The global market for Atomic Force Microscope was estimated to be worth US$ 491 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 915 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Atomic Force Microscope cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Atomic-force microscope (AFM) or scanning-force Microscope (SFM) is a very-high-resolution type of scanning probe microscope (SPM), with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit.
AFM provides a 3D profile of the surface on a nanoscale, by measuring forces between a sharp probe (<10 nm) and surface at very short distance (0.2-10 nm probe-sample separation). The probe is supported on a flexible cantilever. The AFM tip "gently" touches the surface and records the small force between the probe and the surface.
Atomic force microscope is arguably the most versatile and powerful microscopy technology for studying samples at nanoscale. It is versatile because an atomic force microscope can not only image in three-dimensional topography, but it also provides various types of surface measurements to the needs of scientists and engineers. It is powerful because an AFM can generate images at atomic resolution with angstrom scale resolution height information, with minimum sample preparation.
In 2024, global shipments of atomic force microscopes exceeded 3,100 units, with an average ex-factory price of around USD 150,000 per unit.
North America is the most mature region in terms of AFM technology innovation and market application, home to leading global manufacturers such as Bruker, with a balanced demand from both scientific research and industry. The Asia-Pacific region-particularly China, Japan, and South Korea-is experiencing the fastest growth. Benefiting from increased R&D investment and the trend toward domestic substitution, the Chinese market has become the fastest-growing in the world. Europe, led by Germany, France, and Switzerland, has a solid technological foundation, with users mainly concentrated in research institutions and high-end manufacturing enterprises. Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa currently have relatively small market sizes, but hold potential growth opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative and through international cooperation.
In 2024, China accounted for 13.02% of the global market, while the United States held 38.39%. Over the next six years, the Chinese market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.47%, reaching USD 153.61 million by 2031. Over the same period, the U.S. market CAGR is projected to be around 8.75%. In the coming years, the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific region will become increasingly prominent. In addition to China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia will also play significant roles. Furthermore, Germany is expected to maintain its leading position in Europe, with a projected CAGR of around 6.92% during 2025-2031.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Atomic Force Microscope, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Atomic Force Microscope by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Atomic Force Microscope market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Atomic Force Microscope.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Bruker
- Park Systems
- Oxford Instruments
- NT-MDT
- HORIBA
- Hitachi High-Tech
- Nanosurf
- AFMWorkshop
- NanoMagnetics Instruments
- Concept Scientific Instruments
- nano analytik
- ICSPI
- A.P.E. Research
- attocube systems AG
- Suzhou FSM
- Zungwin
- Being Nano-Instruments
- Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology
- Truth Instruments
- Nanjing Aimey
- Caidao Precision
Segment by Type
- Research Grade AFM
- Industrial Grade AFM
Segment by Application
- Material Science
- Semiconductors and Electronics
- Life Sciences
- Academics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Atomic Force Microscope manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Atomic Force Microscope in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Atomic Force Microscope in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Atomic Force Microscope Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Atomic Force Microscope Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Atomic Force Microscope Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Atomic Force Microscope Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Atomic Force Microscope Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Atomic Force Microscope Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Atomic Force Microscope Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Atomic Force Microscope Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Atomic Force Microscope Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Atomic Force Microscope
- 2.9 Atomic Force Microscope Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Atomic Force Microscope Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Atomic Force Microscope Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Atomic Force Microscope as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Research Grade AFM
- 3.1.2 Industrial Grade AFM
- 3.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Material Science
- 4.1.2 Semiconductors and Electronics
- 4.1.3 Life Sciences
- 4.1.4 Academics
- 4.1.5 Others
- 4.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Atomic Force Microscope Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Atomic Force Microscope Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Atomic Force Microscope Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Bruker
- 7.1.1 Bruker Company Information
- 7.1.2 Bruker Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Bruker Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Bruker Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Bruker Recent Development
- 7.2 Park Systems
- 7.2.1 Park Systems Company Information
- 7.2.2 Park Systems Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Park Systems Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Park Systems Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Park Systems Recent Development
- 7.3 Oxford Instruments
- 7.3.1 Oxford Instruments Company Information
- 7.3.2 Oxford Instruments Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Oxford Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Oxford Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Oxford Instruments Recent Development
- 7.4 NT-MDT
- 7.4.1 NT-MDT Company Information
- 7.4.2 NT-MDT Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 NT-MDT Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 NT-MDT Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 NT-MDT Recent Development
- 7.5 HORIBA
- 7.5.1 HORIBA Company Information
- 7.5.2 HORIBA Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 HORIBA Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 HORIBA Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 HORIBA Recent Development
- 7.6 Hitachi High-Tech
- 7.6.1 Hitachi High-Tech Company Information
- 7.6.2 Hitachi High-Tech Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 Hitachi High-Tech Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 Hitachi High-Tech Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 Hitachi High-Tech Recent Development
- 7.7 Nanosurf
- 7.7.1 Nanosurf Company Information
- 7.7.2 Nanosurf Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Nanosurf Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Nanosurf Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Nanosurf Recent Development
- 7.8 AFMWorkshop
- 7.8.1 AFMWorkshop Company Information
- 7.8.2 AFMWorkshop Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 AFMWorkshop Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 AFMWorkshop Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 AFMWorkshop Recent Development
- 7.9 NanoMagnetics Instruments
- 7.9.1 NanoMagnetics Instruments Company Information
- 7.9.2 NanoMagnetics Instruments Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 NanoMagnetics Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 NanoMagnetics Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 NanoMagnetics Instruments Recent Development
- 7.10 Concept Scientific Instruments
- 7.10.1 Concept Scientific Instruments Company Information
- 7.10.2 Concept Scientific Instruments Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Concept Scientific Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Concept Scientific Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Concept Scientific Instruments Recent Development
- 7.11 nano analytik
- 7.11.1 nano analytik Company Information
- 7.11.2 nano analytik Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 nano analytik Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 nano analytik Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 nano analytik Recent Development
- 7.12 ICSPI
- 7.12.1 ICSPI Company Information
- 7.12.2 ICSPI Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 ICSPI Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 ICSPI Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 ICSPI Recent Development
- 7.13 A.P.E. Research
- 7.13.1 A.P.E. Research Company Information
- 7.13.2 A.P.E. Research Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.13.3 A.P.E. Research Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.13.4 A.P.E. Research Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.13.5 A.P.E. Research Recent Development
- 7.14 attocube systems AG
- 7.14.1 attocube systems AG Company Information
- 7.14.2 attocube systems AG Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.14.3 attocube systems AG Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.14.4 attocube systems AG Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.14.5 attocube systems AG Recent Development
- 7.15 Suzhou FSM
- 7.15.1 Suzhou FSM Company Information
- 7.15.2 Suzhou FSM Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.15.3 Suzhou FSM Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.15.4 Suzhou FSM Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.15.5 Suzhou FSM Recent Development
- 7.16 Zungwin
- 7.16.1 Zungwin Company Information
- 7.16.2 Zungwin Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.16.3 Zungwin Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.16.4 Zungwin Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.16.5 Zungwin Recent Development
- 7.17 Being Nano-Instruments
- 7.17.1 Being Nano-Instruments Company Information
- 7.17.2 Being Nano-Instruments Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.17.3 Being Nano-Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.17.4 Being Nano-Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.17.5 Being Nano-Instruments Recent Development
- 7.18 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology
- 7.18.1 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology Company Information
- 7.18.2 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.18.3 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.18.4 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.18.5 Suzhou Quantum Scale Technology Recent Development
- 7.19 Truth Instruments
- 7.19.1 Truth Instruments Company Information
- 7.19.2 Truth Instruments Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.19.3 Truth Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.19.4 Truth Instruments Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.19.5 Truth Instruments Recent Development
- 7.20 Nanjing Aimey
- 7.20.1 Nanjing Aimey Company Information
- 7.20.2 Nanjing Aimey Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.20.3 Nanjing Aimey Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.20.4 Nanjing Aimey Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.20.5 Nanjing Aimey Recent Development
- 7.21 Caidao Precision
- 7.21.1 Caidao Precision Company Information
- 7.21.2 Caidao Precision Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.21.3 Caidao Precision Atomic Force Microscope Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.21.4 Caidao Precision Atomic Force Microscope Product Offerings
- 7.21.5 Caidao Precision Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Atomic Force Microscope Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Atomic Force Microscope Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Atomic Force Microscope Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Atomic Force Microscope Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer