Metal Organic Framework Market – By Product, By Synthetic Method, By Application, By Region– Global Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Metal Organic Framework Market Size

The metal organic framework market is said to grow steadily achieving a market value of USD 9.8 billion by 2024. It’s expected to capture USD 29.2 billion by the year 2034 and is projected to have a CAGR of 13.1% from 2024-2034 because of the growing demands for impactful gas storage, carbon fixation, hydrolysis, and catalysis, as well as the improvement in the techniques, the market growth is supported by these factors. The market is expanding simultaneously with improvements in MOF synthesis that use hydrothermal, microwave-assisted, and electrochemical methods adding further scope and efficacy to these materials.
 

Aluminium, copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium are some of the most used MOFs due to their relative ease of approachability. Their primary distinction lies in the differences in their useful applications. Aluminum MOFs are recognized for gas separation while their copper counterparts are well known for other catalytic applications. Other sectors especially pharmaceuticals and healthcare are also exploring the use of MOFs for controlled drug delivery systems because of their encapsulation and triggered release features.
 

These processes although have extraordinary potential, the barriers in costs stem from the extremely involved resource-consuming synthesis processes. With bulky machinery and strenuous energy input is necessary to create such materials, being deeply in debt is a common problem which most industries face trying to utilize such efficient materials.
 

The drugs and pharmaceuticals industries are also a considerable opportunity because the ability of MOFs to encapsulate and release drugs makes it feasible to develop advanced drug delivery systems. The scope of these new materials and the application of MOFs in solving global issues such as climate change, scarce resources and poor healthcare facilities is enormous which bodes well for a market that is starving for innovation and growth.
 

Metal Organic Framework Market Trends

• Sustainable Synthesis Methods: Changing towards mechanochemical approaches  synthesis of MFOs is one of the most significant moves in the research on Metal-Organic Frameworks. This is because unlike traditional MOFs synthesis, which makes use of solvents, high temperatures and lengthy reaction periods that are notable for high production costs and environmental issues, mechanochemical synthesis makes use of solid precursors to synthesize the MOFs without solvents. Researchers must come up with suitable alternatives to these issues.
   
• Advanced CO2 Capture Solutions: The need for specialization in advanced carbon capturing technologies has generated considerable interest in the use of MOFs for this purpose as part of the worldwide efforts aimed at reducing the carbon footprint. The peculiarity of the MOF family is that their functionality is higher than that of traditional materials like activated carbon and even zeolites. With respect to the ‘zeolites era’ it is claimed that they have high surface area and porosity as well as tunable and selective pores. MOFs are capable of capturing carbon dioxide even at relatively low pressures and temperatures which makes their use highly efficient in the industrial emission processes and power plants.
   
• Water Harvesting Technologies: MOFs gave excellent assurance for harvesting water from the region’s atmosphere, extracting water vapor from the water scarce areas which has almost zero fresh water resources. They are useful for manipulating both pore structure and porosity of MOFs and their use in absorbing water from the atmosphere in the form of humidity. This quality makes MOFs especially useful in the hot and dry areas of the world suffering from water deficiency problems.
   
• Customization for Targeted Drug Delivery: The pharmaceutical industry has recently set its eyes on MOFs for their unexplored potential for targeted drug delivery on smaller to medium-sized biomolecules. MOFs come with plenty of benefits unlike traditional medicine methods such as high surface areas, and programmable structures at the molecular level. This modification makes it possible for MOFs to capture a wide range of therapeutic agents that need to be released slowly and in a controlled manner over a period.
   
• Catalysis for Green Chemistry: MOFs has become very popular in the biotechnology field for catalysis works especially in the area of green chemistry. Due to the exceptional wide surface, variable pore openings, and metal centers, MOFs can serve as effective catalysts for a variety of chemical processes, including those aimed at obtaining renewable energy sources, environmental clean-up, and even in the creation of high-quality miniature chemicals. These materials are best used in high addition selective reactions candles biofuels, medicines, and other chemicals that can be biorenewable.
   

Metal Organic Framework Market Analysis

The market by product is segmented into aluminium based, copper based, iron based, zinc based, magnesium based and others.
 

• Aluminium-based MOFs to continue their expansion from 2023 to 2034 where in 2023, it was at the value of USD 783.5 million due to the demand for gas storage, sustainable energy solutions, and CO2 capture.
   
• Aluminum MOFs possess unparalleled flexibility with custom pore sizes that are easily adjustable and possess decent stability, making them perfect for industries. As the world continuously strives for better workplace standards, you'll notice these materials being integrated on a larger scale in the future.
   
• The copper base MOFs are projected to have a market growth of 13.7%. Their strong performance stems from their diverse uses which include catalytic processes, energy storage, and gas separation.
   
• Zinc-based MOFs are estimated to have about USD 1.5 billion in 2023 and are expected to grow to USD 6 billion by 2034. The anticipation stems from an increased focus on Zn MOFs for clean energy due to cultivation in catalysts, hydrogen pollution curbing, and other branches.
   

The metal organic framework market by synthetic method is segmented into hydro (solvo) thermal, microwave, ultrasonic, mechanochemical, electrochemical and others.
 

• Hydro(solvo)thermal synthesis dominates the market with a share of 35.3% as in 2023, with their adoption for high performance structure-controlled MOFs fabrication.
   
• Hydrothermal processes are frequently used due to the ease of scaling the production as well as stability of the porous MOFs which are suitable for gas storage, catalysis, CO2 capture and many other applications.
   
• Microwave-Assisted synthesis is currently declining in value because of the wide adoption of microwave-assisted processes in academic and industrial fields for specialized MOFs, such as those used in drug delivery systems or environmental remediation systems.
   
• Ultrasonic method of MOF synthesis is poised to grow from USD 715.5 million in 2023 to USD 2 billion by 2034. Ultrasonic methods perform well on the other stages of crystallization resulting in highly porous structures of MOFs, which is why they are preferred during the synthesis of the materials.
   

The metal organic framework market by application is segmented into gas separation and purification, catalyst, gas storage, drug delivery, carbon capture, atmospheric water and others
 

• In 2023, gas storage currently astonishes 28.2% of market share due to the to increase with shifts in gas storage requirements needs in industries like energy, natural gas, and hydrogen.
   
• The expansion of the Air purification and CO2 capture natural gas separation industry is expected to increase USD 1.7 billion in 2023 to USD 5.6 billion by 2034. This remarkable change is attributed to investment from organizations working on Air Purification, CO2 Capture, and Natural Gas Separation for which MOFs is offering superbly selective and efficient gas separation.
   
• Drug delivery segment is set to experience an increase in 15.3% CAGR till 2034 reaching USD 3.7 billion by 2034. This growth stems primarily from progress made in personalization medicine biotechnology and targeted delivery systems.
   

The U.S. continuous to sustain the governing market share in the metal organic framework market.
 

• The US is the biggest market for MOF in North America expected to reach USD 2.6 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 13.3%, which mainly resulted from gas storage, gas separation and CO2 capture being major drivers.
   
• Moreover, environmental regulations and the search for clean energy solutions have led to a rise in demand for MOFs as adsorbents and catalysts, thus causing growth in CO2 capture, and catalysts.
   
• In addition to this, there has been tremendous development of hydrothermal, microwave-assisted and mechanochemical synthesis methodologies in the country which make it a cutting-edge MOF innovator. These factors have made USA be among the best countries globally which are leading in the MOF market especially on high-performance applications that can be scaled up.
   

The metal organic framework market in Canada is projected to see healthy growth from 2025 to 2034
 

• Canada’s MOF market is projected to rise steadily from USD 798.2 million by 2034, at a CAGR of 15.4%. Particularly in carbon capture, water harvesting and drug delivery applications, MOFs are demanded as the country focuses on sustainability and environmental technologies.
   
• The healthcare sector also experiences growth in terms of using MOFs for drug delivery systems due to innovation in biotechnology. In Canada, research institutions are instrumental in promoting the advancement of MOF based technologies specifically related to clean energy and environmental remediation.
• Over the next ten years strong government support backed by continuing innovations will drive Canada’s MOF market significantly.
   

Metal Organic Framework Market Share

The market for metal organic framework is fragmented and has global manufacturers, regional companies, and niche industry clients competing. It will grow tremendously in the Asia pacific and American regions.
 

The top 5 companies in the metal organic framework market includes BASF, Framergy, MOF Technologies, Mosaic Materials and Numat. These companies have monopolized the market by over 40% market share due to specialized regional focus and nurtured growth of production.
 

BASF SE is a prominent business in the chemical industry, it is no surprise that its foothold can be found in both Asia-Pacific and the Americas. The company is actively working on improving MOF technologies for gas storage, CO2 capture, and energy storage applications. In the United States, BASF works with several companies to increase MOF production, while in the Asia-Pacific region, its MOF solutions are increasingly being used in environmental and energy projects, contributing to sustainability efforts.
 

An US based company Framergy is a leading MOF focused company for gas separation, CO2 capture, and energy storage. Framergy is well-known for ROF technologies and their large scale commercial applications, which is why their research and development budget is focused on making MOFs more commercially viable to strengthen their position in the American market.
 

MOF Technologies covers the Americas and Asia Pacific regions by providing innovative MOF solutions for gas storage, water purification, and energy efficiency. As an emerging leader in the scalable production of high definition MOFs, the company partners with stakeholders in the oil, gas, and environmental protection industries.
 

Mosaic Materials, located in the US, is focused on CO2 capture and storage, as well as natural gas storage. It is a leading company in pioneering efforts in carbon capture, giving it great prominence in the US market and attracting interest from the Asia Pacific. NuMat Technologies, another US company, focuses on natural gas storage, air separation, and catalysis MOFs, thus extending its operations into both markets.
 

Metal Organic Framework Market Companies

Some of the eminent market participants operating in the industry include:

• BASF SE
• CSIRO
• Framergy
• MOF Technologies
• Mosaic Materials
• Nanorh
• Novo MOF
• NuMat
• Prof MOF
• Promethean Particles
   

Metal Organic Framework Industry News

• In 2024, Framergy, a firm based in America that focuses on the MOF technology for energy storage, raised 50 million USD on a funding round focused on R&D and aiding their production capacity The added benefits will aim on increasing the scalability of MOF-based energy storage systems for commercial and industrial application purposes.
   
• In 2023, BASF succeeded in manufacturing metal-organic frameworks for carbon capture at commercial level for the first time. The scale up of the production for Svante Technologies Inc. enabled BASF to manufacture tailored MOFs for CO2 capturing, and other applications like CO2 storage, and methane adsorption.
   
• In 2022, Researchers of CSIRO encapsulated live virus vaccines in dissolvable crystalline MOFs cavity protecting them for twelve weeks at 37 degree celsius. The purpose was to enhance vaccine delivery for poor nations which required animal and human vaccine trials.
   

The metal organic framework market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Billion from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Product

• Aluminium based
• Copper based
• Iron based
• Zinc based
• Magnesium based
• Others

Market, By Synthetic method

• Hydro(solvo)thermal
• Microwave
• Ultrasonic
• Mechanochemical
• Electrochemical
• Others

Market, By Application

• Gas separation and purification
• Catalyst
• Gas storage
• Drug delivery
• Carbon capture
• Atmospheric water harvesting
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America

• U.S.
• Canada

• Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Netherlands

• Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea

• Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina

• Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE