Industrial Sensor Market Report 2026

The industrial sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.63 billion in 2025 to $26.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in adoption of pressure, temperature, and position sensors, increasing deployment in manufacturing and energy sectors, expansion in oil & gas and chemical industries, adoption in pharmaceutical monitoring, increasing integration with industrial automation.

The industrial sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in advanced multi-sensor arrays, rising adoption of real-time data analytics, expansion in non-contact and smart sensors, growth in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring, increase in IoT-enabled industrial monitoring systems. Major trends in the forecast period include deployment of AI-powered industrial sensors, integration of iot sensor networks, implementation of predictive analytics for sensor data, adoption of smart manufacturing monitoring systems, expansion of multi-parameter sensor solutions.

Rising industrial automation is significantly fueling the growth of the industrial sensor market. Industrial sensors play a vital role in automation by enabling processes to be intelligent and autonomous. They support the detection, assessment, measurement, and processing of various transformations that take place in industrial manufacturing environments, such as changes in position, length, height, surface, and displacement. Through automation, multiple sensing devices support robotic operations, including deburring, grinding, polishing, and sanding. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in the UK increased by 51%, reaching 3,830 units, while in the Americas, more than 50,000 units were installed for the third consecutive year, totaling 55,389 units in 2023. Therefore, rising industrial automation is accelerating the expansion of the industrial sensor market.

Key companies operating in the industrial sensor market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as hydrogen-rated pressure sensors, to address the growing need for more accurate, real-time monitoring and long-term performance in hydrogen-intensive environments. Hydrogen-rated pressure sensors are specifically designed to resist hydrogen permeation and material degradation, providing improved durability and measurement consistency compared with conventional pressure sensors that tend to lose accuracy during extended hydrogen exposure. For example, in September 2023, Baker Hughes, a US-based oil field services company, introduced its new Druck hydrogen-rated pressure sensors. Built for long-term stability in demanding conditions, these sensors support applications such as gas turbines, hydrogen electrolysis systems, and hydrogen refueling stations. They mitigate the negative effects of hydrogen on sensor accuracy by utilizing advanced barrier coating technology, ensuring a minimum operational lifespan of five years. The sensors are available within two product ranges, covering measurement capabilities from 700 mbar to 700 bar.

In November 2023, YAGEO Corporation, a Taiwan-based electronics company, acquired Telemecanique Sensors for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen YAGEO Corporation's portfolio in the industrial automation and sensing technology markets, enabling it to address evolving customer needs in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Telemecanique Sensors is a France-based manufacturer of sensors used across various industries.

Major companies operating in the industrial sensor market are Rockwell Automation Inc., Honeywell International Inc., TE Connectivity Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, STMicroelectronics N.V., First Sensor AG, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Amphenol Corporation, Bosch Sensortec GmbH, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., Figaro Engineering Inc., Endress+Hauser Group, Safran Colibrys SA, Integrated Device Technology Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Sony Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Company, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Omega Engineering Inc., Sick AG, ABB Limited, Omron Corporation, ams OSRAM AG, Balluff GmbH, Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

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 affecting the industrial sensor market by increasing costs of imported sensors including image, pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors. Manufacturing, oil & gas, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe are most impacted. However, tariffs are driving local sensor manufacturing, regional sourcing, and development of smarter IoT-enabled sensors, promoting industrial automation and efficiency.

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An industrial sensor comprises an input device that generates an output signal corresponding to a specific physical quantity or input. Its purpose is to oversee, analyze, and process various alterations within the industrial manufacturing process.

The primary types of industrial sensors encompass image sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, level sensors, position sensors, humidity sensors, force sensors, and other specialized sensors. Image sensors are employed to convert an optical image into an electronic signal, commonly utilized in imaging devices to transform received light into a digital image. Industrial sensors operate in two main modes: contact and non-contact, catering to a diverse range of end-users including manufacturing, oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy and power, as well as mining.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial sensor market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial sensor market consists of sales of pressure sensors, level sensors, infrared sensors, and proximity 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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