PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1702725
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1702725
Alcohol Sensor Global Market Report 2025
An alcohol sensor serves to detect the presence and, at times, the concentration of alcohol in a person's breath. It is widely utilized by law enforcement agencies for assessing driver intoxication and by employers in certain sectors to uphold workplace safety standards.
The primary alcohol sensor technologies include fuel cell technology, semiconductor oxide sensor technology, and others. Fuel cell technology involves an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from fuel into electricity via a chemical reaction with an oxidizing agent. These sensors find applications in healthcare, vehicle control, and are used by diverse end-users including commercial entities, law enforcement agencies, and individuals.
The alcohol sensor market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides alcohol sensor market statistics, including alcohol sensor industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an alcohol sensor market share, detailed alcohol sensor market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the alcohol sensor industry. This alcohol sensor research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The alcohol sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.34 billion in 2024 to $2.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase of vehicles on roads, growth of the automotive industry, growth in law enforcement applications, rising incidence of alcohol-related accidents, and rising government regulations.
The alcohol sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing numbers of individuals drinking alcohol, rising demand for sensors, increasing demand for accurate alcohol and narcotics detection systems, increasing concern about road safety, and increasing emphasis on workplace safety and employee alcohol testing. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancement, integration with smart devices, non-invasive technologies, disposable and portable sensors, and artificial intelligence.
The alcohol sensor market is poised for growth due to the rising incidence of drunk-driving crashes. These crashes involve drivers impaired by alcohol, leading to compromised judgment, slower reactions, and impaired motor skills. Factors contributing to the increase in such incidents include higher alcohol consumption, lax law enforcement, and delays in legal proceedings. Alcohol sensors play a crucial role in combating drunk driving by enabling detection, deterrence, enforcement, and public education initiatives to promote safer roads and communities. For instance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in May 2022, approximately 37 individuals in the United States die each day in crashes involving drunk driving, equating to one fatality every 39 minutes. In 2022, these incidents resulted in a total of 13,524 deaths, driving the demand for alcohol sensors.
Leading companies in the alcohol sensor market are focusing on innovation, particularly in wearables for alcohol detection, to improve user convenience and accuracy. Alcohol detection wearables monitor alcohol levels in bodily fluids using sensors and technology, such as analyzing perspiration. For example, SOBR Safe, Inc., a US-based provider of transdermal alcohol detection solutions, launched SOBRsure in August 2023. This alcohol monitoring wristband is versatile, with applications ranging from monitoring teen drivers and truckers to supporting outpatient alcohol treatment and enhancing co-parenting confidence. SOBRsure detects alcohol passively emitted through the skin, ensuring hygiene without invasive samples such as breath, blood, or urine.
In August 2023, SOBR Safe Inc., a US company specializing in alcohol detection technology, announced a partnership with RubyRide, a US-based ridesharing service, for an undisclosed sum. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced alcohol detection technology into RubyRide's platform, enhancing safety and accountability within the ridesharing industry.
Major companies operating in the alcohol sensor market are Abbott Laboratories, Honeywell International Inc., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Winsen, Lifeloc Technologies, SenSeair AB, Alcohol Countermeasure Systems, BACKtrack Inc., EnviteC-Wismar GmbH, Intoximeters, Giner Labs, Alcolizer Pty Ltd., Dart Sensors Ltd., Quest Products Inc., AlcoPro, AK GlobalTech Corp., Sunrom Electronics, Guth Laboratories, Lion Laboratories, PAS Systems International, Swastik Scientific Company
North America was the largest region in the alcohol sensor market in 2024. The regions covered in the alcohol sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the alcohol sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The alcohol sensor market consists of sales of fuel cell alcohol sensor, semiconductor alcohol sensor, infrared (IR) spectroscopy alcohol sensor, and surface acoustic wave (SAW) alcohol sensor. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Alcohol Sensor Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on alcohol sensor market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Alcohol Sensor Market Characteristics
3. Alcohol Sensor Market Trends And Strategies
4. Alcohol Sensor Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Alcohol Sensor Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Alcohol Sensor PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Alcohol Sensor Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Alcohol Sensor Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Alcohol Sensor Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Alcohol Sensor Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Alcohol Sensor Market Segmentation
7. Alcohol Sensor Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Alcohol Sensor Market
9. China Alcohol Sensor Market
10. India Alcohol Sensor Market
11. Japan Alcohol Sensor Market
12. Australia Alcohol Sensor Market
13. Indonesia Alcohol Sensor Market
14. South Korea Alcohol Sensor Market
15. Western Europe Alcohol Sensor Market
16. UK Alcohol Sensor Market
17. Germany Alcohol Sensor Market
18. France Alcohol Sensor Market
19. Italy Alcohol Sensor Market
20. Spain Alcohol Sensor Market
21. Eastern Europe Alcohol Sensor Market
22. Russia Alcohol Sensor Market
23. North America Alcohol Sensor Market
24. USA Alcohol Sensor Market
25. Canada Alcohol Sensor Market
26. South America Alcohol Sensor Market
27. Brazil Alcohol Sensor Market
28. Middle East Alcohol Sensor Market
29. Africa Alcohol Sensor Market
30. Alcohol Sensor Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Alcohol Sensor Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
32. Global Alcohol Sensor Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Alcohol Sensor Market
34. Recent Developments In The Alcohol Sensor Market
35. Alcohol Sensor Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
