Electronic Weighing Scales Global Market Report 2026

Electronic weighing scales are precise devices used to determine the weight or mass of an object through electronic sensors and digital readouts. Unlike mechanical scales, they operate using load cells or strain gauges that convert the applied weight into an electrical signal, which is then digitally processed and displayed on a screen. These scales are commonly utilized across industries, retail environments, laboratories, and households due to their accuracy, user-friendliness, and rapid results.

The primary types of electronic weighing scales include tabletop scales, platform scales, precision scales, pocket scales, and other variants. A tabletop scale is a small, portable unit designed to weigh moderately heavy items and is frequently used in retail, food service, and household applications. Electronic weighing scales are employed in a wide range of applications, such as electronic industrial counting scales, electronic retail printer scales, and electronic weighing balances. These devices serve end users across various sectors, including veterinary, scientific or laboratory, jewelry, food and beverage, health and fitness, education or research, 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.

Tariffs have influenced the electronic weighing scale market by increasing import costs on precision components, sensors, and digital display units, impacting production expenses and pricing globally. Segments such as precision and industrial scales are particularly affected, with Asia-Pacific regions like China and India experiencing the most significant supply chain disruptions. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, innovation in cost-effective designs, and diversification of sourcing strategies, creating opportunities for domestic market growth.

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The electronic weighing scales market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.96 billion in 2025 to $6.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for accurate measurement in industrial processes, increased adoption in retail and commercial sectors, technological advancements in load cell sensors, miniaturization of weighing devices, rising consumer preference for digital over mechanical scales.

The electronic weighing scales market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI for predictive maintenance, expansion of smart retail and automated logistics, adoption of iot-connected scales in industrial monitoring, development of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, increasing demand in healthcare and laboratory automation. Major trends in the forecast period include smart weighing systems, eco-friendly & energy-efficient scales, automated & connected scales, iot-enabled monitoring, cloud-integrated scale solutions.

The rise in industrial automation is anticipated to drive the growth of the electronic weighing scales market in the coming years. Industrial automation involves the use of control systems such as computers, robotics, and advanced technologies to operate industrial processes and machinery with minimal human involvement. This trend is largely fueled by the need to increase efficiency, as automation reduces human errors, streamlines operations, and improves the speed and consistency of production, ultimately enhancing productivity and lowering operational costs for businesses. Electronic weighing scales play a critical role in automated environments by delivering accurate, real-time weight measurements that support efficiency, consistency, and precision in manufacturing and quality control. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based international organization, reported that in the United States, manufacturing companies significantly increased their automation efforts, with total industrial robot installations rising 12% to 44,303 units in 2023. As a result, the rise in industrial automation is contributing to the growth of the electronic weighing scales market.

Leading companies in the electronic weighing scales market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as smart body composition connected scales, to improve health monitoring, integrate with mobile apps, and provide personalized insights for fitness and wellness tracking. A smart body composition connected scale is a digital weighing scale that measures multiple body metrics in addition to weight and connects to an app or device for tracking and analysis over time. For example, in November 2024, Cultfit Healthcare Private Limited, an India-based fitness and wellness company, launched the Cult Smart Scale Pro, an advanced weighing scale capable of measuring over 50 health parameters, making it the first of its kind in India. Equipped with 8 high-precision electrodes, the scale provides highly accurate measurements of body composition metrics such as body fat, BMI, muscle mass, visceral fat, bone mass, basal metabolic rate, and body age. Its US FDA approval ensures reliable and certified accuracy. The scale also supports seamless data syncing with the Cult Connect app, allowing health data management for up to 10 users. Featuring a sleek, compact design with rounded edges for safety, Type C charging, and a 1-year warranty, the Cult Smart Scale Pro is ideal for convenient use at home or on the go.

In April 2023, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of weighing equipment, acquired Healthweigh Scales from Shekel Scales Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Rice Lake's presence in the healthcare sector by combining its advanced weighing technologies with Healthweigh's specialized healthcare solutions. These include applications for medical facilities, clinics, hospitals, and fitness centers. Shekel Scales Ltd., based in Israel, specializes in the production of electronic weighing systems.

Major companies operating in the electronic weighing scales market are Sartorius AG, Mettler Toledo, Shimadzu Corporation, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Fairbanks Scales Inc, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company, Yamato Scale Co Ltd, Tor Rey USA, Radwag Balances and Scales, Tanita Corporation, A&D Company Limited, PCE Instruments, Phoenix Scales, Precisa Gravimetrics AG, BEL Engineering Srl, Elane Electronics, CAS Corporation, Elane Electronics, Doran Scales Inc, Essae-Teraoka Pvt Ltd, Contech Instruments Ltd, Intelligent Weighing Technology Inc, Tovatech LLC.

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

The electronic weighing scales market consists of sales of digital weighing scales, industrial scales, precision balances, bathroom scales, kitchen scales, and floor 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Table Top Scale; Platform Scale; Precision Scale; Pocket Scale; Other Types
• 2) By Application: Electronic Weighing Scale; Electronic Industrial Counting Scale; Electronic Retail Printer Scale; Electronic Weighing Balance
• 3) By End User: Industrial; Veterinary; Scientific Or Laboratory; Jewelry; Food And Beverages; Health And Fitness; Education Or Research; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Table Top Scale: Digital Table Top Scale; Bench Scale
• 2) By Platform Scale: Digital Platform Scale; Heavy-Duty Platform Scale
• 3) By Precision Scale: Analytical Precision Scale; Micro Precision Scale; High Precision Scale
• 4) By Pocket Scale: Digital Pocket Scale; Miniature Pocket Scale
• 5) By Other Types: Crane Scale; Hanging Scale; Floor Scale; Counting Scale
• Companies Mentioned: Sartorius AG; Mettler Toledo; Shimadzu Corporation; Rice Lake Weighing Systems; Fairbanks Scales Inc; Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company; Yamato Scale Co Ltd; Tor Rey USA; Radwag Balances and Scales; Tanita Corporation; A&D Company Limited; PCE Instruments; Phoenix Scales; Precisa Gravimetrics AG; BEL Engineering Srl; Elane Electronics; CAS Corporation; Elane Electronics; Doran Scales Inc; Essae-Teraoka Pvt Ltd; Contech Instruments Ltd; Intelligent Weighing Technology Inc; Tovatech LLC.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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,
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