Global Rain Sensor Market Size and Forecasts 2030
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Global Rain Sensor Market Size and Forecasts 2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period:

GLOBAL RAIN SENSOR MARKET

 

INTRODUCTION

One type of switching device used to detect rainfall is a rain sensor. The functioning mechanism of this sensor is similar to that of a switch; if it rains, the switch is typically closed. 

 

The complete internal reflection theory underlies the operation of the rain sensor. A sensor inside the automobile detects the reflection of an infrared light beam that is directed at a 45-degree angle onto a clear portion of the windscreen.

 

Rain causes the light to scatter and less light is reflected back to the sensor because of the wet glass. In order to stop any valves from opening when rain has been detected, they are specifically put in series with the solenoid valve common circuit or connected to the irrigation controller's sensor terminals.

 

In addition to a rain sensor, some irrigation rain sensors additionally have a freeze sensor to prevent the system from running in sub freezing conditions, especially when irrigation systems are being used in the winter.

 

This sensor is a resistive dipole, and it only displays resistance when there is moisture present. As an illustration, it exhibits greater resistance when it is dry and lesser resistance when it is wet. Both wireless and hard-wired rain sensors for irrigation systems are available.

 

The majority of these sensors use hygroscopic disks, which swell in the presence of rain and contract again as they dry out. The hygroscopic disk stack in turn presses or releases an electrical switch, and the rate of drying is typically adjusted by adjusting the ventilation reaching the stack.

 

However, various electrical type sensors are also sold that monitor rainfall using tipping bucket or conductance type probes. Similar techniques are used by both the wired and wireless versions of the irrigation controller to pause watering momentarily.

 

GLOBAL RAIN SENSOR MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

 

 Rain Sensor Market,

 

The Global rain sensor market accountedfor $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENT

The industry pioneer in time, temperature, and weather sensors, AcuRite, has announced the release of a line of rain monitoring systems that expands on the features of its AcuLink platform for remote monitoring.

 

AcuLink is redefining how people keep in touch with the places and things they care about by allowing users to monitor both interior and outdoor conditions, including temperature, humidity, wind, rain, atmospheric pressure, the weather forecast, and more.

 

Each Rain Monitoring System comes with a rain gauge sensor that wirelessly communicates rainfall measurements to the system's AcuLink Internet Bridge. From there, users can examine the data on a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or tabletop display.

 

The information from the rain sensor can be seen in private, communicated to friends and family, or submitted to online weather forums. The customized dashboard and user-friendly interface of the AcuLink web portal and app are made for simple trend monitoring, graphic graphing, and historical data archiving.

 

For determining how much water your lawn or garden needs, personal precipitation information is helpful. Utilize AcuLink's configurable alerts to receive email or text message notifications of changing conditions when conditions like flood conditions or approaching storms occur. AcuLink is available online at aculink.com and as a free mobile app for Apple iOS and Android devices.

 

MARKET DYNAMICS

 

The adoption of automotive rain sensors in budget and mid-range vehicles is anticipated to boost market growth due to the lower cost of these sensors.During the forecast period, it is predicted that primary driving forces will be the increased usage of electrical systems in automobiles, the growing demand for driver comfort and safety in vehicles, and the enormous expansion of the automotive industry.

 

The market for automotive rain sensors is predicted to continue expanding at a phenomenal rate thanks to the advancements in electric mobility and autonomous vehicle technology.

 

Furthermore, the market's growth is supported by improving economic conditions, rising customer demand and interest, technological innovation, and tighter governmental regulations. 

 

Leading luxury vehicle producers are also releasing electric versions of their models in response to growing environmental concerns and rising gasoline costs. Additionally, the sector's growth will benefit from it.

 

In general, due to excessive rain, several nations suggest installing a rain sensor on autos. There are some locations, though, where it might not even be essential.There is extremely little rainfall in the Middle East and North Africa.

 

Automatic rain sensors are not as necessary in other countries because of the extremely low levels of precipitation in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt. For instance, because the Middle East is largely desert, there is very little rainfall there throughout the year. 

 

The only true winters in the Middle East take place in Saudi Arabia's mountainous interior, where temperatures can drop below zero. Key OEMs are discouraged from releasing their models with automatic rain-sensing technology features because of these typical climatic conditions.

 

Rain on the windscreen is detected by the rain sensor system in an automobile. Using a control module with an LED, the sensor detects water on the windscreen. Less light reaches the sensor when the glass is moist.

 

The software in a rain-sensing system turns on the wipers when the amount of light reflected onto the sensor rises to a specific threshold. Additionally, these sensor modules regulate the windscreen wetness ratio-dependent wiper activation speed and duration.

 

 The rain sensor is a driver assistance technology that relieves the load on the driver by automatically turning on the windscreen wiper system when it starts to rain, greatly enhancing in-vehicle security and comfort.

 

The Chinese government recently announced three new guidelines that explicitly address advanced driver assistance systems in response to the growing availability of ADAS on contemporary vehicles.GB/T 39263-2020, which covers the terminology and definitions for ADAS, is the first of these new standards. The definitions provided by the standard are broken down into two categories: information assistance systems and control assistance systems.

 

THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

  1. How many rainsensorsare manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
  2. Cost breakup of a Globalrain sensorand key vendor selection criteria
  3. Where are therain sensorsmanufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
  4. Market share of Global rain sensormarketmanufacturers and their upcoming products
  5. Cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global rain sensorin-house
  6. 5 key predictions for next 5 years in Globalrain sensormarket
  7. Average B-2-Brain sensormarket price in all segments
  8. Latest trends in rain sensor market, by every market segment
  9. The market size (both volume and value) of therain sensormarket in 2023-2030 and every year in between?
  10.  Production breakup ofrain sensormarket, by suppliers and their OEM relationship

 

Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2023-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2023-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2023-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2023-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix