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Porosimeter Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global porosimeter market is worth USD 159 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 293 mn by 2036, growing at a 6.3% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Mercury intrusion is the largest by type segment.

USD 159 mnMarket size 2026
USD 293 mnForecast 2036
6.3%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global porosimeter market is worth USD 159 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 293 mn by 2036, growing at a 6.3% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Mercury intrusion is the largest by type segment.

ScopeMercury intrusion and non-mercury porosimeters that measure pore size, pore volume and density of porous materials in ceramics, catalysts, batteries, rock and filters.
IndustryTesting Equipment
Value 2025USD 150 mn
Value 2026USD 159 mn
Value 2036USD 293 mn
CAGR 2026-20366.3%
Volume 20261,566 units
Volume 20362,487 units
Average price 2026USD 101,500 per unit
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Porosimeter market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global porosimeter market is forecast to grow from USD 159 mn in 2026 to USD 293 mn by 2036, a rise of 84%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 6.3%
Porosimeter market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 150 mn; 2026: USD 159 mn; 2027: USD 169 mn; 2028: USD 180 mn; 2029: USD 191 mn; 2030: USD 203 mn; 2031: USD 216 mn; 2032: USD 229 mn; 2033: USD 244 mn; 2034: USD 259 mn; 2035: USD 276 mn; 2036: USD 293 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 6.3%.2025159 mn2026216 mn2031293 mn20366.3% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 159 mn
2027USD 169 mn
2028USD 180 mn
2029USD 191 mn
2030USD 203 mn
2031USD 216 mn
2032USD 229 mn
2033USD 244 mn
2034USD 259 mn
2035USD 276 mn
2036USD 293 mn

Porosimeter market segmentation

By type

Exhibit 2Mercury intrusion is the largest segment by type, with 62.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by type
Porosimeter market share by type, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by type. Mercury intrusion: 62.0%; Capillary flow and liquid extrusion: 24.0%; Gas expansion and other: 14.0%.Mercury intrusion62.0%Capillary flow and liquid extrusion24.0%Gas expansion and other14.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Mercury intrusion62.0%56.3%USD 99 mn5.3%
Capillary flow and liquid extrusion24.0%27.6%USD 38 mn7.8%
Gas expansion and other14.0%16.1%USD 22 mn7.8%

By end use

Exhibit 3Batteries and energy adds the most revenue by end use, growing from USD 29 mn in 2026 to USD 73 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by end use, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Porosimeter market by end use, 2026 and 2036Revenue by end use in 2026 and 2036. Batteries and energy: USD 29 mn in 2026, USD 73 mn in 2036, change +154%; Catalysts and chemicals: USD 38 mn in 2026, USD 67 mn in 2036, change +75%; Ceramics and construction materials: USD 35 mn in 2026, USD 56 mn in 2036, change +59%; Filtration and membranes: USD 19 mn in 2026, USD 37 mn in 2036, change +93%; Oil and gas rock analysis: USD 22 mn in 2026, USD 35 mn in 2036, change +59%; Other: USD 16 mn in 2026, USD 25 mn in 2036, change +59%.20262036 forecastChangeBatteries and energy+154%29 mn73 mnCatalysts and chemicals+75%38 mn67 mnCeramics and construction materials+59%35 mn56 mnFiltration and membranes+93%19 mn37 mnOil and gas rock analysis+59%22 mn35 mnOther+59%16 mn25 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Catalysts and chemicals24.0%22.8%USD 38 mn5.8%
Ceramics and construction materials22.0%19.0%USD 35 mn4.8%
Batteries and energy18.0%24.8%USD 29 mn9.8%
Oil and gas rock analysis14.0%12.1%USD 22 mn4.8%
Filtration and membranes12.0%12.5%USD 19 mn6.8%
Other10.0%8.7%USD 16 mn4.8%

By pressure range

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Below 4000 psi34.0%30.0%USD 54 mn5.0%
4000 to 33000 psi46.0%46.0%USD 73 mn6.3%
Above 33000 psi20.0%24.0%USD 32 mn8.3%

By sample porosity

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Macropores20.0%20.0%USD 32 mn6.3%
Mesopores36.0%36.0%USD 57 mn6.3%
Micropores44.0%44.0%USD 70 mn6.3%

By service

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Instruments66.0%64.0%USD 105 mn6.0%
Contract analysis22.0%24.0%USD 35 mn7.2%
Consumables12.0%12.0%USD 19 mn6.3%

Top 25 countries for porosimeter by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 85.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.2%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 45 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 57.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Porosimeter market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 45 mn, 28.0%; United States: USD 33 mn, 21.0%; Germany: USD 13 mn, 8.0%; Japan: USD 9.5 mn, 6.0%; India: USD 8.0 mn, 5.0%; South Korea: USD 8.0 mn, 5.0%; United Kingdom: USD 5.6 mn, 3.5%; France: USD 5.6 mn, 3.5%; Saudi Arabia: USD 4.8 mn, 3.0%; Italy: USD 4.0 mn, 2.5%.China45 mn 28.0%United States33 mn 21.0%Germany13 mn 8.0%Japan9.5 mn 6.0%India8.0 mn 5.0%South Korea8.0 mn 5.0%United Kingdom5.6 mn 3.5%France5.6 mn 3.5%Saudi Arabia4.8 mn 3.0%Italy4.0 mn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 45 mn28.0%USD 98 mn8.2%
2United StatesUSD 33 mn21.0%USD 53 mn4.7%
3GermanyUSD 13 mn8.0%USD 19 mn4.3%
4JapanUSD 9.5 mn6.0%USD 14 mn3.7%
5IndiaUSD 8.0 mn5.0%USD 20 mn9.8%
6South KoreaUSD 8.0 mn5.0%USD 15 mn6.7%
7United KingdomUSD 5.6 mn3.5%USD 8.5 mn4.3%
8FranceUSD 5.6 mn3.5%USD 8.5 mn4.3%
9Saudi ArabiaUSD 4.8 mn3.0%USD 8.8 mn6.3%
10ItalyUSD 4.0 mn2.5%USD 6.2 mn4.5%
11SpainUSD 2.4 mn1.5%USD 4.0 mn5.3%
12NetherlandsUSD 2.1 mn1.3%USD 3.6 mn5.4%
13BelgiumUSD 1.9 mn1.2%USD 3.1 mn5.3%
14AustraliaUSD 1.6 mn1.0%USD 2.9 mn6.0%
15TurkeyUSD 1.4 mn0.9%USD 2.9 mn7.2%
16MexicoUSD 1.3 mn0.8%USD 2.5 mn7.2%
17PolandUSD 1.1 mn0.7%USD 2.2 mn7.2%
18ThailandUSD 0.99 mn0.6%USD 2.0 mn7.1%
19VietnamUSD 0.86 mn0.5%USD 1.7 mn7.2%
20IndonesiaUSD 0.76 mn0.5%USD 1.5 mn7.2%
21SwedenUSD 0.67 mn0.4%USD 1.1 mn5.2%
22SwitzerlandUSD 0.59 mn0.4%USD 1.00 mn5.4%
23AustriaUSD 0.52 mn0.3%USD 0.88 mn5.3%
24SingaporeUSD 0.46 mn0.3%USD 0.82 mn5.9%
25MalaysiaUSD 0.40 mn0.2%USD 0.79 mn7.1%
Rest of worldUSD 6.0 mn3.8%USD 10 mn5.5%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 55% of the USD 134 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Porosimeter market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 159 mn. China: +USD 54 mn; United States: +USD 20 mn; India: +USD 12 mn; South Korea: +USD 7.3 mn; Germany: +USD 6.6 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 30 mn; Rest of world: +USD 4.2 mn. Market value 2036: USD 293 mn.Market value 2026159 mnChina+54 mnUnited States+20 mnIndia+12 mnSouth Korea+7.3 mnGermany+6.6 mn20 other countries+30 mnRest of world+4.2 mnMarket value 2036293 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Micromeritics
  • Anton Paar
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Porous Materials Inc
  • Microtrac MRB
  • 3P Instruments
  • Quantachrome Instruments
  • Altamira Instruments
  • Porotec
  • Beijing JWGB Sci & Tech
  • Beijing Builder Electronic Technology

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Gold APP Instruments
  • Porolux
  • Particle Technology Labs

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the porosimeter market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.3% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by type, by end use, by pressure range, by sample porosity, by service. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the porosimeter market?

The global porosimeter market is estimated at USD 150 mn in 2025 and USD 159 mn in 2026.

How fast will the porosimeter market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 293 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% from 2026, an increase of USD 134 mn.

Which country is the largest market for porosimeter?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 45 mn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 57.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which porosimeter segment is largest?

In the by type split, Mercury intrusion is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading porosimeter companies?

Global leaders include Micromeritics, Anton Paar, Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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