Proximity Sensor Market Share

Global Proximity Sensor Market Overview

Proximity Sensor Market Size was valued at USD 4.37 Billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 4.72 Billion in 2023 to USD 7.22 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.49% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). A proximity sensor is an electronic device that detects the presence of objects or people without physically touching them. 

Proximity sensors typically use electromagnetic fields, infrared radiation, or light to determine the presence of objects, and they are often used in a wide range of applications, including automation, security, and navigation. There are several types of proximity sensors, including capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, and photoelectric sensors. Capacitive sensors detect changes in capacitance to detect the presence of objects, inductive sensors use magnetic fields to detect metal objects, and photoelectric sensors use light to detect the presence of objects.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Proximity Sensor Market Trends

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  Increase in the Factory Process Automation Trend

  
  

One of the main uses for proximity sensors is factory automation. The proximity sensor, which is used to detect objects and alert the processor to start a certain operation assigned to it, is an essential component of automation systems. The analysis of the market for proximity and displacement sensors is being driven by manufacturers that are seeking factory automation solutions as the best choice, particularly in the sectors where rigorous quality standards and repeatable production processes are required.

Proximity Sensor Market Segment Insights

Proximity Sensor Types Insights

The market segmentation, based on Types, includes Inductive Proximity Sensors, Conductive Proximity Sensors, Magnetic Proximity Sensors, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors, and Electromagnetic Proximity Sensors. The Magnetic Proximity Sensors segment may dominate the market. It can be attributed to the increasing demand for industrial automation and the growing popularity of smart homes and consumer electronics. Magnetic proximity sensors are well suited for these applications due to their ability to detect metal objects at a distance and their ability to operate in harsh environments.

Proximity Sensor End-user Insights

Based on End-user, the global market segmentation includes Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Food & Beverage, and Others. The Automotive segment is expected to dominate the market. The increasing demand for advanced safety and convenience features in vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive proximity sensors market. Proximity sensors offer several advantages over other types of sensors, including high accuracy, low power consumption, and the ability to detect objects at a distance, making them a popular choice for use in automotive applications.

Figure 2:  Proximity Sensor Market, by Types, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Proximity Sensor Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America is one of the largest markets for proximity sensors, and it has been a major contributor to the growth of the global market. The region is home to a large number of high-tech companies and manufacturers, and it is a leader in the development and implementation of advanced technologies. Additionally, the North American market for proximity sensors is driven by the growing demand for smart homes and consumer electronics, as well as the increasing use of proximity sensors in the automotive and industrial sectors.

Figure 3:  PROXIMITY SENSOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Proximity Sensor Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Proximity Sensor industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the global Proximity Sensor industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. Major market players, including STMicroelectronics NV, Delta Electronics Inc, Avago Technologies Inc, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

STMicroelectronics is a semiconductor solutions provider. It is a company that designs, develops, produces, and sells discrete and standard commodity components, application-specific electronic components, full-custom and semi-custom devices, and software standard products for analog, digital, and mixed-signal applications. Microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, motor control, signal conditioning, industrial communication solutions, security solutions, power supply, protection devices, wireless modules, display controllers, and other products are part of its product line. The firm covers markets such as automotive, industrial, energy, personal electronics, communications equipment, and the internet of things.

Delta Electronics is a company that provides power and thermal management solutions. The company manufactures transformers, inductors, current sensing resistors, external adapters, power modules, motors, motion control systems, Sensors, LED lighting, and other products.

Key Companies in the Proximity Sensor market include

• Panasonic Corporation


• Riko Opto-electronics Technology Co. Ltd


• SICK AG


• STMicroelectronics NV


• Delta Electronics Inc


• Avago Technologies Inc


• Schneider Electric


• Rockwell Automation


• Omron Corporation


• Honeywell International Inc

Proximity Sensor Industry Development

February 2022: STMicroelectronics, has announced a new family of high-resolution Time-of-Flight sensors that bring advanced 3D depth imaging to smartphones and other devices.

June 2021: SICK announced the launch of a new W4F miniature photoelectric sensor for intelligent object detection in tight installation spaces for proximity applications.

Proximity Sensor Market Segmentation

Proximity Sensor Types Outlook

• Inductive proximity sensors


• Conductive proximity sensors


• Magnetic proximity sensors


• Ultrasonic proximity sensors


• Electromagnetic proximity sensors

Proximity Sensor End-user Outlook

• Aerospace & Defense


• Automotive


• Industrial


• Consumer electronics


• Food & beverage


• Others

Proximity Sensor Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
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• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America