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

The Report Covers Gas Detectors Market Growth and is Segmented by Communication Type (Wired and Wireless), Type of Detector (Fixed, Portable, and Transportable), End-User Industry (Oil and Gas, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Water and Wastewater, Metal and Mining, Utilities), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

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

Gas Detector Market Size

Gas Detectors Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 3.38 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 4.14 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.13 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Gas Detectors Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Gas Detector Market Analysis

The Gas Detectors Market size is estimated at USD 3.38 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.13% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Several factors, like the increasing awareness of workplace safety, advancements in technology leading to enhancements in accuracy, reliability, use of gas detectors, rapid industrialization, and growing focus on environmental monitoring, are anticipated to drive the growth of the studied market significantly.
  • Several major market vendors are developing advanced gas detectors with applications across clinical assays, environmental emission control, explosive detection, agricultural storage, shipping, and workplace hazard monitoring. For instance, in July 2023, ATO Inc. introduced its new line of multi-gas detectors for confined spaces and other complex environments. It is claimed to improve worker safety by quickly identifying poisonous compounds, flammable gases, and oxygen levels by monitoring up to four different gases simultaneously.
  • Stringent government regulations have also resulted in the efficiency enhancement of combustion within the vehicle to limit the emission of harmful pollutants. This has further increased the adoption of gas sensors and detectors, therefore gaining applications in providing real-time feedback to emission management systems of automobiles. In June 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a whole-of-government initiative to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, President Biden's national goal is to cut global methane emissions by 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030, which also plays an important role in the penetration of gas detectors in the automotive industry. The increasing cases of gas leaks in various end-user industries are further creating a demand for gas detectors.
  • Wireless/portable gas detectors are also witnessing widespread adoption owing to their reduced initial implementation costs and recurrent savings, lower maintenance costs, better workforce management, faster resource workflow, and improved safety. Moreover, the development of sensor capabilities and miniaturization, coupled with improved communication capabilities, enables the integration of IoT sensors into numerous machines and devices without compromising the detection of toxic or flammable gases at safe distances. As IoT sensors' cost is declining, industries dealing with hazardous/explosive materials have started integrating these sensors into their day-to-day operations to improve environmental safety and operational efficiency.
  • Governmental agencies have been taking proactive measures to enforce the use of gas detectors in potentially hazardous locations, where they are seen as a vital cog for triggering emergency procedures across several industries in case of an abnormal increase in the concentration of gases that are actively employed for monitoring the air quality and detection of combustible gases primarily in the chemical, industrial, medical, and automotive industries. With increased R&D efforts, along with the technological advancements by some prominent players, technologies such as tunable diode lasers (TDLA) are being developed, which detect and measure gases at a low density of air, thereby offering several measurement advantages, such as highly stable calibration and less cross-interference from the presence of other gases.
  • On the flip side, the lack of skilled labor is an essential restraining factor for the gas detector market. Training associated with specific applications of gas leak detectors is essential, and the shortage of skilled personnel could hinder the adoption and effective use of gas detectors.
  • Further, the high cost of production of wireless gas detectors and the inability of the detectors to restrict probable fire hazards could hinder the widespread adoption of gas detectors.

Gas Detector Industry Overview

The gas detectors market is semi-consolidated and consists of several major players. In terms of market share, few major players currently dominate the market. With a prominent share in the market, these major players are focusing on expanding their customer base across foreign countries. These companies leverage strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and profitability. The competition, rapid technological advancements, and frequent changes in consumer preferences are expected to threaten the growth of companies during the forecast period.

In October 2023 - Blackline Safety Corp. announced a significant upgrade to its G6 single-gas detector, adding new features and service plans to the life-saving wearable device. G6 features the same real-time connectivity as the company's G7 product line. Additional new features include an emergency SOS that workers can trigger in critical situations to get assistance and an expanded suite of data and reporting analytics. The device also supports indoor location technology.

In October 2022, Drager Marine & Offshore announced the release of the mobile gas detector, the X-am 2800. The new product simultaneously measured up to four different gases for application in confined spaces to safeguard employees working in areas at risk of explosive atmospheres, oxygen depletion, or those where toxic substances may be present.

Gas Detector Market Leaders

  1. Honeywell International Inc.

  2. Emerson Electric Company

  3. MSA Safety Inc.

  4. SENSIT Technologies

  5. Drägerwerk AG & Co KgaA

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Gas Detector Market News

  • December 2023 - CO2Meter, one of the leading manufacturers in gas detection solutions announced the release of an industrial gas detector designed to monitor gases in industrial environments. The highly anticipated CM-900 industrial gas safety series would measure either oxygen or carbon dioxide, protecting employees working near and around hazardous gases in the field. The environmentally adaptive industrial enclosure also creates advantages for both harsh and wash-down environments.
  • September 2022: Riken Keiki Co. Ltd. developed an SD-3 fixed explosion-proof gas detector with global standards. It is an explosion-proof stationary gas detector for continuously monitoring flammable gas, toxic gas, and oxygen in the atmosphere.

Gas Detector Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

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

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Technology Snapshot
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Awareness about Hazards across Major Industries
    • 5.1.2 Stringent Government Regulations for Safety of Workers
    • 5.1.3 Companies Focusing on Smart Detectors
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Intense Competition in the Market

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Communication Type
    • 6.1.1 Wired
    • 6.1.2 Wireless
  • 6.2 By Type of Detector
    • 6.2.1 Fixed
    • 6.2.2 Portable and Transportable
  • 6.3 By End-User Industry
    • 6.3.1 Oil and Gas
    • 6.3.2 Chemicals and Petrochemicals
    • 6.3.3 Water and Wastewater
    • 6.3.4 Metal and Mining
    • 6.3.5 Utilities
    • 6.3.6 Other End-User Industries
  • 6.4 By Geography
    • 6.4.1 North America
    • 6.4.2 Europe
    • 6.4.3 Asia Pacific
    • 6.4.4 Latin America
    • 6.4.5 Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 7.1.2 Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
    • 7.1.3 MSA Safety Inc.
    • 7.1.4 Emerson Electric Company
    • 7.1.5 SENSIT Technologies, LLC
    • 7.1.6 Industrial Scientific Corporatioh
    • 7.1.7 New Cosmos Electric Co. Ltd
    • 7.1.8 Trolex Ltd
    • 7.1.9 Crowncon Detection Instruments Limited
    • 7.1.10 Hanwei Electronics Group Corporation
    • 7.1.11 International Gas Detectors Ltd
    • 7.1.12 Sensidyne LP

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Gas Detector Industry Segmentation

The presence of gases can be detected using a gas detector, which is frequently integrated into a safety system. Operators in the area where the leak is happening may hear a gas detector warning, which will give them a chance to flee.

The gas detectors market is segmented by communication type (wired and wireless), type of detector (fixed, portable, and transportable), end-user industry (oil and gas, chemicals and petrochemicals, water and wastewater, metal and mining, utilities), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD for all the above segments.

By Communication Type Wired
Wireless
By Type of Detector Fixed
Portable and Transportable
By End-User Industry Oil and Gas
Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Water and Wastewater
Metal and Mining
Utilities
Other End-User Industries
By Geography North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Gas Detector Market Research FAQs

How big is the Gas Detectors Market?

The Gas Detectors Market size is expected to reach USD 3.38 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.13% to reach USD 4.14 billion by 2030.

What is the current Gas Detectors Market size?

In 2025, the Gas Detectors Market size is expected to reach USD 3.38 billion.

Who are the key players in Gas Detectors Market?

Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Company, MSA Safety Inc., SENSIT Technologies and Drägerwerk AG & Co KgaA are the major companies operating in the Gas Detectors Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Gas Detectors Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Gas Detectors Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Gas Detectors Market.

What years does this Gas Detectors Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Gas Detectors Market size was estimated at USD 3.24 billion. The report covers the Gas Detectors Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Gas Detectors Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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