MarketsandMarkets projects growth from $0.53 billion in 2026 at a 9.6% CAGR, citing infrastructure modernization, utility detection demand, and faster expansion in Asia Pacific and high-frequency systems.
Ground penetrating radar market revenue is projected to rise from USD 0.53 billion in 2026 to USD 0.92 billion by 2032, according to MarketsandMarkets, which forecasts a 9.6% CAGR over the period. The report links the outlook to infrastructure modernization, rising demand for underground utility detection and non-destructive testing, and government-backed smart city, transportation, and resilient infrastructure programs. Hardware held the largest share by offering in 2025, cart-based systems led product type with a 29% share, and utility detection was expected to dominate applications with a 23% share in 2025. Systems above 1,000 MHz and the Asia Pacific region are each projected to grow at a 12.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2032, supported by AI-powered interpretation, 3D imaging, GIS integration, digital twin platforms, multi-channel systems, autonomous inspection solutions, and cloud-based analytics.