Smart Sensor Market Report 2025

The smart sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $58.16 billion in 2024 to $67.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer electronics growth, automotive industry innovations, environmental monitoring needs, focus on energy efficiency, smart cities initiatives, security and surveillance.

The smart sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $128.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in demand for home automation, global health preparedness, autonomous vehicles development, focus on energy efficiency, security and privacy considerations. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid growth of IoT ecosystem, integration of ai and machine learning, advancements in mems technology, proliferation of edge computing, advances in wireless connectivity, customization and application-specific sensors.

The increasing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the smart sensor market in the future. Consumer electronics refer to electronic devices, gadgets, or equipment designed for purchase and regular use by consumers for non-commercial or non-professional purposes. These products create demand for smart sensors, as they rely on various intelligent sensors to perform specific tasks, thereby reducing time and operational costs. For instance, according to ROI Revolution, a US-based digital marketing agency, consumer electronics online revenue reached $74.86 billion in 2021, with projections showing it will exceed $88.3 billion by 2025. E-commerce sales for consumer electronics were expected to surpass $79 billion in 2022, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. As a result, the rising demand for consumer electronics is driving growth in the smart sensor market.

The growth of the smart sensor market is further propelled by the rising number of smart city projects. Smart cities utilize digital technology and data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, well-being, and resource management while minimizing costs. Smart sensors play a pivotal role in these projects by enabling real-time data collection and analysis. This optimizes resource utilization, improves traffic management, and enhances overall urban efficiency and sustainability. According to the IMD Smart City Index Report in 2023, the number of smart cities has increased from 118 in 2021 to 141 in 2023. Consequently, the proliferation of smart city initiatives is a key driver fueling the growth of the smart sensor market.

A noteworthy trend in the smart sensor market is the increasing penetration of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology. Major industry players are actively developing innovative MEMS technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in January 2022, TDK Corporation, a Japan-based electronic devices and components manufacturing company, introduced BalancedGyro (BG) technology. This gyroscope MEMS architecture offers superior temperature stability and vibration rejection performance. Widely applied in smartphones, robotics, virtual reality, drones, and flight controllers, this MEMS technology showcases the industry's commitment to advancing smart sensor capabilities and applications.

Major players in the smart sensor market are intensifying their efforts to introduce cutting-edge smart sensors, aiming to secure a competitive advantage in the industry. Advanced smart sensors represent highly sophisticated electronic devices endowed with advanced functionalities such as data processing, communication capabilities, and self-learning algorithms. These features empower the sensors to collect, analyze, and transmit complex data in real-time, catering to diverse applications. An illustrative example is the DG Smart Sensor launched by Honeywell International Inc., a US-based automation company, in April 2023. Designed as a precision pressure transmitter, the DG Smart Sensor enhances the efficiency and reliability of monitoring and controlling low-pressure combustion air and fuel gases in industrial and commercial settings. Notable features include a pressure transmitter with 4-20 mA NAMUR analog output, MODBUS TCP digital communication, and SIL3 capability via the Safety Communication protocol. This product release underscores Honeywell's commitment to advancing Industry 4 technologies.

In December 2023, Motorola Solutions Inc., a telecommunications equipment company based in the US, acquired IPVideo Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Motorola's portfolio in the public safety and security sectors. By incorporating IPVideo's innovative video surveillance and security solutions, Motorola Solutions aims to offer enhanced situational awareness and response capabilities to its customers. IPVideo Corporation is a US-based software development company specializing in security solutions.

Major companies operating in the smart sensor market are Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Qorvo Inc., Broadcom Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, RFHIC Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Silicon Laboratories Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Mini-Circuits, Kyocera Corporation, Johanson Technology Inc., Yageo Corporation, Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd., Vishay Intertechnology Inc.

North America was the largest region in the smart sensor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the smart sensor market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Smart sensors are advanced devices that gather external input, analyze it, and use internal computational power to execute pre-programmed actions when specific inputs are detected.

They come in various types like touch sensors, flow sensors, smart temperature sensors, smart position sensors, and turbidity sensors. For instance, touch sensors can detect and record physical contact on an instrument or item. These sensors incorporate components like digital-to-analog converters, analog-to-digital converters, amplifiers, among others. Technologies such as CMOS, MEMS, and optical spectroscopy are utilized across diverse sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, infrastructure, healthcare, and other industries to serve various applications.

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The smart sensor market consists of sales of humidity sensors, motion and occupancy sensors, contact sensors, electrical current monitoring sensors, vibration sensors, and other 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.

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