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The global gas detection equipment market was valued at approximately USD 5.60 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 10.66 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% over the 2025-2030 forecast period.  Growth is driven by increasing concerns about employee safety, stringent regulatory frameworks, and rising adoption of advanced detection technologies.

Key Market Trends & Insights

• The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024, capturing 33.40% of the global total.
• In Japan, the gas detection equipment market is expected to grow rapidly owing to technological advances and increasing deployment of smart safety systems.
• Looking at product segmentation, the fixed gas detector segment held the largest share in 2024, with 65.0% of the market.
• By technology, the infrared (IR) segment dominated in 2024, owing to its superior ability to detect flammable gases remotely and its maintenance-free nature.
• In terms of end-use, the industrial sector was the leading contributor in 2024, driven by stringent workplace-safety regulations and heightened focus on mining, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.

Market Size & Forecast

• 2024 Market Size: USD 5.60 billion
• 2025 Estimate: USD 6.14 billion
• 2030 Projected Size: USD 10.66 billion
• CAGR (2025-2030): 11.7%

Regional dynamics show strong growth in Asia-Pacific, supported by industrialization, urbanization, and expansion of automobile and energy infrastructure.

North America also holds a significant market share, underpinned by its extensive oil & gas pipeline network and refineries.

Europe’s market opportunity remains robust, especially in Germany and the UK, where manufacturing, chemicals and automotive sectors demand advanced gas detection solutions.

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Key Companies & Market Share Insight

Major players in the gas detection equipment market are leveraging M&A activity, partnerships and innovation to establish competitive advantage and expand their footprint.

These companies operate across multiple business segments and serve industrial users, utilities, infrastructure and manufacturing domains, providing fixed and portable detectors, IR and semiconductor technologies.

Key Companies List

• ABB Ltd.
• AirTest Technologies Inc.
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
• Fluke Corporation
• General Electric Company
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Lynred
• Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Siemens

Conclusion

In summary, the global gas detection equipment market is on a robust growth path, doubling from USD 5.60 billion in 2024 to an anticipated USD 10.66 billion by 2030, at an 11.7% CAGR. Key growth levers include stringent safety regulations, the need for continuous monitoring in industrial environments, rising deployment of IoT-enabled detectors, and strong regional demand especially across Asia-Pacific. Fixed gas detectors and infrared technologies dominate the current landscape, while portable and semiconductor-based solutions are poised for rapid uptake. With major players actively pursuing strategic initiatives, the competitive field remains dynamic and innovation-driven.

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