Reed Sensor Global Market Report 2026

A reed sensor is an electronic component designed for sensing and detecting the presence or absence of a magnetic field. This passive device is comprised of two ferromagnetic reed contacts enclosed in a glass envelope, with a small gap separating them. Reed sensors come in various shapes and sizes, possess resistance to vibration, and can fulfill diverse application requirements such as position sensing, pulse counting, coil application, and temperature sensing.

The main types of reed sensors include ultra-miniature, dry-reed, and mercury-wetted. Ultra-miniature reed sensors are exceptionally small in size. They are available in various mounts, including panel-mounted, surface-mounted, thread-mounted, screw-mounted, and others. These sensors offer different contact positions such as Form A, Form B, Form C, and others. They find applications across various industry verticals, including automotive, electronics, information technology and telecommunications, healthcare, robotics and automation, aerospace, construction, safety and security, among 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 have influenced the reed sensor market by raising costs for imported magnetic metals, glass encapsulation materials, and precision reed components used across automotive, industrial, and electronics applications. Regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America face extended lead times and higher manufacturing expenses, particularly for miniature and high-precision sensors. However, tariffs are also accelerating domestic material sourcing, promoting localized sensor assembly, and encouraging innovation in cost-efficient, durable reed sensing technologies.

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The reed sensor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.87 billion in 2025 to $2.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption in automotive position sensing, increasing use in electronic devices, expansion of telecom sensing applications, development of vibration-resistant reed sensors, rise in safety and security applications.

The reed sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for automation and robotics sensing, increasing adoption of reed sensors in medical devices, development of miniature high-precision reed switches, expansion of smart home sensing, rising need for non-contact magnetic detection. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of smart magnetic sensing in automation, integration of IoT-enabled reed sensing systems, growth of digital signal monitoring, advancement of eco-friendly reed sensor materials, expansion of intelligent industrial sensing.

The escalating demand for consumer electronics is anticipated to be a driving force behind the growth of the reed sensor market. Consumer electronics encompass a wide range of electronic devices designed for every day, personal, or professional use. Reed sensors contribute significantly to the realm of consumer electronics by providing reliable and efficient proximity and position sensing capabilities, enhancing the overall functionality of various devices. For example, data from the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association revealed robust electronic equipment production, reaching $52,36,535 million, with consumer electronics production totaling $2,178,430 million in May 2023. This growth, compared to the figures from May 2022, underscores the increasing reliance on reed sensors within the consumer electronics sector.

Leading companies in the reed sensor market are creating innovative, specialized products such as low-profile designs to maintain their market position. A low-profile design refers to a compact form factor that reduces the height and volume of a component, allowing for more efficient use of space in electronic devices and enabling closer arrangement of components on a printed circuit board (PCB). For example, in May 2024, StandexMeder Electronics GmbH, a US-based industrial technology company, unveiled the MK33 SMD Reed Switch Series, which is engineered for high performance in a compact size with a bare-glass construction. This cost-effective switch boasts exceptional reliability, featuring a 10 VA power rating and a maximum height of 2.3 mm, making it the lowest-profile switch in their SMD lineup. Available in lengths of 10 and 14 mm, it can handle voltage levels up to 200 VDC/VAC, with switching currents of 0.5 A and 1 A carry current. Its reduced height creates additional space in constrained designs and optimizes PCB layouts, enabling closer switch arrays for compact sensor solutions, such as liquid-level sensors.

In February 2024, Standex International Corporation, a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Sanyu Switch Co. Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Standex sought to reinforce its electronics business by advancing its reed relay product portfolio, expanding its global customer base, and utilizing complementary engineering and manufacturing strengths. Sanyu Switch Co. Ltd. is a Japan-based supplier of reed sensors.

Major companies operating in the reed sensor market are ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Schneider Electric SE, TE Connectivity, Madison Company Inc., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Littelfuse Inc., KEMET Corporation, AirTAC International Group, GEMU Group, Standex Electronics Inc., HNC Electric Ltd., PIC GmbH, HSI Sensing, Coto Technology Inc., Bernstein AG, Pickering Electronics Ltd., Aleph America Corporation, MagneLink Inc., Misensor Tech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Sensor Measurement PTY Ltd., Zhejiang Xurui Electronics Co Ltd., Hamilton Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Sigma Enterprises, Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC, STG Germany GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reed sensor market in 2025. The regions covered in the reed 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 reed sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The reed sensor market consists of sales of standard reed sensors, high-power reed sensors, high-pressure reed sensors, latching reed sensors, proximity sensors, and magnetic level 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Ultra-Miniature; Dry-Reed Sensor; Mercury-Wetted
• 2) By Mounting Type: Panel Mount Reed Sensor; Surface Mount Reed Sensor; Thread Mount Reed Sensor; Screw Mount Reed Sensor; Other Mounting Types
• 3) By Contact Position: Form A; Form B; Form C; Others Contact Positions
• 4) By Industry Vertical: Automotive; Electronic; Information Technology And Telecommunication; Healthcare; Robotics And Automation; Aerospace; Construction; Safety And Security; Other Industry Verticals
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Ultra-Miniature: Micro Reed Sensors; Compact Reed Switches For Low-Profile Applications
• 2) By Dry-Reed Sensor: Normally Open (NO) Dry Reed Switches; Normally Closed (NC) Dry Reed Switches
• 3) By Mercury-Wetted: Mercury-Wetted Reed Switches For High-Precision Applications; Mercury-Wetted Reed Sensors For Harsh Environments
• Companies Mentioned: ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Schneider Electric SE; TE Connectivity; Madison Company Inc.; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; Littelfuse Inc.; KEMET Corporation; AirTAC International Group; GEMU Group; Standex Electronics Inc.; HNC Electric Ltd.; PIC GmbH; HSI Sensing; Coto Technology Inc.; Bernstein AG; Pickering Electronics Ltd.; Aleph America Corporation; MagneLink Inc.; Misensor Tech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; Sensor Measurement PTY Ltd.; Zhejiang Xurui Electronics Co Ltd.; Hamilton Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; Sigma Enterprises; Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC; STG Germany 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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