Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Size - By Product Type, By Connectivity, By Application, By End Use and Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Size

The global industrial wireless sensor market was valued at USD 5.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2034.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market

The development of industrial automation systems is an important factor contributing to the growth of the industrial wireless sensor market. The industry is applying automation to maximize productivity, minimize human intervention, and increase safety in hazardous environments. The machine sends and receives signals easily from the wireless sensor that handles information for control purposes. Advanced services such as predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality control are integral components of current industrial systems. With the progress towards intelligent factories, the need for scalable and flexible wireless sensor networks is increasing, which is further promoting market expansion.

Furthermore, the development of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has played an important role in the market. IIOT combines different physical devices and systems, allowing them to interact freely and easily and exchange information. In this ecosystem, wireless sensors are the most essential resource, as they monitor the remote on hard industrial sites where wiring systems is not feasible. These sensors allow companies to better control information, adjust production lines accordingly, and improve the efficiency of supply chain management. There is an accelerating trend towards IIOT application in the energy, oil and gas and manufacturing industries, which emphasizes the importance of wireless sensors in smart connectivity operations.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Trends

The industrial wireless sensor industry has significantly changed because of novel technologies, materials, an enhanced emphasis on sustainability as well as investments. Additionally, the B2B consumer market, which encompasses manufacturing, oil & gas, and the energy sectors is deploying wireless sensors for monitoring and predictive maintenance. The growing interest in demanding applications has fuelled the introduction of new products such as self-powered energy harvesters, which improve the device's performance under harsh conditions. Furthermore, network sustainability and flexibility are expected to improve with the introduction of new wireless protocols, including 5G and LPWAN. The growing trend towards environmental sustainability is also affecting the market, with industrial wireless operations aimed at minimizing cables, reducing energy and reducing carbon emissions.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Analysis

The market has been facing long-standing problems, including strict regulatory compliance and the interoperability of legacy systems. Accordingly, such challenges offer new opportunities for the development of integration technologies and standard protocols. The adoption of evolving regulations aimed at industrialization and energy efficiency and market-promoting, further encourages enterprises to adopt wireless technologies. In addition, the growing use of renewable energies and smart cities projects provides industrial players with a wide range of opportunities to expand their scope and meet new requirements.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market, By Product Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

Based on product type, the market is divided into temperature sensors, gas sensor, pressure sensor, humidity sensor, flow sensor, level sensor networks, motion & position sensor networks, light sensor networks, chemical sensor networks, and others. The chemical sensor networks segment is expected to reach a value of USD 4.1 billion by 2034.

  • Temperature sensors dominate the industrial wireless sensor market due to its reliable automatic control and monitoring of manufacturing, energy, and health equipment. They contribute to maintaining temperature limits, ensuring product quality, process efficiency and operational safety. Improved wireless device connectivity technology increases the reliability and integration capability of these devices into automation systems.
     
  • Gas sensors are utilized extensively in the oil and gas sector, the chemical sector, and the mining sector to detect and monitor below the permissible gas limit. The wireless feature aids in instant notifications enhancing safety in perilous settings. The demand is further supplemented by government legislative restrictions on allowable workplace hazards and pollution.
     
  • Chemical sensor networks have a crucial role to play in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as they monitor the concentration levels and detect harmful chemicals as well. The extended use of such sensors is made possible with wireless communication as they can be easily operated in remote and hazardous places. The demanding need for strict safety measures as well as the advancement in technology of sensor miniaturization boosts the demand in the market.
     
Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Revenue Share, By Connectivity, 2024

Based on connectivity, the market is divided into Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, Zigbee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Cellular Network, WirelessHART, and ISA 100.11a. The LoRaWAN segment is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 15.7% between 2025 and 2034.
 

  • The industrial wireless sensor market is dominated by Wi-Fi technology because of its high data speeds and extensive network infrastructure. Industrial automation and real-time monitoring applications are benefiting from this technology. It is implemented on the IIoT platform to increase the ability to control the system and access it remotely. It is especially suitable for high-bandwidth technologies in manufacturing and logistics.
     
  • Bluetooth-based connectivity solutions as well are emerging in the marketplace as they are energy efficient and rather short-range. Thus, it is used applications in portable and battery-driven sensors that support asset localization, resource utilization monitoring and other industrial use cases which reduces such systems a feasible choice for low to medium size local industrial enterprises and businesses.
     
  • LoRaWAN connectivity is gaining high traction to be utilized for long-range as well as low power consuming industrial applications in areas such as oil and gas and agriculture for remote monitoring purposes. Applications such as these significantly benefit from the technology’s capabilities of transferring data across long distances with low energy requirements for IoT infrastructures deployment and sensor networks proliferation.
     
U.S. Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Size, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

U.S. dominated the North America industrial wireless sensor market in 2024, accounting for a share of 82.2%. The U.S. market is expanding rapidly, and the penetration rate of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution is high and is being modernized before advanced manufacturing. High investment in automation and smart factory programs, together with government policies for industrial improvements, promotes market growth. The ecosystems of major global players also promote innovation with technological progress. In addition, the growing need for energy-saving solutions has increased the spread of wireless sensors in various industries.
 

India's market has experienced reasonable growth due to industrial growth in combination with government policies such as Make in India. The trend to adopt wireless sensor technologies is increasing in manufacturing, energy and transportation sectors. The increasing consciousness of energy saving and the growing use of automation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are sources of demand. On the other hand, the high deployment costs and lack of adequate infrastructure are some of the challenges to be addressed.
 

China's strong industrial automation position and the largest market share in IIoT facilitates the growth of the industry's wireless industrial sensor market. The Chinese government's commitment to the promotion of smart factories and the modernization of the industry under the "Made in China 2025" plan also facilitates growth. The region is characterized by the development of various processes within the profound manufacturing sector of the market that produces different sorts of wireless sensors. Also, the development of the market is fostered by the growing investment in green energy and environmental sustainability.
 

The industrial wireless sensor market in South Korea is growing because of the smart factory policy and deployment of 5G. South Korean manufacturers deploy wireless sensors to produce better results and put advanced monitoring systems in place. In addition, these firms receive government subsidies while the relationships between the technology and the manufacturing firms foster creative business solutions. Also, the need to improve energy efficiency motivated the creation of energy-efficient wireless solutions.
 

Japan's wireless industrial sensor market is a mature market for automation and the use of IIoT technology. The Japanese industry has focused on accuracy and efficiency, making wireless sensors essential to modern manufacturing technology. Measures such as government policy that supports industrial digitization and energy efficiency promotion also support market expansion. Moreover, the country's world leaders in robotics and intelligent systems are expanding the broad application of wireless sensor technologies.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Share

The industrial wireless sensor industry is highly competitive as companies compete in several areas, such as product development, cost, and diversification. Also, companies emphasizing on high-end, energy-saving engineering and utilize significant sensors to meet numerous industrial requirements. Furthermore, competitive prices, strong distribution networks and services such as customization and technical assistance are major to attain high number of market share. The rising number of strategic alliances, growing investments in research and development and the increasing emphasis on ecological sustainability are further vital factors in differentiation, and assists companies to thrive in dynamic competitive scenario.
 

Industrial Wireless Sensor Market Companies

Major players operating in the industrial wireless sensor industry are:

  • ABB Ltd.
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Emerson Electric Co.
  • Siemens AG
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • Texas Instruments Incorporated
  • STMicroelectronics N.V.
  • Analog Devices, Inc.
     

Industrial Wireless Sensor Industry News

  • In February 2024, Advantech announced the introduction of the EVA-2000 series of LoRaWAN-enabled wireless sensors for precise environmental monitoring. These sensors, including temperature, humidity, current and water leakage detection models, provide long-distance data transmission, low power consumption, seamless integration with Advantech's WISE-6610 gateway and improve industrial automation and control efficiency.
     
  • In August 2022, Valmet introduced the Valmet WVS-200 wireless vibration sensor based on a 6 tron industrial nucleus as part of the enhanced Valmet DNA condition monitoring system. This innovative industrial wireless sensor offers cost-effective monitoring for small or mobile equipment, using the IoT and scalable mesh network to integrate vibration and temperature data seamlessly into Valmet's automation platform for advanced diagnostics and abnormal detection.
     

This industrial wireless sensor market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Product Type

  • Temperature sensor
  • Gas sensor
  • Pressure sensor
  • Humidity sensor
  • Flow sensor
  • Level sensor networks
  • Motion & position sensor networks
  • Light sensor networks
  • Chemical sensor networks
  • Other

Market, By Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • LoRaWAN
  • Zigbee
  • Near Field Communication (NFC)
  • Cellular Network
  • WirelessHART
  • ISA 100.11a

Market, By Application 

  • Machine monitoring
  • Asset tracking
  • Process control
  • Safety management
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Others

Market, By End-use

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil & gas
  • Utilities
  • Mining
  • Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • MEA
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
Authors: Suraj Gujar, Saptadeep Das
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