Force Sensor Market Report 2026

The force sensor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.52 billion in 2025 to $2.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial automation, early use in automotive testing applications, reliance on strain gauge load cells, rising adoption in medical device manufacturing, expansion of robotics in industrial operations.

The force sensor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-precision digital sensors, adoption of advanced force measurement in aerospace, expansion of multi-axis force sensing, development of lightweight sensor materials, rising need for real-time force monitoring in electronics manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced robotic force-sensing technologies, integration of AI-enabled force measurement systems, expansion of IoT-connected load monitoring platforms, advancement of smart industrial automation controls, development of digitally enhanced sensor calibration solutions.

The growing demand for industrial robots is anticipated to drive the expansion of the force sensor market in the future. An industrial robot is a mechanical device designed to automatically perform production-related tasks in industrial environments. Force sensors enhance the functionality of robotic applications by providing advanced control technologies that deliver haptic feedback, thereby improving overall performance. This capability includes validating grip pressures, ensuring proper balance, and supplying tactile information to external systems. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported that industrial robot installations in factories worldwide rose from 553,052 units in 2022 to 590,000 units in 2023, marking a growth of approximately 6.7%. Thus, the increasing adoption of industrial robots is significantly contributing to the growth of the force sensor market.

Leading companies in the force sensor market are directing their efforts toward the development of smart sensors, including compact smart mini force sensors, to leverage digital transformation and maximize profitability. Smart mini force sensors are compact, digitally-enabled devices tailored for precise force measurements in fast processes. In July 2023, UK-based HBK launched the U9C and C9C smart mini force sensors equipped with IO-Link, specifically designed for swift processes in assembly and automotive manufacturing. These compact and robust sensors provide a standardized interface to PLCs with IO-Link, facilitating digitization at the user's preferred pace. Leveraging digital signal processing, these sensors offer advantages such as detecting technical limit breaches, enabling predictive maintenance, and resisting electromagnetic interferences. The sensors are compatible with existing setups, ensuring ease of integration and cost savings.

In December 2023, Qorvo Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of semiconductor solutions for connectivity and power applications, formed a partnership with Luxshare. Through this collaboration, Qorvo seeks to enhance operational efficiency and decrease capital intensity by transferring its assembly and testing facilities to Luxshare Precision Industry, a reputable advanced contract manufacturer. Luxshare Precision Industry Co. Ltd. is a China-based manufacturing company that specializes in providing advanced sensors and related services.

Major companies operating in the force sensor market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TE Connectivity Ltd., MinebeaMitsumi Inc., Alps Electric Co. Ltd, Omron Corporation, FANUC America Corporation, Sensata Technologies Inc, Mettler Toledo Inc., Spectris plc, Synaptics Inc., Baumer Holding AG, Kistler Group, Vishay Precision Group Inc., Flintec Group AB, OMEGA Engineering Inc., Gefran Group, PCB Piezotronics Inc., ATI Industrial Automation Inc., HBM Inc., Dytran Instruments Inc., FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc., Tekscan Inc., HITEC Sensor Developments Inc., Taiwan Alpha Electronic Co Ltd, Sensel, Interlink Electronics Inc., Strainsert Co.

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 have impacted the force sensor market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductors, piezoelectric materials, strain gauges, and electronic components essential for sensor manufacturing. Automotive, industrial, and medical device sectors in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher production costs and supply chain delays due to reliance on globally sourced components. However, tariffs are also stimulating regional production of sensing materials, encouraging localized assembly, and supporting innovation in cost-efficient digital force sensors that strengthen long-term market resilience.

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A force sensor is a device that measures applied force by converting it into an electrical signal. These sensors are commonly utilized in robotics, automotive testing, medical devices, and industrial automation, playing a crucial role in monitoring and controlling forces during various operations. The advantages of force sensors include improved measurement accuracy, enhanced safety through real-time load monitoring, and the provision of valuable data for quality control and automation processes.

The primary force sensor categories encompass tension force sensors, compression force sensors, and tension and compression force sensors. Tension force sensors are employed to measure pulling or tension forces applied to an object. They find applications in detecting forces acting on rollers due to material tension in tensile testing, materials research, measuring tension in ropes and wires, suspended hopper weighing, and aerospace process monitoring. Various technologies, including strain gauges, load cells, force-sensitive resistors, and others, operate in analog and digital modes. These technologies are utilized across diverse industries such as healthcare, industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and others.North America was the largest region in the force sensor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the force sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the force sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The force sensor market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing force calibrations, design and manufacture of custom loading fixtures & adapters, sensor troubleshooting & repair, calibration of signal conditioning equipment, complimentary sensor evaluations, and custom solutions force sensors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The force sensor market also includes sales of optical force sensors, ultrasonic force sensors, pneumatic load cells, hydraulic load cells, piezoelectric crystal load cells, inductive load cells, capacitive load cells, and magneto strictive load cells. 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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