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A smart electric meter is a digital device that tracks and records electricity usage in real-time, delivering detailed data to both consumers and utility companies. It enables more accurate billing, remote monitoring, and improved energy management, often integrating with smart home systems to optimize energy consumption.
The main types of smart electric meters include advanced metering infrastructure and auto meter reading. Advanced metering infrastructure refers to an integrated system that includes smart meters, communication networks, and a data management system, allowing for two-way communication between utilities and end-users. Smart electric meters operate on both single and three-phase electrical lines and utilize power line communication, radio frequency, and cellular technologies for communication. These meters find wide applications in residential, commercial, and utility settings.
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 smart electric meter market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductors, communication modules, and electronic assemblies sourced from major global suppliers. Residential, commercial, and utility sectors in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher system deployment costs and delayed rollout schedules. However, tariffs are also encouraging regional manufacturing of meter components, diversification of communication module suppliers, and innovation in cost-efficient metering technologies, strengthening long-term grid modernization efforts.
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The smart electric meter market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $23.69 billion in 2025 to $26.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historic rollout of digital metering, increasing need for accurate billing, early adoption of remote monitoring systems, growth in residential smart grid programs, reliance on plc and rf technologies.
The smart electric meter market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising deployment of ami infrastructure, expansion of real-time consumption analytics, increasing smart home integration, growth in utility energy optimization programs, development of advanced communication-enabled meters. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of IoT-enabled metering systems, development of cloud-based energy analytics, adoption of AI-assisted consumption optimization, growth of sustainable grid modernization, advancement of intelligent automated metering platforms.
The increasing power demand across the globe is expected to drive the smart electric meter market. Rapid growth in socio-economic factors such as population, urbanization, net capital income, and industrial activities in both developed and developing economies has significantly contributed to a surge in global power demand. Rising power consumption is anticipated to boost the adoption of smart meters, as governments and utility providers worldwide invest in advanced metering infrastructure and technologies to achieve error-free, automated utility operations. For example, in March 2025, a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based non-profit international association, indicated that global electricity consumption grew by 2.5% in 2023 and by 4.3% in 2024. Therefore, the growing demand for power is expected to fuel the demand for smart electric meters during the forecast period.
Major companies operating in the smart electric meter market are focusing on developing innovations such as real-time monitoring, which provides immediate access to energy usage data. Real-time monitoring refers to the continuous tracking of processes, systems, or data as they occur, offering instant insights and updates. For instance, in May 2024, Oakter, an India-based electronics manufacturer, launched OAKMETER, aimed at improving energy management and consumption efficiency. This smart meter uses advanced technologies such as IoT, real-time data analytics, and advanced metering infrastructure to enhance energy management. It enables two-way communication with utility servers, providing real-time monitoring, tamper detection, and outage identification. The meter delivers high accuracy, validated in certified labs, and uses 4G connectivity for optimized data handling. This innovation boosts operational efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and lowers costs for both consumers and utility providers.
In September 2024, Kaynes Technologies, an India-based appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing company, acquired Iskraemeco India Pvt. Ltd. for $5.13 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen Kaynes' product portfolio and expand its global market presence. It also enables the company to leverage Iskraemeco's expertise in smart metering and energy management solutions. Iskraemeco India Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of smart metering solutions.
Major companies operating in the smart electric meter market are Itron Inc., Landis+Gyr Group AG, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., Aclara Technologies LLC, EDMI Limited, Kamstrup A/S, Sensus Inc., Wasion International Ltd., ABB Ltd., Sagemcom Ltd., Holley Technology Ltd., Elster Group SE, Iskraemeco D.D., Jiangsu Linyang Energy Co. Ltd., Hexing Electrical Co. Ltd., Networked Energy Services Corporation, Secure Meters Limited, B METERS Srl, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, ZENNER Aquamet India Pvt. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the smart electric meter market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart electric meter market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the smart electric meter market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The smart electric meter market consists of sales of three-phase and single-phase electric meters. 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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