Global Portable Sound Intensity Probe Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Portable Sound Intensity Probe market size is predicted to grow from US$ 841 million in 2025 to US$ 1227 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, the production volume of portable sound intensity probes reached 324,500 units, with an average selling price of US$2,650 per unit.
To address the problems of traditional sound intensity measurement equipment, such as bulky size, complex operation, poor field applicability, and low measurement efficiency, portable sound intensity probes were developed. Since the introduction of digital technology into the field of sound measurement at the end of the 20th century, portable sound intensity probes have achieved a leapfrog development from analog technology to digital and intelligent technology. Currently, they encompass various types, including single-channel and multi-channel probes, and are widely used in industrial testing, environmental monitoring, architectural acoustics, and aerospace, capable of accurately measuring sound power, locating noise sources, and depicting sound intensity distribution.
In the global portable sound intensity probe market in 2025, the average price of basic civilian models was US$1,800-2,500 per unit, while the average price of high-precision industrial models and supporting systems reached US$3,000-5,000 per unit. In terms of production capacity, the annual production capacity of a single production line is generally 10,000-15,000 units. The industry average capacity utilization rate is approximately 62%, which can rise to 78% during peak periods of industrial automation upgrades. Gross profit margins vary significantly depending on product positioning: approximately 18%-23% for basic civilian models, and 25%-32% for high-precision industrial models and related measurement systems.
Typical Transaction Case: In the fourth quarter of 2024, German automotive giant BMW Group purchased 320 sets of Bosch Rexroth high-precision portable acoustic intensity probes (model SI-800), totaling approximately US$1.28 million. The purchase requirements included "support for multi-channel simultaneous measurement, remote control capability, compatibility with automotive NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) testing systems, and a measurement error ≤0.5dB in environments ranging from -20℃ to 60℃," for upgrading engine and vehicle acoustic performance testing lines at its global production sites.
The industrial chain structure of portable sound intensity probes is clear. Its upstream supply is highly specialized, focusing on high-value-added components and technologies such as precision piezoelectric ceramics, phase-matching microphones, and signal processing chips. This supply chain is primarily dominated by leading international companies such as Murata (Japan), B&K (Denmark), Texas Instruments (USA), and Qualcomm. Downstream applications focus on value realization, with industrial manufacturing (such as automotive NVH testing) accounting for the largest share at 45%, environmental monitoring (driving significant growth due to policy) accounting for 28%, and the remaining demand coming from diversified fields with stringent precision measurement requirements, such as scientific research metrology and architectural acoustics.
Industry Trends and Challenges: Portable acoustic intensity probes are showing three main development trends: intelligent upgrading (AI noise reduction algorithm penetration is increasing by 10% annually, making accurate measurement in complex environments and automatic noise source identification a standard feature), lightweighting and integration (single unit weight is breaking through to below 200g, integrating data storage and wireless transmission functions to support real-time viewing on mobile devices), and multi-parameter fusion measurement (integrating vibration, temperature, and other parameters to form a multi-dimensional acoustic analysis system). In terms of market opportunities, the increasing global industrial automation penetration rate is driving an annual growth rate of over 13% in acoustic testing demand from industries such as automotive and machinery (with outstanding performance in emerging Asia-Pacific markets), and environmental regulations... Stricter regulations have driven a surge in demand for upgraded environmental noise monitoring equipment (with an annual growth rate of 15% in the European market). The booming new energy vehicle industry has made NVH performance a core competitive advantage, creating a global market gap of approximately 80,000 units. However, core challenges remain: reliance on imported high-end precision microphones has resulted in gaps in phase matching accuracy and long-term stability for domestic companies (failure rate is 15% higher than Bosch and Rexroth at -20℃); high international technical standards mean that products entering the high-end markets of Europe and the United States require a 1-2 year certification period; severe homogenization in the low-to-mid-end market has led to price wars, squeezing gross profit margins below 25%, putting significant survival pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Demand and Opportunity Analysis The market demand for portable sound intensity probes is primarily driven by three core factors: First, the rigid demand for industrial quality and compliance. Industries such as automotive and electronics rely on them to improve product acoustic performance and predictive maintenance of equipment. Meanwhile, increasingly stringent global noise emission regulations (such as EU directives) are forcing the procurement and upgrading of equipment. Second, environmental monitoring policies and the surge in public concern. Noise control actions in various countries (such as China's 14th Five-Year Plan) are driving the construction and procurement of government monitoring networks, while public attention to urban noise is also creating a demand for flexible monitoring. Finally, the adaptability and efficiency revolution of the technology itself. Products can cover the entire frequency band, multiple scenarios, and even special environments, and intelligent design improves measurement efficiency several times over and significantly reduces costs, fundamentally broadening its application scope and economic viability.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Portable Sound Intensity Probe Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales for 2026 through 2032. With Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Portable Sound Intensity Probe industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Portable Sound Intensity Probe portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Portable Sound Intensity Probe market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Portable Sound Intensity Probe and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Portable Sound Intensity Probe market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Single-Microphone Probes
Dual-Microphone Probes
Segmentation by Microphone Size:
1/4 Inch Type
1/2 Inch Type
1 Inch Type
Segmentation by Number of Channels:
Single Channel Type
Multi-channel Type
Segmentation by Application:
Industrial Manufacturing
Environmental Monitoring
Scientific Research and Metrology
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
National Instruments
Bosch Rexroth
Yokogawa
Brüel & Kjær
Dewesoft
Norsonic
GRAS
Microtech Gefell
SINUS Messtechnik
BSWA
Weles Acoustics
S&V Samford
OROS
Soft Db
Microflown
PCB
SINT Technology
Wuhan Aerospace Star Technology
Hangzhou Aihua Instruments
CAS Acoustics
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe market?
What factors are driving Portable Sound Intensity Probe market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Portable Sound Intensity Probe market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Portable Sound Intensity Probe break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, the production volume of portable sound intensity probes reached 324,500 units, with an average selling price of US$2,650 per unit.
To address the problems of traditional sound intensity measurement equipment, such as bulky size, complex operation, poor field applicability, and low measurement efficiency, portable sound intensity probes were developed. Since the introduction of digital technology into the field of sound measurement at the end of the 20th century, portable sound intensity probes have achieved a leapfrog development from analog technology to digital and intelligent technology. Currently, they encompass various types, including single-channel and multi-channel probes, and are widely used in industrial testing, environmental monitoring, architectural acoustics, and aerospace, capable of accurately measuring sound power, locating noise sources, and depicting sound intensity distribution.
In the global portable sound intensity probe market in 2025, the average price of basic civilian models was US$1,800-2,500 per unit, while the average price of high-precision industrial models and supporting systems reached US$3,000-5,000 per unit. In terms of production capacity, the annual production capacity of a single production line is generally 10,000-15,000 units. The industry average capacity utilization rate is approximately 62%, which can rise to 78% during peak periods of industrial automation upgrades. Gross profit margins vary significantly depending on product positioning: approximately 18%-23% for basic civilian models, and 25%-32% for high-precision industrial models and related measurement systems.
Typical Transaction Case: In the fourth quarter of 2024, German automotive giant BMW Group purchased 320 sets of Bosch Rexroth high-precision portable acoustic intensity probes (model SI-800), totaling approximately US$1.28 million. The purchase requirements included "support for multi-channel simultaneous measurement, remote control capability, compatibility with automotive NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) testing systems, and a measurement error ≤0.5dB in environments ranging from -20℃ to 60℃," for upgrading engine and vehicle acoustic performance testing lines at its global production sites.
The industrial chain structure of portable sound intensity probes is clear. Its upstream supply is highly specialized, focusing on high-value-added components and technologies such as precision piezoelectric ceramics, phase-matching microphones, and signal processing chips. This supply chain is primarily dominated by leading international companies such as Murata (Japan), B&K (Denmark), Texas Instruments (USA), and Qualcomm. Downstream applications focus on value realization, with industrial manufacturing (such as automotive NVH testing) accounting for the largest share at 45%, environmental monitoring (driving significant growth due to policy) accounting for 28%, and the remaining demand coming from diversified fields with stringent precision measurement requirements, such as scientific research metrology and architectural acoustics.
Industry Trends and Challenges: Portable acoustic intensity probes are showing three main development trends: intelligent upgrading (AI noise reduction algorithm penetration is increasing by 10% annually, making accurate measurement in complex environments and automatic noise source identification a standard feature), lightweighting and integration (single unit weight is breaking through to below 200g, integrating data storage and wireless transmission functions to support real-time viewing on mobile devices), and multi-parameter fusion measurement (integrating vibration, temperature, and other parameters to form a multi-dimensional acoustic analysis system). In terms of market opportunities, the increasing global industrial automation penetration rate is driving an annual growth rate of over 13% in acoustic testing demand from industries such as automotive and machinery (with outstanding performance in emerging Asia-Pacific markets), and environmental regulations... Stricter regulations have driven a surge in demand for upgraded environmental noise monitoring equipment (with an annual growth rate of 15% in the European market). The booming new energy vehicle industry has made NVH performance a core competitive advantage, creating a global market gap of approximately 80,000 units. However, core challenges remain: reliance on imported high-end precision microphones has resulted in gaps in phase matching accuracy and long-term stability for domestic companies (failure rate is 15% higher than Bosch and Rexroth at -20℃); high international technical standards mean that products entering the high-end markets of Europe and the United States require a 1-2 year certification period; severe homogenization in the low-to-mid-end market has led to price wars, squeezing gross profit margins below 25%, putting significant survival pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Demand and Opportunity Analysis The market demand for portable sound intensity probes is primarily driven by three core factors: First, the rigid demand for industrial quality and compliance. Industries such as automotive and electronics rely on them to improve product acoustic performance and predictive maintenance of equipment. Meanwhile, increasingly stringent global noise emission regulations (such as EU directives) are forcing the procurement and upgrading of equipment. Second, environmental monitoring policies and the surge in public concern. Noise control actions in various countries (such as China's 14th Five-Year Plan) are driving the construction and procurement of government monitoring networks, while public attention to urban noise is also creating a demand for flexible monitoring. Finally, the adaptability and efficiency revolution of the technology itself. Products can cover the entire frequency band, multiple scenarios, and even special environments, and intelligent design improves measurement efficiency several times over and significantly reduces costs, fundamentally broadening its application scope and economic viability.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Portable Sound Intensity Probe Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales for 2026 through 2032. With Portable Sound Intensity Probe sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Portable Sound Intensity Probe industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Portable Sound Intensity Probe portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Portable Sound Intensity Probe market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Portable Sound Intensity Probe and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Portable Sound Intensity Probe market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Single-Microphone Probes
Dual-Microphone Probes
Segmentation by Microphone Size:
1/4 Inch Type
1/2 Inch Type
1 Inch Type
Segmentation by Number of Channels:
Single Channel Type
Multi-channel Type
Segmentation by Application:
Industrial Manufacturing
Environmental Monitoring
Scientific Research and Metrology
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
National Instruments
Bosch Rexroth
Yokogawa
Brüel & Kjær
Dewesoft
Norsonic
GRAS
Microtech Gefell
SINUS Messtechnik
BSWA
Weles Acoustics
S&V Samford
OROS
Soft Db
Microflown
PCB
SINT Technology
Wuhan Aerospace Star Technology
Hangzhou Aihua Instruments
CAS Acoustics
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Portable Sound Intensity Probe market?
What factors are driving Portable Sound Intensity Probe market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Portable Sound Intensity Probe market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Portable Sound Intensity Probe break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
134 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Portable Sound Intensity Probe by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Portable Sound Intensity Probe by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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