Chemical Sensors Market Report 2026

The chemical sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.53 billion in 2025 to $38.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in use of optical and pellistor sensors, increasing adoption in automotive and medical applications, deployment in industrial monitoring, integration in environmental monitoring, use in gas and liquid detection.

The chemical sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $55.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in AI-driven sensor analytics, rising adoption of IoT-enabled monitoring, expansion of high-precision chemical detection, growth in real-time environmental sensing, increase in smart analytical sensor applications. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI-powered chemical sensors, deployment of IoT-enabled sensor networks, adoption of advanced bio-sensors, implementation of real-time data monitoring, expansion of digitalized analytical solutions.

The growing use of chemical sensors in the automotive industry is expected to drive the expansion of the chemical sensors market during the forecast period. Automobile traffic is a major source of exhaust gases, and chemical sensors, along with measurement technology, can help enhance engine performance, boost energy efficiency, and reduce pollutant emissions. For example, in January 2023, Bosch, a Germany-based provider of technology and services, introduced new BME690 air quality sensors designed for vehicle integration to monitor pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, improving cabin air quality and supplying data to optimize vehicle emissions. The company is also developing a variant of its air quality sensor technology in collaboration with an autonomous vehicle manufacturer, aiming to deliver the first smoke detector capable of detecting smoke and vape within the vehicle. Thus, the increasing use of chemical sensors in the automotive industry is driving the growth of the chemical sensors market.

Major players in the chemical distribution market are actively introducing new products, with a focus on innovative solutions such as hydrogen pressure sensors. These sensors are designed to measure the pressure of hydrogen gas, catering to various applications. In September 2023, Baker Hughes, a prominent US-based energy technology company, launched Druck hydrogen-rated pressure sensors. Engineered for prolonged stability and resilience in challenging conditions, these sensors find utility in diverse applications such as gas turbines, hydrogen production through electrolysis, and hydrogen filling stations. The incorporation of advanced barrier coating technology ensures the durability of these hydrogen pressure sensors in demanding environments over extended periods. The technology safeguards the sensor element from the adverse impacts of hydrogen, guaranteeing customers an exceptional minimum operational life of five years across a broad pressure spectrum. This innovative product not only endures challenging hydrogen conditions but also offers heightened precision and reliability, providing customers with a valuable tool in their operations.

In January 2024, ABB, a Switzerland-based engineering firm, acquired Real Tech Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen ABB's smart water management portfolio by integrating advanced optical sensor technology for real-time water quality monitoring, thereby complementing its current offerings and capitalizing on growth opportunities stemming from the global emphasis on sustainable water management. Real Tech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in quality monitoring and testing solutions, providing chemical sensors.

Major companies operating in the chemical sensors market are Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, Halma plc, Denso Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Company, Intelligent Optical Systems Inc., SICK AG, Alpha MOS SA, Robert Bosch GmbH, Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Owlstone Medical Ltd., SPEC Sensors LLC, Nemoto & Co. Ltd., SenseAir AB, Freescale Semiconductor Inc., JLM Innovation GmbH, ABB Group, BorgWarner Inc., Smiths Detection Inc., MSA Safety Incorporated, Pepperl+Fuchs Group, AirTest Technologies Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Pendar Technologies Inc., Intellisense Systems Inc., Lyten Inc., Physical Sciences Inc., Aerodyne Research Inc., Sensirion AG, City Technology Ltd., Figaro Engineering Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the chemical sensor market by raising costs for imported optical, pellistor, catalytic bead, and electrochemical sensor components. Automotive, medical, and environmental monitoring segments in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported precision materials. However, tariffs are driving local production, regional sourcing of components, and R&D in sensor technologies, enhancing supply chain resilience and promoting advanced sensor adoption.

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A chemical sensor is a device designed to identify and analyze chemical properties in an analyte, which is the substance or material being investigated, and subsequently converts this chemical data into electronic information.

The primary types of chemical sensors include electrochemical, optical, pallister, or catalytic bead, and others. Electrochemical sensors incorporate a chemically selective layer with an electrochemical transducer to offer real-time information about the composition of a solution. Various detection methods encompass gas sensors, pH sensors, humidity sensors, and biosensors, available in particulate forms such as solid, liquid, and gas. These sensors find applications in diverse sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, medical, environmental monitoring, industrial, and others.North America was the largest region in the chemical sensors market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the chemical sensors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chemical sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The chemical sensors market consists of sales of optical sensors, electrochemical, catalytic beads, and other chemical sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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