by The global pH sensors market is witnessing high demand from various industries including food processing, water treatment, power generation, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical. pH sensors play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling pH levels in processes across these industries. The sensors enable precise pH measurement in liquids, ensuring product safety and maintaining regulatory compliance. Key industries are increasingly adopting digital pH sensors owing to their high accuracy, stability, calibration-free operations, and sterilizability features.
The global pH sensors market is estimated to be valued at US$ 530.5 million in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.
Key Takeaways
Key players operating in the Ph Sensors Market Growth are Emerson Electric Co., Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, GF Piping Systems, Hach Company, Halma plc, Honeywell International Inc., Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Xylem Inc., Yokogawa Electric Corporation. The key players are focusing on new product launches and partnerships with technological advancements.
The rising demand from water and wastewater treatment plants is expected to open lucrative opportunities for market players. Stringent regulations regarding drinking water quality are propelling the adoption of digital pH sensors in municipal water treatment facilities. Furthermore, growing awareness about sanitation and clean water is augmenting the deployment of pH sensors across developing nations.
The global expansion of key players through partnerships and regional business development centers will further drive the pH sensors market growth over the forecast period. Major players are focusing on emerging economies in Asia Pacific and Latin America experiencing rapid industrialization and infrastructure development.
Market drivers
Increasing adoption in water treatment plants: Stringent regulations regarding drinking water quality management and industrial wastewater discharge have increased the use of pH sensors in water treatment facilities. They help maintain optimal pH levels and monitor process efficiency in municipal water treatment plants.
Regulatory compliance in food processing: Industries such as dairy, beverage, and packaged food require pH sensors to ensure product quality and safety. Digital sensors assure adherence to guidelines set by regulatory bodies such as FDA for various food applications.
Need for sterilization in biotech & pharma: Stringent sterility requirements in biotech and pharmaceutical facilities have boosted demand for sterilizable and autoclavable pH sensors. Their accuracy and stable readings under high pressures and temperatures support process validation and inspection needs.
PEST Analysis
Political: Regulations regarding use of pH sensors in food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Government initiatives to encourage use of pH sensors for environment monitoring.
Economic: Fluctuations in global economy impacting capital investment abilities of end-users. Procurement cycles and budgets of end-users.
Social: Increased awareness about environmental monitoring and water quality. Growing demand for process automation and efficiency.
Technological: Advancements in miniaturization, wireless connectivity, materials used for sensing probes. Integration with Industry 4.0 technologies.
The Asia Pacific region accounted for a major share of the global pH sensors market in terms of value in 2024. This is attributed to the strong presence of end-user industries such as food & beverages, medical & healthcare, and chemicals across China, India, and countries in Southeast Asia. These industries have been adopting high-end pH sensors for applications such as fermentation process monitoring, bioreactor pH control, and critical cleaning validation. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region for the pH sensors market during the forecast period, on account of increased investments by pharmaceutical companies in their R&D divisions and manufacturing facilities in the region. Government regulations pertaining to water and wastewater management are also driving demand.
Industries located across Europe have strict quality control standards that need to be complied with for products and manufacturing processes. This is propelling the use of online pH monitoring systems and sensors for applications in industries such as chemicals, food & beverages, and life sciences. The adoption of advanced digital measurement technologies, coupled with the need for optimization of processing times are factors contributing to the strong demand for pH sensors from manufacturing industries in Europe.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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