Potential of Hydrogen (pH) Meters Market Report 2026

The potential of hydrogen (ph) meters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $1.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of water and wastewater treatment facilities, growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing, increasing use of ph testing in food quality control, rising environmental monitoring activities, adoption of laboratory instrumentation in education.

The potential of hydrogen (ph) meters market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations on water quality, growth of biotechnology and life sciences research, increasing automation in industrial process control, rising demand for real time ph monitoring, expansion of smart laboratory infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of smart and connected ph meters, rising demand for continuous online ph monitoring systems, increasing focus on high accuracy and fast response electrodes, expansion of portable and handheld ph measurement devices, integration of multi parameter measurement capabilities.

The rising prevalence of waterborne diseases is anticipated to drive growth in the potential of hydrogen (pH) meters market. Waterborne diseases, caused by pathogenic microorganisms present in contaminated water sources - including drinking water, recreational water, and water used in food preparation - are increasingly common due to aging urban water infrastructure. Deteriorating pipes and insufficient maintenance create conditions conducive to biofilm formation and pathogen growth in building water systems. This trend heightens the demand for pH meters, as accurate pH monitoring is critical for maintaining proper water disinfection levels and water quality parameters that inhibit pathogen proliferation. For example, between January 2023 and August 2024, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, reported a total of 371,517 cholera cases and 2,527 deaths across 28 countries. Consequently, the growing incidence of waterborne diseases is propelling the expansion of the pH meters market.

Key players in the pH meters market are focusing on developing innovative, high-performance laboratory sensors, such as Memosens 2 pH probes, to improve measurement accuracy, streamline data collection, and support reliable monitoring in industrial, laboratory, and research settings. Memosens 2 pH sensors are advanced digital devices featuring cable-free signal transmission, automatic sensor recognition, and integrated diagnostics to ensure precise and reproducible readings. For instance, in January 2023, Endress+Hauser, a Switzerland-based industrial measurement and automation company, broadened its laboratory sensor portfolio by adding handheld Memosens 2 sensors for pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurements. These sensors offer high-accuracy readings, real-time data visualization, and enhanced durability, supporting both laboratory and industrial processes while facilitating efficient data management and operational productivity.

In December 2023, Millar Inc., a US-based provider of MEMS-based pressure sensor technologies and integrated sensing solutions for medical and industrial applications, acquired Sentron B.V. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Millar to expand its product offerings into complementary sensing areas, including pH and electrical conductivity measurement, while strengthening its global manufacturing and R&D capabilities in precision sensor technologies. Sentron B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of pH sensors.

Major companies operating in the potential of hydrogen (ph) meters market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Avantor Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., Mettler Toledo, Beckman Coulter Inc., Horiba Ltd., Hach company, Teledyne FLIR LLC, Metrohm AG, Hamilton Company, Omega Engineering Inc., Contech Instruments Limited, LaMotte Company, ThermoWorks, Milwaukee Electronics Kft, CHEMetrics LLC, PCE Instruments UK Ltd., Bante Instruments, Panomex Inc., Jenco Instruments Inc., Hanna Instruments Inc., Tecpel CO. LTD., Esico International.

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 have affected the pH meter market by increasing costs of imported sensors, electrodes, electronic components, and calibration materials. These impacts are most visible in water treatment, pharmaceutical, and industrial monitoring applications across asia pacific, north america, and europe. Higher duties have influenced equipment pricing and procurement cycles. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, regional sourcing of components, and development of cost optimized pH measurement solutions.

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A pH meter serves as an electronic apparatus utilized for gauging the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, discerning the pH level, which indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions present. Operating on a scale ranging from 0 to 14, with neutrality at pH 7, acidity below 7, and alkalinity (basicity) above 7, the device typically comprises a pH probe (electrode) alongside either a digital readout or an analog meter. Its fundamental purpose lies in furnishing precise and accurate measurements of pH levels across diverse solutions.

The primary classifications of potential of hydrogen (pH) meters encompass portable pH meters, benchtop pH meters, and continuous pH meters. A portable pH meter, characterized by its compact, handheld nature, serves as a tool for on-the-go pH measurements, catering to fieldwork requirements and facilitating convenience for scientists, researchers, and technicians. These devices find application in a plethora of fields including water and wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals and petrochemicals, environmental research and pollution control, food science, and educational laboratories. They are employed by various end-users, including but not limited to the pharmaceutical industry, chemical and petroleum industry, diagnostic centers, hospitals, research laboratories, government bodies, among others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pH meters market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the potential of hydrogen (ph) meters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the potential of hydrogen (ph) meters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pH meters market consists of sales of pH probe, electronics unit, cables and connectors, temperature sensor. 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.

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