United Kingdom Gas Leak Detector Market to USD 6.85 Bn by 2032

The United Kingdom gas leak detector market size is expected to be valued at USD 4.77 billion in 2025. It is poised to reach a USD 6.85 billion valuation by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Government initiatives to integrate devices to prevent gas leakage in industrial, commercial, and residential areas remain a primary driver of the market growth. Huge demand for containment control systems to prevent unplanned releases of gases can augur favorably for the market. The exploration and production activities of the oil & gas sector is expected to provide growth opportunities to the market in the coming years.

However, the intense competition among major players and lack of skilled workers are hurdles facing the market.

The United Kingdom gas leak detector market is anticipated to thrive due to advances in leak detection technologies and environmental offences being taken by regulatory agencies.

The expansion of the oil & gas sector and increasing exploration and production activities are likely to be a prime driver of the United Kingdom gas leak detector market. Adherence to environmental safety regulations like the Montreal Safety Protocol for phasing out HFCs is expected to bolster the demand for gas leak detectors. The Kigali Amendment, made to the Montreal Safety Protocol in 2016, for reducing global HFC levels by 2045, can enable market growth. Standards such as UL 60335-2-40 and IEC-60079-29-1, as well as updated safety measures to prevent gas leaks into public places, can augur favorably for the market.

The large number of gas leak incidents causing safety concerns across schools and public places will necessitate the need for gas leak detectors. The need for preventive measures like the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and adherence to gas leakage prevention measures can work in favor of the market.

Hydrogen gas leak detection sensors are expected to witness a surge in demand in hydrogen refueling stations, hydrogen storage rooms, and battery rooms. The changing energy sector and the application of hydrogen in fuel cell vehicles and energy storage systems are factors driving the demand for these sensors. On May 07, 2025, Honeywell International launched a hydrogen leak detection sensor that employs the Thermal Conductivity Detection technology. It has the capacity of leaks as small as 50 parts per million (ppm) and suits the needs of the United Kingdom to scale their energy infrastructure.

The need for gas leak detection systems to prevent fatalities in workplaces and industrial manufacturing zones is a challenge for major manufacturers. While technologies are advancing, the number of employees adept at maintaining the equipment is decreasing. The hesitancy of manufacturers in hiring technical organizations to solve malfunctions or increase wages to gain better candidates can be harmful for the United Kingdom gas leak detector market.