Wireless Gas Detection Global Market Report 2024

The wireless gas detection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.13 billion in 2023 to $2.3 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial safety regulations, heightened concerns about workplace safety, growth in the oil and gas industry, compliance requirements in the chemical industry, and an increased focus on safety in the mining sector.

The wireless gas detection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.1 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by increasing industrial automation, a growing adoption in emerging markets, demand from healthcare facilities, the renewable energy sector, and the integration with IoT platforms. Major trends expected in this period include the use of wireless mesh networks for scalability, the development of mobile applications for remote monitoring, advancements in human-machine interface (HMI) technology, increased collaboration with cloud service providers, and a focus on intrinsically safe design for industrial equipment.

The chemical industry's rising need for wireless gas detectors is poised to significantly propel the growth of the wireless gas detection market moving forward. Wireless gas detection systems or devices are specifically engineered for continuous monitoring of hazardous and flammable gases present in the atmosphere. Within the chemical industry, these detectors play a crucial role in providing early warnings about the presence of toxic gases, thereby enhancing overall worker safety. For example, as outlined in the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) report titled Chemical Industry Situation and Outlook in June 2022, the chemical output in the United States is expected to witness its most substantial growth in over a decade. Following a 1.6% increase in 2021, the ACC anticipates a further 2.4% rise in output by 2023. Notably, robust demand and restocking activities drive a notable 6.2% upsurge in specialty chemical production in 2022. Additionally, capital expenditures are projected to soar by 12.3% to $34.5 billion in 2022 and by 5.5% to $36.4 billion in 2023. Hence, the escalating demand for wireless gas detectors within the chemical industry stands as a pivotal factor propelling the growth of the wireless gas detection market.

The expansion of the energy sector is anticipated to propel the advancement of the wireless gas detection market. The energy sector encompasses activities related to the exploration, extraction, production, refining, and distribution of diverse energy resources, spanning from fossil fuels to renewable and nuclear energy. In environments prone to gas-related hazards, wireless gas detectors play a crucial role in upholding safety standards and compliance by offering continuous monitoring for gas leaks. This ensures a secure operational environment within the energy sector. For instance, as per a report released by the Energy Information Administration, a US-based government agency, the United States is forecasted to witness amplified energy consumption across all energy forms, estimated to rise between 0% to 15% from 2022 to 2050. Specifically, within the industrial sector, energy consumption is expected to surge approximately 5% to 32% during the same period. In 2022, households in the U.S. purchased 5.1 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of electricity, and it's projected to grow by around 14% to 22% by 2050, ranging from 5.9 quads to 6.3 quads. Hence, the burgeoning energy sector remains a significant catalyst behind the growth of the wireless gas detection market.

Product innovation is a prominent trend in the wireless gas detection market, with major companies focusing on developing innovative solutions to enhance their market position. For example, in September 2022, Blackline Safety Corp, a Canada-based provider of wireless worker safety monitoring products, launched an innovative connected single-gas detection solution. This intelligent solution utilizes the latest cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, offering several advantages such as extended battery life, reduced ownership costs, and fewer false alarms. Importantly, it enables safety professionals to access reliable information for more effective management of safety policies, processes, and ongoing compliance.

Leading companies in the wireless gas detection market are actively developing innovative products, such as Bluetooth-connected gas detectors, to expand their customer base, boost sales, and drive revenue growth. A Bluetooth-connected gas detector is a specialized device designed to detect gases in the surrounding environment. For example, in October 2021, Honeywell International Inc., a US-based company known for manufacturing and selling products and services, introduced Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge. These two products represent the next generation of open-path gas detectors, incorporating advanced optics and high-powered infrared technology. They are designed to excel in adverse weather conditions with reduced visibility and extended detection distances. Notably, both models feature Bluetooth connectivity, which streamlines maintenance and calibration processes for plant personnel. Honeywell's Searchline devices, equipped with advanced optics and near-band infrared absorption technology, demonstrate the ability to penetrate thick fog with minimal visibility. The integration of Bluetooth connectivity in both models enables seamless pairing with the Honeywell Fixed Platform App, offering simplified and efficient maintenance and testing procedures to ensure enhanced safety and performance checks.

In May 2021, MSA Safety Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of safety products and specialized equipment for protecting workers in industries such as construction, the military, fire service, and chemical, oil, and gas production, acquired Bacharach, Inc. for $337 million. This strategic acquisition enables MSA to broaden its gas detection portfolio and apply its product and manufacturing expertise to new markets. Bacharach Inc., also based in the US, specializes in gas detection technologies used in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) markets.

Major companies operating in the wireless gas detection market report are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., 3M Company, AMETEK Inc., Sensit Technologies, AirTest Technologies Inc., MSA Safety Incorporated, Sensirion AG, Industrial Scientific Corporation, Beijing SDL Technology Co. Ltd., Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd., Comstack Ltd., RKI Instruments Inc., United Electric Control Co., California Analytical Instruments Inc., Aeris Environmental Ltd., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Yokogawa India Ltd., Detector Electronics Corporation, RAE Systems Inc., Pem-Tech Inc., Tek Troniks Ltd., Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Global Detection Systems Corp., Otis Instruments Inc., Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, New Cosmos Electric Co.Ltd., Trolex, International Gas Detectors, GfE Gesellschaft für elektronische Messgeräte GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the wireless gas detection market in 2023. The regions covered in the wireless gas detection market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wireless gas detection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Wireless gas detection systems typically consist of hardware, software, and services. The hardware component includes external and internal devices and equipment used for gas identification and concentration measurement. These devices are connected using technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, license-free ISM band, and others. Wireless gas detection systems find applications in industries such as oil & gas, chemical and petrochemicals, mining and metals, discrete manufacturing, commercial buildings, public facilities, and other end-user sectors.

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The wireless gas detection market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as smart gas detection and measure gas concentration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The wireless gas detection market also includes sales of portable devices and fixed gas detectors and gas detection sensors, which are used in providing wireless gas detection services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.