The shock sensor market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the shock sensor market has experienced remarkable expansion. The market is projected to increase from $1.12 billion in 2024 to $1.39 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%.
The significant growth observed in the past can be credited to a surge in security worries, use in automotive safety applications, the protection of consumer electronics, monitoring industrial equipment, and an enhancement in transportation security.
The shock sensor market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for the shock sensor market size to skyrocket in the coming years. The projection is a leap to $2.91 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%.
The projected growth in the forecast period is credited to the swift rise in IoT devices, escalating demand for home automation, heightened focus on workplace safety, growth in the e-commerce sector, and the emergence of smart cities. Notable trends expected during the forecast period include the rapid expansion of wearable technology, cutting-edge technological enhancements, breakthroughs in MEMS technology, soaring demand in consumer electronics, and integration into industrial machinery.
The growth of the shock sensor market is anticipated to be fueled by the escalating exploration of oil and gas. The term refers to the process of finding and identifying potential crude oil and natural gas reservoirs beneath the Earth's surface. During these explorations, shock sensors are employed to track and detect seismic vibrations, thus supplying vital data for analyzing subsurface structures and pinpointing possible hydrocarbon reservoirs. For example, in May 2023, as per the Energy Information Administration, a US government agency, there was a 5.6% growth, equivalent to 0.6 million barrels per day (b/d), in U.S. crude oil production in 2022 compared to 2021, averaging at 11.9 million b/d. Hence, the surge in oil and gas exploration is contributing to the expansion of the shock sensor market.
The shock sensor market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Piezoelectric, Piezoresistive, Capacitors, Strain Gage, Other types
2) By Application: Tap Detection, Shipping And Handling, Automotive Security Systems, General Tamper-Proofing, Other Applications
3) By End Use: Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Other End users
Subsegments:
1) By Piezoelectric: Accelerometers, Vibration Sensors
2) By Piezoresistive: Pressure Sensors, Strain Sensors
3) By Capacitors: Capacitive Shock Sensors
4) By Strain Gage: Wire Strain Gages, Film Strain Gages
5) By Other Types: MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Sensors, Optical Shock Sensors
Key players in the shock sensor market are intensifying their efforts in producing terminal tracking system hardware to establish a competitive advantage. This hardware corresponds to the physical devices and components used in systems created to oversee and track endpoints or terminals in a variety of applications. For example, in July 2023, Identec Solutions AG, a firm based in Austria that offers wireless tracking solutions, enhanced its terminal tracker system with the VSM400 shock sensor hardware. This system is tailored to oversee shock and jolt incidents in vehicles and provides crucial data for terminal operators to upgrade operational safety and efficiency. The VSM400 hardware is developed with more robust components, adjustable sensitivity, and is compatible with older Identec Solutions' shock sensor, making it possible for smooth retrofitting or expansion of current systems. Moreover, the VSM400 can perform as a compass, offering vital data to the vehicle monitoring service within a terminal tracker environment.
Major companies operating in the shock sensor market report are:
• Honeywell International Inc.
• TE Connectivity
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Murata Manufacturing Co.Ltd.
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Omron Corporation
• Meggitt SA
• Silicon Laboratories Inc.
• MTS System Corp.
• Kistler Group
• LORD MicroStrain
• MEMSIC Inc.
• Bosch Sensortec
• Spotsee
• MEMSIC Inc.
• Kionix Inc.
• Dytran Instruments Inc.
• FlexEnable Limited
• PCB Piezotronics Inc.
• Interlink ElectronicsInc.
• Climax Technology Co.Ltd.
• Mobitron AB
• DJB Instruments UK Ltd.
• Tekscan Inc.
• SignalQuest LLC
North America was the largest region in the shock sensor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the shock sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.