Austin, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reference Thermometer Market Size & Growth Insights:
According to the SNS Insider,“The Reference Thermometer Market size was valued at USD 1.92 Billion in 2025E and is projected to reach USD 3.13 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.34% over 2026-2033.”
Rising Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance Needs Across Industries Propel Market Growth Globally
Strict international laws requiring exact temperature measurement and calibration standards are driving the reference thermometer market. In order to maintain compliance, guarantee product safety, and achieve process consistency, industries including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, healthcare, and energy need extremely precise thermometers. The market for sophisticated digital and infrared reference thermometers is growing in both established and emerging regions due to the increased focus on quality assurance and the expansion of calibration labs.
With the integration of smart technologies and the Internet of Things, the reference thermometer market offers significant prospects. Wirelessly connected digital reference thermometers provide for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and increased productivity in a variety of applications.
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Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are:
- Fluke Calibration
- AMETEK (Jofra)
- WIKA
- Isotech
- Anton Paar
- ThermoProbe
- Labfacility
- Accurate Sensors Technologies (AST)
- OMEGA Engineering
- Dostmann electronic GmbH
- Endress+Hauser
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation
- KROHNE Messtechnik
- Keysight Technologies
- Testo SE & Co. KGaA
- Rototherm Group
- Sensortherm GmbH
- PremaTech Instruments
- Calmet
- JUMO GmbH & Co. KG
Reference Thermometer Market Report Scope:
| Report Attributes | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 1.92 Billion |
| Market Size by 2033 | USD 3.13 Billion |
| CAGR | CAGR of 6.34% From 2026 to 2033 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook |
| Key Segmentation | • By Product (Digital Reference Thermometers, Glass Thermometers, Platinum Resistance Thermometers, Thermocouples, Infrared Thermometers) • By Application (Calibration Laboratories, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Food and Beverage Industry, Healthcare and Clinical Laboratories, Oil and Gas, Energy and Power Generation) • By Measurement Technique (Contact Thermometers, Non-Contact Thermometers) • By Calibration Type (Fixed Point Calibration, Comparison Calibration, Standard Calibration) |
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Key Industry Segmentation
By Measurement Technique
Contact Thermometers held the leading share of 61.20% in 2025E due to their proven reliability and accuracy in controlled calibration processes, especially within laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Non-Contact Thermometers are expected to grow fastest at a CAGR of 8.1% owing to the rising use of automation and real-time monitoring technologies.
By Product
Platinum Resistance Thermometers led the market with 34.50% share in 2025E owing to their superior accuracy, stability, and reliability across calibration laboratories, healthcare, and industrial environments. nfrared Thermometers are the fastest growing with a CAGR of 8.9% due to the rising demand for non-contact measurement in food safety, healthcare, and energy sectors.
By Application
Calibration Laboratories dominated with 32.80% share in 2025E as they form the backbone of quality assurance and standardization across industries requiring precise temperature measurement. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of 9.40% due to stringent regulatory requirements for drug safety, vaccine storage, and process validation.
By Calibration Type
Comparison Calibration accounted for 36.70% share in 2025E due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and applicability across multiple industries. Fixed Point Calibration is projected to grow fastest with a CAGR of 8.50% as industries seek highly accurate and traceable measurements aligned with international standards.
In 2025E, North America Held the Dominant Market Share of 39.11%; Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow with the Fastest CAGR of 6.86% over 2025-2032
In 2025E North America dominated the Reference Thermometer Market and accounted for 39.11% of revenue share, this leadership is due to the advanced industrial automation, strict FDA regulations, and well-established calibration standards. Asia-pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the Reference Thermometer Market over 2026-2033, with a projected CAGR of 6.86 due to rapid industrialization and rising healthcare investments across countries, such as India, Japan, and South Korea.
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Recent News:
- In August 2025, Fluke launched the 5530A Basic Multi-Product Calibrator, a cost-effective addition to its 55XX series, and introduced a Null Meter option for the 8588A Reference Multimeter to enhance precision and automation.
- In July 2025, AMETEK STC introduced the JOFRA RTC-168 Reference Temperature Calibrator, focusing on sanitary sensors for pharmaceutical and food industries. It offers both wet-bath and dry-block calibration from −30°C to 165°C, with improved uniformity and accuracy.
Exclusive Sections of the Reference Thermometer Market Report (The USPs):
MARKET SHARE & CONCENTRATION METRICS – helps you assess the competitive positioning of leading players (Fluke Calibration, WIKA, AMETEK, Anton Paar) through market share trends, CR4/CR10 ratios, and Herfindahl-Hirschman Index for industry concentration analysis
PRODUCT MIX & PRICING ANALYTICS – helps you understand the revenue split across digital, platinum resistance, infrared, thermocouple, and glass thermometers, supported by ASP evolution and shipment distribution to guide product strategy
CALIBRATION FREQUENCY BENCHMARKS – helps you track average calibration cycles per annum by key industries and applications, alongside MTBC (Mean Time Between Calibrations) and calibration type distribution to optimize maintenance planning
END-USER ADOPTION METRICS – helps you evaluate penetration rates across calibration labs, healthcare, and industrial facilities, as well as adoption growth by vertical, facility size, and sales channel for go-to-market prioritization
YEAR-ON-YEAR TREND ANALYSIS – helps you uncover longitudinal patterns in top-10 market share, adoption rates, and calibration frequency to identify sustained growth segments and evolving customer preferences.
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