Intelligent Sensors Global Market Report 2025

The intelligent sensors market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $62.08 billion in 2024 to $70.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of IoT devices, rising demand for smart consumer electronics, rising demand for smart city solutions, increasing focus on energy efficiency, rising integration in automotive safety systems.

The intelligent sensors market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $117.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing advancements in ai and machine learning, increasing use in wearable health devices, rise in automation across industries, expanding applications in industrial robotics, growing investment in autonomous vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement in sensor miniaturization, advanced data analytics integration, innovation in wireless sensor networks, advancement in self-diagnostic capabilities, advanced edge computing adoption.

The forecast of 13.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through increased lead times for Artificial Intelligence(AI)-enabled sensor fusion chips, sourced from Israel and the US, delaying development of smart city and Internet of Things(IoT) applications. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing demand for automation is expected to accelerate the growth of the intelligent sensors market. Automation involves the use of technology to perform tasks or operations with minimal human involvement. The demand for automation is increasing as businesses aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and boost productivity by minimizing manual labor and errors. Intelligent sensors play a critical role by enabling real-time data collection and decision-making, allowing automation systems to respond accurately and autonomously to changing conditions without human intervention. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based international association, reported that 4.28 million robots were operating in factories worldwide in 2024, reflecting a 10% increase, with over 500,000 units being installed annually for the third consecutive year. As a result, the growing demand for automation is driving the expansion of the intelligent sensors market.

Key players in the intelligent sensors market are focusing on developing advanced products such as digital temperature and humidity sensors to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring across various applications. These integrated sensors accurately measure and digitally transmit environmental data. For instance, in November 2022, Scio Sense, a Netherlands-based environmental and flow sensor technology company, launched the ENS21x family of high-performance digital temperature and humidity sensors. These sensors are designed for automotive HVAC systems, smart buildings, and industrial IoT, offering ultra-fast response times and long-term stability for reliable real-time health, logistics, and automation monitoring.

In July 2024, Onsemi, a U.S.-based semiconductor company, acquired SWIR Vision Systems for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Onsemi to integrate SWIR’s patented technology into its advanced CMOS sensors, thereby enhancing its intelligent sensing product portfolio. SWIR Vision Systems is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in smart sensors.

Intelligent sensors are advanced devices designed to detect changes in physical or environmental conditions. They go beyond traditional sensors by not only capturing data but also processing and analyzing it. By integrating multiple components into a single unit, these sensors can perform a variety of functions, allowing them to operate with enhanced efficiency, precision, and responsiveness in real-time applications.

The main types of intelligent sensors include humidity, pressure, motion, and others. Humidity sensors measure the level of moisture in the air or the surrounding environment. These sensors use various technologies such as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), and others, and are applied in sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, and more.

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.

The sharp escalation of U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the electrical and electronics sector. Key components such as semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals crucial for batteries and motors are now facing heavy duties. Consumer electronics companies are seeing profit margins shrink, as fierce competition makes it difficult to pass on rising costs to consumers. At the same time, industrial electronics firms are experiencing project delays due to shortages of tariff-impacted parts like printed circuit boards. In response, businesses are shifting assembly operations to tariff-exempt nations, building up inventory reserves, and redesigning products to reduce reliance on restricted materials.

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Major players in the intelligent sensors market are Qualcomm Incorporated, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd, Eaton Corporation plc, Texas Instruments Incorporated, TDK Corporation, STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Omron Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Sick AG, ifm electronic gmbh, Balluff GmbH, Sensirion AG, CEVA Inc., Bosch Sensortec GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the intelligent sensors market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in intelligent sensors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the intelligent sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The intelligent sensors market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sensor integration services, data analytics and processing, calibration and testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The intelligent sensors market also includes sales of vision sensors, force sensors, gas and 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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