Global Sonobuoy Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
- 1.3.2 Active Sonobuoy
- 1.3.3 Passive Sonobuoy
- 1.3.4 Special Purpose Sonobuoy
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
- 1.4.2 Defense
- 1.4.3 Civil
- 1.5 Global Sonobuoy Market Size & Forecast
- 1.5.1 Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
- 1.5.2 Global Sonobuoy Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
- 1.5.3 Global Sonobuoy Average Price (2020-2031)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 Sparton
- 2.1.1 Sparton Details
- 2.1.2 Sparton Major Business
- 2.1.3 Sparton Sonobuoy Product and Services
- 2.1.4 Sparton Sonobuoy Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.1.5 Sparton Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 Ultra Electronics
- 2.2.1 Ultra Electronics Details
- 2.2.2 Ultra Electronics Major Business
- 2.2.3 Ultra Electronics Sonobuoy Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Ultra Electronics Sonobuoy Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.2.5 Ultra Electronics Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Thales
- 2.3.1 Thales Details
- 2.3.2 Thales Major Business
- 2.3.3 Thales Sonobuoy Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Thales Sonobuoy Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.3.5 Thales Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Sonobuoy by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.2 Global Sonobuoy Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.3 Global Sonobuoy Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Sonobuoy by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Sonobuoy Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Sonobuoy Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
- 3.5 Sonobuoy Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Sonobuoy Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Sonobuoy Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Sonobuoy Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Sonobuoy Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.1.2 Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.1.3 Global Sonobuoy Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.2 North America Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Europe Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.5 South America Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Consumption Value (2020-2031)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Sonobuoy Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 6.2 Global Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
- 6.3 Global Sonobuoy Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 7.2 North America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 7.3 North America Sonobuoy Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 7.3.2 North America Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 8.2 Europe Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 8.3 Europe Sonobuoy Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 8.3.2 Europe Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 10.2 South America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 10.3 South America Sonobuoy Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 10.3.2 South America Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Sonobuoy Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Sonobuoy Market Drivers
- 12.2 Sonobuoy Market Restraints
- 12.3 Sonobuoy Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Sonobuoy and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Sonobuoy
- 13.3 Sonobuoy Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Sonobuoy Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Sonobuoy Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Sonobuoy market size was valued at US$ 345 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 435 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.4% during review period.
A sonobuoy (a portmanteau of sonar and buoy) is a relatively small buoy (typically 13 cm or 5 in, in diameter and 91 cm or 3 ft long) expendable sonar system that is dropped/ejected from aircraft or ships conducting anti-submarine warfare or underwater acoustic research. A tactical sonar system for transmitting submarine activity, the sonobuoy is a core technology for anti-submarine warfare.
The major manufacturers of sonobuoys are Sparton, Ultra Electronics, and Thales, which together account for more than 90% of the market.
North America is the largest market, accounting for about 70%.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Sonobuoy market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Sonobuoy market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Sonobuoy market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Sonobuoy market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Sonobuoy market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (USD/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Sonobuoy
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Sonobuoy market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Sparton, Ultra Electronics, Thales, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Sonobuoy market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Active Sonobuoy
Passive Sonobuoy
Special Purpose Sonobuoy
Market segment by Application
Defense
Civil
Major players covered
Sparton
Ultra Electronics
Thales
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Sonobuoy product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Sonobuoy, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Sonobuoy from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Sonobuoy competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Sonobuoy breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Sonobuoy market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Sonobuoy.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Sonobuoy sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.