Motion Sensor Global Market Report 2026

A motion sensor is an electronic device designed to detect movement within its surroundings by sensing changes in the environment, such as variations in infrared radiation, sound waves, or microwaves, triggered by moving objects or individuals. These sensors are typically integrated into electronic devices or systems to automate tasks, enhance security measures, conserve energy, or improve overall convenience.

The primary types of motion sensors include micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers, MEMS gyroscopes, MEMS magnetometers, and sensor combinations. A MEMS accelerometer is a miniature device that measures acceleration, which signifies the rate of change of velocity or movement. Various technologies utilized in motion sensors encompass infrared detection, microwave detection, tomographic detection, ultrasonic detection, and others. Motion sensors can function in fully automatic or semi-automatic modes. These devices find application across various end-user industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, aerospace and defense, smart home systems, and others.

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 on semiconductor components, sensing modules, and electronic assemblies have increased manufacturing costs for motion sensors, particularly affecting consumer electronics and automotive applications in regions reliant on Asian imports. These tariffs have disrupted supply chain flows and contributed to longer lead times for MEMS based sensors. However, they are also driving investments in domestic sensor production and encouraging innovation in cost efficient component sourcing.

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The motion sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.1 billion in 2025 to $8.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in residential motion based security adoption, expansion of consumer electronics with embedded sensors, early use of infrared and ultrasonic detectors, rise in automotive safety feature integration, increased deployment of industrial automation systems.

The motion sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancement in AI driven detection algorithms, rising smart city infrastructure projects, growing healthcare monitoring applications, expansion of connected vehicle technologies, increasing demand for multifunctional sensor combos. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for smart home automation devices, growing integration of multi sensor fusion systems, rising adoption of energy efficient security solutions, expansion of motion enabled consumer electronics, growth in presence detection and occupancy based control systems.

The rising demand for smartphones is expected to drive the growth of the motion sensor market in the coming years. Smartphones are advanced mobile devices that combine the core functions of a cellular phone with the capabilities of a computer. The increasing demand for smartphones is driven by the expanding use of digital services, applications, entertainment options, and mobile banking. Motion sensors improve the usability and functionality of smartphones by enabling intuitive interactions, immersive experiences, and innovative features that rely on the device's motion and orientation capabilities. For example, in February 2023, according to the GSM Association (GSMA), a UK-based industry organization representing mobile network operators and related companies, smartphone penetration in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rise significantly, reaching 87% by 2030, up from 51% in 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for smartphones is boosting the motion sensor market.

Leading companies in the motion sensor market are introducing technological advancements, such as on-chip machine learning, to improve real-time data processing, enhance motion detection accuracy, and reduce power consumption in smart devices. On-chip machine learning refers to the integration of AI algorithms directly onto a semiconductor chip, enabling devices to analyze and process data locally without relying on external cloud computing. For instance, in January 2023, TDK Corporation, a Japan-based electronics manufacturer, introduced the SmartBug 2.0 module. This module incorporates the ICM-45686-S 6-axis IMU with ultra-low power consumption (~220 µA at 50 Hz), features on-chip machine learning through the Sensor Inference Framework, and supports head-tracking and gesture control applications. The product advances the motion sensor market by offering a compact, developer-friendly solution for wearables, smart remotes, and consumer electronics, facilitating faster integration and enabling innovative use cases.

In March 2024, Sentech Inc., a US-based manufacturer of position sensors, acquired Xensor LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition underscores Sentech's commitment to augmenting its industrial portfolio and delivering innovative solutions to its global customer base. Moreover, the acquisition of Xensor enriches Sentech with extensive proficiency in diverse magnetic position technologies, encompassing hall effect, inductive pickup, and proximity sensors. Xensor LLC is a US-based manufacturer specializing in motion sensors.

Major companies operating in the motion sensor market are Sony Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TDK Corporation, TE Connectivity Ltd., STMicroelectronics NV, Infineon Technologies AG, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Analog Devices Inc., Seiko Epson Corp., Microchip Technology Inc., Omron Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Alps Electric Co. Ltd., Melexis NV, OPTEX Company Limited., Invensense Inc., Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd., Memsic Inc., Bosch Sensortec GmbH, Kionix Inc., Vesper Technologies Inc., SIMAC Electronics GmbH

North America was the largest region in the motion sensor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the motion sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The motion sensor market consists of sales of transmitter, receiver and video camera software. 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.

Motion Sensor Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses motion 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, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, 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. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• 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.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Sensor Type: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Accelerometer; Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Gyroscope; Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Magnetometer; Sensor Combos
• 2) By Technology: Infrared Detector; Microwave Detector; Tomographic Detector; Ultrasonic Detector; Other Technologies
• 3) By Function: Fully Automatic; Semi-Automatic
• 4) By End Users: Consumer Electronics; Automotive; Healthcare; Aerospace and Defense; Smart Home; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Accelerometer: 1-Axis Accelerometer; 2-Axis Accelerometer; 3-Axis Accelerometer
• 2) By Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Gyroscope: 1-Axis Gyroscope; 2-Axis Gyroscope; 3-Axis Gyroscope
• 3) By Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Magnetometer: 1-Axis Magnetometer; 2-Axis Magnetometer; 3-Axis Magnetometer
• 4) By Sensor Combos: Accelerometer + Gyroscope; Accelerometer + Magnetometer; Gyroscope + Magnetometer; Accelerometer + Gyroscope + Magnetometer
• Companies Mentioned: Sony Corporation; Xiaomi Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Texas Instruments Incorporated; TDK Corporation; TE Connectivity Ltd.; STMicroelectronics NV; Infineon Technologies AG; Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Analog Devices Inc.; Seiko Epson Corp.; Microchip Technology Inc.; Omron Corporation; Panasonic Corporation; Maxim Integrated Products Inc.; Alps Electric Co. Ltd.; Melexis NV; OPTEX Company Limited.; Invensense Inc.; Nippon Ceramic Co. Ltd.; Memsic Inc.; Bosch Sensortec GmbH; Kionix Inc.; Vesper Technologies Inc.; SIMAC Electronics GmbH
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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