Global Proximity Sensor Market 2024-2031

Global Proximity Sensor Market 2024-2031

Global Proximity Sensor Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Fixed distance and Adjustable/Variable distance), by Technology (Inductive Proximity Sensor, Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Magnetic Proximity Sensor and Optical Proximity Sensor), and by Industry (Consumer electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Automobile, Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense and Others) Forecast Period (2024-2031)

Global proximity sensor market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Proximity sensors have wide implications in security systems, industrial conveying systems, automation, robotics, and others. Its demand is growing due to technological advancement and the use of sensing technology in industries such as defense, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and other industries for threat detection, measurement, data transmission and monitoring physical movements.

Market Dynamics

Integration of IoT (Internet of Things) for Developing Infrastructure and Smart Cities

The global economy is shifting towards automation and smart cities with the integration of smart systems such as traffic management systems, fleet tracking, and wireless sensors for infrastructure management, multifunctional robots, and AR-public service information systems. Most smart systems are based on IoT, which consists of sensors, software, and other mechanical and digital machines. Governments are aiming to invest in IoT and sensor technology to manage traffic, infrastructure development, e-governance, and resource management. For instance, the Japanese government proposed society 5.0 in the 5th Science and Technology Basic Plan for a future society. It aims to accumulate huge amounts of information from sensors in physical space into cyberspace. Further, this big data is analyzed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the analysis results are reverted to humans in physical space in various forms. Japan has set the goal of reaching 120 trillion yen in R&D investment between the public and private sectors over the next five years, aiming to realize Society 5.0.

Wearable Devices and AI integration are the future of Proximity Sensors

Simultaneously, wearable technology is gaining traction globally with the launch of Virtual Reality (VR) and segmented Reality (AR) devices by major players such as Apple, Meta, Sony, and others. These devices use a mix of contactless sensors (proximity sensors) for functioning. For instance, Apple’s Vision Pro uses an accelerometer, gyroscope, and IR (infrared) cameras for a mixed reality and virtual reality experience. Also, as reported by the ITIF (Information Technology and Innovation Foundation) in Europe, the AR/VR industry can reach between $38.0 billion and $70.0 billion by 2025, representing a gross added value of between $20.0 billion and $45.0 billion. Companies are looking at integrating AI into proximity sensors to enhance their utility and prospects. For instance, Elliptic Labs launched an AI Virtual Proximity Sensor that turns off the smartphone's display and disables the screen's touch functionality when users hold the device up to their ear during a phone call.

Segmental Outlook

Our in-depth analysis of the global proximity sensor market includes the following segments by technology and end-user industry.

Based on technology, the market is sub-segmented into inductive proximity sensors, capacitive proximity sensors, ultrasonic proximity sensors, magnetic proximity sensors, and optical proximity sensors.

Based on end-user industry, the market is sub-segmented into consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and other industries

Regional Outlook

The global proximity sensor market is further segmented based on geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America).

North America Holds the Highest Share of the Global Proximity Sensor Market.

North America holds the highest share of the global proximity sensor market. The key factor contributing to the growth of the market is the presence of major proximity sensor manufacturers such as Broadcom, Smith Systems, and many more. A well-developed industrial ecosystem and huge spending on R&D give them an edge over other global players. Additionally, North America is leading in innovation and adoption of technology such as AI, smart infrastructure, IoT, and others.

Asia-Pacific is the Fastest-Growing Proximity Sensor Market

Asia is also a growing market for consumer electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, thus supporting technology such as sensors are getting support from governments and demand by consuming industries.

Ample support by the government for aiding the development of sensor and IoT technology through subsidies and ease in FDI regulations.

The major companies serving the global proximity sensor market include STMicroelectronics, Delta Electronics, and Panasonic, among others. The demand for proximity sensors is growing, thus the market players are focusing on capitalizing on growth by adopting strategies such as collaboration, partnerships, and market expansion, among others. For instance, in November 2023, DuPont collaborated with STMicroelectronics (ST) to develop a new smart wearable device concept for monitoring BioSignal.