Total Station Global Market Report 2024

A total station is an electronic/optical instrument employed in modern surveying and building construction. These instruments combine an electronic transit theodolite with an electronic distance meter (EDM), integrated with a CPU, an electronic data collector, and a built-in storage system. The primary purpose of a total station is to determine the slanting distance of an object from the instrument, along with measuring horizontal and vertical angles. A microprocessor unit within the instrument facilitates the computation of acquired data to determine horizontal distance, point coordinates, and the reduced level of a point.

The main types of total stations include robotic and manual, and their components encompass both hardware and software. The robotic total station segment involves the sale of instruments operated remotely by an operator to measure vertical and horizontal angles and slopes between the total station and a specific topographical point. These systems reduce manpower required for surveying by transitioning from a manual process to a robotic one, typically reducing the need from 2-3 resources to one, thereby minimizing human error, optimizing labor usage, and providing digital record-keeping capabilities. Total stations find applications across various end-use industries, including oil & gas, agriculture, mining, construction, transportation, utilities, and others.

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The total station market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.78 billion in 2023 to $1.86 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as infrastructure development, increased mining and exploration activities, growth in surveying and construction, environmental monitoring, and expanded cross-industry applications.

The total station market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.31 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure resilience projects, the development of renewable energy projects, the advancement of smart cities, and collaboration with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Significant trends expected in this period encompass the integration with digital technologies, advancements in surveying software, the integration of augmented reality and virtual reality, real-time data processing capabilities, and enhanced data visualization tools.

The total station market is experiencing growth driven by increased investments in infrastructure development. Total stations play a crucial role in land surveying within infrastructure projects, offering improved accuracy, efficiency, and functionality compared to traditional surveying instruments. Factors such as documentation, sketching capabilities, image capture technology, and data storage & sharing contribute to their widespread adoption. According to a study by the Global Infrastructure Hub, global infrastructure investment is projected to rise from $2.8 trillion in 2021 to $3.1 trillion in 2027. This surge in infrastructure projects and investments worldwide is expected to drive the demand for total station products.

The growth of the total station market is further propelled by the rising demand for residential projects. Total stations find application in site surveying, layout planning, quality control, and construction alignment within residential projects. For instance, in May 2023, privately owned home starts in the United States were reported at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 1,631,000, marking a 21.7% increase over the revised April 2023 prediction. This signifies a 5.7% rise compared to the May 2022 rate. The increasing demand for residential projects is anticipated to boost the overall growth of the total station market.

A prominent trend in the total station market is the introduction of new products with advanced technologies. Companies in this market are actively focusing on developing and launching innovative products to meet specific technical demands across various industries. For example, Trimble launched the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station in 2021, featuring advanced capabilities for fast and efficient data capture in surveying, engineering, and geospatial applications. The addition of features such as a high-power laser pointer and a high-resolution camera system enables new capabilities in surveying, 3D tunneling, and underground mining workflows.

Major players in the total station market, like Leica Geosystems, are responding to the growing demand by developing innovative products such as the Leica iCON iTS3. Launched in April 2021, this construction total station integrates advanced laser technology and signal processing algorithms to enhance accuracy, reliability, and speed in various construction applications.

In May 2023, CBRE Group, Inc., a US-based real estate company, acquired Millman National Land Services to expand its services and expertise in land surveying. This acquisition positions CBRE to better serve its clients and strengthen its standing in the real estate services industry. Millman National Land Services, a US-based provider, offers a range of land surveying solutions for commercial properties.

Major companies operating in the in the total station market report are GENEQ Inc., Leica Geosystems AG, Trimble Inc., Topcon Corporation, Beijing Bofei Instrument Co. Ltd., Hexagon AB, Suzhou FOIF Co. Ltd., CST/Berger Corporation, Hi-Target Navigation Technology Corporation, Dadi Surveying Science & Technology Co. Ltd., TI Asahi Co. Ltd., Hilti Corporation, StoneX Group Inc., GPS Lands PTE LTD., Chongqing Gold M&E Equipment Co., Sokkia Co. Ltd., Nikon Corporation, KOLIDA INSTRUMENT CO. LTD., GeoMax AG, Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd., Guangdong Kolida Instrument Co. Ltd., South Surveying & Mapping Instrument Co. Ltd., Ruide Surveying Instrument Co. Ltd., Geo Fennel GmbH, Pentax Corporation, Nortwest Instruments & Controls Inc., Changzhou Ruide Surveying Equipment Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Jiebao Technology Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Geoland Instrument Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Hi-Target Navigation Tech Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the total station market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the total station market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The total station market consists of sales of scanning, robotic, auto-lock, and mechanical total stations. 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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