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Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market By Smart Meter Type (Smart Electricity Meters, Smart Gas Meters, Smart Water Meters), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), By Technology (Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)), By Communication Technology (Radio Frequency, Power Line Communication, Cellular), By Country, Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2020-2030F
Market Report I 2025-05-16 I 120 Pages I TechSci Research
Market Overview
The Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market was valued at USD 11.67 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.96 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.09% during the forecast period. This market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by escalating energy demand, urban expansion, and government-led initiatives to modernize grid infrastructure. Smart meters-digital devices for tracking electricity, water, or gas consumption in real-time-are being widely adopted across countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Their deployment enhances energy efficiency, reduces losses, and improves billing transparency. The region's strategic push toward decarbonization and energy security has made smart metering a vital component of broader infrastructure upgrades. China leads the market with large-scale deployments aligned with national policies, while India is accelerating installations under government schemes like the RDSS. Other regional players, including Japan and South Korea, are transitioning from legacy systems to advanced two-way communication meters.
Key Market Drivers
Government-Led Grid Modernization and Policy Incentives
Governments throughout Asia-Pacific are actively investing in smart meter implementation to revamp aging grid systems and promote energy efficiency. Initiatives aimed at digitizing electricity distribution are reducing system losses and enhancing billing precision. For example, some national rollouts target over 250 million smart meters to replace outdated analog devices. In urban areas, penetration rates have exceeded 80%, dramatically cutting non-technical losses. To accelerate adoption, governments are deploying supportive financial models like CAPEX/OPEX schemes and zero-upfront-cost options for consumers. Regulatory mandates in countries like Japan and South Korea enforce full-scale smart meter installations by 2025, ensuring complete grid visibility. Moreover, regional cooperation frameworks are emerging to standardize technologies and facilitate cross-border innovation. Financial subsidies, streamlined approvals, and performance-linked incentives are helping overcome cost hurdles and ensure equitable access to advanced metering technologies across urban and rural areas.
Key Market Challenges
High Capital Expenditure and Deployment Costs
The high initial costs of deploying smart metering infrastructure remain a key challenge across the Asia-Pacific region. Utilities must invest in smart meters, communications networks, and data analytics platforms, all of which require significant capital. For example, deploying a smart water meter can cost up to USD 180 per unit, inclusive of hardware, software, and installation. These costs can be prohibitive in developing economies with limited financial capacity. Additionally, the return on investment can take years to materialize, deterring utility providers, especially in regions with low utility tariffs. Financial limitations restrict the pace of deployment and hinder expansion into underserved areas. Innovative funding mechanisms like public-private partnerships and performance-based agreements are being explored to distribute risk and encourage implementation, but scalability remains a challenge without broader financial support.
Key Market Trends
Expansion into Water and Gas Metering
The smart metering market in Asia-Pacific is expanding beyond electricity to include water and gas applications. Utilities are adopting smart water meters to reduce non-revenue water losses, detect leaks, and support conservation. Similarly, smart gas meters enhance billing accuracy and safety monitoring. Urbanization and industrialization are increasing the demand for comprehensive metering systems in cities and industrial hubs. Multi-utility service providers are seeking integrated metering solutions for electricity, water, and gas to optimize efficiency and streamline customer service. Bundled offerings are gaining popularity in residential and commercial segments, allowing end-users to manage multiple utilities from a single platform. This shift reflects a growing trend toward smarter, connected infrastructure across all utility categories.
Key Market Players
- Landis+Gyr
- Itron Inc.
- Honeywell
- Siemens
- General Electric (GE)
- Schneider Electric
- ABB Ltd.
- EDMI Limited (Osaki Electric)
- Holley Technology Ltd.
- Iskraemeco India Private Limited
Report Scope:
In this report, the Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
- Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market, By Smart Meter Type:
o Smart Electricity Meters
o Smart Gas Meters
o Smart Water Meters
- Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market, By End-User:
o Residential
o Commercial
o Industrial
- Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market, By Technology:
o Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
o Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
- Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market, By Communication Technology:
o Radio Frequency
o Power Line Communication
o Cellular
- Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market, By Country:
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Australia
o Singapore
o Thailand
o Malaysia
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market.
Available Customizations:
Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Asia-Pacific Smart Meters Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Smart Meter Type (Smart Electricity Meters, Smart Gas Meters, Smart Water Meters)
5.2.2. By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
5.2.3. By Technology (Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Automatic Meter Reading (AMR))
5.2.4. By Communication Technology (Radio Frequency, Power Line Communication, Cellular)
5.2.5. By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map
6. China Smart Meters Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
6.2.2. By End-User
6.2.3. By Technology
6.2.4. By Communication Technology
7. Japan Smart Meters Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
7.2.2. By End-User
7.2.3. By Technology
7.2.4. By Communication Technology
8. India Smart Meters Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
8.2.2. By End-User
8.2.3. By Technology
8.2.4. By Communication Technology
9. South Korea Smart Meters Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
9.2.2. By End-User
9.2.3. By Technology
9.2.4. By Communication Technology
10. Australia Smart Meters Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
10.2.2. By End-User
10.2.3. By Technology
10.2.4. By Communication Technology
11. Singapore Smart Meters Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
11.2.2. By End-User
11.2.3. By Technology
11.2.4. By Communication Technology
12. Thailand Smart Meters Market Outlook
12.1. Market Size & Forecast
12.1.1. By Value
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
12.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
12.2.2. By End-User
12.2.3. By Technology
12.2.4. By Communication Technology
13. Malaysia Smart Meters Market Outlook
13.1. Market Size & Forecast
13.1.1. By Value
13.2. Market Share & Forecast
13.2.1. By Smart Meter Type
13.2.2. By End-User
13.2.3. By Technology
13.2.4. By Communication Technology
14. Market Dynamics
14.1. Drivers
14.2. Challenges
15. Market Trends and Developments
15.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
15.2. Product Launches (If Any)
15.3. Recent Developments
16. Company Profiles
16.1. Landis+Gyr
16.1.1. Business Overview
16.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
16.1.3. Recent Developments
16.1.4. Key Personnel
16.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
16.2. Itron Inc.
16.3. Honeywell
16.4. Siemens
16.5. General Electric (GE)
16.6. Schneider Electric
16.7. ABB Ltd.
16.8. EDMI Limited (Osaki Electric)
16.9. Holley Technology Ltd.
16.10. Iskraemeco India Private Limited
17. Strategic Recommendations
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