Report Highlights
The global market for sensors was valued at $195.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to increase from $212.5 billion in 2025 to reach $323.3 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from 2025 through 2030.
Report Includes
- 125 data tables and 58 additional tables
- Analyses of global market trends for sensors, with revenue data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecast for 2027, and projected CAGRs through 2030
- Estimates of the market’s size and revenue prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by sensor type, technology, end-use industry and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- Insights derived from Porter’s Five Forces model, global supply chain analyses and case studies
- Patent analysis, featuring key granted and published patents
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, as well as the ESG risk ratings and practices of leading companies
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Infineon Technologies AG, Honeywell International Inc., TE Connectivity, Bosch Sensortec GmbH, and Amphenol Corp.
Report Scope
This report analyzes trends in the global market for sensor technologies. Using 2024 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for the forecast period of 2025 to 2030. The report covers qualitative and quantitative information for four market segments: sensor type, technology type, industry and geographic region. The sensor types include temperature sensors, image sensors, pressure sensors, position sensors, chemical sensors, force and torque sensors, flow sensors, level sensors, current sensors, radar sensors, biosensors, fingerprint sensors and IoT sensors. Emerging technologies and developments include AI integration, sensor fusion, virtual sensors and flexible sensors.
The study also includes an in-depth regional analysis of the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. The report also focuses on market drivers, restraints and opportunities. Macroeconomic factors, such as GDP, geopolitical conflicts and the impact of tariffs are discussed. It provides a look at the vendor landscape, concluding with a look at the competitive landscape and detailed profiles of major players in the global sensor market.
Analyst Credentials
Vijay – Associate Consultant – Technology Research
Vijay Bang is an experienced professional with nearly seven years of industry experience in research and analysis, specializing in technology research. He has experience in multiple domains such as semiconductor & electronics, manufacturing, information & communication technology, automotive, and others. He supports his team in designing research studies, gathering data, and performing analysis, ultimately providing clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on their unique business needs. Academically, Vijay holds a master’s degree in finance and a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering.
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The global market for sensors is estimated to increase from $179.7 billion in 2023 to reach $300.5 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Includes
- 126 data tables and 49 additional tables
- An overview of the global market and technologies for sensors
- Analysis of global market trends, featuring revenue data for 2023, estimated figures for 2024, forecasts for 2025, 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2029
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to sensors, along with a market share analysis by type, application, and region
- Assessment of the sensor life cycle and the future of the sensor industry
- Coverage of the latest sensor developments, including R&D, emerging technologies, government regulations and mandates, and economic trends
- Discussion of how to overcome challenges in commercialization
- A look at ESG trends
- Determination of the key companies’ market shares, their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and patents
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Amphenol Corp., TE Connectivity, Infineon Technologies AG, Honeywell International Inc., and Robert Bosch GmbH
Report Highlights
The global market for sensors is estimated to grow from $156.6 billion in 2021 to reach $249.6 billion by 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% during the forecast period of 2021-2026.
Report Includes
- 132 tables
- An up-to-date review and analysis of the global market for sensors technologies
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historic data from 2020 and 2021, estimates for 2022 and 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Evaluation and forecast the global sensors market size in dollar value terms, projected growth rate, and corresponding market share analysis by technology, application, end use industry, and region
- Latest information on major market dynamics (DROs), technology advancements, industry structure, regulatory scenario, and other significant factors affecting the sensors applications market growth
- Understand the upcoming market opportunities and areas of focus to forecasting the market into various segments
- Insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sensors industry
- Review of patents and new developments in the sensors industry, and number of U.S. patent grants for innovations in sensor technologies across each major category
- Details of recent industry strategies such as key M&A deals, agreements, collaborations and joint ventures within sensors industry
- Competitive landscape of the key industry participants operating within the global sensors market, and their company share analysis
- Profile descriptions of the leading industry players, including Accel AB, ams AG, Delphi Automotive PLC, Endress+Hauser, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Honeywell Sensing and Controls, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NXP Semiconductors, Omron Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rockwell Automation Inc., STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments Inc.
Report Highlights
The global market for sensors was valued at $79.5 billion in 2013 and is expected to increase to $86.3 billion in 2014, $95.3 billion in 2015, and to nearly $154.4 billion by 2020, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% over the five-year period from 2015 through 2020.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for sensors in various applications, including biosensors, chemical sensors, image sensors, flow sensors, and level sensors.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013-2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
- Explanations of the role of sensors in various applications, the technology and innovation behind sensor development and production, and major market trends both in terms of region and application sector.
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players.
Report Highlights
The global market for sensors by type reached $68.2 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $79.5 billion in 2014. The market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 7.9% and reach $116.1 billion by 2019.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for sensors in various applications, including biosensors, chemical sensors, image sensors, flow sensors, and level sensors
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019
- Explanations of the role of sensors in various applications, the technology and innovation behind sensor development and production, and major market trends both in terms of region and application sector
- Evaluations of new developments in the sensors industry with respect to continuous improvements in environmental performance
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players.
Report Highlights
The global market for sensors was estimated at $56.3 billion in 2010. It is expected to increase to $62.8 billion in 2011 and then to nearly $91.5 billion by 2016, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Report Highlights
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The overall U.S. industrial sensor market will rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 4.6%, from $6.1 billion in 2004 to $7.6 billion in 2009.
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Average annual growth is expected to be somewhat higher through 2006 and then fall off somewhat through the remainder of the period.
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Strongest growth arises from the semiconductor industry and further integration of microelectromechanical systems, all of which are expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.6%, reaching $2.5 billion by 2009.
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The rapid pace of growth is attributed to competitive pressures in process industries for improved performance, and to new sensor technologies that are experiencing tremendous success.
Report Highlights
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U.S. sales of industrial sensors will rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 6.2% from $5 billion in 2001 to $6.78 billion by 2006.
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Strongest growth comes from developments in the semiconductor industry and the successful integration of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). These devices are expected to grow at an AAGR of 9.4% to $2.11 billion by 2006.
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These technologies will make up the largest market segment in 2006, rising from their current number two position.
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Older, mature passive, active and electromechanical sensor technologies will grow at more subdued AAGRs of 5.5%, 4.3% and 5.1%, respectively.
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