Market Forecast By Product (Mercury-Based, Mercury-Free, Others), By Application (Medical, Industrial, Food, Laboratory, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC024581 | Publication Date: Oct 2020 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
China thermometer import shipments in 2024 are dominated by top exporting countries including the USA, Germany, Mexico, Japan, and China itself. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a shift towards very low concentration, reflecting increased diversification among importing countries. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -2.09% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate improved slightly in 2024 with a decline of -0.89% from the previous year. This data suggests a stable market with emerging opportunities for market players to explore new avenues for growth and expansion in the thermometer industry.


According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, The China Thermometers Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
| Report Name | China Thermometers Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 5.8% |
| Growing Sector | Healthcare & Medical Equipment |
The China Thermometers Market report thoroughly covers the market by product, and applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The China Thermometers Market is anticipated to grow at a constant speed due to the rising need for healthcare services, industrial automation, stricter food safety guidelines, and thermometers being available in mercury, mercury-free, and advanced digital models. Thermometers are being increasingly utilized across medical, industrial, laboratory, and food applications. Increasing awareness of safety regulations and the ongoing product transition away from mercury to infrared and digital models are contributing to this phase-out. National healthcare reforms led by the government and modernizations to manufacturing processes are also supporting expansion, and subsequently leading to strong overall growth in the thermometer industry across multiple applications.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
| Healthcare Expansion | Medical; Mercury-Free, Others | China growing hospital infrastructure and rising patient monitoring needs drive demand for advanced and safe thermometers. |
| Industrial Automation | Industrial; Mercury-Free | Modernization in industrial facilities, coupled with stringent safety norms, is boosting reliance on precise thermometer devices. |
| Food Safety Regulations | Food; Mercury-Free, Others | National food safety laws mandate accurate thermal monitoring in processing and storage, boosting thermometer usage. |
| R&D and Laboratory Growth | Laboratory; Mercury-Free, Others | Rising investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and academic research are boosting the need for thermometers across laboratory applications. |
| Digitalization & Smart Devices | Medical, Industrial; Mercury-Free | Shifting preference from traditional models to digital and infrared devices enhances safety, ensures accuracy, and meets global compliance norms. |
The China Thermometers Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The China Thermometers Market is projected to develop progressively as a result of increasing healthcare demand, modernization of industrial activities, and heightened food safety regulations. The product portfolio in the thermometer sector spans mercury-based, mercury-free, and advanced digital models widely used in healthcare, food processing, laboratories, and industrial environments. China Thermometers Market growth is being accelerated by the push for safety and the global trend of phasing out mercury products. Government initiatives supporting medical infrastructure upgrades and tighter industry regulations are encouraging adoption. As a result, China is emerging as a key manufacturing base for advanced thermometers, shaping the Asia-Pacific region market leadership.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
| High Cost of Digital Devices | Medical & Industrial | Advanced infrared and smart thermometers are expensive, limiting adoption in cost-sensitive markets and smaller facilities. |
| Strict Mercury Regulations | Mercury-Based | China environmental laws restrict mercury usage, reducing the market share of traditional mercury-based thermometers. |
| Calibration & Accuracy Challenges | Industrial & Food | Frequent calibration requirements for digital thermometers raise operational costs for industries and food processors. |
| Import Dependence | Advanced Mercury-Free | Premium infrared and sensor-driven thermometers depend on imported parts, exposing the market to supply chain vulnerabilities. |
| Awareness Gaps | Household & Small Labs | Low awareness of safer alternatives delays the transition from mercury-based thermometers in rural regions and small laboratories. |
China Thermometers Industry encounters multiple challenges that could slow expansion. Stricter environmental regulations restricting mercury usage raise compliance costs for producers. At the same time, digital and smart thermometers are still expensive for widespread adoption, limiting penetration in smaller markets. The sector reliance on imported sensors heightens supply chain risks, and limited knowledge in small labs restricts modernization. Growing rivalry from Southeast Asian players continues to squeeze margins. Nevertheless, difficulties in maintaining calibration standards and meeting strict international certifications present ongoing barriers to wider adoption and global competitiveness.
Several prominent trends reshaping the market growth include:
Some prominent investment opportunities in the market include:
Some leading players operating in the market include:
| Company Name | Omron Healthcare Co. Ltd. |
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| Established Year | 1933 |
| Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Omron Healthcare is a global leader in digital medical devices, including electronic thermometers widely used across Chinese hospitals and households.
| Company Name | Hicks Thermometers India Ltd. |
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| Established Year | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Aligarh, India |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Hicks manufactures mercury-free thermometers and digital devices with a strong export presence in China’s medical and household segments.
| Company Name | Geratherm Medical AG |
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| Established Year | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Geschwenda, Germany |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Geratherm specializes in medical diagnostic products, offering mercury-free thermometers and digital health devices with a focus on eco-friendly innovation.
| Company Name | Microlife Corporation |
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| Established Year | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Microlife provides a wide range of digital thermometers and infrared devices for hospitals, households, and laboratories in China.
| Company Name | CEM Instruments (Shenzhen CEM) |
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| Established Year | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Official Website | Click Here |
CEM Instruments is a Chinese manufacturer of industrial and medical measuring instruments, including advanced infrared thermometers for multiple sectors.
According to Chinese government data, several initiatives have been introduced to phase out mercury-based thermometers and support digitalization. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has restricted mercury imports under the Minamata Convention. Healthcare reforms by the National Health Commission (NHC) promote mercury-free medical devices in hospitals. Furthermore, food safety laws mandate strict thermal monitoring in processing plants, and provincial governments in Guangdong and Jiangsu are encouraging adoption of smart devices for industrial safety compliance.
China Thermometers Market Share is anticipated to grow steadily, supported by the expansion of healthcare services, modernization of industrial processes, and compliance with food safety laws. Government efforts to reduce mercury usage are boosting adoption of digital and infrared thermometers. Emerging innovations such as IoT connectivity and AI-enabled monitoring are likely to define future offerings. Increasing laboratory demand, alongside strict safety standards, will reinforce domestic production, ensuring China retains its leadership as a major thermometer hub in Asia-Pacific.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ritika Kalra, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, the Mercury-Free category holds the largest market share in the China Thermometers Market. Environmental restrictions on mercury usage and rising consumer awareness are accelerating the transition toward digital and infrared thermometers. This segment is expected to continue growing with healthcare modernization and industrial compliance requirements.
The Medical segment dominates the China Thermometers Industry due to expanding hospital networks, rising healthcare spending, and increased demand for accurate patient monitoring. Widespread adoption of digital and infrared thermometers in clinics and hospitals ensures the medical sector remains the leading application area throughout the forecast period.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 China Thermometers Market Overview |
| 3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 China Thermometers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 China Thermometers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application , 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 China Thermometers Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing awareness about health and wellness in China |
| 4.2.2 Growing demand for non-contact thermometers due to hygiene concerns |
| 4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of smart thermometers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 Intense competition among existing market players |
| 4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and product certification requirements |
| 4.3.3 Economic uncertainties impacting consumer spending on healthcare products |
| 5 China Thermometers Market Trends |
| 6 China Thermometers Market, By Types |
| 6.1 China Thermometers Market, By Product |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.1.3 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Mercury-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.1.4 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Mercury-Free, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.1.5 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.2 China Thermometers Market, By Application |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.2.3 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.2.4 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.2.5 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Laboratory, 2021 - 2031F |
| 6.2.6 China Thermometers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
| 7 China Thermometers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 China Thermometers Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 China Thermometers Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 China Thermometers Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 8.1 Adoption rate of smart thermometers in the Chinese market |
| 8.2 Percentage increase in online sales of thermometers |
| 8.3 Growth in demand for thermometers in rural areas |
| 8.4 Number of partnerships with healthcare providers for thermometer distribution |
| 8.5 Rate of new product development and innovation in the thermometer market |
| 9 China Thermometers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 China Thermometers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.2 China Thermometers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application , 2021 & 2031F |
| 10 China Thermometers Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 China Thermometers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 10.2 China Thermometers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |