Force Sensor Global Market Report 2024

The force sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.34 billion in 2023 to $2.49 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be ascribed to the growth of industrial automation, the miniaturization of consumer electronics, advancements in automotive safety systems, the development of healthcare instrumentation, and the increasing prominence of human-machine interfaces.

The force sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.09 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), the expansion of robotic applications, the introduction of flexible and stretchable sensors, the proliferation of smart home devices, the adoption of force sensing technology in smartphones, and the increasing demand for advanced driver assistance systems. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period encompass advancements in material sciences, heightened utilization in gaming and entertainment, the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the integration of artificial intelligence, and the implementation of machine learning.

The projected growth of the force sensor market is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for industrial robots. Industrial robots, mechanical devices designed for automated production tasks in industrial settings, benefit from force sensors that enhance their control technologies, providing haptic input to improve overall performance. This functionality includes validating grip pressures, ensuring proper balance, and providing tactile information to external sources. For example, in May 2023, the International Federation of Robotics reported a 12% increase in the installations of industrial robots in manufacturing, reaching 41,624 units in North America in 2022 compared to 2021. Consequently, the adoption of industrial robots is a key factor propelling the growth of the force sensor market.

The heightened production in the automotive industry is anticipated to contribute to the growth of the force sensor market. Automotive, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and marketing of motor vehicles, utilizes force sensors in various applications to measure and control forces, enhancing safety and efficiency in areas such as airbag deployment and brake systems. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, marking a 5.7% increase compared to 2021. Additionally, in August 2021, MarkLines reported an estimated 4.7% increase in U.S. new vehicle sales, reaching 1,291,881 units in July 2021 compared to July 2020. Thus, the increased production in the automotive sector is a driving force for the force sensor market.


A prominent trend gaining traction in the force sensor market is product innovation, with major companies in the sector actively pursuing innovations to maintain their market positions. For example, in September 2022, the Switzerland-based technology company Kistler Group introduced the SlimLine force sensor 9132CD, designed for the high-precision measurement of low forces. This new force transducer boasts enhanced sensitivity and features an exceptionally flexible, durable connection wire, making it ideal for precise measurements of low forces in applications such as semiconductors and 3C, where space constraints are a challenge.

Leading companies in the force sensor market are directing their efforts toward the development of smart sensors, including compact smart mini force sensors, to leverage digital transformation and maximize profitability. Smart mini force sensors are compact, digitally-enabled devices tailored for precise force measurements in fast processes. In July 2023, UK-based HBK launched the U9C and C9C smart mini force sensors equipped with IO-Link, specifically designed for swift processes in assembly and automotive manufacturing. These compact and robust sensors provide a standardized interface to PLCs with IO-Link, facilitating digitization at the user's preferred pace. Leveraging digital signal processing, these sensors offer advantages such as detecting technical limit breaches, enabling predictive maintenance, and resisting electromagnetic interferences. The sensors are compatible with existing setups, ensuring ease of integration and cost savings.

In May 2021, Qorvo Inc., a US-based semiconductor solutions supplier, acquired NextInput for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move by Qorvo Inc aims to broaden its technology portfolio and expedite the deployment of force-sensing solutions utilizing MEMS-based sensors. NextInput, the acquired US-based company, specializes in MEM-based force-sensing solutions applicable to consumer electronics, wearables, IoT, automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

Major companies operating in the force sensor market report are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TE Connectivity Ltd., MinebeaMitsumi Inc., Alps Electric Co. Ltd., Omron Corporation, FANUC America Corporation, Sensata Technologies Inc., Mettler Toledo Inc., Spectris PLC, Synaptics Inc., Baumer Holding AG, Kistler Group, Vishay Precision Group Inc., Flintec Group AB, OMEGA Engineering Inc., Gefran Group, PCB Piezotronics Inc., ATI Industrial Automation Inc., HBM Inc., Dytran Instruments Inc., FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc., Tekscan Inc., HITEC Sensor Developments Inc., Taiwan Alpha Electronic Co Ltd., Sensel, Interlink Electronics Inc., Strainsert Co.

North America was the largest region in the force sensor market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the force sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the force sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary force sensor categories encompass tension force sensors, compression force sensors, and tension and compression force sensors. Tension force sensors are employed to measure pulling or tension forces applied to an object. They find applications in detecting forces acting on rollers due to material tension in tensile testing, materials research, measuring tension in ropes and wires, suspended hopper weighing, and aerospace process monitoring. Various technologies, including strain gauges, load cells, force-sensitive resistors, and others, operate in analog and digital modes. These technologies are utilized across diverse industries such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and others.

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The force sensor market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing force calibrations, design and manufacture of custom loading fixtures & adapters, sensor troubleshooting & repair, calibration of signal conditioning equipment, complimentary sensor evaluations, and custom solutions force sensors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The force sensor market also includes sales of optical force sensors, ultrasonic force sensors, pneumatic load cells, hydraulic load cells, piezoelectric crystal load cells, inductive load cells, capacitive load cells, and magneto strictive load cells. 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.