Nuclear Power Plant Sensors Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Reactor Type (Pressurised water Reactor, Advanced Gas-Cooler Rector, Light Water Graphite-Moderated Reactors, Others), By Application (Temperature Measurement, Radiation Monitoring, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

  • Published : Jul 2025
  • Report Code : KSI061614392
  • Pages : 145
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Nuclear Power Plant Sensors Market Size:

The Nuclear Power Plant Sensors Market is expected to grow from USD 1.960 billion in 2025 to USD 2.274 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 3.02%.

Nuclear sensors assess the nuclear chain reaction's characteristics, such as neutron flux density, and provide data on the reactor power as a result. Non-nuclear processes such as reactor coolant pressure, temperature, flow, containment pressure, and others are monitored using process sensors. Employees in nuclear power plants are exposed to a variety of radiation types. These radiations are frequently recorded and monitored to maintain the radiation levels within permissible norms.

There are many types of sensors in nuclear power plants one is sensors for measuring radiation levels in gas effluents, coolant lines, and the surroundings of the reactor and another is the radiation exposure that can damage sensor components, high operating temperatures, and aggressive fluids such as molten metal-based coolants are the key differences in temperature readings in nuclear reactor conditions. Nuclear reactor temperature sensors must also have quick reaction times and great accuracy.

Nuclear Power Plant Sensors Market Growth Drivers:

  • The increase in Energy Demand to boost the nuclear power plant sensors market

Nuclear power facilities produce more energy and fewer greenhouse emissions than thermal power plants. The primary drivers of the nuclear sensor market expansion are anticipated to be the rising energy demand and clean power generation. Technological developments in nuclear power reactors are being accelerated by the government's increased efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. This will probably accelerate the expansion of the worldwide nuclear power sensor market. Additionally, it is projected that both emerging and developed countries' increasing industrialization would accelerate market expansion.

According to the report of bp world energy 2022 nuclear consumption is certainly rising year-on-year with 24.44 Exajoules in 2020 to 25.31 in 2021 which is around 3.8% of growth rate and is increasing as the demand for energy increases this tends to increase the demand for a nuclear sensor this grow the nuclear power plant sensor market

Major companies' increasing inorganic and organic expansions to boost their output efficiency are probably going to present the market with plenty of attractive growth prospects. For instance, Toshiba America Energy Systems (TAES) purchased EtaPRO® from Gp Strategies Corporation in October 2021. With this development, the firm hopes to strengthen its expansion.

  • The replacement of old fossil fuels with nuclear power will increase the nuclear power plant sensors market

As the government is replacing fossil fuel like coal with nuclear plant to generate electricity so that natural resources are being saved can also lead to an increase in the need for nuclear power sensors and this increase the market growth. According to the World Nuclear Association, around 440 nuclear power reactors produce roughly 10% of the world's electricity. A total of 50 more reactors, or 15% of the current capacity, are now being built. 2020 saw a decrease in the amount of power produced by nuclear facilities, from 2657 TWh in 2019. Nuclear energy had been used to generate more electricity for seven years before 2020.

Additionally, there is a definite need for new generating capacity all over the world to satisfy the rising demand for energy in many nations as well as to replace outdated fossil fuel units, particularly coal-fired ones that release a lot of carbon dioxide. Nuclear energy, however, is essential to replacing aging fossil fuels and may help spur market expansion.

Nuclear Power Plant Sensors Market Geographical Outlook:

  • During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific tends to grow in the three-phase energy meter market

The nuclear sensor market is expanding, which is projected to benefit the Asia Pacific area over the coming years due to factors such as growing public awareness of the harmful effects of radiation. The fast infrastructural development of nations like China and India has also increased the pace of adoption of these goods in this area across a variety of application categories. The region with the biggest market share for nuclear power plant sensors is predicted to dominate. China dominates the local market. According to the 2019 energy outlook publication book by 2040, according to Exxon Mobil, the Asia-Pacific area would consume 22 quadrillion BTUs of nuclear energy.

According to the IAEA 2021 report, it has more than 50 operational reactors. By 2030, the Chinese government hopes to have 150 GW of nuclear power installed this will certainly increase the demand for nuclear sensors in power plants, and this increasing growth. Additionally, the Indian government is putting a focus on increasing its nuclear power generating capacity by aiming to reach a 22.5 GW nuclear capacity by the end of 2031. According to pib.gov in march 2022 according to the declaration made by the Hon. Prime Minister at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, India would attain a non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030 and cover 50% of its energy needs through renewable sources. This will increase the use of nuclear power plant sensors in the country and thus increase market growth. 

Segmentation:

 

  • By Sensor Type
    • Vibration Sensors
    • Radiation Sensors
    • Pressure Sensors
    • Gas Sensors
    • Others
  • By Reactor Type
    • Pressurised Water Reactor
    • Gas-Cooler Reactor
    • Light Water Graphite Reactors
    • Others
  • By Application
    • Reactor Core Monitoring
    • Radiation Safety Monitoring
    • Others
  • By Geography
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East & Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • Japan
      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SENSORS MARKET BY SENSOR TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Vibration Sensors

5.3. Radiation Sensors

5.4. Pressure Sensors

5.5. Gas Sensors

5.6. Others

6. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SENSORS MARKET BY REACTOR TYPE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Pressurised Water Reactor

6.3. Gas-Cooler Reactor

6.4. Light Water Graphite Reactors

6.5. Others

7. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SENSORS MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Reactor Core Monitoring

7.3. Radiation Safety Monitoring

7.4. Others

8. NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SENSORS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil 

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.2. Germany

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Spain

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. Japan

8.6.2. China

8.6.3. India

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Australia

8.6.6. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Mitsubishi Electric

10.2. Amphenol Corporation

10.3. Mirion Technologies

10.4. Chauvin Arnoux Metrix

10.5. Parker Aerospace Corporation

10.6. Curtiss-Wright Corporation

10.7. Sensonics Ltd

10.8. Emerson Electric Co.

10.9. Kistler Group

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Mitsubishi Electric

Amphenol Corporation

Mirion Technologies

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix

Parker Aerospace Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Sensonics Ltd

Emerson Electric Co.

Kistler Group