The gas chromatography (GC) market was valued at US$ 2.15 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to US$ 3.54 billion by 2031, reflecting an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2023 to 2031.

Current trends in the gas chromatography (GC) market indicate a significant rise in the adoption of this technology in developing regions.

Established in March 1999, the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is actively working on the "Strengthening the National Quality Infrastructure: Training and Equipment for Conformity Assessment Project," which is funded by the European Union (EU). This initiative aims to acquire and set up a gas chromatography/mass spectrometer (GC-MS) at the SKNBS, alongside providing consultancy services to train laboratory personnel in its operation. The project received approval for implementation in 2021 from the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the CSME Standby Facility Steering Committee. Consequently, EU initiatives are significantly contributing to the growth of the gas chromatography (GC) market in Europe.

In response to the increasing electricity demand from residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, countries in the region are prioritizing the construction of new power plants. Additionally, there is a strong governmental push towards developing renewable energy sources. For instance, in February 2022, the French President announced plans to construct 14 new nuclear reactors by 2050, aiming for carbon neutrality by that year. The establishment of these new power facilities will necessitate the use of gas chromatography to analyze various diagnostic gases (such as CO2, CH4, C2H6, C2H4, C2H2, O2, H2, CO, and N2) to ensure optimal operational efficiency. This demand will further stimulate the growth of the gas chromatography (GC) market in Europe.

In January 2024, the 26th Norwegian Symposium on Chromatography took place, a biennial event organized by the Norwegian Chemical Society's Department of Analytical Chemistry. This symposium has a rich history within the Norwegian separation science community, providing a platform for high-quality scientific presentations, networking opportunities, and social interactions. The event serves as a venue for discussing the latest advancements in chromatography research and the future directions of the field. Furthermore, it highlights current developments in chromatography within Norway. Such gatherings enhance awareness of gas chromatography applications across diverse sectors, creating new opportunities for the gas chromatography (GC) market in Norway, as hundreds of attendees participate in this significant event.

Key players in the gas chromatography (GC) market include Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Restek Corporation, VUV Analytics, Inc., Wasson ECE, YOUNGIN Chromass, Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions B.V., Separation Systems, Inc., Merck KGaA, and MilliporeSigma. The market report also examines several other prominent companies to provide a comprehensive overview of the market landscape and its ecosystem. Recent developments from these companies include:

- In 2024, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launched its next-generation gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, the GCMS-QP2050. This innovative system, designed with advanced automation in a compact form, offers outstanding reliability, sensitivity, stability, and speed, all within an easy-to-use interface. It can be paired with Shimadzu's high-performance Nexis GC-2030 or the compact Brevis GC-2050, catering to various customer needs regarding performance and spatial constraints.