Global Strain Gauges Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Metal Strain Gauges Sensors, Semiconductor Strain Gauges Sensors), By Application (Industrial Measurement & Control, Weighing Equipment, Aerospace, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Strain Gauges Market Size:

The global strain gauges market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.19% between 2025 and 2030.

A strain gauge is a sensor with a resistance that changes with force. It is in high demand because it is used mainly in printing, mining, and oil and gas industries. Strain gauge sensors are used to test up to one-ton objects. This gauge is employed to measure the sensing element to expand or contract in agreement with the measuring object. Usually, the main element of the strain gauge sensor is copper-nickel alloy foil. Many methods of measuring strains include mechanical, electrical, and optical.

Global Strain Gauge Market Drivers:

• Increasing demand for mechanical strain gauge sensors is anticipated to drive the global market growth

Mechanical strain gauge sensors dominated the global market because of their advantages over other types. Due to the immunity of mechanical strain gauges against temperature and time, they find applications in the measurement of strain in concrete structures and specimens and other structural elements in far-flung areas and under extreme conditions. The advantages of an electrical strain gauge include minimal deformation, as the charge effect arises from variations in atomic structure. This allows for the design of very stiff structures with high natural frequencies. An electrical strain gauge is ideal for recording fast or high-frequency measurement events. It can be attached to any shaped component that is in motion.

• Extensive application in the semiconductor industry may positively impact the market.

The strain gauge functions better when precise measurement is needed compared to regular foil gauges, making them ideal for diverse industries such as semiconductors. They are more attractive to manufacturers searching for reliable solutions for stress analysis and performance monitoring due to their ability to function well in adverse conditions. Moreover, advancements in semiconductor technology have rendered them more reliable and compact, and it is feasible to integrate them into small electronic systems. Semiconductor strain gauges' supremacy has also been established due to the increased demand for automation and sophisticated monitoring systems.

• Rising strain management application is predicted to boost the global strain gauges market

Strain gauges are critical in the construction, aerospace, and automotive industries since they are used extensively to monitor deformation in stressed materials. The increased requirement for structural health monitoring and safety in infrastructure development and greater investments in sophisticated manufacturing processes significantly boost demand for devices for measuring strain. Its market leadership is also due to the introduction of new technologies for enhancing gauge performance and the increased trend toward precision engineering.

Global Strain Gauge Market Restraints:

• High competition may hamper the overall market

Fiber optic sensors, piezoelectric sensors, and MEMS accelerometers, with their higher sensitivity and longevity in certain applications, are strong rivals for the strain gauge market. Due to fiber optic sensors being more precise and less susceptible to environmental factors, their application has risen by 22%, posing a threat to traditional strain gauge technologies.

Global Strain Gauge Market Geographical Outlook:

• Europe is witnessing exponential growth during the forecast period.

Europe is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period because the region has some of the world's leading manufacturers. The European automobile industry's performance is reflected in its market leadership. As major automakers aim to surpass quality expectations, strain gauge load cells are being increasingly utilized for testing and qualifying automobiles. This trend is particularly important as electric vehicles gain prominence in the European Union and self-driving cars represent the future of the transportation and automotive industries.

Global Strain Gauge Market Key Launches:

• In January 2024, Kyowa Electronic Instrument Co. Ltd introduced temperature-resistant strain gauges suitable for harsh environments such as oil and gas pipelines and automotive crash tests. By introducing strain gauges with loT integration, GEOKON cut industrial maintenance costs by 20%. Omega, meanwhile, unveiled a next-generation semiconductor strain gauge that improves micro-scale measurements for electronics and medical applications by 15%.

Strain Gauges Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Growth Rate	CAGR of 3.19%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Type Application Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Strain Gauges Market	Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Huangyan Testing Instrument Plant Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The Global Strain Gauge Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Type

• Metal Strain Gauges Sensors
• Semiconductor Strain Gauges Sensors

By Application

• Industrial Measurement & Control
• Weighing Equipment
• Aerospace
• Others

By Geography

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Taiwan
  • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits to the Stakeholder

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Processes

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. GLOBAL STRAIN GAUGES MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Metal Strain Gauges Sensors

5.3. Semiconductor Strain Gauges Sensors

6. GLOBAL STRAIN GAUGES MARKET BY APPLICATION 

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Industrial Measurement & Control

6.3. Weighing Equipment

6.4. Aerospace

6.5. Others

7. GLOBAL STRAIN GAUGES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. By Type

7.2.2. By Application

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. United States

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. By Type

7.3.2. By Application

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. By Type

7.4.2. By Application

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1. Germany

7.4.3.2. France

7.4.3.3. Spain

7.4.3.4. United Kingdom

7.4.3.5. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. By Type

7.5.2. By Application

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. UAE

7.5.3.2. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.3. Others

7.5.4. By Type

7.5.5. By Application

7.5.6. By Country

7.5.6.1. China

7.5.6.2. Japan

7.5.6.3. India

7.5.6.4. South Korea

7.5.6.5. Thailand

7.5.6.6. Indonesia

7.5.6.7. Taiwan

7.5.6.8. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM)

9.2. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd.

9.3. Zhejiang Huangyan Testing Instrument Plant

9.4. Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.

9.5. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

9.6. Hitec Products, Inc.

9.7. Omega

9.8. Piezo-Metrics, Inc.

9.9. TML

9.10. Xiamen Loadcell Technology Co.

Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM)

Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Huangyan Testing Instrument Plant

Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Hitec Products, Inc.

Omega

Piezo-Metrics, Inc.

TML

Xiamen Loadcell Technology Co.