Global Angular Sensors Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Angular Sensors market was valued at USD XXXX billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX billion by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Angular sensors measure rotational position, angle, or displacement and are essential for precise motion control and feedback across automotive systems, robotics, industrial automation, smart home devices, and consumer electronics. The market is being propelled by advances in magnetic sensing (TMR, Hall, AMR), miniaturization, functional safety, and digital interfaces, alongside rising demand from electrification, ADAS, collaborative robots, and IoT-enabled controls.
The Global Angular Sensors Market Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of market size, technology evolution, regulatory considerations, competitive dynamics, and long-term growth opportunities, supported by historical analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Angular Sensors Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a short-term disruptive but structurally supportive impact:
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2020 disruptions included production halts and supply-chain constraints affecting automotive and industrial output.
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Demand softness in discretionary electronics was partially offset by resilience in automation and healthcare-related robotics.
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Post-pandemic acceleration driven by:
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Recovery in automotive production and electrification
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Increased investment in factory automation and robotics
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Growth in smart home and touchless control systems
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Overall, COVID-19 reinforced the value of automation, precision sensing, and safety-compliant motion control, strengthening long-term demand.
Global Angular Sensors Market Segmentation
By Sensor Technology
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Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) Sensors
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Hall Effect Sensors
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Anisotropic Magnetoresistance (AMR) Sensors
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Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Sensors
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Optical & Capacitive Angular Sensors
By Output & Interface
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Analog Output
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Digital Output (SPI, I²C, SENT, PWM)
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Redundant / Safety-Certified Outputs
By Application
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Automotive (steering angle, throttle, pedal position, e-motor position)
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Robotics & Cobots
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Smart Home Controls (HVAC, blinds, knobs)
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Industrial Automation & Motion Control
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Consumer Electronics
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Aerospace & Defense
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong demand from automotive safety systems, robotics, and industrial automation
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Early adoption of functional safety (ISO 26262) compliant sensors
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Robust ecosystem of semiconductor design and system integration
Europe
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Growth led by automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
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Emphasis on precision, reliability, and safety compliance
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Germany, France, and the UK are key markets
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and fastest-growing region
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High-volume production for automotive, consumer electronics, and robotics
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China, Japan, South Korea, and India drive scale and innovation
South America
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Moderate growth linked to automotive assembly and industrial modernization
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Increasing adoption in smart infrastructure
Middle East & Africa
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Gradual uptake in industrial automation and transportation
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Emerging opportunities in smart city initiatives
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The angular sensors market is moderately fragmented and technology-driven, with competition based on accuracy, robustness, safety certification, integration ease, and cost.
Major Market Participants Include:
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NXP Semiconductors
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Vishay
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Crocus Technology
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MultiDimension Technology
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MET Tech
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Infineon Technologies
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Allegro MicroSystems
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ams OSRAM
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Renesas Electronics
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Low to Moderate
IP intensity, automotive qualification, and safety certifications create barriers. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on wafers, packaging, and magnetic materials influences costs. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Automotive OEMs and Tier-1s demand price discipline and long-term supply assurance. -
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Optical and capacitive sensors compete in niche applications. -
Competitive Rivalry – High
Performance differentiation and design wins drive competition.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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High precision and reliability
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Essential for safety-critical motion control
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Broad applicability across industries
Weaknesses
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Qualification time and design-in complexity
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Sensitivity to magnetic interference (technology-dependent)
Opportunities
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Growth in EVs, ADAS, and autonomous systems
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Expansion of robotics and smart automation
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Adoption of TMR for higher accuracy and stability
Threats
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Pricing pressure from commoditized Hall sensors
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Rapid technology evolution increasing R&D burden
Market Trends
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Shift toward TMR-based angular sensors for higher accuracy
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Integration of redundant and safety-certified designs
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Miniaturization and system-in-package (SiP) solutions
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Increased digital interfaces for software-defined control
Key Market Drivers
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Automotive electrification and ADAS growth
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Expansion of robotics and industrial automation
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Rising demand for smart home controls
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Stringent safety and emission regulations
Challenges
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Complex automotive qualification processes
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Cost optimization amid rising performance expectations
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Electromagnetic interference management
Value Chain Analysis
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Wafer & Magnetic Material Suppliers
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Sensor Design & IC Fabrication
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Packaging & Calibration
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Module Integration
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OEM & Tier-1 System Integration
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End-Use Applications
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Invest in TMR and safety-certified platforms
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Automotive OEMs/Tier-1s: Engage early with sensor vendors to optimize designs
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Investors: Focus on EV-, ADAS-, and robotics-aligned sensor suppliers
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New Entrants: Target niche, high-accuracy or harsh-environment applications
1. Market Overview of Angular Sensors
1.1 Angular Sensors Market Overview
1.1.1 Angular Sensors Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Angular Sensors Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Angular Sensors Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Angular Sensors Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Angular Sensors Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Angular Sensors Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Angular Sensors Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 TMR Sensors
2.4 Hall Effect Sensors
2.5 Other
3. Covid-19 Impact Angular Sensors Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Angular Sensors Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Angular Sensors Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Smart Home Controls
3.4 Robotics
3.5 Automotive
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Angular Sensors Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Angular Sensors Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Angular Sensors Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Angular Sensors Business
5.1 NXP
5.1.1 NXP Company Profile
5.1.2 NXP Angular Sensors Product Specification
5.1.3 NXP Angular Sensors Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 MET Tech
5.2.1 MET Tech Company Profile
5.2.2 MET Tech Angular Sensors Product Specification
5.2.3 MET Tech Angular Sensors Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Vishay
5.3.1 Vishay Company Profile
5.3.2 Vishay Angular Sensors Product Specification
5.3.3 Vishay Angular Sensors Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Crocus
5.4.1 Crocus Company Profile
5.4.2 Crocus Angular Sensors Product Specification
5.4.3 Crocus Angular Sensors Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 MultiDimension Technology (MDT)
5.5.1 MultiDimension Technology (MDT) Company Profile
5.5.2 MultiDimension Technology (MDT) Angular Sensors Product Specification
5.5.3 MultiDimension Technology (MDT) Angular Sensors Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Angular Sensors Market Size
6.2 North America Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Angular Sensors Market Size
7.2 East Asia Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Angular Sensors Market Size
8.2 Europe Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Angular Sensors Market Size
9.2 South Asia Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Angular Sensors Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Angular Sensors Market Size
11.2 Middle East Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Angular Sensors Market Size
12.2 Africa Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Angular Sensors Market Size
13.2 Oceania Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Angular Sensors Market Size
14.2 South America Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Angular Sensors Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Angular Sensors Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Angular Sensors Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Angular Sensors Market Size by Application
16 Angular Sensors Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Angular Sensors Market Segmentation
By Sensor Technology
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Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) Sensors
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Hall Effect Sensors
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Anisotropic Magnetoresistance (AMR) Sensors
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Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Sensors
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Optical & Capacitive Angular Sensors
By Output & Interface
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Analog Output
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Digital Output (SPI, I²C, SENT, PWM)
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Redundant / Safety-Certified Outputs
By Application
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Automotive (steering angle, throttle, pedal position, e-motor position)
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Robotics & Cobots
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Smart Home Controls (HVAC, blinds, knobs)
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Industrial Automation & Motion Control
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Consumer Electronics
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Aerospace & Defense
