Digital Multimeter Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The digital multimeter market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.15 billion in 2024 to $1.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased automation, electronics industry growth, telecommunications expansion, increasing number of educational and training institutions.

The digital multimeter market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy sector growth, green technology initiatives, globalization and standardization, safety and compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include smart and connected multimeters, advanced measurement capabilities, remote and cloud-based data storage, rapid technological advancements.

The digital multimeter market is poised for significant growth, driven by the escalating trend in industrial automation. Industrial automation involves the utilization of robots, machines, and control systems to perform tasks traditionally carried out by humans. Digital multimeters (DMMs) play a crucial role in measuring and verifying electrical parameters like voltage, current, and resistance. They are essential tools in troubleshooting electrical systems and identifying malfunctions within industrial automation processes. For instance, as of February 2022, the International Federation of Robotics reported a global deployment of 3 million industrial robots, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. This underscores the growing integration of technology and automation across diverse industries, fueling the expansion of the digital multimeter market.

Anticipated growth in the automotive industry is set to be a significant driving force behind the expansion of the digital multimeter market. The automotive sector encompasses a wide array of companies and organizations involved in the conception, development, production, marketing, sales, maintenance, and customization of motor vehicles. Digital multimeters are indeed highly versatile and portable tools used extensively in the automotive sector by technicians and mechanics because they provide accurate and reliable measurements, making them invaluable for maintenance and repair tasks in the automotive industry. For instance, in May 2023, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a Belgium-based automobile manufacturers association, in 2022, the global production of motor vehicles reached 85.4 million units, reflecting a notable increase of 5.7% compared to 2021. Furthermore, according to Brand Finance PLC, a UK-based brand valuation company, in 2022, the automobile sector achieved approximately 78 million unit sales, marking a substantial 10% increase compared to both 2021 and 2020. Therefore, the expanding automotive industry is driving the growth of the digital multimeter market.

Companies in the digital multimeter market are embracing cutting-edge technologies, including digital multimeters equipped with infrared sensors, to maintain their competitive edge. A digital multimeter with an infrared sensor integrates a non-contact infrared thermometer for accurately measuring the surface temperatures of objects. For example, in May 2023, Teledyne FLIR LLC, a US-based thermography company, introduced the DM286 Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM) multimeter. The FLIR DM286 multimeter with IGM now features FLIR's unique multispectral dynamic imaging (MSX) technology, enhancing thermal image clarity in real time by incorporating visible light information. This system is designed to facilitate electricians in identifying hot spots and other potential trouble areas with greater ease, safety, and speed. It comes with a built-in visible-light camera, a Lepton thermal microcamera offering a thermal resolution of 160 x 120, and a powerful LED work light for utilizing MSX in low-light conditions.safety, and speed. It comes with a built-in visible-light camera, a Lepton thermal microcamera with 160 x 120 thermal resolution, and a powerful LED (light-emitting diode) work light for operating MSX in low light.

In October 2023, Emerson, a U.S.-based company specializing in automation and technology solutions, acquired National Instruments Corporation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at enhancing Emerson’s capabilities in test and measurement solutions, with a focus on integrating advanced technologies to drive efficiency and innovation across various industries. National Instruments Corporation, a U.S.-based provider, is known for its digital multimeters and other testing equipment.

Major companies operating in the digital multimeter market are Danaher Corporation, Agilent Technologies Inc., Tektronix Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Milwaukee Tool, Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, National Instruments Corporation, Fluke Corporation, Craftsman, Adlink Technology Inc., HIOKI E.E. Corporation, Mastech Digital Inc., Greenlee Tools, Ideal Industries Inc., Teledyne LeCroy Inc., TPI Corporation, Etekcity, Giga-Tronics Incorporated, Rigol Technologies Inc., GW Instek, Amprobe, AEMC Instruments, Simpson Electric Company, Sanwa Electric Instrument Co. Ltd., B&K Precision Corporation, Extech Instruments Corporation, Chauvin Arnoux Group, Gossen Metrawatt GmbH, AstroAI Corporation, Innova Corporation.

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

The digital multimeter market consists of sales of basic digital multimeters, industrial digital multimeters, PC (personal computer)-based digital multimeters, test leads, alligator clips, temperature probes and calibration tools. 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.

A digital multimeter is an instrument capable of simultaneously measuring two or more electrical quantities. It is designed to assess and verify a range of electrical parameters including voltage, current, and resistance.

Digital multimeters come in various product types such as handheld, bench-top, mounted, and others. Handheld devices are portable electronic instruments that can be operated with a single hand. Additionally, there are different ranging types available, including auto-ranging and manual ranging. These multimeters find applications across various industry sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, power generation, healthcare, among others.

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