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Industrial Sensors Market Size

ID: MRFR//9292-CR | 58 Pages | Author: Ankit Gupta| October 2022


The industrial sensors market is significantly influenced by various key factors that shape its growth and dynamics. One essential factor is the increasing adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives across various industries. As companies strive to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization, there is a growing demand for industrial sensors that enable real-time monitoring, data collection, and process control. Sensors play a crucial role in industrial automation by providing accurate measurements of various parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, vibration, and flow, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and streamline operations. The ongoing digital transformation of industries drives the need for advanced sensor technologies capable of supporting smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and quality control applications.


Moreover, technological advancements in sensor technology drive innovation and market growth in the industrial sensors market. Manufacturers continually invest in research and development to enhance sensor performance, reliability, and functionality. Advances in sensor miniaturization, wireless connectivity, and power efficiency enable the development of smaller, more versatile sensors that can be deployed in harsh industrial environments. Additionally, the integration of emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and edge computing enables the development of intelligent sensor systems capable of autonomously monitoring and analyzing vast amounts of data in real-time. These technological advancements expand the capabilities of industrial sensors and unlock new opportunities for applications in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and energy.


Furthermore, increasing emphasis on workplace safety and regulatory compliance drives demand for industrial sensors. Governments and regulatory bodies impose stringent safety and environmental regulations to protect workers, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Industrial sensors play a crucial role in monitoring hazardous conditions, detecting leaks, and preventing accidents in industrial facilities. Sensors such as gas detectors, temperature sensors, and pressure sensors help organizations maintain safe working environments and comply with regulatory requirements. The growing awareness of occupational health and safety concerns underscores the importance of investing in reliable sensor solutions to safeguard employees and assets.


Supply chain dynamics also influence the industrial sensors market. The industry relies on a global network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to source components, assemble products, and deliver them to end-users. Factors such as raw material availability, production capacity, and logistics can impact the supply chain's efficiency and reliability. Disruptions such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, or global pandemics can lead to shortages or delays in the availability of industrial sensors, affecting market dynamics and pricing. Manufacturers must proactively manage supply chain risks and establish resilient supply chains to ensure continuity of operations and meet customer demand.


Additionally, the growing demand for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring drives market growth in the industrial sensors market. Organizations are increasingly adopting predictive maintenance strategies to optimize asset performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend equipment lifecycles. Industrial sensors play a critical role in predictive maintenance by monitoring equipment health, detecting anomalies, and predicting potential failures before they occur. Sensors such as vibration sensors, temperature sensors, and infrared sensors provide valuable insights into equipment condition and performance, enabling organizations to implement proactive maintenance measures and avoid costly breakdowns. The shift towards predictive maintenance practices accelerates the adoption of industrial sensors across various industries, creating opportunities for sensor manufacturers and solution providers.


Competitive pressures also shape the industrial sensors market landscape. The market is highly competitive, with numerous manufacturers and vendors offering a wide range of sensor products and solutions. Factors such as product quality, performance, reliability, pricing, and customer support influence purchasing decisions. Manufacturers must differentiate their offerings through innovation, customization, and value-added services to gain a competitive edge. Strategic partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions also play a significant role in shaping the competitive landscape and driving market growth.


Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size Value In 2022 USD 21,747.40 Billion
Market Size Value In 2023 USD 24,107.10 Billion
Growth Rate 7.5% (2023-2032)

Global Industrial Sensor Market Overview


Industrial Sensor Market Size was valued at USD 21,747.40 million in 2022. Industrial Sensor Market industry is projected to grow from USD 24,107.10 million in 2023 to 46,060.44 million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% during the forecast period (2023-2032). Rising adoption of temperature industrial sensors, growing adoption of IoT and industry 4.0 in manufacturing, and rising demand for smart sensor-based wearable devices are driving the growth of the market.


Industrial Sensors Market


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Industrial Sensor Market Trends




  • Rising adoption of temperature industrial sensor




Temperature sensors are widely deployed in a wide range of industries, including the medical, food, hydropower station, petrochemical, metallurgy, printing and dyeing pharmaceutical business, and others. Temperature is the most measured physical parameter in industrial production, and many sensors can be employed to monitor it. A temperature sensor is a device that receives temperature information from its surroundings and translates it into specified values. The impact of Industry 4.0 can transform manufacturing businesses. Smart sensors are used to monitor different industrial processes, collecting data, taking measurement, and sending the data to centralized cloud computing platforms where information is collected and analyzed for patterns. The use of wearable electronics for physiological parameter monitoring in the healthcare sector is advancing quickly and having a favorable effect on society. Monitoring physiological parameters can help with early illness identification because they are crucial health markers.


Industrial Sensor Market Segment Insights


Industrial Sensor Market Sensor Type Insights


By sensor type segment, the Industrial Sensors market has been segmented into Pressure Sensor, Position Sensor, Gas Sensor, Image Sensor, Magnetic Sensor, Electromagnetic Sensor, Temperature Sensor, and Others. According to MRFR analysis, the pressure sensor segment is expected to have the largest market share, followed by the temperature sensor segment. The image sensor segment is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Position sensor is a device that is used to detect the movement of an object and converts these into signals suitable for processing, transmission, or control. Majorly pressure sensors are used for measuring range, resolution, size & weight, and repeatability. Position sensors are extensively used in applications such as security systems, process control, aerospace, and automotive.


Industrial Sensor Market: Sensor Type Insights (2022 VS 2032) (USD MILLION)


Industrial Sensor Market Sensor Type Insights


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Industrial Sensor Market Type Insights


Industrial Sensors is mainly divided into contact and non-contact type. According to MRFR analysis, the contact segment is expected to have the largest market share, as compare to non-contact type segment. The non-contact segment is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The term non-contact or non-contacting usually refers to a sensor that can measure movement or displacement. This sensor has many benefits, including long life, quick responses, high reliability, dependability, and consistent performance (no wear and tear). and offer resistance to contamination and high accuracy.


Industrial Sensor Market: Type Insights (2022 VS 2032) (USD MILLION)


Industrial Sensor Market Type Insights


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Industrial Sensor Market Technology Insights


By Technology segment, the Industrial Sensors market has been segmented into Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology, Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) Technology, Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS), and Others. According to MRFR analysis, the Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology segment is expected to have the largest market share, followed by the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) Technology segment. Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Technology is used in microscopic devices, particularly with moving parts, MEMS technology utilizes nanoscales and nanoelectromechanical systems. MEMS technology is extensively used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices used in the manufacturing of electronics such as sensors.


Industrial Sensor Market: Technology Insights (2022 VS 2032) (USD MILLION)


Industrial Sensor Market Technology Insights


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Industrial Sensor Market End User Industry Insights


Industrial Sensors is mainly divided into Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Others End User Industry. According to MRFR analysis, the Oil & Gas segment is expected to have the largest market share, followed by manufacturing segment. Pharmaceuticals industry emit a lot of toxic chemical and gases during production various sensors are used in the industry for the detection of leakage from gas cylinders or fixed piped gas systems within the industry premise; hence, these sensors are used for the detection or monitoring of leakages. These sensors are used in the areas of the pharmaceutical industry where gases are stored and produced.


Industrial Sensor Market End User Industry Insights (2022 VS 2032) (USD MILLION)


Industrial Sensor Market End User Industry Insights


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review


Industrial Sensor Market Regional Insights


By Region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America is a major market for industrial sensors due to rising automation and increased adoption of industry 4.0 in the region. The region especially the US has the presence of a large number of sensor manufacturers including Rockwell Automation, Honeywell International, Texas Instruments, Amphenol Corporation, Omega Engineering, and Microchip Technology.


Asia pacific regions include countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and others. In recent years the region has witnessed rapid growth in industrialization combined with an increasing presence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region are some of the factors that are expected to drive the market growth. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea have witnessed a rapid rise in the manufacturing sector creating a huge demand for gas sensors, position sensors, temperature sensors, and many others to transform and manufacturing facilities. 


Further, the countries considered in the scope of the Industrial Sensor Market are the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Romania, Ireland, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Brunei, India, Australia & New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others.


Industrial Sensor Market Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Industrial Sensor Market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Industrial Sensor Industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


Amphenol Corporation mission is to be a world-leading supplier of sensor products. The company has launched a new series of CO2 sensors—the Telaire T3022 series. These sensors are designed to meet the requirements of low-cost carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing. Amphenol Corporation is one of a few companies aiming to offer various types of industrial sensors products.


Key Companies in the Industrial Sensor Market include



  • ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC

  • HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

  • TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

  • PANASONIC CORPORATION

  • CROCUS TECHNOLOGY, INC

  • TE CONNECTIVITY

  • SIEMENS AG

  • AMPHENOL CORPORATION

  • DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC

  • BOSCH SENSORTEC GMBH

  • OMEGA ENGINEERING INC

  • SENSIRION AG

  • AMS AG

  • MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC

  • ABB GROUP, among others


Industrial Sensor Market Industry Developments


July 2022 Bosch Sensortech GmbH partnered with Edge Impulse. The collaboration will enable Edge Impulse’s machine learning development platform to support Bosch Sensortec Sensors. The collaboration will help develop the next generation of industrial monitoring and sensing solutions.


April 2022 ABB Group invested USD 1.1 Million in its Brno Transformers and Sensors Czech republic factory to increase the production of advanced sensors. The investment will ramp up the production of sensors and is expected to reach 100,000 units per annum by 2026.


Intended Audience



  • Technology Industry

  • Technology Investors

  • Government Bodies

  • Transportation industry

  • Business leaders

  • Executives and decision-makers in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and defense

  • Manufacturing Investors


Industrial Sensor Market Segmentation


Industrial Sensor Market Sensor Type Outlook



  • Pressure Sensors

  • Position Sensors

  • Gas Sensors

  • Image Sensor

  • Magnetic Sensor

  • Electromagnetic Sensor

  • Temperature Sensor

  • Others


Industrial Sensor Market Type Outlook



  • Contact

  • Non-contact


Industrial Sensor Market Technology Outlook




  • Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology

    • MEMS gyroscopes


    • MEMS pressure sensors

      • Absolute pressure sensor

      • Vacuum pressure sensor

      • Sealed pressure sensor

      • Gauge pressure sensor

      • Differential pressure sensor



    • MEMS magnetic field sensors



  • Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) Technology

  • Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS)

  • Others


Industrial Sensor Market End User Industry Outlook



  • Oil & Gas

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Chemicals

  • Manufacturing

  • Others


Industrial Sensor Market Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada

    • Mexico




  • Europe

    • UK

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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