The U.S. metal detecting hobby in 2026: What the market evidence actually shows

Metal Detecting Industry 2026

Codan reported AUD 362.0 million in FY2026 Metal Detection revenue, compared with AUD 254.8 million in FY2025. This is global, multi-application segment revenue, not U.S. recreational metal detector sales. Official Minelab, XP, and Nokta records document specific recreational products and accessories. They do not reveal how many units Americans bought or which manufacturer leads the