Torque sensor market is projected to grow from US$2,229 million in 2025 to US$3,056 million in 2030 at a CAGR of 6.52% during this period.
A torque sensor is an electronic device capable of monitoring, detecting, regulating, and recording linear and rotational forces exerted upon it. The primary driver of market growth during the forecast period is the robust expansion of end-user industries, offering significant opportunities. Moreover, technological innovation provides diversification options for the market players. Additionally, strong demand for precise and accurate sensors bolsters the demand for these sensors, while the increasing penetration of medical robots creates new growth prospects.
Based on type, the torque sensor market includes reacting torque sensors, rotary torque sensors, surface acoustic wave (SAW) torque sensors, optical torque sensors, and others. Reacting and rotary torque sensors are projected to dominate the market during the forecast period due to their wide applicability. A reacting torque sensor measures the reaction force generated by an object producing the torque under study. This fixed sensor controls conditions over a limited range of rotational shifts.
In contrast, a rotary torque sensor measures torque by coupling between an object and the material experiencing the torque, using a shaft. Data is transferred to a measuring instrument via slip rings or electrical induction. The broader applicability of rotary torque sensors ensures promising growth prospects for the market.
The manufacturing, aerospace, and defense industries are projected to account for a significant market share during the forecast period. However, the healthcare industry is expected to grow at a promising rate due to the rising adoption of medical robots, significantly increasing torque sensor demand.
Based on end-user industries, demand for torque sensors stems from manufacturing, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and other sectors. The manufacturing, aerospace, and defense industries are expected to hold a large share, driven by robust demand for end-user products and technological innovation fueled by increased investment. In manufacturing, the automotive sector is a key growth driver. Rising disposable incomes and demand have boosted automobile sales. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), global motor vehicle production reached 97.3 million units in 2023, reflecting sustained demand. Technological advancements, such as the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars, further enhance market prospects for torque sensors, widening opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
The healthcare sector is also projected to witness modest growth during the forecast period, driven by the expanding use of healthcare robotics employing torque sensors. Technological advancements have increased the deployment of medical robots for enhanced precision in treatments. Additionally, rising investment in social robots for improved healthcare and wellness facilities supports market growth. A growing geriatric population and shortages of medical staff have significantly increased the adoption of robots for well-being. World Bank data indicates the proportion of the global aged population (65+) rose from 7.6% in 2010 to 10.1% in 2023, with projections estimating 15.8% by 2050. This aging demographic has spurred the use of social robots in healthcare, particularly in Europe, Japan, and South Korea. These investments have boosted automation in healthcare, expanding the torque sensor demand .
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