Smart Sensor Global Market Report 2025

Smart sensors are advanced devices that gather external input, analyze it, and use internal computational power to execute pre-programmed actions when specific inputs are detected.

They come in various types like touch sensors, flow sensors, smart temperature sensors, smart position sensors, and turbidity sensors. For instance, touch sensors can detect and record physical contact on an instrument or item. These sensors incorporate components like digital-to-analog converters, analog-to-digital converters, amplifiers, among others. Technologies such as CMOS, MEMS, and optical spectroscopy are utilized across diverse sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, infrastructure, healthcare, and other industries to serve various applications.

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 rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.

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The smart sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $58.16 billion in 2024 to $67.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer electronics growth, automotive industry innovations, environmental monitoring needs, focus on energy efficiency, smart cities initiatives, security and surveillance.

The smart sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $127.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in demand for home automation, global health preparedness, autonomous vehicles development, focus on energy efficiency, security and privacy considerations. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid growth of IoT ecosystem, integration of ai and machine learning, advancements in mems technology, proliferation of edge computing, advances in wireless connectivity, customization and application-specific sensors.

The forecast of 17.3% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The U.S. sensor market may experience cost spikes due to tariffs on MEMS and precision sensors manufactured overseas, which are essential for applications in industrial and consumer smart devices. 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 increasing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the smart sensor market in the future. Consumer electronics refer to electronic devices, gadgets, or equipment designed for purchase and regular use by consumers for non-commercial or non-professional purposes. These products create demand for smart sensors, as they rely on various intelligent sensors to perform specific tasks, thereby reducing time and operational costs. For instance, according to ROI Revolution, a US-based digital marketing agency, consumer electronics online revenue reached $74.86 billion in 2021, with projections showing it will exceed $88.3 billion by 2025. E-commerce sales for consumer electronics were expected to surpass $79 billion in 2022, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. As a result, the rising demand for consumer electronics is driving growth in the smart sensor market.

The growth of the smart sensor market is further propelled by the rising number of smart city projects. Smart cities utilize digital technology and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, well-being, and resource management while minimizing costs. Smart sensors play a pivotal role in these projects by enabling real-time data collection and analysis. This optimizes resource utilization, improves traffic management, and enhances overall urban efficiency and sustainability. According to the IMD Smart City Index Report in 2023, the number of smart cities has increased from 118 in 2021 to 141 in 2023. Consequently, the proliferation of smart city initiatives is a key driver fueling the growth of the smart sensor market.

A noteworthy trend in the smart sensor market is the increasing penetration of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology. Major industry players are actively developing innovative MEMS technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in January 2022, TDK Corporation, a Japan-based electronic devices and components manufacturing company, introduced BalancedGyro (BG) technology. This gyroscope MEMS architecture offers superior temperature stability and vibration rejection performance. Widely applied in smartphones, robotics, virtual reality, drones, and flight controllers, this MEMS technology showcases the industry's commitment to advancing smart sensor capabilities and applications.

Major players in the smart sensor market are intensifying their efforts to introduce cutting-edge smart sensors, aiming to secure a competitive advantage in the industry. Advanced smart sensors represent highly sophisticated electronic devices endowed with advanced functionalities such as data processing, communication capabilities, and self-learning algorithms. These features empower the sensors to collect, analyze, and transmit complex data in real-time, catering to diverse applications. An illustrative example is the DG Smart Sensor launched by Honeywell International Inc., a US-based automation company, in April 2023. Designed as a precision pressure transmitter, the DG Smart Sensor enhances the efficiency and reliability of monitoring and controlling low-pressure combustion air and fuel gases in industrial and commercial settings. Notable features include a pressure transmitter with 4-20 mA NAMUR analog output, MODBUS TCP digital communication, and SIL3 capability via the Safety Communication protocol. This product release underscores Honeywell's commitment to advancing Industry 4.0 technologies.

In December 2023, Motorola Solutions Inc., a telecommunications equipment company based in the US, acquired IPVideo Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Motorola's portfolio in the public safety and security sectors. By incorporating IPVideo's innovative video surveillance and security solutions, Motorola Solutions aims to offer enhanced situational awareness and response capabilities to its customers. IPVideo Corporation is a US-based software development company specializing in security solutions.

Major companies operating in the smart sensor market are Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Qorvo Inc., Broadcom Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, RFHIC Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Silicon Laboratories Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Mini-Circuits, Kyocera Corporation, Johanson Technology Inc., Yageo Corporation, Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd., Vishay Intertechnology Inc.

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

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

The smart sensor market consists of sales of humidity sensors, motion and occupancy sensors, contact sensors, electrical current monitoring sensors, vibration sensors, and other 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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This report focuses on smart sensor market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Touch Sensors; Flow Sensors; Smart Temperature Sensor; Smart Position Sensor; Turbidity Sensor
• 2) By Components: Digital-To-Analog Converter; Analog-To-Digital Convertor; Amplifier; Other Components
• 3) By Technology: CMOS; MEMS; Optical Spectroscopy; Other Technologies
• 4) By End-Users: Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Infrastructure; Healthcare; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Touch Sensors: Capacitive Touch Sensors; Resistive Touch Sensors; Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensors
• 2) By Flow Sensors: Magnetic Flow Meters; Ultrasonic Flow Meters; Turbine Flow Meters
• 3) By Smart Temperature Sensors: Thermocouples; RTD Sensors (Resistance Temperature Detectors); Infrared Sensors
• 4) By Smart Position Sensors: Linear Position Sensors; Rotary Position Sensors; Proximity Sensors
• 5) By Turbidity Sensors: Optical Turbidity Sensors; Infrared Turbidity Sensors
• Companies Mentioned: Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Qorvo Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; NXP Semiconductors N.V.; Analog Devices Inc.; STMicroelectronics N.V.; Infineon Technologies AG; Texas Instruments Inc.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Renesas Electronics Corporation; RFHIC Corporation; ON Semiconductor Corporation; Maxim Integrated Products Inc.; Microchip Technology Inc.; Silicon Laboratories Inc.; L3Harris Technologies; Mini-Circuits; Kyocera Corporation; Johanson Technology Inc.; Yageo Corporation; Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.; Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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