Leak Detection and Repair Market Report 2026

The leak detection and repair market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.89 billion in 2025 to $22.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising industrial leakage concerns, increasing safety regulation requirements, growing emission control policies, expansion of oil and gas operations, rising awareness of hazardous leak impact.

The leak detection and repair market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing sustainability commitment, growing adoption of automated detection systems, rising industrial safety investments, expanding environmental compliance focus, rising need for accurate monitoring solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced leak monitoring technologies, growing focus on emission reduction and safety compliance, rising demand for continuous leak detection solutions, expanding use of remote and automated leak inspection tools, increasing emphasis on preventive detection programs.

Growing regulatory support to curb methane emissions worldwide is expected to boost market growth. Regulatory support refers to the guidance, frameworks, and assistance provided by government bodies or regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with laws, standards, and industry regulations. Such support benefits leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs by establishing frameworks that promote and enforce responsible environmental practices. For instance, in April 2024, according to the Environment Agency, a UK-based non-departmental public body, the agency published a new Methane Action Plan emphasizing efforts to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050, aligning with the Global Methane Pledge (GMP), which by November 2024 included 159 participating nations covering over 50% of global anthropogenic methane emissions. Therefore, stringent regulations are expected to drive market growth.

Major companies in the leak detection and repair solutions market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as early-stage water leak detection systems, to enhance safety, minimize property damage, and reduce insurance claims. Early water leak detection uses intelligent sensors to identify leaks at their initial stages, allowing building operators to take preventive measures and avoid major losses. For instance, in November 2023, LAIIER, a UK-based early water leak detection solution provider, partnered with AXA XL, a US-based provider of property, casualty, and specialty risk management solutions. This collaboration aims to improve leak detection and repair strategies through LAIIER's SENSE platform, which uses advanced sensors to detect water leaks early. The system alerts building operators in real time, preventing significant damage and reducing related insurance claims. By integrating SENSE, AXA XL seeks to help commercial properties such as offices, hotels, and warehouses mitigate risks from undetected leaks, providing a proactive approach to water damage prevention.

In November 2024, Diehl Metering GmbH, a Germany-based smart-metering company, acquired PREVENTIO GmbH for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Diehl Metering aimed to enhance its real-time leak detection capabilities and expand its Analytics & Services portfolio. PREVENTIO GmbH is a Germany-based technology startup specializing in leakage management and predictive maintenance, using AI to detect leaks and anomalies in water and heat supply networks.

Major companies operating in the leak detection and repair market report are Honeywell, AECOM, Advisian, LI-COR Inc., ABB Ltd, Bridger Photonics Inc., Boreal Laser Inc., Picarro Inc., Hermann Sewerin GmbH, Ningbo Kingdun Electronic Industry Co., Ltd., Microdrones, Ion Science Ltd, Gasera Ltd, Bertin Instruments, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, Control Instruments Corporation, MSA Safety, Krohne, AMETEK Process Instruments, ENVEA, QED Environmental Systems, DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH, Cerex Monitoring Solutions LLC, Dias Airborne, Dod Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the leak detection and repair market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the leak detection and repair market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the leak detection and repair market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The leak detection and repair market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as static leak detection and dynamic leak detection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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