Report Description
The Middle East and Africa proximity sensors market size is expected to expand at considerable CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing demand for automobiles owing to rising purchasing power of population in emerging economies.
A proximity sensor is a device that enables the detection of adjacent objects without the requirement for physical touch. This sensor frequently produces an electromagnetic field or a photoelectric sensor and detects changes in the field and returns the signal. The entity being sensed is commonly referred to as the objective of the proximity sensor. Proximity sensor are used in various sensors. A capacitive proximity sensor or a photoelectric sensor can be appropriate for the use in the plastic industry, but an inductive proximity sensor is usually used in the industry that uses lot of metal in the product.
Some proximity sensors are sound with detecting items, while others are useful for determining various environmental conditions. Proximity sensors can be classified into several categories such as inductive proximity sensor, optical proximity sensor, capacitive proximity sensor, magnetic proximity sensor, and ultrasonic proximity sensor.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
- Increasing adoption of security systems is estimated to propel the market during the projected period.
- Rising utilisation of temperature sensors in the pharmaceutical sector is expected to spur the market growth.
- High price of temperature sensors can hinder the market expansion.
- Lack of professional personnel is major problem that can affect the market development in the coming years.
- Growing penetration of latest technology in the consumer electronics industry can create lucrative opportunities for industry players.
Scope of the Report
The report on the Middle East and Africa proximity sensors market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Proximity Sensors Market - Middle East and Africa Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Technology (Photoelectric, Magnetic, Inductive, and Capacitive), End-user Verticals (Consumer Electronics, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, and Others),
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Geographical Scope
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South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Rockwell Automation Inc.; Delta Electronics Inc.; Datalogic SpA; STMicroectronics NV; Sick AG; and Others
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Middle East and Africa Proximity Sensors Market Segment Insights
Photoelectric segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR.
On the basis of technology, the market is segregated into photoelectric, magnetic, inductive and capacitive. The photoelectric segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. Moving objects can capture photo by infrared temperature sensors in less than one sec. On the other hand, the magnetic segment is anticipated to account for a major market share during the forecast period. Proximity sensors are used as data gathering devices in the automation industry, providing required information to processors in the form of specific system parameters.
Consumer electronics segment is anticipated to register a high CAGR.
Based on end-user verticals, the Middle East and Africa proximity sensors market is categorized as consumer electronics, industrial, food and beverage, and automotive. The consumer electronics segment is anticipated to register a high CAGR during the forecast period. Electronic devices are widely adopted all around the world. Rising penetration of smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness bands in the Middle East is propelling the segment growth.
Saudi Arabia is anticipated to constitute a key market share.
In terms of geography, the market is categorized as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The market of Saudi Arabia is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period. Saudi Arabia dominated the major share of the market in 2020 due to presence of major manufacturers in the region, making significant investments in the research and development of temperature sensors. However, the market of South Africa anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Increasing demand for proximity sensors in automobile production facilities is driving the market growth in the country.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The middle east and Africa proximity sensors market has been segmented on the basis of
Technology
- Photoelectric
- Magnetic
- Inductive
- Capacitive
End-user Verticals
- Consumer Electronics
- Food & Beverage
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defence
- Others
Geography
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Key players
- Rockwell Automation Inc.
- Delta Electronics Inc.
- Datalogic SpA
- STMicroectronics NV
- Sick AG
Competitive Landscape
The market is very competitive in nature owing to the presence of many major players. Some of the major players competing in the middle east and Africa proximity sensors market are Rockwell Automation Inc.; Delta Electronics Inc.; Datalogic SpA; STMicroectronics NV; Sick AG, and others.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Proximity Sensors Market Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Proximity Sensors Market Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Proximity Sensors Market Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Proximity Sensors Market Market Forecast
4.5.1. Proximity Sensors Market Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Proximity Sensors Market Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Proximity Sensors Market Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
5.3. Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
5.3.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
6. Global Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
7.4.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.4.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.4.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.4.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Proximity Sensors Market Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Proximity Sensors Market Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.4.1. Consumer Electronics
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Aerospace & Defence
Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Proximity Sensors Market Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Proximity Sensors Market Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Proximity Sensors Market Distributors and Customers
12.3. Proximity Sensors Market Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. Rockwell Automation Inc.
Delta Electronics Inc.
Datalogic SpA
STMicroectronics NV
Sick AG