Torque Sensor Market Report 2026

Torque Sensor Market Overview

• Torque Sensor market size has reached to $13.38 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $28.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1% • Growth Driver: Booming Car Sales Set To Fuel Torque Sensor Market Growth • Market Trend: Technological Advancements For Improved Accuracy • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Torque Sensor Market?

A torque sensor is a transducer that converts mechanical torque to an electrical signal. There are two types of torque sensors – reaction and rotary. Torque sensors are used in numerous applications in the automotive, motorsports, aerospace, rail, and construction industries. Some of the applications of torque sensors include drag torque measurement, precision mechanics, screwing technology, and testing tools. The main types of torque sensors are reaction and rotary torque sensors. Reaction torque sensors convert a reaction torque measurement into an electrical signal. Rotary sensors are commonly used in automotive engine testing, drive train measurements, electric motor testing, and gearbox testing. By technology, the major types of torque sensors are surface acoustic wave (SAW), optical, and magnetoelastic torque sensors. Major applications of torque sensors include the automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, and healthcare industries.

What Is The Torque Sensor Market Growth Forecast?

The torque sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-precision non-contact torque sensors, development of advanced magnetoelastic technologies, growth of torque monitoring in ev drivetrains, expansion of smart factory torque diagnostics, rising adoption in medical and robotics torque applications. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of smart mobility torque sensing, growth of intelligent manufacturing torque monitoring, rise of IoT-enabled torque measurement systems, adoption of cloud-based torque analytics, development of torque solutions for electrified powertrains.

Global Torque Sensor Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Reaction Torque Sensor, Rotary Torque Sensor 2) By Technology: Strain Gauge, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), Optical, Magnetoelastic 3) By Application: Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare Subsegments: 1) By Reaction Torque Sensor: Static Torque Sensors, Dynamic Torque Sensors 2) By Rotary Torque Sensor: Contact Rotary Torque Sensors, Non-Contact Rotary Torque Sensors

What Is The Driver Of The Torque Sensor Market?

The increased car sales is expected to drive the torque sensor market. A car typically refers to a motor vehicle with four wheels designed for the transportation of passengers or goods on roads. Torque sensors are used in automotive cars for optimizing engine performance, enhancing safety and stability, improving fuel efficiency, and enabling the efficient operation of various systems. For instance, in July 2023 according to FinMasters, a Europe-based financial information provider, in the United States, approximately 13.74 million cars and light trucks were sold in 2022. In January-February 2023, auto sales in the U.S. amounted to 2.13 million units, and a projection estimates sales to reach 14.8 million for the entire year in 2023. Therefore, the increased car sales is expected to propel the growth of torque sensor industry going forward.

Key Players In The Global Torque Sensor Market

Major companies operating in the torque sensor market are ABB Group, Applied Measurements Ltd., Crane Electronics Ltd., FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Kistler Group, MagCanica Inc., Datum Electronics Limited, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH, PCB Piezotronics Inc., Interface Inc., TE Connectivity Ltd., Bota Systems, HITEC Sensor Solutions, Mountz Inc., S. Himmelstein & Company, Transense Technologies plc, ATI Industrial Automation Inc., HBK Benelux, Sensor Technology Ltd., Norbar Torque Tools Ltd., Magtrol SA, Scaime SAS, Lorenz Messtechnik GmbH, KTR Systems GmbH, Manner Sensortelemetrie GmbH, RDP Electronics Ltd.

Global Torque Sensor Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the torque sensor market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as next-generation torque sensors to enhance measurement accuracy, simplify integration, and overcome challenges in test bench and powertrain testing. Next-generation torque sensors refer to advanced devices that integrate telemetry and flexible stator designs to provide precise, real-time torque data for diverse applications, including electric vehicles. For instance, in June 2024, Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), a Denmark-based technology company, launched the T110/100 torque sensor, featuring integrated telemetry and a one-size-fits-all flexible stator. This sensor helps engineers optimize powertrain testing, streamline measurement processes, and improve testing efficiency for electric vehicle development.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Torque Sensor Market?

In September 2024, Spectris plc, a UK-based instrumentation company, acquired Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics GmbH for €133.5 ($146.04) million. The acquisition enhances Spectris's capabilities in the torque sensor market by integrating high-precision piezoelectric sensor technology, known for its durability and accuracy. This strategic move expands market reach and leverages Spectris's global sales network, allowing Piezocryst to penetrate new markets and drive innovation in torque measurement solutions. Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics GmbH is an Austria-based manufacturer specializing in piezoelectric sensors, including torque sensors.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the torque sensor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

What Defines the Torque Sensor Market?

The torque sensor market consists of sales of reaction sensors, rotary sensors, and other torque sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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