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Photonic Sensors Market Research Report Information By Type (Fiber Optic Sensors, Image Sensors And Bio Photonic Sensors), By Technology (Fiber Optic Technology, Imaging Technology And Bio photonic Technology), By End-Users (Consumer Electronics, Oil & Gas, Defense, Transport, Energy And Healthcare) And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/SEM/1975-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Shubham Munde| April 2024

Global Photonic Sensors Market Overview:


Photonic Sensors Market Size was valued at USD 22.6 billion in 2022. The photonic sensors market industry is projected to grow from USD 26.5 Billion in 2023 to USD 95.0 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.30% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increase in the enormous demand from the oil and gas industry and the energy generation process are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Photonic Sensors Market


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Photonic Sensors Market Trends




  • Growing demand for automation in the manufacturing sector fuels market growth




The increasing adoption of automation in the manufacturing sector, as well as the increasing penetration of loT-enabled devices for monitoring applications, are two of the primary drivers driving the expansion of the photonic market CAGR in recent years. Companies are becoming more aware of the dependability and long-term financial success that automated systems based on photonics may provide. Photonic technologies' potential is expanding as a result of trends such as Industry 4.0, digital twins, edge monitoring, and smart facts&ries, which provide predictive maintenance and increased safety in the manufacturing environment. Photonic sensors are utilized in material handling, packaging, and food preparation, among other automation applications. Lasers are used in 3D vision applications in manufacturing automation.


Additionally, growing demand for photonic sensors is being driven by innovations and improvements in the field of fiber optics, as well as the wise use of photonic sensors in many fields. Photonic sensors of various types, such as illumination sensors, image sensors, and LED flashes, will be in high demand in the future years since these technologies enable numerous new functions and uses in smart gadgets and homes of the next generation. Photonics' developing technologies are widely used in a variety of industrial areas, including healthcare, manufacturing, biotechnology, security, telecommunications, the environment, and aerospace. The photonic sensor market is expanding rapidly as a result the photonic sensors market revenue increased.


Photonic Sensors Market Segment Insights:


Photonic Sensors Type Insights


The photonic sensors market segmentation, based on type includes fiber optic sensors, image sensors and bio photonic sensors. The image sensor segment is the market's largest contributor and is expected to grow at a CAG of 16.8% during the forecast period. Imaging resolution, light level, and speed are all inextricably linked. An examination of the emerging applications of high-speed imaging cameras reveals photonics advancements that allow users to stop time.


The two main types of image sensors (Ci/OS) are charge-coupled devices (CCDs) and complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Over 200 standard linear and area image sensors are available from companies such as Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. for a variety of applications such as spectroscopy analysis using spectrometers, industrial imaging such as microscopy, machine vision cameras, and distance measurements.


Figure1: Photonic Sensors Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)


Photonic Sensors Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Photonic Sensors Technology Insights


Fiber optic technology, image technology, and bio photonic technology are the technology segments of the worldwide photonic sensors market. Fiber optic technology had the lion's share in 2022, accounting for more than one-third of the photonic sensors market, owing to its low cost and ability to provide long-distance intrusion monitoring, both of which have significant applications in the telecommunications industry. However, the laser technology category is expected to grow at the fastest pace of 17.4% between 2022 and 203, since it enables 3D imaging in applications, decreases power consumption, and provides accurate sensing functions.


Photonic Sensors End-Users Insights


The photonic sensors market segmentation, based on End-Users, includes consumer electronics, oil & gas, defense, transport, energy and healthcare. Transport has the largest market share and is expected to grow at a CAG of 18.46% during the forecast period. In recent years, the transportation industry has been quick to adopt LiDAR technologies.


With the development of adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems for automobiles, autonomous vehicles will evolve into automated systems. The devices are installed in the front of the vehicle and lack the separation required to react to changing distances and speeds. LiDAR is primarily used in advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) in automobiles for the convenience of the driver, with a human-machine interface for safe navigation and efficient operation.


Photonic Sensors Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America is expected to dominate the photonic sensor market. This is primarily due to the increasing importance of optics and photonics in sensing, imaging, and metrology in the United States over the last ten years. Optical measurements have become more common as the demand for precision sensing has increased.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure2: PHOTONIC SENSORS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)


PHOTONIC SENSORS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe’s photonic sensors market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the carbon nanotube-based chemical detection has rapidly increased. Further, the German photonic sensors market held the largest market share, and the UK photonic sensors market was the fastest-growing market in the European region


The Asia-Pacific Photonic Sensors Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is Due to rising demand from security and defense applications like facial recognition and weapons and explosives detection. Moreover, China’s photonic sensors market held the largest market share, and the Indian photonic sensors market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Photonic Sensors Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in R&D to expand their product lines, which will help the photonic sensors market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, photonic sensorsindustry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the photonic sensors industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the photonic sensors industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the photonic sensors market, including STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Sony Corporation (Japan), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (US), Texas Instruments (US), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in R&D operations.


Omron Corporation, sometimes known as OMRON, is a Japanese electronics business with headquarters in Kyoto. The Tateishi Electric Manufacturing Company, which later became Omron, was founded by Kazuma Tateish in 1933. Manufacturing and selling automation systems, tools, and equipment is Omron's main line of business. It is well-known for medical devices such digital thermometers, blood pressure monitors, and nebulizers in the consumer and medical industries. The world's first electronic ticket gate was created by Omron, which was recognized as an IEEE Milestone in 2007 and one of the pioneers of automated teller machines (ATM) with magnetic stripe card scanners. In June 2019: Omron announced the construction of the second factory of OMRON (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., in the city of Shanghai, China, to ramp up the capacity of various types of control equipment and thereby, meet the voracious demands for automation on factory floors in the country.


Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. is a Japanese manufacturer of optical sensors (including photomultiplier tubes), electric light sources, various optical devices, and their associated instruments for scientific, technological, and medical purposes. Heihachiro Horiuchi, a former pupil of Kenjiro Takayanagi, regarded as "the father of Japanese television," launched the business in 1953. In his book Hidden Champions of the Twenty-First Century: The Success Strategies of Unknown World Market Leaders, prominent German business author and thinker Hermann Simon cites Hamamatsu as an example of a "Hidden Champion." May 2019: Hamamatsu Photonics announced the construction of a new factory at the main factory site to meet growing sales demand for its opto-semiconductor module products.


Key Companies in the photonic sensors market include




  • Toshiba Corporation (Japan)




  • Prime Photonics




  • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)




  • Banpil Photonies Inc




  • Intevac Inc..




  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)




  • General Electric Company




  • NP Photonics Inc.




  • Oxensis




Photonic Sensors Industry Developments


In September 2022, Canatu, a carbon nanomaterial developer, has begun mass production of a new transparent 3D formable touch sensor for automotive and semiconductor industries


In December 2021, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the fifth-generation CAPSENSE capacitive and inductive touch sensing human-machine interface (HMI) technology. It is used for demanding user interfaces in home appliance, industrial, consumer, and Internet of Things goods, it gives higher performance and lower power consumption.


In June 2020, OMNIVISION, a manufacturer of advanced digital imaging solutions introduced Image Sensor: OX03C10 ASIL-C for Automotive Viewing Cameras. The OX03C10 uses company’s Deep Well™, dual conversion gain technology to provide significantly lower motion artifacts for viewing applications


Photonic Sensors Market Segmentation:


Photonic Sensors Market Type Outlook




  • Fiber Optic Sensors




  • Image Sensors




  • Bio Photonic Sensors




Photonic Sensors Market Technology Outlook




  • Fiber Optic Technology




  • Imaging Technology




  • Bio photonic Technology




Photonic Sensors Market End-Users Outlook




  • Consumer Electronics




  • Oil & Gas




  • Defense




  • Transport




  • Energy




  • Healthcare




Photonic Sensors Regional Outlook




  • North America







    • US




    • Canada







  • Europe







    • Germany




    • France




    • UK




    • Italy




    • Spain




    • Rest of Europe







  • Asia-Pacific







    • China




    • Japan




    • India




    • Australia




    • South Korea




    • Australia




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific







  • Rest of the World







    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America




Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 22.6 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 26.5 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 95.0 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 17.30% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2019- 2021
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Technology, End-Users and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Sony Corporation (Japan), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (US), Texas Instruments (US), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan), Microchip Technology Inc. (US), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.(US), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Panasonic Corporation (Japan).
Key Market Opportunities Increasing Investment in Fiber Optic Communications.
Key Market Dynamics Growing Automation Demand in Manufacturing Industry Drives the market.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The photonic sensors market size was valued at USD 22.6 Billion in 2022.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.30% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had the largest share of the market

The key players in the market are STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Sony Corporation (Japan), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (US), Texas Instruments (US), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany).

The image photonic sensors category dominated the market in 2022.

The Transportation had the largest share of the market.

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