2 Infra-red (IR)
    • 5.3.3 Catalytic Bead
    • 5.3.4 Photo-ionization (PID)
    • 5.3.5 Others (MOS, Optical)
  • 5.4 By Gas Type
    • 5.4.1 Combustible Hydrocarbons
    • 5.4.2 Toxic Gases (CO, H?S, Cl?, SO?)
    • 5.4.3 Oxygen Deficiency
    • 5.4.4 Refrigerant Gases
    • 5.4.5 Specialty and Rare Gases
  • 5.5 By Device Type
    • 5.5.1 Single-Gas Detectors
    • 5.5.2 Multi-Gas Detectors
  • 5.6 By Power Source
    • 5.6.1 Battery-Powered
    • 5.6.2 Hard-wired/Mains
  • 5.7 By End-user Industry
    • 5.7.1 Oil and Gas
    • 5.7.2 Chemicals and Petrochemicals
    • 5.7.3 Water and Wastewater
    • 5.7.4 Metals and Mining
    • 5.7.5 Power and Utilities
    • 5.7.6 Food and Beverage
    • 5.7.7 Pharma and Life-Sciences
    • 5.7.8 Discrete Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Automotive, Battery)
    • 5.7.9 Other Industries (Battery Energy Storage, and More)
  • 5.8 By Geography
    • 5.8.1 North America
    • 5.8.1.1 United States
    • 5.8.1.2 Canada
    • 5.8.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.8.2 Europe
    • 5.8.2.1 Germany
    • 5.8.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.8.2.3 France
    • 5.8.2.4 Nordics
    • 5.8.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.8.3 South America
    • 5.8.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.8.3.2 Rest of South America
    • 5.8.4 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.8.4.1 China
    • 5.8.4.2 Japan
    • 5.8.4.3 India
    • 5.8.4.4 South-East Asia
    • 5.8.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.8.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.8.5.1 Middle East
    • 5.8.5.1.1 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
    • 5.8.5.1.2 Turkey
    • 5.8.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.8.5.2 Africa
    • 5.8.5.2.1 South Africa
    • 5.8.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles {(includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)}
    • 6.4.1 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.4.2 Drägerwerk AG and Co. KGaA
    • 6.4.3 MSA Safety Inc.
    • 6.4.4 Emerson Electric Co.
    • 6.4.5 Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection
    • 6.4.6 Industrial Scientific Corp.
    • 6.4.7 Riken Keiki Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.8 GfG Gas Detection Germany
    • 6.4.9 Det-Tronics (Carrier)
    • 6.4.10 New Cosmos Electric Co.
    • 6.4.11 Sensidyne LP
    • 6.4.12 SENSIT Technologies
    • 6.4.13 Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd.
    • 6.4.14 Trolex Ltd.
    • 6.4.15 Hanwei Electronics Group
    • 6.4.16 International Gas Detectors Ltd.
    • 6.4.17 OTIS Instruments Inc.
    • 6.4.18 GASTEC Corp.
    • 6.4.19 ABB Ltd.
    • 6.4.20 Xylem Inc. (YSI)
    • 6.4.21 General Monitors (United Technologies)

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment
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Global Gas Detection System Market Report Scope

The Global Gas Detection System Market is Segmented by Communication Type (Wired, Wireless), Type of Detector (Fixed, Portable, and Transportable), End-user (Oil and Gas, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Water and Wastewater, Metal and Mining, Utilities), and Geography.

The gas detection system includes products that use technology to promote safety, and it is used preferably to protect workers and to ensure plant safety. Gas detection systems are dedicated to detecting dangerous gas concentrations, triggering alarms, and activating countermeasures before the situation turns hazardous and places the employees, assets, and environment at risk.

By Communication Type Wired
Wireless
By Detector Type Fixed
Portable
By Sensor Technology Electrochemical
Infra-red (IR)
Catalytic Bead
Photo-ionization (PID)
Others (MOS, Optical)
By Gas Type Combustible Hydrocarbons
Toxic Gases (CO, H?S, Cl?, SO?)
Oxygen Deficiency
Refrigerant Gases
Specialty and Rare Gases
By Device Type Single-Gas Detectors
Multi-Gas Detectors
By Power Source Battery-Powered
Hard-wired/Mains
By End-user Industry Oil and Gas
Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Water and Wastewater
Metals and Mining
Power and Utilities
Food and Beverage
Pharma and Life-Sciences
Discrete Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Automotive, Battery)
Other Industries (Battery Energy Storage, and More)
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Nordics
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
South-East Asia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Turkey
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa
By Communication Type
Wired
Wireless
By Detector Type
Fixed
Portable
By Sensor Technology
Electrochemical
Infra-red (IR)
Catalytic Bead
Photo-ionization (PID)
Others (MOS, Optical)
By Gas Type
Combustible Hydrocarbons
Toxic Gases (CO, H?S, Cl?, SO?)
Oxygen Deficiency
Refrigerant Gases
Specialty and Rare Gases
By Device Type
Single-Gas Detectors
Multi-Gas Detectors
By Power Source
Battery-Powered
Hard-wired/Mains
By End-user Industry
Oil and Gas
Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Water and Wastewater
Metals and Mining
Power and Utilities
Food and Beverage
Pharma and Life-Sciences
Discrete Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Automotive, Battery)
Other Industries (Battery Energy Storage, and More)
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Nordics
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
South-East Asia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Turkey
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the gas detection system market?

The gas detection system market stands at USD 5.61 billion in 2025.

How fast is the gas detection system market expected to grow?

It is forecast to expand at a 4.91% CAGR, reaching USD 7.13 billion by 2030.

Which region is growing the quickest?

Asia-Pacific shows the fastest regional CAGR of 5.8% through 2030 due to mandatory IIoT safety upgrades and industrial expansion.

What technology segment is outperforming others?

Infrared sensor technology is projected to post the highest 7.1% CAGR thanks to greater stability and lower maintenance demands.

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