The global current sensor market size reached USD 2.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.57% during 2025-2033. The growing demand for energy-efficient devices, increasing adoption of electric vehicles, and advancements in sensor technology, represent some of the key factors driving the market.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 2.2 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 3.7 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.57% |
A current sensor is an electronic device that detects and measures the electrical current flowing in a circuit. It typically works by measuring the magnetic field generated by the current, which is then converted into an electrical signal that can be used to provide feedback or control the circuit. Current sensors are used in a wide variety of applications, including power management, industrial automation, and electrical safety. Some of the most commonly available current sensors, include Hall-effect sensors, Rogowski coils, and shunt resistors. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of the sensor depends on the specific application and the accuracy and range of measurement required. In recent years, current sensors have gained traction in numerous modern electrical systems, as their accuracy and reliability are critical for ensuring safe and efficient operation. They are also often integrated into larger control systems or embedded in devices such as motor drives or battery management systems.
One of the primary factors driving the market is the augmenting demand for energy-efficient devices across numerous industry verticals. Current sensors play a vital role in measuring and monitoring energy consumption, which helps in optimizing energy use and minimizing costs. Additionally, the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating product adoption rate as current sensors are used to monitor and control the flow of electricity, ensuring that the battery is charged safely and efficiently. Other than this, the increasing adoption of automation and control systems has increased the demand for advanced sensors that can detect, measure, and monitor various parameters, thus creating a positive market outlook. Besides this, with the increasing demand for consumer electronics, such as smartphones and tablets, current sensors are employed as an ultra-low-power solution to achieve an accurate estimation of remaining battery life and protect circuitry and Li+ batteries from overcurrent conditions. Furthermore, the development of advanced sensor technologies, such as Hall-effect sensors and shunt resistors, offers high accuracy and reliability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. On account of these factors, the market is expected to create a positive impact in the upcoming years.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global current sensor market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, current sensing technology, sensing method, application, and end use.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the current sensor market based on type. This includes open loop and closed loop. According to the report, open loop represented the largest segment.
Current Sensing Technology Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the current sensor market based on current sensing technology. This includes hall effect, current transformer, flux gate, and rogowski coil. According to the report, hall effect represented the largest segment.
Sensing Method Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the current sensor market based on sensing method. This includes direct current sensing and indirect current sensing. According to the report, direct current sensing represented the largest segment.
Application Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the current sensor market based on application. This includes motor drive, converter and inverter, battery management, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and switched-mode power supply (SMPS), starter and generators, grid infrastructure, and others. According to the report, motor drive represented the largest segment.
End Use Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the current sensor market based on end use. This includes automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, healthcare, telecom, renewable energy, and others. According to the report, industrial represented the largest segment.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for current sensor. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific current sensor market included the increasing demand for energy-efficient devices, the growing adoption of automation and control systems, and the rising demand for electric vehicles.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global current sensor market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Aceinna Inc., Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Asahi Kasei Corporation), Eaton Corporation Plc, Honeywell International Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, LEM Group, Melexis NV, Sensitec GmbH, Tamura Corporation, TDK Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Types Covered | Open Loop, Closed Loop |
Current Sensing Technologies Covered | Hall Effect, Current Transformer, Flux Gate, Rogowski Coil |
Sensing Methods Covered | Direct Current Sensing, Indirect Current Sensing |
Applications Covered | Motor Drive, Converter and Inverter, Battery Management, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Starter and Generators, Grid Infrastructure, Others |
End Uses Covered | Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Healthcare, Telecom, Renewable Energy, Others |
Regions Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Aceinna Inc., Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Asahi Kasei Corporation), Eaton Corporation Plc, Honeywell International Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, LEM Group, Melexis NV, Sensitec GmbH, Tamura Corporation, TDK Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, etc. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global current sensor market was valued at USD 2.2 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global current sensor market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.57% during 2025-2033.
The rising utilization of current sensors in various applications, such as power management, industrial automation, and electrical safety, as they offer high accuracy and reliability, is primarily driving the global current sensor market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units for current sensors.
Based on the type, the global current sensor market can be segmented into open loop and closed loop. Currently, open loop holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the current sensing technology, the global current sensor market has been divided into hall effect, current transformer, flux gate, and Rogowski coil. Among these, hall effect currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the sensing method, the global current sensor market can be categorized into direct current sensing and indirect current sensing. Currently, direct current sensing accounts for the majority of the global market share.
Based on the application, the global current sensor market has been segregated into motor drive, converter and inverter, battery management, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS), starter and generators, grid infrastructure, and others, where motor drive currently holds the largest market share.
Based on the end use, the global current sensor market can be bifurcated into automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, healthcare, telecom, renewable energy, and others. Currently, industrial exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global current sensor market include Aceinna Inc., Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Sanken Electric Co. Ltd.), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Asahi Kasei Corporation), Eaton Corporation Plc, Honeywell International Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, LEM Group, Melexis NV, Sensitec GmbH, Tamura Corporation, TDK Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, etc.