Metal-Organic Framework Global Market Report 2025

Metal-organic framework (MOF) refers to a class of nanoporous crystalline materials characterized by a regular array of positively charged metal ions surrounded by organic linker molecules. MOFs exhibit physical and chemical properties and possess features such as high surface area, easily adjustable structure, and flexibility.

The primary types of metal-organic frameworks include zinc-based, copper-based, iron-based, aluminum-based, magnesium-based, and others. A zinc-based organic framework is one where zinc serves as the metal ion, synthesized through the hydrothermal method, and utilized as a selective nano adsorbent for the extraction and preconcentration of trace amounts of cadmium. Metal-organic frameworks find applications in gas storage, gas and liquid adsorption, catalysis, drug delivery, and other areas.

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The metal-organic framework market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.48 billion in 2024 to $0.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, an increase in the usage of smartphones, technological developments in metal-organic frameworks, and an increase in demand for clean energy.

The metal-organic framework market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing government support, increase in gas storage capacities, increasing use of electronics, and rising urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include a focus on specialized MOF materials for several applications, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the discovery and identification of different metal-organic frameworks, a focus on developing new metal-organic frameworks for improving efficiency and operations across different areas of application, focus on increasing investments to expand technological capabilities and focus on strategic partnerships and collaborations.

The metal-organic framework market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing production of industrial gases for diverse applications. Industrial gases, including oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen, find application across various industries such as chemicals, power, medicine, electronics, aerospace, and food. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) play a crucial role in industrial gas storage, separation, and catalysis. In India, the industrial gas market is projected to exceed $3.9 billion in 2023, driven by the burgeoning demand from the metal industry. Thus, the surge in industrial gas production for varied applications is a key factor propelling the growth of the metal-organic framework market.

Anticipated growth in the metal-organic framework market is bolstered by increasing investments, which stimulate technological development and geographical expansion. An illustration of this trend is seen in the October 2022 Series A funding round where MOF Technologies, a UK-based chemical manufacturer, secured £4.4 million ($4.6 million). This funding allows the company, a spinoff from Queen's University Belfast, to enhance its technology and scale operations in Belfast. MOF Technologies specializes in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanomaterials known for their high porosity and applications in storing, separating, and capturing specific gases. Consequently, escalating investments are a driving force behind the growth of the metal-organic framework market.

The expansion of gas storage capacities is anticipated to drive growth in the metal-organic framework (MOF) market during the forecast period. As gas storage capacity increases, so does the demand for these materials, given the widespread use of gases as energy resources in both industrial applications and daily life. Metal-organic frameworks are characterized by unique pore structures, including exceptional porosity, tunable pore configurations, and the ability to functionalize for differentiating various molecules, which allows for energy-efficient separation processes. These features not only enhance MOF absorbents but also facilitate distinct host-guest interactions and sieving effects. For instance, in March 2024, Hurriyet Daily News, a leading news source in Turkey, reported that Turkey's natural gas storage capacity is set to expand to 12 billion cubic meters by 2028. Consequently, the growing gas storage capacities are expected to bolster the metal-organic framework market moving forward.

The metal-organic framework market is expected to benefit from the rise in gas storage capacities. The surge in gas storage capacities is driven by the widespread use of gases as energy resources in various industries and daily life. MOFs, known for their exceptional porosity and tunable pore structures, contribute to energy-efficient separation in gas storage applications. For instance, Turkey aims to increase its natural gas storage capacity from 4.7 billion cubic meters to 11 billion cubic meters by 2023, creating additional demand for metal-organic frameworks.

In April 2022, Baker Hughes, a US-based energy technology company, acquired Mosaic Materials for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition grants Baker Hughes access to Mosaic Materials' proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) technology, which functions like a high-capacity sponge to selectively capture CO2 from various sources, including direct air capture (DAC) systems. Mosaic Materials specializes in the manufacturing of metal-organic frameworks in the United States.

Major companies operating in the metal-organic framework market include NuMat Technologies Inc, NovoMOF AG, MOFapps, Atomis Inc, Advanced Chemical Synthesis and Manufacturing (ACSYNAM), MOFgen Ltd, ProfMOF, Mosaic Materials Inc, NanoResearch Elements Inc, ET Co Ltd, GS Alliance Co Ltd, Intelligent Materials Private Limited, Aritech Chemazone Pvt Ltd, Girard Hervouet, BASF SE, Promethean Particles Ltd, Strem Chemicals, MOF Technologies, Nanorh, Framergy Inc, Nuada, Physical Sciences, SyncMOF, Cbana Laboratories, Majd Onsor Fartak, Nanoshel.

North America was the largest region in the metal-organic framework (MOF) market in 2024. The regions covered in the metal-organic framework market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the metal-organic framework market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The metal-organic framework (MOFs) market consists of sales of secondary-building units or SBU, and a linker. 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.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Zinc-Based, Copper-Based, Iron-Based, Aluminum-Based, Magnesium-Based, And Other Types
• 2) By Application: Gas Storage, Gas and Liquid Adsorption, Catalysis, Drug Delivery, Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Zinc-Based: Zinc-4,4'-Bipyridine MOFs; Zinc-Terephthalate MOFs; Other Zinc-Based MOFs
• 2) By Copper-Based: Copper-1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylate MOFs; Copper-Pyrazolate MOFs; Other Copper-Based MOFs
• 3) By Iron-Based: Iron-Terephthalate MOFs; Iron-Fumarate MOFs; Other Iron-Based MOFs
• 4) By Aluminum-Based: Aluminum-1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylate MOFs; Aluminum-Dicarboxylate MOFs; Other Aluminum-Based MOFs
• 5) By Magnesium-Based: Magnesium-Terephthalate MOFs; Magnesium-Sulfonate MOFs; Other Magnesium-Based MOFs
• 6) By Other Types: Nickel-Based MOFs; Cobalt-Based MOFs; Mixed-Metal MOFs
• Companies Mentioned: NuMat Technologies Inc; NovoMOF AG; MOFapps; Atomis Inc; Advanced Chemical Synthesis and Manufacturing (ACSYNAM)
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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