Global Torque Sensor Market Size Study & Forecast, by Type (Rotary Torque Sensors and Reaction Torque Sensors), by Application (Automotive, Test & Measurement, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense), by Technology, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Torque Sensor Market is valued at approximately USD 8.03 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.70% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Torque sensors, often referred to as torque transducers, are precision instruments designed to measure rotational or twisting forces in mechanical systems. These devices serve as critical components in evaluating performance, improving efficiency, and ensuring the safety of systems across numerous sectors including automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, and robotics. The growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), industrial robots, and high-performance machinery has significantly increased the demand for highly accurate torque sensing solutions. Furthermore, the integration of real-time monitoring systems and the shift toward Industry 4.0 have accelerated the deployment of smart torque sensors that can seamlessly interface with digital control systems, thereby optimizing productivity and reducing mechanical failures.

The market growth is further driven by the relentless pursuit of precision engineering and enhanced quality control across industries. As manufacturing technologies evolve, torque sensors are being increasingly integrated into advanced testing and quality assurance systems to ensure performance consistency under various operational conditions. According to industry sources, the global adoption of electric mobility and connected vehicles is creating robust opportunities for torque sensor manufacturers. In addition, the emergence of wireless and non-contact torque measurement technologies has addressed challenges related to wear, calibration, and maintenance, making these devices indispensable in modern engineering applications. However, the high initial cost of advanced torque sensing systems and complex integration requirements in legacy machinery may pose challenges for widespread adoption, particularly in developing markets.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Type:

Rotary Torque Sensors
Reaction Torque Sensors

By Application:

Automotive
Test & Measurement
Industrial
Aerospace & Defense

By Technology:

Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)
Optical
Magnetoelastic
Strain Gauge
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Rotary Torque Sensors are Expected to Dominate the Market
Rotary torque sensors are anticipated to remain the leading segment in the market throughout the forecast period. These sensors, which measure torque in rotating systems such as motors, engines, and gearboxes, are indispensable in automotive testing, industrial machinery, and aerospace propulsion systems. Their ability to provide continuous measurement of dynamic torque with high precision and stability has made them the preferred choice in performance testing and energy efficiency optimization. Moreover, the growing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles, coupled with an increased focus on advanced drivetrain testing, is expected to drive substantial demand for rotary torque sensors. Meanwhile, the ongoing trend toward automation and digital monitoring in production lines further cements their dominance, as manufacturers increasingly prioritize real-time torque feedback for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
Automotive Applications Lead in Revenue Contribution
Among the application segments, the automotive industry accounts for the largest share of the global torque sensor market and is projected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. The expansion of EV manufacturing, the evolution of powertrain systems, and the growing emphasis on vehicle performance testing are all fueling demand for torque measurement solutions. Torque sensors play a pivotal role in ensuring precision in power delivery, optimizing fuel efficiency, and minimizing mechanical stress across automotive components. Additionally, as vehicles become more electrified and software-driven, the integration of intelligent torque sensing systems is becoming increasingly crucial for ensuring seamless control, especially in electric motors and regenerative braking systems. Although automotive applications dominate revenue generation, the test and measurement segment is gaining momentum due to expanding R&D activities and the proliferation of high-accuracy testing equipment across industries.
The key regions considered for the Global Torque Sensor Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America currently dominates the market, driven by advanced technological capabilities, strong automotive and aerospace sectors, and early adoption of automation in manufacturing. Europe closely follows, supported by stringent regulatory standards, increased investment in high-precision engineering, and growing demand for energy-efficient systems. The Asia Pacific region, however, is poised to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period, fueled by rapid industrialization, expansion of automotive production, and ongoing automation initiatives in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to witness steady growth due to gradual modernization of industrial infrastructure and rising adoption of automated systems in oil & gas and defense applications.

Major market players included in this report are:

Honeywell International Inc.
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
ABB Ltd.
HBM (Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer)
Kistler Group
Crane Electronics Ltd.
Siemens AG
TE Connectivity Ltd.
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Magtrol, Inc.
Interface Inc.
Althen Sensors & Controls
Applied Measurements Ltd.
Dyno One, Inc.
BM Sensors GmbH

Global Torque Sensor Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained above.

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Torque Sensor Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Torque Sensor Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Torque Sensor Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
- 3.2.2. integration of real-time monitoring systems
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. high initial cost of advanced torque sensing systems
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. shift toward Industry 4.0

Chapter 4. Global Torque Sensor Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Torque Sensor Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Torque Sensor Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Rotary Torque Sensors
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Reaction Torque Sensors
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Torque Sensor Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Torque Sensor Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Test & Measurement
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.5. Industrial
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.6. Aerospace & Defense
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Torque Sensor Market Size & Forecasts by Technology 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Torque Sensor Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Optical
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. Magnetoelastic
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.6. Strain Gauge
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Torque Sensor Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

8.1. Growth Torque Sensor Market, Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Torque Sensor Market
- 8.3.1. U.S. Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.3.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.3.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe Torque Sensor Market
- 8.4.1. UK Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.4.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific Torque Sensor Market
- 8.5.1. China Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of APAC Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.5.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America Torque Sensor Market
- 8.6.1. Brazil Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.6.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.6.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East and Africa Torque Sensor Market
- 8.7.1. UAE Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.7.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.7.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa Torque Sensor Market
  - 8.7.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.2. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.3. Technology breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Honeywell International Inc.
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
9.4. ABB Ltd.
9.5. HBM (Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer)
9.6. Kistler Group
9.7. Crane Electronics Ltd.
9.8. Siemens AG
9.9. TE Connectivity Ltd.
9.10. PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
9.11. Magtrol, Inc.
9.12. Interface Inc.
9.13. Althen Sensors & Controls
9.14. Applied Measurements Ltd.
9.15. Dyno One, Inc.
9.16. BM Sensors GmbH