Torque Sensor Market By Product Type (Rotary Torque Sensors, Reaction Torque Sensors); By Technology (Strain Gauge, Magnetoelastic, Optical, Surface Acoustic Wave, Inductive, Other Technologies); By Application (Automotive Steering Systems, Powertrain and Drivetrain Testing, Electric Motor Testing, Industrial Robotics, Manufacturing and Assembly, Aerospace Testing, Medical and Rehabilitation Equipment, E-Bikes and Micromobility, Valve and Actuator Systems); By End User (Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers, Industrial Manufacturers, Robotics Manufacturers and System Integrators, Aerospace and Defense Companies, Test and Measurement Laboratories, Utilities and Process Industries, Bicycle and E-Bike Manufacturers, Research Institutions); By Geography, Segment Revenue Estimation, Forecast, 2026–2032

Torque Sensor Market: Steering Electrification, Robot Investment, and Measurement Services Redefine the Business

The Global Torque Sensor Market was valued at USD 1.97 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.72 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.5%, according to Strategic Market Research.

 

Market growth is concentrated in automotive steering, electric-vehicle testing, industrial robotics, and calibration services. Global vehicle production reached approximately 96.4 million units in 2025, while 542,000 industrial robots were installed in 2024 and the operational robot stock reached 4.664 million units. These industries provide the largest base for embedded torque measurement and testing equipment, although vehicle and robot volumes should not be interpreted as torque sensor shipments.

 

Automotive applications provide the largest potential production volumes because torque sensors are incorporated into electronic steering and vehicle-control systems. Electric powertrains are also increasing spending on drivetrain, wheel, motor, and chassis validation. Industrial robotics adds demand through robot control, assembly verification, and equipment testing. Calibration extends revenue beyond the original equipment sale because installed sensors require periodic certification, adjustment, repair, or replacement.

 

Revenue is therefore moving toward three areas: sensors embedded in vehicle and robot platforms, complete automotive and industrial test systems, and recurring calibration services. Suppliers that participate in these areas capture more revenue than companies selling standard standalone transducers without system or service involvement.

 

What Leading Companies Are Doing in the Torque Sensor Market

Kistler is expanding across automotive testing and recurring calibration. In 2024, the company introduced the RoaDyn P109 wheel torque transducer for passenger cars, SUVs, vans, and electric powertrains, with measurement capacity up to 9,000 N·m. The product targets laboratories upgrading equipment for heavier vehicles and higher-output electric drivetrains. Kistler also expanded accredited torque calibration in 2025 to cover ranges from 4 mN·m to 100,000 N·m and began servicing third-party products. The broader service scope allows Kistler to generate calibration, repair, and replacement revenue from equipment supplied by competing manufacturers.

 

Kistler’s position in automotive testing is also supported by customer deployment. FAWER Y-TEC placed a 17-channel chassis-testing platform using Kistler equipment into operation in 2024. The system includes driveshaft torque measurement alongside force, displacement, and vibration analysis. FAWER Y-TEC operates four production bases with annual capacity of approximately 2.6 million subframe sets. The installation links torque measurement to high-volume automotive development and quality-control programs rather than isolated laboratory use.

 

Melexis is targeting embedded torque sensing in automotive steering and robotics. The company launched the MLX90514 dual-input inductive sensor in October 2025 for steering torque feedback, steering-angle measurement, and steering-rack motor control. Covering several steering functions allows Melexis to increase its electronic content within each vehicle platform. In robotics, the company reported more than 90 identified business opportunities for three related products in 2026. These opportunities indicate that Melexis is pursuing repeat design-in revenue from robot manufacturers rather than relying only on external testing applications.

 

Sensor Technology is expanding revenue per industrial customer by combining measurement functions with rental and recalibration services. The company introduced the SGR523 in 2025, integrating torque and angular-position measurement in one unit. Customers can reduce the number of separate devices required in a test system, while Sensor Technology captures a larger share of the project budget. Rental provides revenue from temporary testing programs, and annual recalibration extends the commercial relationship after the original sale.

 

Magtrol is widening its addressable industrial and laboratory base through the expansion of its TS series. The company now offers eleven nominal torque ranges from 50 mN·m to 100 N·m, with further models planned up to 500 N·m. The expanded range gives Magtrol access to motor testing, component validation, and light industrial measurement programs that require different capacities. Revenue growth will depend on whether the company converts this broader portfolio into recurring calibration and system-level customer relationships.

 

ATI Industrial Automation is linking force-and-torque sensing more closely to major robot platforms. Expanded compatibility with FANUC and Universal Robots reduces integration work for system builders and improves the likelihood that ATI products will be specified across multiple installations. HBK is also targeting autonomous and humanoid robotics through multi-axis force-and-torque measurement. Both companies are positioning torque sensing as part of robot control and physical interaction rather than as separate test equipment.

 

Rotork, DeZurik, and Frank Olsen are capturing torque sensor revenue through complete infrastructure systems. In 2024, the City of Fairfield approved up to USD 210,155 for nine valve-and-actuator systems containing adjustable torque sensing. DeZurik supplied the valves, Rotork supplied the intelligent actuators, and Frank Olsen acted as the authorized distributor. Compatibility with existing water-treatment equipment protected the contract from open component-level competition and generated revenue across the complete system rather than the sensor alone.

 

Blueprint Lab is operating in customized robotics, where lower volumes can support higher contract values. Heriot-Watt University awarded the company a GBP 61,204 contract for an underwater robotic system incorporating force-and-torque sensing. Only one tender was received, and the authority reported that no reasonable substitute was available. Specialist engineering, environmental requirements, and software compatibility limited supplier alternatives and reduced normal price competition.

 

These company strategies show where torque sensor revenue is concentrating. Melexis is pursuing embedded automotive and robotics volumes. Kistler is combining vehicle-testing equipment with third-party calibration. Sensor Technology and Magtrol are broadening industrial measurement coverage. ATI and HBK are connecting torque sensing to robot platforms. Rotork, DeZurik, and Blueprint Lab are capturing value through complete systems. Suppliers tied to vehicle programs, robot platforms, test equipment, infrastructure systems, and recurring services are positioned to gain more revenue than companies limited to standalone sensor sales.

 

Torque Measurement Is Moving into Larger System Contracts

Torque sensors are increasingly purchased as part of steering modules, robotic systems, intelligent actuators, and vehicle-testing platforms. The City of Fairfield’s USD 210,155 procurement covered nine complete valve-and-actuator systems with adjustable torque sensing. Individual system values ranged from approximately USD 15,584 to USD 26,179, although these figures do not represent sensor prices.

The procurement was awarded through an authorized distributor because the new systems had to remain compatible with existing water-treatment equipment. Heriot-Watt University followed a similar model when it awarded a GBP 61,204 specialist robotic contract after receiving one tender.

Integrated procurement increases revenue per installation and protects approved suppliers from direct price comparison with standalone sensor vendors. Torque sensor manufacturers that secure positions within steering modules, actuators, robots, or test systems can participate in original equipment, replacement, maintenance, and service revenue.

 

Electric-Vehicle Development Is Expanding Automotive Test Spending

Higher vehicle mass and stronger electric-motor output are increasing measurement requirements in drivetrain, wheel, brake, and chassis testing. Kistler’s 9,000 N·m RoaDyn P109 launch and the FAWER Y-TEC chassis-testing installation provide direct evidence of investment in higher-capacity automotive measurement.

Sensor Technology’s combined torque-and-angle product and Magtrol’s wider TS range indicate that other suppliers are also expanding beyond basic torque measurement. Automotive laboratories can replace several older instruments when one system covers a broader range or supports multiple measurements.

Electric-vehicle development therefore affects the market through equipment upgrades rather than vehicle production alone. Test-system suppliers, calibration laboratories, and manufacturers serving higher torque ranges are positioned to capture more revenue as vehicle platforms become heavier and powertrain output increases.

 

Calibration Is Becoming a Recurring Revenue Stream

Kistler’s 2025 expansion covers torque calibration from 4 mN·m to 100,000 N·m and includes equipment manufactured by other companies. Recommended calibration intervals range from six months to two years. Kistler also reported that approximately 8% of calibrated testing and measuring devices require adjustment or repair, although this figure applies to measurement equipment broadly rather than torque sensors alone.

Sensor Technology links extended warranty coverage to annual recalibration and offers equipment rental. Both models generate repeat revenue from sensors already operating in automotive laboratories, production facilities, and test systems.

Calibration services reduce dependence on new equipment orders. Suppliers can continue earning certification, repair, rental, and replacement revenue when customers delay capital purchases. Companies with accredited laboratories and broad calibration ranges therefore gain a more stable revenue base than hardware-only manufacturers.

 

Electronic Steering and Vehicle Production Increase Embedded Demand

Global vehicle production of approximately 96.4 million units in 2025 provides the largest addressable base for automotive torque sensing. China produced about 34.5 million vehicles, Japan produced 8.4 million, and India produced 6.5 million. Electronic steering and vehicle-control programs concentrate sensor demand around these manufacturing centers.

Melexis’ 2025 steering sensor launch confirms that suppliers are investing in torque feedback as part of broader steering-control systems. Automotive recalls also influence technology replacement. A December 2025 BMW recall covered 36,922 vehicles involving the detection of a steering torque sensor channel failure. China Automotive Systems previously disclosed a recall involving 108,642 vehicles after abnormal sensor wear and reported a later move toward non-contact sensing.

Electronic steering growth supports original equipment demand, while recall-driven redesigns create replacement, validation, and new supplier nomination activity. Automotive torque sensor revenue will therefore reflect both new vehicle programs and changes to existing steering architectures.

 

Robot Deployment Expands Embedded and Aftermarket Demand

Industrial robot installations reached 542,000 units in 2024, while the operational stock increased to 4.664 million units. China accounted for 295,000 installations and operated more than two million robots.

New robot platforms create embedded sensing and testing demand. The expanding operational stock also increases the number of systems requiring replacement components, maintenance, calibration, and production-line validation. Melexis’ robotics pipeline and the Heriot-Watt specialist procurement provide direct evidence that torque-related sensing is being incorporated into both scalable robot programs and customized systems.

Robot investment remains cyclical. Installations declined 9% in the United States and 8% in Europe during 2024, while India increased installations by 7% to 9,100 units. New equipment revenue will therefore shift toward expanding Asian manufacturing markets, while mature regions provide a larger base for service, replacement, and retrofit income.

 

Market Direction

The Torque Sensor Market’s projected rise from USD 1.97 billion in 2025 to USD 3.72 billion by 2032 will be led by electronic steering, electric-vehicle testing, robotics, and calibration. Automotive applications will provide the largest volume base. Test systems and specialist robotics will generate higher revenue per contract. Calibration will add recurring income from the expanding installed equipment base.

Melexis is positioned around embedded automotive and robotics sensing. Kistler is expanding automotive testing and third-party calibration. Sensor Technology and Magtrol are broadening industrial measurement coverage. Rotork, DeZurik, and specialist robotics suppliers are capturing torque sensor value inside complete equipment contracts. Revenue growth will therefore favor suppliers connected to platform design-ins, test-system upgrades, embedded infrastructure, and recurring service activity.

 

Torque Sensor Market Report Coverage Table

Report Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2026 – 2032
Market Size Value in 2025	USD 1.97 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2032	USD 3.72 Billion
Overall Growth Rate	CAGR of 9.5% (2026 – 2032)
Base Year for Estimation	2025
Historical Data	2019 – 2024
Unit	USD Million, CAGR (2026 – 2032)
Segmentation	By Product Type, By Technology, By Application, By End User, By Geography
By Product Type	Rotary Torque Sensors, Reaction Torque Sensors
By Technology	Strain Gauge, Magnetoelastic, Optical, Surface Acoustic Wave, Inductive, Other Technologies
By Application	Automotive Steering Systems, Powertrain and Drivetrain Testing, Electric Motor Testing, Industrial Robotics, Manufacturing and Assembly, Aerospace Testing, Medical and Rehabilitation Equipment, E-Bikes and Micromobility, Valve and Actuator Systems
By End User	Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers, Industrial Manufacturers, Robotics Manufacturers and System Integrators, Aerospace and Defense Companies, Test and Measurement Laboratories, Utilities and Process Industries, Bicycle and E-Bike Manufacturers, Research Institutions
By Region	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa
Country Scope	U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa
Market Drivers	Rising adoption of torque sensing in electric vehicles, growing demand for precision testing in powertrain and drivetrain systems, wider use of industrial robotics and automated assembly lines, increasing torque monitoring needs in aerospace testing, e-bike, actuator, and medical rehabilitation applications
Customization Option	Available upon request