Market overview
The global ultrasonic thickness gauge market is worth USD 509 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 911 mn by 2036, growing at a 6.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Corrosion and wall thickness gauges is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Handheld and benchtop gauges that measure material thickness from one side with ultrasonic pulses, including corrosion thickness gauges for pipes, tanks, hulls and boilers and precision gauges for plastics and glass. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Testing Equipment |
| Value 2025 | USD 480 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 509 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 911 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 73.1 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 113 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 6,960 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 509 mn |
| 2027 | USD 539 mn |
| 2028 | USD 572 mn |
| 2029 | USD 606 mn |
| 2030 | USD 642 mn |
| 2031 | USD 681 mn |
| 2032 | USD 722 mn |
| 2033 | USD 765 mn |
| 2034 | USD 811 mn |
| 2035 | USD 860 mn |
| 2036 | USD 911 mn |
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrosion and wall thickness gauges | 58.0% | 54.8% | USD 295 mn | 5.4% |
| Precision gauges for plastics and glass | 24.0% | 23.8% | USD 122 mn | 5.9% |
| Coating-through-paint and multi-echo gauges | 18.0% | 21.5% | USD 92 mn | 7.9% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil, gas and petrochemicals | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 163 mn | 5.3% |
| Power and utilities | 16.0% | 15.7% | USD 81 mn | 5.8% |
| Marine and shipbuilding | 14.0% | 13.1% | USD 71 mn | 5.3% |
| Aerospace and automotive | 20.0% | 22.6% | USD 102 mn | 7.3% |
| Other industries | 18.0% | 18.5% | USD 92 mn | 6.3% |
By transducer type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single element | 24.0% | 20.0% | USD 122 mn | 4.1% |
| Dual element | 52.0% | 50.0% | USD 265 mn | 5.6% |
| Delay line and high frequency | 24.0% | 30.0% | USD 122 mn | 8.4% |
By price tier
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 34.0% | 28.0% | USD 173 mn | 4.0% |
| Mid range with data logging | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 224 mn | 6.0% |
| Advanced | 22.0% | 28.0% | USD 112 mn | 8.6% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | 31.0% | 29.0% | USD 158 mn | 5.3% |
| Distributors | 50.0% | 48.0% | USD 254 mn | 5.6% |
| Online | 19.0% | 23.0% | USD 97 mn | 8.0% |
Top 25 countries for ultrasonic thickness gauge by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 85.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 122 mn | 24.0% | USD 195 mn | 4.8% |
| 2 | China | USD 112 mn | 22.0% | USD 236 mn | 7.7% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 41 mn | 8.0% | USD 62 mn | 4.3% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 31 mn | 6.0% | USD 45 mn | 3.9% |
| 5 | India | USD 31 mn | 6.0% | USD 77 mn | 9.8% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | USD 25 mn | 5.0% | USD 49 mn | 6.8% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 20 mn | 4.0% | USD 31 mn | 4.3% |
| 8 | South Korea | USD 20 mn | 4.0% | USD 36 mn | 5.7% |
| 9 | France | USD 15 mn | 3.0% | USD 23 mn | 4.1% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 15 mn | 3.0% | USD 25 mn | 4.9% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 5.7 mn | 1.1% | USD 9.2 mn | 5.0% |
| 12 | Russia | USD 5.3 mn | 1.1% | USD 8.8 mn | 5.0% |
| 13 | Brazil | USD 5.1 mn | 1.0% | USD 9.9 mn | 6.9% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 4.8 mn | 0.9% | USD 7.8 mn | 5.1% |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | USD 4.5 mn | 0.9% | USD 8.8 mn | 6.9% |
| 16 | Netherlands | USD 4.2 mn | 0.8% | USD 6.9 mn | 5.1% |
| 17 | Norway | USD 4.0 mn | 0.8% | USD 6.5 mn | 5.0% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 3.7 mn | 0.7% | USD 7.2 mn | 7.0% |
| 19 | Spain | USD 3.4 mn | 0.7% | USD 5.6 mn | 5.2% |
| 20 | Singapore | USD 3.1 mn | 0.6% | USD 5.0 mn | 4.9% |
| 21 | Malaysia | USD 2.8 mn | 0.6% | USD 5.6 mn | 7.1% |
| 22 | Indonesia | USD 2.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 5.0 mn | 7.0% |
| 23 | Turkey | USD 2.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.5 mn | 7.2% |
| 24 | Kuwait | USD 2.0 mn | 0.4% | USD 3.9 mn | 7.0% |
| 25 | Nigeria | USD 1.7 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.3 mn | 6.9% |
| Rest of world | USD 21 mn | 4.2% | USD 35 mn | 5.1% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Evident
- Waygate Technologies
- Mitutoyo
- Elcometer
- DeFelsko
- Elektrophysik
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Sonatest
- Cygnus Instruments
- Sauter
- Kett Electric Laboratory
- Automation Dr. Nix
- Phynix
- Dakota Ultrasonics
- Checkline
- Huatec Group
- Landtek
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- PCE Instruments
- TIME Group
- Mitech
- Qualitest International
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 ultrasonic thickness gauge 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 6.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by end use, by transducer type, by price tier, by sales channel. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ultrasonic thickness gauge market?
The global ultrasonic thickness gauge market is estimated at USD 480 mn in 2025 and USD 509 mn in 2026.
How fast will the ultrasonic thickness gauge market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 911 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 402 mn.
Which country is the largest market for ultrasonic thickness gauge?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 122 mn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 54.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which ultrasonic thickness gauge segment is largest?
In the by type split, Corrosion and wall thickness gauges is the largest segment with 58.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading ultrasonic thickness gauge companies?
Global leaders include Evident, Waygate Technologies, Mitutoyo, Elcometer.
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