PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1873100
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1873100
A sound measuring instrument is a precision device designed to detect and quantify acoustic vibrations in the environment, converting fluctuating sound waves into measurable electrical or digital signals. It is intended to analyze multiple parameters of sound, including intensity, frequency, and pressure levels, providing accurate and detailed information about the characteristics of the acoustic signals being measured.
The primary types of sound measuring instruments include sound level meters, dosimeters, noise barriers, vibration meters, and acoustic cameras. Sound level meters are used to assess the intensity of sound in a given environment. They encompass various technologies, such as analog, digital, smart, and wireless sound measuring instruments, and are distributed through online sales, direct sales, retail stores, distributors, and service providers. These instruments are applied in noise measurement, vibration measurement, workplace safety, environmental compliance, research and development, and serve end-user industries including construction, manufacturing, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and aerospace.
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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.
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The sound measuring instrument market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.44 billion in 2024 to $1.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrialization, rising awareness of occupational safety, stricter environmental regulations, expansion of urban infrastructure, and growing demand for noise control in manufacturing.
The sound measuring instrument market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to greater focus on workplace health and safety, expanding environmental monitoring initiatives, growth in construction and infrastructure projects, increasing integration of IoT in monitoring devices, and rising demand for real-time data analytics. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in AI and machine learning for noise analysis, increased investment in research and development of portable meters, innovations in cloud-based monitoring solutions, improvements in battery life and durability, and development of more advanced dosimeters.
The growing awareness of noise pollution is expected to drive the expansion of the sound measuring instrument market. Noise pollution refers to excessive, unwanted, or harmful sound in the environment that disrupts normal hearing, impacts human health, and interferes with daily life. As urbanization accelerates, exposure to high noise levels in cities has risen significantly, affecting public health and prompting both authorities and communities to take action. Sound measuring instruments are essential tools for detecting and analyzing noise levels, identifying sources of excessive sound, and ensuring compliance with regulations to mitigate noise pollution. For example, in February 2023, 344 noise complaint notices were issued, marking a 63.8% increase from the 210 notices in 2020/21, with no prosecutions in 2021/22 compared to two in 2020/21. As awareness of noise pollution continues to grow, it is fueling the demand for sound measuring instruments.
Companies in the sound measuring instrument market are focusing on innovations such as enhanced sound level meters to improve measurement accuracy, enable real-time monitoring, and meet strict regulatory standards across industrial, environmental, and occupational settings. An enhanced sound level meter is a sophisticated device that provides more accurate sound intensity measurements, advanced features, and real-time monitoring capabilities for precise and comprehensive noise assessments. For example, in June 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a US-based waste management company, launched the 620 sound level meter, a compact and durable device designed for workplace noise measurement and occupational hygiene. The meter features a high-resolution color display with intuitive color coding, time history storage from 1-second to 30-minute intervals, voice note capabilities for audio annotation, GPS location tagging, and a large memory capacity for storing up to 999 runs and 33 hours of audio. It supports simultaneous measurement of key noise parameters, including peak and average levels, and in certain models, real-time octave band analysis for hearing protection selection.
In June 2022, Rion Co. Ltd., a Japan-based precision equipment manufacturer, acquired Norsonic AS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Rion's position in the sound and vibration measurement industry by incorporating Norsonic's established sales channels in Europe and the U.S., and expanding its product portfolio. Norsonic AS, based in Norway, manufactures high-precision sound and vibration measurement instruments.
Major players in the sound measuring instrument market are 3M Company, Castle Group Limited, Casella Inc., Testo SE & Co. KGaA, Uni-Trend Technology (China) Co. Ltd., Acoem Group, Rion Co. Ltd., Ono Sokki Co. Ltd., Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, PCE Deutschland GmbH, Stanlay Instruments, SINUS Messtechnik GmbH, CESVA Instruments S.A., Svantek Sp. z o.o., Cirrus Research plc, Center Technology Co. Ltd., Neurtek S.L., Tenmars Electronics Co. Ltd., Mextech Technologies India Private Limited, HTA Instrumentation Private Limited, Waco Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the sound measuring instrument market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in sound measuring instrument report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the sound measuring instrument market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The sound measuring instrument market consists of sales of products, such as environmental noise monitors, precision sound meters, integrating or logging sound meters, octave band analyzers, and calibration equipment for sound instruments. 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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