March 25, 2026 – New Market Research Projects Strong Growth for PIR Sensors
Allied Market Research has released a comprehensive report on the global PIR sensor market, projecting robust growth through 2030. The report cites automotive safety mandates, smart home adoption, and building automation as key drivers.
Market Projections
- 2025 market size: $8.2 billion
- 2030 projected market size: $15.1 billion
- Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.5% (2025-2030)
- Unit shipments 2025: 1.2 billion units
- Projected unit shipments 2030: 2.3 billion units
- Average selling price: Declining from $0.52 (2025) to $0.38 (2030) for commodity sensors
Segment Breakdown
By Technology
- Conventional analog PIR: 65% of market in 2025, declining to 50% by 2030
- Digital PIR (I2C/SPI): 20% of market, growing to 30%
- AI-enhanced PIR: 5% of market, growing to 15%
- Others (arrays, specialized): 10% stable
By Application
- Automotive (child presence detection): 5% in 2025, 20% by 2030 – fastest growing
- Smart lighting: 30% in 2025, 28% by 2030 – stable
- Security systems: 25% in 2025, 22% by 2030 – slight decline
- Building automation: 15% in 2025, 15% by 2030 – stable
- Consumer/IoT: 20% in 2025, 12% by 2030 – relative decline as automotive grows
- Industrial: 5% in 2025, 3% by 2030
By Region
- Asia-Pacific: 45% of market (largest, fastest growing)
- North America: 30% of market
- Europe: 20% of market
- Rest of World: 5% of market
Key Market Drivers
1. Automotive Safety Mandates
The US Hot Cars Act (2028 effective date) and similar regulations in Europe and Asia are creating massive new demand. By 2030, an estimated 90% of new vehicles will include child presence detection systems, each using 2-3 PIR sensors. This represents 150-200 million sensors annually by 2030.
2. Smart Home Proliferation
Smart home adoption continues to grow, with PIR sensors becoming standard in lighting, security, and HVAC systems. The report notes that falling sensor prices (now below $0.50 for basic modules) are enabling integration into lower-cost products. Smart home PIR sensors are projected to grow at 12% CAGR through 2030.
3. Building Energy Codes
Building energy codes worldwide now require occupancy-based lighting control in commercial buildings. The EU’s EPBD and California’s Title 24 updates are driving significant demand in commercial construction and retrofits.
4. Aging-in-Place Technology
Growing elderly population is driving demand for PIR-based monitoring systems for fall detection and activity tracking. This segment is projected to grow at 15% CAGR through 2030.
Market Challenges
- Supply chain constraints: Potential shortages as automotive demand surges
- Price erosion: ASPs declining 5-7% annually in consumer segments
- Competition from mmWave: Radar sensors gaining in high-end applications
- Raw material costs: Lithium tantalate price volatility
- Trade policy uncertainty: Tariffs affecting global supply chains
Competitive Landscape
Top manufacturers and market share (2025):
- Panasonic: 28%
- Murata: 22%
- Excelitas: 15%
- Honeywell: 8%
- Chinese manufacturers (combined): 20%
- Others: 7%
The report notes that Chinese manufacturers are gaining share in commodity segments, while Japanese and US manufacturers dominate high-end automotive and industrial markets.
Emerging Trends
- AI integration: On-chip classification becoming standard in premium sensors
- Energy harvesting: Battery-free sensors entering market, projected to grow at 25% CAGR
- Sensor fusion: PIR combined with temperature, humidity, light sensors
- Matter compatibility: Standardized interoperability across ecosystems
- Flexible sensors: Wearable PIR sensors under development
Conclusion
The PIR sensor market is entering a new growth phase, driven by diverse applications from automotive safety to smart homes. Manufacturers who can secure automotive qualifications, scale production, and develop AI-enhanced sensors will be best positioned to capture the growing opportunity.