Land Survey Equipment Market Report 2025

The land survey equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.19 billion in 2024 to $8.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to geospatial data accessibility, advancements in remote sensing, environmental conservation and management, mapping and geographic information systems (GIS), industrialization and resource exploration.

The land survey equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.21 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in infrastructure projects, growing demand in real estate sector, expansion in urban development, emerging geospatial applications, environmental monitoring and conservation. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainability and eco-friendly solutions, smart and connected instruments, development of user-friendly interfaces, automation and robotics in surveying, focus on precision and accuracy.

The anticipated growth in the construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the land survey equipment market in the future. The construction industry involves the planning, design, and execution of building structures and infrastructure projects, which includes residential, commercial, and civil engineering activities. Land survey equipment is essential in construction for accurately mapping and measuring land features, ensuring precise foundation placement and compliance with project specifications. For example, in November 2023, a report from the Office for National Statistics, a government agency in Britain, revealed that the value of new construction work in Great Britain reached a record high of £132.98 billion in 2022, representing a 15.8% increase. This growth was driven by a surge in private sector projects, totaling £14.09 billion, alongside a rise in public sector work, which contributed £4.06 billion. Thus, the growth in the construction industry is fueling the demand for land survey equipment.

The rising adoption of renewable energy sources is projected to further stimulate the growth of the land survey equipment market in the coming years. Renewable energy sources, which include sustainable and naturally replenishing resources like sunlight, wind, and hydropower, are harnessed for power generation with minimal environmental impact. Land survey equipment is utilized for accurate site assessment, optimal placement of solar panels and wind turbines, and efficient land use, facilitating effective planning and execution of clean renewable energy projects. For instance, in April 2023, a publication by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), an agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, noted that renewable energy production and consumption reached record levels in 2022, accounting for approximately 13% (13.4 quads) of total energy production and 13% (13.18 quads) of total energy consumption. Furthermore, hydropower generation and geothermal energy usage both experienced a 4% increase in 2022 compared to 2021. Therefore, the rising adoption of renewable energy sources is propelling the land survey equipment market.

Prominent companies in the land survey equipment market are actively engaged in the development of innovative solutions, with a focus on advancements such as geospatial solutions to enhance efficiency and maximize their market profitability. Geospatial solutions encompass technologies and services dedicated to analyzing and interpreting spatial data, facilitating tasks such as mapping, location-based decision-making, and information visualization. As an example, in October 2022, eSurvey GNSS, a China-based manufacturer and exporter specializing in land survey equipment, introduced four new products: the eRTK10 GNSS Receiver, eTS8 Total Station, eHLS1 LiDAR Scanner, and eSA2 Portable Smart Antenna. These upgraded offerings are optimized to improve efficiency across various applications, including construction, land survey, agriculture, and the geospatial industry. The eRTK10 features visual technology for immersive 3D stakeout, the eSA2 provides professional-level positioning data to Android and iOS devices, the eHLS1 Handheld Lidar Scanner employs high-precision SLAM technology for 3D reconstruction without GNSS dependence, and the eTS8 Total Station ensures reliable and accurate results in survey tasks.

Key companies in the land survey equipment market are concentrating on the development of advanced technologies, such as GNSS RTK technology, to deliver precise surveying experiences and secure a competitive advantage. GNSS RTK (Global Navigation Satellite System Real-Time Kinematic) technology represents a high-precision positioning method that utilizes satellite signals to achieve real-time, centimeter-level accuracy in surveying and mapping applications. For instance, in September 2022, SingularXYZ, a manufacturer based in China specializing in GNSS, introduced the TS1000 total station, seamlessly integrating traditional optics with GNSS RTK technology. Designed to be compatible with the SingularPad field surveying software, it facilitates seamless surveying tasks employing both total stations and RTK receivers. The TS1000 boasts a larger screen, detailed status information, and user-friendly operation for enhanced work efficiency. With a measurement range of up to 1000 meters and 2mm accuracy, it supports various surveying functions, offering users a fresh and improved experience.

In February 2024, Leica Geosystems, a Switzerland-based company specializing in measurement and surveying technology, partnered with John Deere. This collaboration aimed to introduce new solutions for the construction industry. Deere & Company, commonly referred to as John Deere, is a US-based manufacturer of agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, and forestry machinery.

Major companies operating in the land survey equipment market include Hexagon AB, Garmin Ltd., Trimble Inc., Fugro NV, MiTAC Digital Corporation, Topcon Corporation, Leica Geosystems AG, Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd., Suzhou FOIF Co Ltd., CHC Navigation Hudaco Industries Limited, Novatel Inc., M&P Survey Equipment Ltd., GeoMax AG, Ansari Precision Instruments Private Limited, Kolida Instrument Co Ltd., Survey Copter, Changzhou Dadi Surveying Science And Technology Co Ltd., Sokkia Co Ltd., PASI Srl, South Surveying And Mapping Instruments Co Ltd., Hi-Target Surveying Instrument Co Ltd., V.I Instruments Industries Limited, Geotrax International Services Inc., Jafri Survey Instruments.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the land survey equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the land survey equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the land survey equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Land survey equipment pertains to the tools employed in surveys for measuring and identifying both natural and man-made features on land. This process involves applying principles from mathematics, geometry, and other sciences.

The primary products within the land survey equipment market include GNSS systems, total stations and theodolites, levels, 3D laser/laser scanners, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other related items. GNSS systems encompass Global Navigation Satellite Systems, constituting any satellite constellation that offers global or regional positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Applications of land survey equipment extend to inspection, monitoring, volumetric calculations, layout points, and more, spanning across industries such as transportation, energy and power, mining and construction, forestry, scientific and geological research, precision agriculture, disaster management, and various others. The solutions provided include hardware, software, and services, catering to diverse end-users, including commercial, defense, and service providers.

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The land survey equipment market consists of sales of chains and tapes, compasses and clinometers, transits, levels, safety gear, prisms and reflectors, magnetic locators, poles, tripods, and mounts. 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 land survey equipment 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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