Global Water Activity Meter Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Water Activity Meter market size is expected to reach $ 43.99 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
In 2024, global Water Activity Meters production reached approximately 11,433 untis , with an average global market price of around US$ 2,718 per unit.
Water Activity Meter (Aw for short, also known as water activity, water activity) mainly reflects the amount of free water in the food in a balanced state, the stability of the food and the possibility of microbial reproduction and what can cause changes in food quality Chemical, enzymatic, and physical changes are often used to measure the ability of microorganisms to tolerate dryness. By measuring the water activity of food and choosing reasonable packaging and storage methods, the use of preservatives can be reduced, and the shelf life of food, grain, fruits and vegetables can be judged.
The water activity meter market is poised for steady growth, driven by technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and increasing awareness of product quality and safety. Key trends such as portable devices, IoT integration, and sustainability will shape the future of the market. However, addressing challenges like high costs and technical complexity will be crucial for broader adoption.
The North America Water Activity Meters production value was US$ 10.84 million in 2024 and it will be US$ 13.98 Million in 2031, with a growth rate 3.79% from 2025 to 2031. Factors that support this trend are the rising regulatory requirements for food safety, the pharmaceutical industry, and material science research, along with stability testing.
The major global manufacturers of Water Activity Meters include AquaLab (Addium), Shenzhen Guanya, Novasina, Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies), SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY, Steroglass, Wisdom Shanghai Instrument, Driesen + Kern GmbH, Freund Corporation, humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg), CapPlus Technologies, Lighttells, Zhejiang NADE Scientific Instrument, Qingdao Realltech Instruments, Beijing Beidouxing Technology, Guangzhou Lantai Instrument, Wuxi Huake Instrument, Zhejiang TAILIN Bioengineering, etc. In 2024, the world's top five vendors accounted for approximately 73.88% of the revenue.
In Water Activity Meters market, the Food Industry holds an important share, and it is expected to reach a volume of 6,804 units by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.41% during 2025 and 2031. The Pharmaceutical Industry is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to increasing regulatory requirements and demand for precise moisture control in drug formulation.
North America dominates the market for water activity instrumentation due to severe food safety standards, advanced pharma production, and strong R&D spending. The USA and Canada are the key contributors, and they report good demand from the food industry and biotech industries. Availability of leading-line manufacturers and technological advances in accuracy instrumentation also fuel the growth of the market. Food safety and drug quality control initiatives from governments are propelling market adoption in the region.
Europe is a stronghold region, with Germany, the UK, and France leading pharmaceuticals and food production. The requirements for drug stability testing and food safety across the EU drive demand for water activity equipment. Market also benefits from advancing automatic test technology and additional funding in research lab facilities. Demand is further driven by rising interest in natural preservatives and clean-label foods, where better analysis of water activity is required for product integrity.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest growth, driven by increasing industrialization, expanding food and pharmaceutical sectors, and growing regulatory enforcement. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major contributors, with heightened demand from food exporters, generic drug manufacturers, and research institutes.
This report studies the global Water Activity Meter production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Water Activity Meter and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Water Activity Meter that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Water Activity Meter total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Water Activity Meter production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units), (based on production site)
Global Water Activity Meter consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Units)
U.S. VS China: Water Activity Meter domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Water Activity Meter production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Water Activity Meter market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include AquaLab (Addium), Shenzhen Guanya, Novasina, Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies), SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY, Steroglass, Wisdom Shanghai Instrument, Driesen + Kern GmbH, Freund Corporation, humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Water Activity Meter market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Water Activity Meter Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Water Activity Meter Market, Segmentation by Type:
Portable Water Activity Meter
Benchtop Water Activity Meter
Global Water Activity Meter Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food Industry
Pharma Industry
Cosmetics and Tobacco
Scientific Research
Others
Companies Profiled:
AquaLab (Addium)
Shenzhen Guanya
Novasina
Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies)
SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY
Steroglass
Wisdom Shanghai Instrument
Driesen + Kern GmbH
Freund Corporation
humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg)
CapPlus Technologies
Lighttells
Zhejiang NADE Scientific Instrument
Qingdao Realltech Instruments
Beijing Beidouxing Technology
Guangzhou Lantai Instrument
Wuxi Huake Instrument
Zhejiang TAILIN Bioengineering
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Water Activity Meter market?
2. What is the demand of the global Water Activity Meter market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Water Activity Meter market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Water Activity Meter market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Water Activity Meter market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
In 2024, global Water Activity Meters production reached approximately 11,433 untis , with an average global market price of around US$ 2,718 per unit.
Water Activity Meter (Aw for short, also known as water activity, water activity) mainly reflects the amount of free water in the food in a balanced state, the stability of the food and the possibility of microbial reproduction and what can cause changes in food quality Chemical, enzymatic, and physical changes are often used to measure the ability of microorganisms to tolerate dryness. By measuring the water activity of food and choosing reasonable packaging and storage methods, the use of preservatives can be reduced, and the shelf life of food, grain, fruits and vegetables can be judged.
The water activity meter market is poised for steady growth, driven by technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and increasing awareness of product quality and safety. Key trends such as portable devices, IoT integration, and sustainability will shape the future of the market. However, addressing challenges like high costs and technical complexity will be crucial for broader adoption.
The North America Water Activity Meters production value was US$ 10.84 million in 2024 and it will be US$ 13.98 Million in 2031, with a growth rate 3.79% from 2025 to 2031. Factors that support this trend are the rising regulatory requirements for food safety, the pharmaceutical industry, and material science research, along with stability testing.
The major global manufacturers of Water Activity Meters include AquaLab (Addium), Shenzhen Guanya, Novasina, Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies), SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY, Steroglass, Wisdom Shanghai Instrument, Driesen + Kern GmbH, Freund Corporation, humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg), CapPlus Technologies, Lighttells, Zhejiang NADE Scientific Instrument, Qingdao Realltech Instruments, Beijing Beidouxing Technology, Guangzhou Lantai Instrument, Wuxi Huake Instrument, Zhejiang TAILIN Bioengineering, etc. In 2024, the world's top five vendors accounted for approximately 73.88% of the revenue.
In Water Activity Meters market, the Food Industry holds an important share, and it is expected to reach a volume of 6,804 units by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.41% during 2025 and 2031. The Pharmaceutical Industry is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to increasing regulatory requirements and demand for precise moisture control in drug formulation.
North America dominates the market for water activity instrumentation due to severe food safety standards, advanced pharma production, and strong R&D spending. The USA and Canada are the key contributors, and they report good demand from the food industry and biotech industries. Availability of leading-line manufacturers and technological advances in accuracy instrumentation also fuel the growth of the market. Food safety and drug quality control initiatives from governments are propelling market adoption in the region.
Europe is a stronghold region, with Germany, the UK, and France leading pharmaceuticals and food production. The requirements for drug stability testing and food safety across the EU drive demand for water activity equipment. Market also benefits from advancing automatic test technology and additional funding in research lab facilities. Demand is further driven by rising interest in natural preservatives and clean-label foods, where better analysis of water activity is required for product integrity.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest growth, driven by increasing industrialization, expanding food and pharmaceutical sectors, and growing regulatory enforcement. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major contributors, with heightened demand from food exporters, generic drug manufacturers, and research institutes.
This report studies the global Water Activity Meter production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Water Activity Meter and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Water Activity Meter that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Water Activity Meter total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Water Activity Meter production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units), (based on production site)
Global Water Activity Meter consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Units)
U.S. VS China: Water Activity Meter domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Water Activity Meter production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Water Activity Meter production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Water Activity Meter market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include AquaLab (Addium), Shenzhen Guanya, Novasina, Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies), SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY, Steroglass, Wisdom Shanghai Instrument, Driesen + Kern GmbH, Freund Corporation, humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg), etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Water Activity Meter market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Water Activity Meter Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Water Activity Meter Market, Segmentation by Type:
Portable Water Activity Meter
Benchtop Water Activity Meter
Global Water Activity Meter Market, Segmentation by Application:
Food Industry
Pharma Industry
Cosmetics and Tobacco
Scientific Research
Others
Companies Profiled:
AquaLab (Addium)
Shenzhen Guanya
Novasina
Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies)
SIBATA SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY
Steroglass
Wisdom Shanghai Instrument
Driesen + Kern GmbH
Freund Corporation
humimeter (Schaller Messtechnikg)
CapPlus Technologies
Lighttells
Zhejiang NADE Scientific Instrument
Qingdao Realltech Instruments
Beijing Beidouxing Technology
Guangzhou Lantai Instrument
Wuxi Huake Instrument
Zhejiang TAILIN Bioengineering
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Water Activity Meter market?
2. What is the demand of the global Water Activity Meter market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Water Activity Meter market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Water Activity Meter market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Water Activity Meter market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
137 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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