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Towed Array Sonar Market Size & Share, by Type (Active, Passive, Dual), Acoustic Frequency (Infrasonic Sonar, Ultrasonic Sonar), Component (Hydrophone, Cables), End-user (Marine, Oil & Gas, Commercial, Defence) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2025-2037

  • Report ID: 2854
  • Published Date: Dec 20, 2024
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Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

Towed Array Sonar Market size was valued at USD 2.18 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3.82 billion by 2037, expanding at around 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of towed array sonar is evaluated at USD 2.34 billion.
 

The growth of the market can be accredited to the growing demand for naval systems and submarines globally. In detecting and tracking soft sound, such as the low noise emissions from submarine threats or Seismic signals, towed array sonar is an efficient tool.

In detecting and tracking faint sounds, such as low noise emitting submarine threats or seismic signals, towed array sonar is effective. This applies to the baffles, which are a blind spot for hull-mounted sonar.

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Growth Drivers

  • Augmentation in Maritime Border Security – There’s an increase in the demand for towed array sonar systems because of the growing developments associated with the protection operations and advancements in anti-submarine technologies amongst others. Additionally, the major players are making significant investments in research and development projects focused on underwater monitoring.
  • Increasing Usage of Towed Array Sonar in Fishing and Oil & Gas Industry- The demand for towed arrays for seismic streamers for the offshore oil industry and fish detection by acoustic methods. Moreover, the amount of fish delivered around the world is also propelling the market growth at a higher rate. With over 35% of the world's fish and seafood production in 2020, the People's Republic of China will be the leading producer of aquatic products. A historical growth, owing to high demand for supply resulting in the enlargement of fishing and aquaculture with significant production, consumption, and trade, took place in 2018.
  • Increasing Investment in Research and Development – But at night, when traditional optical cameras can't record the image, humans find it difficult to monitor them. However, when conventional optical cameras cannot capture images at night, it is harder for the human eye to watch. Market growth is expected to be stimulated by the growing development of a technologically advanced underwater optical camera, capable of capturing sonar images. For example, a detailed image of the aquatic environment, regardless of water visibility, has been developed by the SCAN650 sector scanning sonar.

Challenges

  • Negative Impact of Sonar Technology on Marine Ecosystem – There are many factors affecting the marine life such as seismic noise or the usage of sonar technology for underwater warfare and energy exploration. These factors result in injury and death of the marine animals. This factor is expected to become a barrier for the towed array sonar market.
  • Highly Costed
  • Maintenance Complexities

Towed Array Sonar Market: Key Insights

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2025-2037

CAGR

4.4%

Base Year Market Size (2024)

USD 2.18 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2037)

USD 3.82 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Towed Array Sonar Segmentation

Type (Active, Passive, Dual Towed Array Sonar)

Passive towed array sonar is expected to garner the highest revenue in the forecast period. Also, the market is growing at the highest CAGR of 5% throughout the forecast period. The demand for passive towed arrays is increasing owing to their salient features such as prohibiting the emission of their own signal. Also, with the existence of a ping system, the enemies can easily detect the vessels.

Component (Hydrophone, Cables)

The hydrophone segment in the towed array sonar market is estimated to hold a share of 80% by 2036. This sonar device consists of a system of hydrophones, which are tugged far beyond the submarine through cables. Such hydrophones are often kilometers from each other, thus enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio significantly. In order to detect and track faint sounds, e.g. lower noise emitting submarine threats or seismic signals, the towing array sonar shall be able to operate effectively. The salient features provided by the towed array sonar are driving the growth of the market in the military and defense industries. 

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

       Type

  • Active
  • Passive
  • Dual Towed Array Sonar

       Component

  • Hydrophone
  • Cables

       Acoustic Frequency
  • Infrasonic
  • Ultrasonic

       End-User
  • Marine
  • Oil & Gas
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Towed Array Sonar Industry - Regional Synopsis

North American Market Forecast

The North America industry is expected to dominate majority revenue share of 40% by 2037. In addition to this, the market held the highest market share in 2019, with an overall revenue of USD 160 Million in the same year. The growth can be accredited to the growing demand for towed array sonar in the region for advancements in defense.

Moreover, increasing concentration on developing strong anti-submarine warfare capability and fleet extension initiatives are also escalating the market growth. Additionally, the US government is spending more on the research and development of these devices. The United States is expected to have the largest market for underwater surveillance systems and to be involved in a large number of exports and imports of towed sonar arrays. These factors are bolstering the market growth of towed array sonar in the region.

APAC Market to Statistics

Asia Pacific is expected to showcase significant growth in the market owing to the increased investment in the naval sector and a growth in domestic ship manufacturing in South Korea and India. The region to hold a share of 36.4% by 2037. Market growth is being driven by the increasing shipments of commercial vessels in Japan, which are integrating automation into ship systems manufactured by a number of shipbuilding companies in South Korea.

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Companies Dominating the Towed Array Sonar Landscape

    • NORBIT ASA
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      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Coda Octopus Products Ltd.
    • L3Harris Technologies Inc.
    • Neptune Sonar
    • Thales Group.

Recent Developments

  • L3Harris Technologies Inc. received a multi-million-dollar contract to deliver two low-frequency active towed sonar systems to a NATO member that will be utilized on marine vessels for detecting, tracing, and engaging all kinds of submarines.
  • To support the newest United Kingdom MoD and BAe Maritime Platform, Neptune's new modularized communications array is a custom design.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of towed array sonar is evaluated at USD 2.34 billion.

The towed array sonar market size was valued at USD 2.18 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 3.82 billion by 2037, expanding at around 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. Augmentation in Maritime Border Security, Increasing Usage of Towed Array Sonar in Fishing and Oil & Gas Industry and Increasing Investment in Research and Development will drive the market growth.

North America industry is expected to dominate majority revenue share of 40% by 2037, impelled by growing demand for towed array sonar in the region.

The major players in the market are NORBIT ASA, Coda Octopus Products Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Neptune Sonar, Thales Group, and others.

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