근접 센서 시장 보고서 : 기술, 감지 범위, 최종 이용 산업, 지역별(2025-2033년)

The global proximity sensor market size reached USD 4.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.71% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing automation in industries, rising demand in consumer electronics, rapid advancements in automotive safety features, the development of smart cities and building automation systems, and the ongoing innovations in sensor technologies.

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.

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:

Breakup by Technology:

• 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:

• 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.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

• 1.What was the size of the global proximity sensor market in 2024?
• 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global proximity sensor market during 2025-2033?
• 3.What are the key factors driving the global proximity sensor market?
• 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global proximity sensor market?
• 5.What is the breakup of the global proximity sensor market based on the technology?
• 6.What is the breakup of the global proximity sensor market based on the end use industry?
• 7.What are the key regions in the global proximity sensor market?
• 8.Who are the key players/companies in the global proximity sensor market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Proximity Sensor Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Technology

• 6.1 Inductive
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Capacitive
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Photoelectric
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
• 6.4 Magnetic
  • 6.4.1 Market Trends
  • 6.4.2 Market Forecast
• 6.5 Others
  • 6.5.1 Market Trends
  • 6.5.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Sensing Range

• 7.1 0 MM-20 MM Sensing Range
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 20 MM-40 MM Sensing Range
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Greater Than 40 MM Sensing Range
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by End Use Industry

• 8.1 Aerospace and Defense
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
• 8.2 Automotive
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
• 8.3 Industrial
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
• 8.4 Consumer Electronics
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
• 8.5 Food and Beverage
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast
• 8.6 Others
  • 8.6.1 Market Trends
  • 8.6.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

• 9.1 North America
  • 9.1.1 United States
    • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.1.2 Canada
    • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
• 9.2 Asia-Pacific
  • 9.2.1 China
    • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.2 Japan
    • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.3 India
    • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.4 South Korea
    • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.5 Australia
    • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.6 Indonesia
    • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2.7 Others
    • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.2 France
    • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.4 Italy
    • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.6 Russia
    • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3.7 Others
    • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
• 9.4 Latin America
  • 9.4.1 Brazil
    • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.2 Mexico
    • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4.3 Others
    • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
• 9.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1 Market Trends
  • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
  • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

• 10.1 Overview
• 10.2 Strengths
• 10.3 Weaknesses
• 10.4 Opportunities
• 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

• 12.1 Overview
• 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
• 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• 12.4 Degree of Competition
• 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
• 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

• 14.1 Market Structure
• 14.2 Key Players
• 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
  • 14.3.1 Autonics Corporation
    • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.2 Balluff GmbH
    • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.3 Datalogic S.p.A.
    • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.3.3 Financials
    • 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.4 Fargo Controls Inc.
    • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.5 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.5.3 Financials
    • 14.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.6 Keyence Corporation
    • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.6.3 Financials
  • 14.3.7 OMRON Corporation
    • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.7.3 Financials
    • 14.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.8 Panasonic Corporation
    • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.8.3 Financials
    • 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.9 Pepperl+Fuchs SE
    • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.10 Riko Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd
    • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.11 Rockwell Automation Inc.
    • 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.11.3 Financials
    • 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
  • 14.3.12 Sick AG
    • 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
  • 14.3.13 STMicroelectronics
    • 14.3.13.1 Company Overview
    • 14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio