Measuring and Control Instruments Market Report 2026

The measuring and control instruments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $886.78 billion in 2025 to $940.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in industrial automation needs, expansion of aerospace navigation systems, increased use of laboratory analytical instruments, growth in electro medical device demand, early adoption of digital measuring devices.

The measuring and control instruments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.22 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for smart measurement systems, growth in connected industrial ecosystems, increasing reliance on biomedical instrumentation, expansion of high precision testing requirements, growing integration of cloud based control platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI powered measurement and control capabilities, growth of intelligent manufacturing driving advanced instrumentation, expansion of iot enabled sensors and connected measurement devices, increasing adoption of digital data management and cybersecure systems, advancements in precision instruments supporting modern biomedical applications.

Governments worldwide are channeling investments into the development of smart cities, creating an increased demand for measuring and control instruments across diverse applications. Smart cities utilize search, detection, and navigation devices to enhance citizen safety, employing technologies such as GPS, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, Wi-Fi, and radio frequency identification (RFID) for effective communication. This interconnected infrastructure, incorporating local, wide, and wireless networks, is gaining traction globally, with initiatives in both developing nations such as China and India, and developed regions such as the EU. The proliferation of smart city initiatives, including nearly 300 pilots in China and India and active EU promotion, is expected to drive demand for navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments, thereby boosting the measuring and control instruments market.

Major companies in the measuring and control instruments market are concentrating on innovation, particularly in developing compact designs suitable for various laboratory environments. A compact design refers to the creation of products, systems, or structures that are small, efficient, and space-saving while retaining full functionality. For example, in June 2024, Advantest Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of automatic test equipment, introduced the nanoSCOUTER, an advanced fine particle measurement instrument engineered for rapid and accurate identification. This new instrument employs a nanopore sensor device and microcurrent measurement technology for precise particle analysis, capable of measuring quantity, particle size, and zeta potential with high speed and accuracy, even for particles smaller than 30 nm. Its compact design makes it particularly suitable for pharmaceutical and biotech research. Additionally, integrated AI improves particle identification, broadening its potential applications in medicine and various other fields.

In June 2025, Dover Corporation, a US-based industrial products manufacturer, acquired SIKORA AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Dover to strengthen its Pumps & Process Solutions segment by enhancing technological capabilities and expanding the product portfolio within the MAAG operating unit. SIKORA AG is a Germany-based provider of advanced measurement, control, and inspection technologies for quality assurance in the cable, hose, pipe, and plastics manufacturing industries.

Major companies operating in the measuring and control instruments market are Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Siemens AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Agilent Technologies Inc., AMETEK Inc., Fortive Corporation, Hexagon AB, Keysight Technologies Inc., Advantest Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, National Instruments Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, VIAVI Solutions Inc., EXFO Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Malvern Panalytical GmbH, TSI Incorporated, GW Instek Co. Ltd., Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation (AMS), Liquid Instruments GmbH, Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc., Sequoia Scientific Inc., Teraview AG, Vista Clara Inc., Pessl Instruments GmbH, Casella Measurement Inc., OWON Instrument Co. Ltd., ADLINK Technology Inc.

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 are affecting the measuring and control instruments market by increasing costs for imported sensors, electronic components, navigation modules, and electro medical device parts, leading to higher production expenses and delayed supply cycles. Regions heavily dependent on component imports, including Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, are experiencing the greatest disruptions. Segments such as navigational systems, electro medical instruments, and measuring devices face heightened cost pressures. However, tariffs are also accelerating local sourcing strategies, encouraging regional manufacturing, and promoting innovation in cost optimized and digitally enhanced measurement technologies.

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The measuring and control instruments encompasses the production of various devices such as navigational tools, measurement instruments, electromedical devices, and control systems. These establishments create a wide array of products, including aeronautical instruments, laboratory analytical tools, navigation systems, and physical properties testing equipment.

Primary categories of measuring and control instruments include electrical equipment, electronic products, components, navigational tools, electromedical devices, and control instruments. Navigational instruments aid nautical navigators and pilots in determining location, speed, and direction. Sales channels encompass OEM and aftermarket, catering to industries such as medical, electronics, oil and gas, consumer goods, chemicals, among others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the measuring and control instruments market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the measuring and control instruments market. The regions covered in the measuring and control instruments market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the measuring and control instruments market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The measuring and control instruments market consists of sales of superconductors, photoelectric sensors, automotive dc-dc converters, photoresist and photoresist ancillaries, surface inspection, temperature sensors, and other measuring and control instruments. 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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