The reed switch device market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The reed switch device market has grown considerably in recent years. It will grow from $20.69 billion in 2024 to $22.12 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
The growth is due to the rising use of reed switches in industrial applications, consumer electronics, transportation systems, aerospace, defense, and HVAC systems.
The reed switch device market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The reed switch device market is expected to grow strongly, reaching $28.65 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 6.7%.
The growth will be driven by the automotive industry, demand for security system components, and the rising adoption of reed switches in robotics, automation, electronics, and medical devices. Trends include integration with advanced sensors, technological advancements, and ongoing research and innovation.
The growth of the reed switch device market is expected to be fueled by a rise in the number of electronic products. Electronic products are devices equipped with electronic circuits, capable of controlling, manipulating, and converting electric current, as well as producing or releasing electromagnetic or sonic radiation. There has been an upward trend in the usage of such products owing to the surge in the adoption of new technologies and digital transformation. Reed switches, widely used in security systems, reed relays, and proximity sensors, function to open or close circuits in response to a magnetic field in these electronic devices. For instance, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported consumer electronic equipment production to have risen to $201.91 million (¥31,685 million) in February 2024, a significant increase from $149.27 million (¥ 23,425 million) in January 2023. Hence, a surge in electronic products is certain to spur substantial demand for the reed switch device market.
The reed switch device market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Normally Open (A-Type), Normally Closed (B-Type), Changeover (C-Type)
2) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Distributor
3) By Application: Magnetic Sensors, Reed Relays, Reed switches, Reed Sensors
4) By Industry Vertical: Electronics And Communication, Automobile, Security, Robotics And Automation, Marine And Weather, Internet Of Things (IoT), Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Normally Open (A-Type): Single Pole Normally Open Reed Switches, Double Pole Normally Open Reed Switches, High Sensitivity Normally Open Reed Switches, Low Power Normally Open Reed Switches
2) By Normally Closed (B-Type): Single Pole Normally Closed Reed Switches, Double Pole Normally Closed Reed Switches, Latching Normally Closed Reed Switches, High-temperature Normally Closed Reed Switches
3) By Changeover (C-Type): Single Pole Changeover Reed Switches, Double Pole Changeover Reed Switches, Hermetically Sealed Changeover Reed Switches, High-Sensitivity Changeover Reed Switches, Magnetic Latching Changeover Reed Switches
Leading companies in the reed switch device market are increasingly focusing on the incorporation of compact and miniaturized power components like subminiature flange mount reed sensors in order to stay ahead in the competition and match the growing consumer demands. These sensors have the ability to reliably and sensitively detect the existence or non-existence of a magnetic field. For instance, Littelfuse Inc., a manufacturing firm based in the US, introduced its newest products, the 59155 and 59156 series of subminiature flange mount reed sensors in August 2023. These reed sensors, usually having open contacts, can switch 120 Vac or 170 Vdc at 10 W. The slim case design allows the sensors to be mounted through an M2 screw tightened at a maximum torque of 0.1 Nm or with adhesive mounting. They have been developed for usage in multiple contexts such as factory automation, security and access control, primary and small appliances, and process equipment. These sensors offer benefits like contactless activation, high adaptability, standard cable configurations, and a design that is customizable and saves space.
Major companies operating in the reed switch device market are:
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Honeywell International Inc.
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Molex Incorporated
• TTI Inc.
• SMC Corporation
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• RS GROUP
• Littelfuse Inc.
• STG Germany GmbH
• Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
• Crydom Inc.
• Comus International
• Coto Technology
• Hermetic Switch Inc.
• Elesta GmbH
• Hamlin Electronics
• Dytran Instruments
• Standex Electronics Inc.
• Euroswitch S.p.A.
• Reed Relays and Electronics India Ltd.
• Dongan Electric Manufacturing
• Pickering Electronics
• Soway Tech Limited
• PIC GmbH
• Nippon Aleph
• Magnelink Inc.
• Spektrum Fluid Power Pvt Ltd
• Filpro Sensors Pvt Ltd.
• Ryazan Metal Ceramics Instrumentation Plant JSC
North America was the largest region in the reed switch device market in 2023. The regions covered in the reed switch device market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.