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Proximity Sensor Market Report by Technology (Inductive, Capacitive, Photoelectric, Magnetic, and Others), Sensing Range (0 MM–20 MM Sensing Range, 20 MM–40 MM Sensing Range, Greater Than 40 MM Sensing Range), End Use Industry (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Food and Beverage, and Others), and Region 2024-2032
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Market Overview:
The global proximity sensor market size reached US$ 4.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 8.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during 2024-2032.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2023
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Forecast Years
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2024-2032
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Historical Years
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2018-2023
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Market Size in 2023
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US$ 4.7 Billion |
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Market Forecast in 2032
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US$ 8.0 Billion |
| Market Growth Rate (2024-2032) | 6% |
A proximity sensor relies on sound, light, infrared radiation (IR), or electromagnetic fields to detect the presence or approach of objects within its vicinity. It identifies an object without physical contact and does not cause abrasion or damage to the target. It can work in harsh environmental conditions for identifying metallic and non-metallic objects and avoiding security challenges. As a result, a proximity sensor finds extensive applications in different industry verticals, such as aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing. At present, some of the commonly used proximity sensors include inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, and magnetic.
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Proximity Sensor Market Trends:
The increasing automation in complex production systems represents one of the key factors propelling the growth of the market. Moreover, proximity sensors are widely utilized for measuring and controlling the gap between a robotic welding torch head and the work surface, detecting surface irregularities in machined parts, and monitoring bearing assembly processes. They are also used for gauging the thickness of metal plates in manufacturing operations and determining the angular speed at a steady state by counting the number of rotations per unit time. In addition, there is a rise in the employment of proximity sensors in automobiles for detecting the physical closeness of other vehicles. Besides this, ultrasonic and electromagnetic sensors are used in parking assistance and reverse warning applications. Apart from this, ultrasonic parking sensors can detect humans, which can help prevent backover accidents involving pedestrians. This, coupled with the thriving automotive industry, is positively influencing the market. Other factors stimulating the market growth include the increasing adoption of proximity sensors in robotics for collision avoidance and the proliferation of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) around the world.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global proximity sensor market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on technology, sensing range and end use industry.
Breakup by Technology:
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- Inductive
- Capacitive
- Photoelectric
- Magnetic
- Others
Breakup by Sensing Range:
- 0 MM–20 MM Sensing Range
- 20 MM–40 MM Sensing Range
- Greater Than 40 MM Sensing Range
Breakup by End Use Industry:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Consumer Electronics
- Food and Beverage
- Others
Breakup by Region:
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- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Autonics Corporation, Balluff GmbH, Datalogic S.p.A., Fargo Controls Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Keyence Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs SE, Riko Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd, Rockwell Automation Inc., Sick AG and STMicroelectronics.
Report Coverage:
| Report Features | Details |
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| Base Year of the Analysis | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Units | US$ Billion |
| Segment Coverage | Technology, Sensing Range, End Use Industry, Region |
| Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
| Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
| Companies Covered | Autonics Corporation, Balluff GmbH, Datalogic S.p.A., Fargo Controls Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Keyence Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs SE, Riko Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd, Rockwell Automation Inc., Sick AG and STMicroelectronics |
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| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global proximity sensor market was valued at US$ 4.7 Billion in 2023.
We expect the global proximity sensor market to exhibit a CAGR of 6% during 2024-2032.
The increasing demand for proximity sensors in the automotive industry to prevent back-over
accidents by detecting the physical closeness of humans and other vehicles is primarily driving the global proximity sensor market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations resulting in temporary closure of numerous end-use industries, thereby negatively impacting the demand for proximity sensors.
Based on the technology, the global proximity sensor market has been segmented into inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, magnetic, and others. Among these, photoelectric technology represents the largest market share.
Based on the end use industry, the global proximity sensor market can be bifurcated into aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, food and beverage, and others. Currently, the automotive industry accounts for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global proximity sensor market include Autonics Corporation, Balluff GmbH, Datalogic S.p.A., Fargo Controls Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Keyence Corporation, OMRON Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs SE, Riko Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd, Rockwell Automation Inc., Sick AG, and STMicroelectronics.
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