Ultrasonic Sensors Global Market Report 2026

Ultrasonic sensors are devices that utilize sound waves with frequencies beyond the human hearing range to measure distances or detect objects. They emit ultrasonic pulses and calculate the time it takes for the sound waves to return, thereby providing accurate distance information. These sensors serve as a versatile and reliable solution for precise distance measurement, object detection, and presence sensing without the need for physical contact.

The primary types of ultrasonic sensors include ultrasonic proximity sensors, ultrasonic retro-reflective sensors, ultrasonic through-beam sensors, and ultrasonic 2-point proximity switches. Ultrasonic proximity sensors leverage sound waves to detect the presence or distance of objects by measuring the time it takes for ultrasonic pulses to reflect back to the sensor. Various technologies, such as bulk piezoelectric transducers and micromachined ultrasound transducers, are employed for diverse applications, including liquid level measurement, object detection, distance measurement, anti-collision detection, pallet detection, and more. These sensors find applications across various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, power and oil and gas, chemical, agriculture, construction, pulp and paper, material handling, food and beverage, 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 on electronic assemblies, piezoelectric components, semiconductors and sensor modules have increased production costs for ultrasonic sensors, especially affecting manufacturers relying on imports from China, South Korea and Japan. Automotive, consumer electronics and industrial automation sectors in North America and Europe face the greatest procurement challenges due to their high volume sensor requirements. Nevertheless, tariffs are fostering localized sensor production, encouraging diversification of supply chains and accelerating innovation in cost efficient ultrasonic sensing technologies, creating selective long term growth opportunities.

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The ultrasonic sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.09 billion in 2025 to $6.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising use of ultrasonic sensors in distance measurement, growth in industrial automation applications, increasing adoption in liquid level monitoring, expansion of automotive parking assist systems, advancements in piezoelectric transducer technology.

The ultrasonic sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for collision avoidance systems, increasing adoption of micromachined ultrasound transducers, expansion of autonomous robotics applications, growing integration in smart agriculture and material handling, advancements in low power ultrasonic sensing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of ultrasonic sensors in autonomous navigation, growing deployment of iot enabled ultrasonic detection systems, advancements in smart manufacturing using ultrasonic measurement, rising integration of AI based signal processing for improved accuracy, expansion of digital connectivity features in ultrasonic sensing devices.

The growing adoption of autonomous vehicles is set to drive the ultrasonic sensors market in the future. Autonomous vehicles, equipped with sensors and technology for self-driving capabilities, are revolutionizing transportation through advanced automation. Their increasing popularity is fueled by the potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and convenience in transportation. Ultrasonic sensors play a crucial role in autonomous vehicles by enabling precise obstacle detection and proximity sensing, contributing to real-time decision-making for safe and efficient navigation. For instance, in March 2024, according to DQS Global, a Germany-based auditing and certification company, the United States is expected to have approximately 3.5 million autonomous vehicles on its roads by 2025, with this number projected to rise to 4.5 million by 2030. Hence, the rising prominence of autonomous vehicles is a key factor driving the growth of the ultrasonic sensors market.

Major companies operating in the ultrasonic sensor market are prioritizing the development of advanced solutions such as high-resolution ultrasonic sensing systems to improve object detection accuracy, enhance operational safety, and enable precise monitoring across industrial, automotive, and robotics applications. High-resolution ultrasonic sensing systems refer to sophisticated sensors that utilize high-frequency sound waves to detect objects with accurate distance measurements and detailed spatial resolution for use in industrial, automotive, and robotics environments. For instance, in May 2025, Sonair, a US-based sensor technology company, introduced its 3D ultrasonic sensor designed to enhance safety by delivering high-resolution spatial awareness, reducing collision risks, and enabling smarter automation in complex settings. This solution ensures safer operations in factories, warehouses, and autonomous systems by providing precise, real-time monitoring of objects and obstacles.

In January 2024, Amphenol Corporation, a US-based electronics company, acquired Airmar Technology Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Amphenol's sensor and interconnect portfolio, broadening its capabilities and market presence, especially in marine and industrial applications. Airmar Technology Corporation is a US-based company that specializes in the production of ultrasonic sensors.

Major companies operating in the ultrasonic sensors market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., Eaton Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., Keyence Corporation, Omron Corporation, Sick AG, IFM Electronic GmbH, Cognex Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs, Balluff Inc., Valcom Inc., Telemecanique Sensors, Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Gems Sensors & Controls, Baumer Group, Banner Engineering Corporation, MaxBotix Inc., Hokuyo Automatic Co. Ltd., Elobau Sensor Technology Inc., Senix Corporation, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG, Contrinex AG, Banner Engineering Corporation, Massa Products Corporation, Migatron Corporation

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

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

The ultrasonic sensors market consists of sales of ultrasonic distance sensors, ultrasonic motion sensors, and ultrasonic parking 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.

Ultrasonic Sensors 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 ultrasonic sensors 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 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 Type: Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors; Ultrasonic Retro-Reflective Sensors; Ultrasonic Through Beam Sensors; Ultrasonic 2 Point Proximity Switches
• 2) By Technology: Bulk Piezoelectric Transducer; Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers
• 3) By Application: Liquid Level Measurement; Object Detection; Distance Measurement; Anti-Collision Detection; Pallet Detection; Other Applications
• 4) By End-Use Industry: Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Power And Oil And Gas; Chemical; Agriculture; Construction; Pulp And Paper; Material Handling; Food And Beverage; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors: Analog Output Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors; Digital Output Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
• 2) By Ultrasonic Retro-Reflective Sensors: Analog Output Ultrasonic Retro-Reflective Sensors; Digital Output Ultrasonic Retro-Reflective Sensors
• 3) By Ultrasonic Through Beam Sensors: Transmitter and Receiver Type; Reflex Type
• 4) By Ultrasonic 2 Point Proximity Switches: Normally Open (NO) Type; Normally Closed (NC) Type
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; Honeywell International Inc.; Eaton Corporation; Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Keyence Corporation; Omron Corporation; Sick AG; IFM Electronic GmbH; Cognex Corporation; Pepperl+Fuchs; Balluff Inc.; Valcom Inc.; Telemecanique Sensors; Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG; Gems Sensors & Controls; Baumer Group; Banner Engineering Corporation; MaxBotix Inc.; Hokuyo Automatic Co. Ltd.; Elobau Sensor Technology Inc.; Senix Corporation; Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG; Contrinex AG; Banner Engineering Corporation; Massa Products Corporation; Migatron Corporation
• 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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