Shear Accelerometer Market Size is USD 281.42 Million in 2025

The global shear accelerometer market exceeded USD 267 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 451.77 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2034. Growth is driven by increasing demand for precise vibration measurement and monitoring across industrial, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.

Shear Accelerometer Market Statical Scope

The shear accelerometer market is growing at a decent pace due to the rapid expansion of the industrial sector, which adopts heavy machinery, turbines and equipment to manage the workflow. As a result, companies are investing in these accelerometers as they help in real-time vibration monitoring to manage their workflow with minimal errors. The higher market competitiveness may hamper the growth pace of these accelerometers due to the existing lower-cost alternatives for some applications. The rising focus on automotive safety is expected to drive the demand for this equipment in EVs and driver-assistance systems. The rising government focus towards renewable energy is expected to attract more investments for hydroelectric equipment, solar tracking systems and many more.

The emergence of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is expected to play a crucial role in predictive maintenance, which reduces downtime. The automotive industry is also expected to contribute towards the growth of the shear accelerometer market to detect crashes and navigation through AI.

Shear Accelerometer Market Share, By Region, 2024 (%)

• North America - At 19.7% share, adoption is significant but lower than LAMEA due to smaller industrial expansion in this segment.
• Asia Pacific - With 14.5% share, growth is moderate, driven by industrial and automotive applications in China, Japan, and India.
• Europe - At 3.3% share, market presence is limited due to smaller demand compared to global leaders.
• LAMEA - Dominates with 62.6% share, driven by expanding industrialization, mining, and construction activities in the region.

Shear Accelerometer Market Share, By Type, 2024 (%)

• Quartz (29.4%) - At 29.4% share, adoption is moderate, serving precision applications but secondary to ceramic types.
• Ceramic (70.6%) -Leading with 70.6% share, driven by wide industrial adoption, robustness, and cost-effectiveness.

Shear Accelerometer Market Share, By Application, 2024 (%)

• Industrial - With 37% share, it dominates due to high usage in machinery monitoring and vibration sensing.
• Aerospace & Defense - At 11.1% share, adoption is limited to specialized defense and aerospace applications.
• Automotive - Holds 15% share, used in vehicle monitoring and testing but secondary to industrial applications.
• Energy & Power - With 24.7% share, growing demand comes from energy sector monitoring and power equipment maintenance.
• Other - Accounts for 12.2% share, serving niche applications across multiple smaller sectors.

Shear Accelerometer Market Companies

• KISTLER
• PCB Piezotronics
• DYTRAN INSTRUMENTS
• Meggitt
• Endevco
• DJB Instruments
• Hansford Sensors
• Brüel & Kjær
• TEAC Corporation
• Norsonic

Shear Accelerometer Market Segmentation

By Type

• Quartz
• Ceramic

By Application

• Industrial
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Energy & Power
• Other

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa