Gas Chromatography Market - Forecast(2025 - 2031)

Gas Chromatography Market Overview

The Gas Chromatography Market size is estimated to reach $5.5 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Increasing demand for advanced materials and pharmaceutical research is one of the primary drivers, as GC systems are crucial for testing and ensuring the purity of chemical compounds and drugs. Additionally, the growing emphasis on environmental testing and food safety is boosting demand for GC, as these systems are vital for detecting pollutants and contaminants. The rising need for battery recycling and sustainability solutions is also fueling market growth, with GC technology used to monitor chemical processes in recycling facilities. Furthermore, technological advancements in GC systems, such as improved detectors and automation, are enhancing the performance and efficiency of these instruments, making them more accessible to a wider range of industries and driving market expansion. Lastly, growing regulations and standards in industries such as pharmaceuticals and food safety are increasing the adoption of gas chromatography for compliance testing and quality assurance.

Green chemistry with sustainability is emerging as key trend as industries place increasing emphasis on environmentally friendly practices, the application of green chemistry principles to analytical methods offers numerous advantages. These principles not only make chromatographic techniques more rugged, robust, and reproducible but also help reduce waste, lower consumption, and cut costs, contributing to a more sustainable approach in laboratory practices. In line with this trend, in January 2025, Shimadzu Corporation introduced seven cutting-edge gas chromatograph (GC) systems, including the compact yet powerful Brevis GC-2050 model. Additionally, the development of portable and handheld gas chromatography (GC) systems is a growing trend in the market, driven by the need for on-site chemical analysis and real-time data collection. The Griffin G510 GC/MS, for instance, is a portable solution that enables responders to quickly identify chemicals in the field within minutes. Similarly, the EXPEC 3500S Portable GC-MS, based on the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique, is designed for the on-the-spot analysis of organic pollutants, enhancing field testing capabilities. Additionally, in November 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific unveiled its TSQ 8000 Evo triple quadrupole GC-MS at the 62nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics. The TSQ 8000 Evo system introduces the new EvoCell technology, which significantly improves performance by tripling selected reaction monitoring (SRM) transition rates, all while maintaining high sensitivity

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Gas Chromatography Market- Report Coverage:

The “Gas Chromatography Market Report - Forecast (2025-2031)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Gas Chromatography Market.

Key Takeaways:

•    North America is Leading the Market

North America accounted for largest market share of 40% in 2024, for the gas chromatography market, driven by the growth of the oil and gas industry and government initiatives in emerging sectors. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), crude oil production in North America is set for a significant boost by 2025, with the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Guyana contributing a combined 1 million barrels per day of new production, with the U.S. remaining the largest source of supply growth in the region. Additionally, government efforts to support the electric vehicle (EV) market create lucrative opportunities for gas chromatography technologies. The U.S. Department of Transportation has set a goal for half of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, while also planning the development of a network of 500,000 EV chargers to ensure greater accessibility. This combination of increased oil and gas production and the expansion of the EV market will fuel the demand for gas chromatography in North America, making it the largest market share holder in 2024.

•    Pharmaceuticals are the Largest Segment

Gas chromatography is a critical tool in assessing the composition and stability of drug formulations and plays a vital role in ensuring the purity, safety and quality of both the drug components and the final products that reach the market. Pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on gas chromatography to analyze the chemical components of their drugs and gain a detailed understanding of their properties. This ensures compliance with regulatory standards and helps maintain the integrity of the product. In drug discovery, GC is crucial for monitoring the purity and safety of drug ingredients. For example, in April 2024, Element Materials Technology introduced its Rapid Response Pharmaceutical Testing Service, which provides expedited testing services for various requirements, including active ingredients, final drug products, extractables and leachables, degradation products, and elemental impurities. A case study conducted by the service used headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC–MS) to successfully identify a volatile organic substance, cyclohexanone, demonstrating the effectiveness of GC in detecting impurities and ensuring product quality. These advancements reinforce the growing importance of GC in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in maintaining high standards of drug safety and efficacy.

•    Instruments are the Largest Segment

Instruments are central to the precision and versatility of the technique across various applications, particularly in pharmaceuticals and environmental monitoring. The ability of instruments, such as gas chromatographs and detectors, to provide highly accurate analysis plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and safety in numerous industries. For instance, a November 2024 article by News Medical highlights the use of the classical gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) technique in investigating poly Ethylene Oxide (EtO), like Tween 80® (T80) is crucial for meeting the standards in the United States Pharmacopeia monograph, underlining the importance of FID in quality control.Additionally, as noted in the November 2024 article by Enviro Tech Online, the FID is instrumental in Teledyne API’s innovative Model N901 hydrocarbon gas analyzer, which measures methane (CH4) and total hydrocarbons (THC) in air. Such advancements in instruments solidify the FID's role as a dominant technology in gas chromatography, ensuring it remains the largest segment in the market due to its effectiveness in both environmental and industrial applications.

•    Rising Demand for Analytical Testing to Drive the Market

The rising demand for analytical testing is being driven by increasingly stringent regulatory standards imposed by agencies like the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), pushing manufacturers to seek external partners for compliance. This trend has led to a steady increase in the outsourcing of analytical testing services. In December 2023, the FDA and EMA published the "EMA–FDA joint Q&As on Quality and GMP aspects of PRIME/Breakthrough therapy applications" document, which supports the quality development of drugs under FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy (BT) designation and EMA's Priority Medicines (PRIME) scheme for patients with unmet medical needs. This collaborative effort highlights the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, as noted in a January 2025 FDA article, the agency ensures drug product quality by rigorously monitoring manufacturers' compliance with its Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. These regulations set minimum requirements for the methods, facilities, and controls used in drug manufacturing, processing, and packaging, further fueling the demand for accurate analytical testing services to meet these evolving standards

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Key Market Players: 

Product/Service launches, approvals, patents and events, acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations are key strategies adopted by players in the Gas Chromatography Market. The top 10 companies in this industry are listed below:
1.    GE Healthcare
2.    Chromatotec
3.    Shimadzu Corporation
4.    Teledyne Technologies
5.    Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
6.    Agilent Technologies
7.    Merck KgaA
8.    Danaher Corporation
9.    Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
10.    Dani Instruments SPA

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