Industrial Scales Market Report 2026

The industrial scales market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.66 billion in 2025 to $2.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial manufacturing, growth of logistics operations, demand for accurate inventory tracking, reliance on manual weighing systems, quality control requirements.

The industrial scales market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation in warehouses, digital integration of weighing systems, demand for real-time data, growth in food and pharmaceutical processing, customization of industrial scales. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of smart and connected scales, growing demand for high-capacity weighing, integration with warehouse management systems, increased use of automated checkweighers, expansion of precision weighing in manufacturing.

The rise in automation across various industries is anticipated to drive the growth of the industrial scales market in the coming years. Automation involves the incorporation of advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automated systems to optimize production processes, increase efficiency, and minimize human involvement in operations. Industries are increasingly turning to automation to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance precision in routine or complex tasks. Industrial scales play a vital role within automated systems by enabling real-time weight tracking, process regulation, and informed decision-making in manufacturing, logistics, and quality control operations. 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 installations in the Americas exceeded 50,000 units for the third consecutive year, totaling 55,389 units in 2023. As a result, the growing adoption of automation across industries is fueling the demand for industrial scales.

Leading companies in the industrial scales market are developing advanced technologies such as smart weighing indicators to improve system efficiency through enhanced monitoring and integration with automated operations. A smart weighing indicator is a digital tool that measures, displays, and transmits weight data, offering features such as connectivity, data logging, and seamless integration with industrial processes. For instance, in August 2024, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., a US-based manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, introduced the IND360multiACM, a next-generation smart weighing indicator aimed at optimizing industrial weighing systems. This device offers real-time condition monitoring by displaying individual load cell data, allowing quicker fault detection and sensor-level alerts. It also facilitates easy integration with both new and legacy automation setups using various industrial communication protocols, thereby reducing installation complexity and system downtime.

In November 2024, Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a US-based manufacturer of measurement equipment, acquired American Scale Company Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to enhance Michelli’s national service footprint and boost its technical capabilities by incorporating American Scale’s established regional presence and customer-focused operations. American Scale Company Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in industrial scale technologies.

Major companies operating in the industrial scales market are Siemens AG, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Bizerba, Avery Weigh-Tronix, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, ISHIDA, Brechbuhler Scales Inc., Minebea Intec, RADWAG Balances and Scales, Teraoka Seiko Co. Ltd., A&D Weighing, KERN & SOHN GmbH, Saimo Technology, EXCELL PRECISION CO. LTD., Dibal S.A., High Dream Machinery, Arlyn Scales, Guangdong Kenwei, Kaifeng Group Co. Ltd., Shanghai Yousheng Weighing Apparatus Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the industrial scales market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial scales 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 scales market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial scales market consists of sales of rail scales, weighbridges (truck scales), belt weighers, counting scales, explosion-proof scales, precision platform scales, tank and hopper scales, automated conveyor scales, axle scales, onboard weighing systems, and forklift scales. 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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