Report cover image

Global Absolute Encoders Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Aug 28, 2025
Length 171 Pages
SKU # BOSS20356949

Description

Report Overview

Absolute encoders are high-precision electromechanical devices used to determine the angular position of a rotating shaft by providing a unique digital output for each distinct position, eliminating the need for a reference point upon power-up. Unlike incremental encoders, which measure relative movement, absolute encoders maintain position data even during power loss, making them critical in applications requiring accuracy, reliability, and repeatability, such as robotics, aerospace, CNC machinery, and industrial automation. The market for absolute encoders is driven by increasing automation across industries, demand for real-time position feedback in smart manufacturing, and advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies. Optical, magnetic, and capacitive are the dominant encoder types, each catering to specific performance and environmental requirements. The growing adoption of multi-turn absolute encoders, which track multiple rotations, further expands their use in complex motion control systems. Geographically, Asia-Pacific leads demand due to rapid industrialization, while North America and Europe focus on high-end applications in aerospace and medical equipment. Key challenges include high costs compared to incremental encoders and sensitivity to environmental factors like vibration and contamination. However, innovations in miniaturization, wireless communication, and integration with IoT systems are expected to sustain market growth. Major players include Heidenhain, Sick AG, Renishaw, and Omron, competing on precision, durability, and customization capabilities.

The global Absolute Encoders market size was estimated at USD 1201.32 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.50% during the forecast period.

This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global Absolute Encoders market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses.

The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector.

A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global Absolute Encoders market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure.

In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the Absolute Encoders market.

Global Absolute Encoders Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria.

A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups.

Key Company

Heidenhain

Dynapar

Tamagawa

Baumer Group

Nemicon

Pepperl+Fuchs

Hengstler GmbH

Omron

Sensata Technologies (BEI)

Encoder Products Company

TR-Electronic GmbH

FRABA

Renishaw

Kubler

Koyo

Leine & Linde

Sick

Rep Avago

Yuheng Optics

ELCO

Wuxi CREATE

Changchun Rongde Optics

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Solid Shaft

Hollow Shaft

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Elevator Industry

Machine Tool

Motor

Food & Packaging Machinery

Textile Machinery

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Absolute Encoders Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Absolute Encoders Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Absolute Encoders Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Absolute Encoders, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

171 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Absolute Encoders
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Absolute Encoders Segment by Type
1.2.2 Absolute Encoders Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Absolute Encoders Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Absolute Encoders Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Absolute Encoders Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Absolute Encoders Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Absolute Encoders Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Absolute Encoders Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Absolute Encoders Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Absolute Encoders Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Absolute Encoders Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Absolute Encoders Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Absolute Encoders Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Absolute Encoders Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Absolute Encoders Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Absolute Encoders Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Absolute Encoders Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Absolute Encoders Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Absolute Encoders Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Absolute Encoders Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Absolute Encoders Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Absolute Encoders Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Absolute Encoders Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Absolute Encoders Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Absolute Encoders Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Absolute Encoders Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Absolute Encoders Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Absolute Encoders Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Absolute Encoders Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Absolute Encoders Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Absolute Encoders Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Absolute Encoders Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Absolute Encoders Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Absolute Encoders Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Absolute Encoders Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Absolute Encoders Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Absolute Encoders Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Absolute Encoders Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Absolute Encoders by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Absolute Encoders Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Absolute Encoders Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Absolute Encoders Production
9.4.1 North America Absolute Encoders Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Absolute Encoders Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Absolute Encoders Production
9.5.1 Europe Absolute Encoders Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Absolute Encoders Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Absolute Encoders Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Absolute Encoders Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Absolute Encoders Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Absolute Encoders Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Absolute Encoders Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Absolute Encoders Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Heidenhain
10.1.1 Heidenhain Basic Information
10.1.2 Heidenhain Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.1.3 Heidenhain Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Heidenhain Business Overview
10.1.5 Heidenhain SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Heidenhain Recent Developments
10.2 Dynapar
10.2.1 Dynapar Basic Information
10.2.2 Dynapar Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.2.3 Dynapar Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Dynapar Business Overview
10.2.5 Dynapar SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Dynapar Recent Developments
10.3 Tamagawa
10.3.1 Tamagawa Basic Information
10.3.2 Tamagawa Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.3.3 Tamagawa Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Tamagawa Business Overview
10.3.5 Tamagawa SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Tamagawa Recent Developments
10.4 Baumer Group
10.4.1 Baumer Group Basic Information
10.4.2 Baumer Group Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.4.3 Baumer Group Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Baumer Group Business Overview
10.4.5 Baumer Group Recent Developments
10.5 Nemicon
10.5.1 Nemicon Basic Information
10.5.2 Nemicon Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.5.3 Nemicon Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Nemicon Business Overview
10.5.5 Nemicon Recent Developments
10.6 Pepperl+Fuchs
10.6.1 Pepperl+Fuchs Basic Information
10.6.2 Pepperl+Fuchs Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.6.3 Pepperl+Fuchs Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Pepperl+Fuchs Business Overview
10.6.5 Pepperl+Fuchs Recent Developments
10.7 Hengstler GmbH
10.7.1 Hengstler GmbH Basic Information
10.7.2 Hengstler GmbH Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.7.3 Hengstler GmbH Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Hengstler GmbH Business Overview
10.7.5 Hengstler GmbH Recent Developments
10.8 Omron
10.8.1 Omron Basic Information
10.8.2 Omron Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.8.3 Omron Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Omron Business Overview
10.8.5 Omron Recent Developments
10.9 Sensata Technologies (BEI)
10.9.1 Sensata Technologies (BEI) Basic Information
10.9.2 Sensata Technologies (BEI) Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.9.3 Sensata Technologies (BEI) Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Sensata Technologies (BEI) Business Overview
10.9.5 Sensata Technologies (BEI) Recent Developments
10.10 Encoder Products Company
10.10.1 Encoder Products Company Basic Information
10.10.2 Encoder Products Company Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.10.3 Encoder Products Company Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Encoder Products Company Business Overview
10.10.5 Encoder Products Company Recent Developments
10.11 TR-Electronic GmbH
10.11.1 TR-Electronic GmbH Basic Information
10.11.2 TR-Electronic GmbH Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.11.3 TR-Electronic GmbH Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.11.4 TR-Electronic GmbH Business Overview
10.11.5 TR-Electronic GmbH Recent Developments
10.12 FRABA
10.12.1 FRABA Basic Information
10.12.2 FRABA Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.12.3 FRABA Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.12.4 FRABA Business Overview
10.12.5 FRABA Recent Developments
10.13 Renishaw
10.13.1 Renishaw Basic Information
10.13.2 Renishaw Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.13.3 Renishaw Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Renishaw Business Overview
10.13.5 Renishaw Recent Developments
10.14 Kubler
10.14.1 Kubler Basic Information
10.14.2 Kubler Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.14.3 Kubler Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Kubler Business Overview
10.14.5 Kubler Recent Developments
10.15 Koyo
10.15.1 Koyo Basic Information
10.15.2 Koyo Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.15.3 Koyo Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Koyo Business Overview
10.15.5 Koyo Recent Developments
10.16 Leine and Linde
10.16.1 Leine and Linde Basic Information
10.16.2 Leine and Linde Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.16.3 Leine and Linde Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Leine and Linde Business Overview
10.16.5 Leine and Linde Recent Developments
10.17 Sick
10.17.1 Sick Basic Information
10.17.2 Sick Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.17.3 Sick Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Sick Business Overview
10.17.5 Sick Recent Developments
10.18 Rep Avago
10.18.1 Rep Avago Basic Information
10.18.2 Rep Avago Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.18.3 Rep Avago Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.18.4 Rep Avago Business Overview
10.18.5 Rep Avago Recent Developments
10.19 Yuheng Optics
10.19.1 Yuheng Optics Basic Information
10.19.2 Yuheng Optics Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.19.3 Yuheng Optics Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.19.4 Yuheng Optics Business Overview
10.19.5 Yuheng Optics Recent Developments
10.20 ELCO
10.20.1 ELCO Basic Information
10.20.2 ELCO Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.20.3 ELCO Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.20.4 ELCO Business Overview
10.20.5 ELCO Recent Developments
10.21 Wuxi CREATE
10.21.1 Wuxi CREATE Basic Information
10.21.2 Wuxi CREATE Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.21.3 Wuxi CREATE Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.21.4 Wuxi CREATE Business Overview
10.21.5 Wuxi CREATE Recent Developments
10.22 Changchun Rongde Optics
10.22.1 Changchun Rongde Optics Basic Information
10.22.2 Changchun Rongde Optics Absolute Encoders Product Overview
10.22.3 Changchun Rongde Optics Absolute Encoders Product Market Performance
10.22.4 Changchun Rongde Optics Business Overview
10.22.5 Changchun Rongde Optics Recent Developments
11 Absolute Encoders Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Absolute Encoders Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Absolute Encoders Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Absolute Encoders Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Absolute Encoders by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Absolute Encoders Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Absolute Encoders by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Absolute Encoders by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Absolute Encoders Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Absolute Encoders Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
How Do Licenses Work?
Head shot

Questions or Comments?

Our team has the ability to search within reports to verify it suits your needs. We can also help maximize your budget by finding sections of reports you can purchase.