Underwater Insights: Market Share Analysis for Sonar Systems Industry

Posted by Amrut Mahajani on January 9th, 2024

The Sonar System Market, estimated at USD 5.9 Billion in 2021, is projected to reach USD 6.5 Billion by 2026, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.8% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2026.

Market Drivers:

The Sonar System Industry is primarily driven by the adoption of sonar systems by naval forces to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Factors contributing to this growth include the increasing use of sonobuoys in tactical defense programs and the rising demand for high-resolution imaging for seabed mapping.

COVID-19 Impact on the Sonar Systems Market:

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to the maritime industry, leading to budget reductions in the defense sector and a slowdown in research projects. The export of military and commercial vessels to certain regions has also decreased, affecting the overall development of sonar systems.

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Market Dynamics:

Driver: Stable Growth in the Deliveries of Military Vessels

The consistent growth in military vessel deliveries is expected to drive the sonar systems market. Military vessels rely on advanced sonar systems for applications such as mine detection, anti-submarine warfare, and port security.

Opportunity: Increasing Adoption Rate of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)

The growing interest in Unmanned Underwater Vehicles presents an opportunity for the sonar systems market, as these devices require compact and advanced sonar systems for efficient remote operation.

Challenges: Shift from 2D Sonar Processing to 3D Sonar Processing

The industry faces challenges in transitioning from 2D sonar processing to 3D for seabed imaging and charting, requiring extensive training and technical expertise.

Scope of the Report by Segments:

The study categorizes the Sonar systems market based on Application, Platform, Product, Installation, and Region:

By Application:

  • Anti-submarine Warfare
  • Port Security
  • Mine Detection & Countermeasure Systems
  • Search & Rescue
  • Navigation
  • Diver Detection
  • Seabed Terrain Investigation
  • Scientific
  • Others

By Platform:

  • Commercial Vessels
  • Defence Vessels
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
  • Aircrafts
  • Ports

By Product:

  • Hull-mounted Sonar
  • Stern-mounted Sonar
  • Dipping Sonar
  • Sonobuoy

By Installation:

  • Fixed
  • Deployable

By Region:

  • North America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • Rest of the World

Market Segmentation by Installation:

Deployable Sonar: Commanding the market during the forecast period.
Sonobuoys are deployable sonars designed for aerial SONAR, providing increased surveillance capability when dropped from aircraft.

Market Segmentation by Product:

Hull-Mounted Sonar: Expected to command the market during the forecast period.
Hull-mounted sonar, attached at the vessel's bottom, is widely used for tasks such as seabed monitoring, fish finding, and anti-submarine warfare.

Market Segmentation by Technology:

Active Sonar: Projected to command the market during the forecast period.
Active SONAR employs acoustic energy pulses, detecting objects based on the time taken for the pulse to travel to the target and back.

Market Segmentation by Application: Anti-Submarine Warfare:

The sonar system market for anti-submarine warfare is projected to witness the highest CAGR, growing from USD 1194.3 million in 2021 to USD 1308.4 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 1.8%.

Regional Analysis:

The Asia Pacific market is expected to contribute the largest share (39.0%) from 2021 to 2026, with the overall market projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.8%. The European market is anticipated to reach USD 2602.7 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 2.7%.

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Emerging Industry Trends:

Sonar systems are crucial in defense and marine applications for tasks such as surveillance, navigation, and tracking. The evolution of technology has led to advancements like deployable sonars (sonobuoys) and 3D sonar systems for real-time seabed and object visualization.

Key Market Players:

Dominated by globally established players such as Thales Group, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Raytheon Company, Lockheed Martin, L-3 Technologies Inc., and Ultra Electronics. Other major players include Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Teledyne Technologies Inc., and Sonardyne.

Future Outlook:

Continued technological advancements, increasing defense budgets, and the rising adoption of sonar systems across various applications are likely to shape the future landscape of the Sonar System Industry.

The Sonar System Industry is poised for steady growth, driven by military vessel deliveries, the adoption of unmanned underwater vehicles, and advancements in sonar technologies. Regional contributions, especially from the Asia Pacific, are expected to play a significant role in the market's expansion.

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