Thermal Imaging Market Size and Overview
Globally, the size of the Thermal Imaging Market is expected to reach USD 7.49 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 10.10% driven by, Increasing use of this imaging technique in various applications like military and defense, commercial, residential, industrial, and other applications. The technique of enhancing visibility and clarity of the object even in the dark by identifying an object or image using infrared light is known as thermal imaging.
The rise of thermal imaging has helped companies decrease their downtime. Companies no longer have to shut down their operational systems, even during thermal audits.Thermal imaging helps companies save a lot of money by allowing them to detect faulty components at an early stage. In addition, the technique is completely non-invasive and includes zero physical contact. Therefore, no damage is caused to the devices subjected to thermal surveys.
In present times, a slight decrease in the thermal camera's cost has been operating the market. Moreover, the distribution of thermal cameras in devices, including CCTV cameras and smartphones, contributes to the industry's development and raises the adoption rate. However, lack of awareness and low adoption rate in certain segments result in the main cause of hampering the progress of this industry. Due to its capability of detecting temperature differences, the application of thermal imaging cameras in sectors such as aerospace, military, automotive and others would create greater opportunities.
The pandemic COVID 19 has affected the majority of the population globally. Due to this, many people have lost their livelihood. It has affected the dynamics and growth of many markets. Everyone is concerned about their immunity and follows social distancing in this situation. During the lockdown, operational activities of various end-user markets were paused, which resulted in a decrease in demand for the thermal imaging market, which led to a decrease in sales revenue. The supply chain was also interrupted, which led to a decline in profit margin.
COVID 19 Analysis
The global pandemic of COVID 19 has affected a major chunk of the population. Many people have lost their livelihood because of this global pandemic. It has affected the dynamics and growth of several industries. Everyone is concerned about their immunity and follows social distancing. During the lockdown situation, operational activities of various end-user industries were halted which resulted in a demand shrink for the Thermal imaging market which further leads to decreased sales revenue. The supply chain networks were also disrupted which lead to a decline in profit margin.
However, the Thermal imaging market is expected to recover from this global pandemic by the end of the third quarter of the coming year by properly strategizing according to the needs of the market.
Thermal Imaging Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Numerous factors drive the market demand all across the globe. Increasing use of this imaging technique in various applications like military and defense, commercial, residential, industrial, and other applications drives the market demand in the global market during the forecasted period. The use of this technique in detecting hot spots in various electrical and mechanical industries boosts the market growth. Moreover, it is largely used at airport security and building diagnosis as it has several security applications.
Market Opportunities
The rise in the demand for thermal imaging market in the global market. The availability of low-cost devices coupled with increasing market penetration provides various growth opportunities in the global market during the forecasted period. This imaging technique is used to detect moisture in plumbing blockages and leaks, roofs, ceilings, and walls which create more growth opportunities in small-scale industries as well. Moreover increasing investment for the development of infrastructure coupled with increasing demand for professional surveillance provides various growth opportunities during the forecasted period.
Market Restraints
Though the thermal imaging market is increasing tremendously in the global market, some factors restrict its growth. Increasing export restrictions due to the global pandemic of COVID 19 hinders the market growth in the global market. Also, the requirement of additional detailing for various longwave infrared cameras specifically used in thermal imaging cameras hampers the market growth all across the globe. Lack of awareness regarding the availability of these products restricts the market growth to a great extent.
Value Chain Analysis
The thermal imaging market is increasing at an incredible rate globally due to various benefits associated with it. It is largely used for various electrical inspections. It provides insights regarding unwanted heat loss as well as unwanted heat gain. It also results in efficiency improvement in home insulation. Moreover, the capability of this type of imaging helps in detecting moisture in walls and buildings makes it versatile.
Thermal Imaging Market Segmentation
The thermal imaging market has been bifurcated all across the globe based on the type, application, vertical, and region.
Thermal Imaging Type Insights
The market has been divided all across the globe based on the type into scopes, modules, and cameras.
Thermal Imaging Application Insights
The market has been divided all across the globe based on the application into detection application, monitoring, and inspection application, and security and surveillance application. The security and surveillance application has been further sub-divided into tracking, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and perimeter security. The monitoring and inspection application has been further sub-divided into HVAC, quality assessment, structural health monitoring, and machine condition monitoring. The detection application is further sub-divided into research and development, level measurement, body temperature measurement, fire/flare detection, and gas detection.
Thermal Imaging Vertical Insights
The market has been divided all across the globe based on the vertical into food and beverages, oil and gas, healthcare and life sciences, automotive, aerospace and defense, residential, commercial, and industrial.
Thermal Imaging Regional Insights
The market has been divided all across the globe based on the region into the North American region, European region, Asia-Pacific region, Latin American region, and the Middle East and African region.
Regional Analysis
The thermal imaging market has been divided all across the globe based on the region into the North American region, European region, Asia-Pacific region, Latin American region, and the Middle East and African region. The largest market share in the thermal imaging market all across the globe is held by the North American region owing to the presence of various research and developments centers along with thermal imaging manufacturers drives the market demand towards this region.
The second-largest market share in the thermal imaging market all across the globe is held by the European region owing to increasing demand for security and surveillance applications, along with a decrease in thermal cameras costs to boost the market demand during the forecasted period.
Being the fastest-growing region, the third-largest market share in the thermal imaging market all across the globe is held by the Asia-Pacific region owing to the increasing demand for imaging technology in several military applications. Moreover, increasing awareness regarding the use of imaging technology in applications like inspection, monitoring, detection, and security and surveillance applications drives the market demand.
The least market share is held by the Latin American region and the Middle East and African region owing to the presence of low infrastructure in both these regions. Low per capita disposable income is another contributing factor that restricts the market growth in these regions.
Thermal Imaging Market Key Player & Competitive Landscape
The most prominent major key players in the thermal imaging market all across the globe are mentioned below:
- Seek Thermal (US)
- Xenics (Belgium)
- Testo (Germany)
- Sofradir (France)
- United Technologies (US)
- L3 Technologies (US)
- BAE System (UK)
- Leonardo (Italy)
- Axis Communications (Sweden)
- Fortive (US)
- FLIR Systems (US)
These major key players use various strategies to sustain their market position in the Thermal imaging market in the global market by going for mergers, and acquisitions, by collaborating, establishing a partnership, developing a new production process, setting up a new joint venture, developing a new product line, innovation in the existing product, and many others to expand their customer base in the untapped market of the Thermal imaging all across the globe.
Thermal Imaging Industry Developments
Seek Thermal:
- February 13, 2024, Seek Thermal announced the launch of the Reveal XR, a professional-grade thermal imaging camera designed for building inspections, search and rescue, and other demanding applications. The Reveal XR features a 1280x960 resolution sensor, a 30Hz frame rate, and a 45-degree field of view. It also includes a number of new features, such as laser sighting, image stitching, and the ability to record video and images.
- The Reveal XR is available for pre-order now and will ship in March 2024. The camera is priced at $999.
- January 9, 2024, Seek Thermal partnered with FLIR Systems to integrate Seek's thermal imaging technology into FLIR's security and surveillance cameras. This partnership will allow FLIR to offer its customers a wider range of thermal imaging solutions.
Xenics:
- February 15, 2024, Xenics released a new blog post discussing the use of thermal imaging for predictive maintenance in industrial applications. The blog post discusses how thermal imaging can be used to identify potential problems with equipment before they occur, which can help to prevent downtime and save money.
- Xenics offers a wide range of thermal imaging cameras for industrial applications, including for predictive maintenance.
- December 12, 2023, Xenics announced the launch of the GoFast G640, a new high-performance thermal imaging camera for demanding applications. The GoFast G640 features a 640x480 resolution sensor, a 120Hz frame rate, and a GigE Vision interface. It is also available with a number of optional features, such as a cooled detector and a motorized lens.
- The GoFast G640 is available for purchase now. The camera starts at €12,990.
Report Overview
This global thermal imaging market research report consists of the following elements mentioned below:
- Market Overview
- COVID 19 Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Value Chain Analysis
- Market Segmentation
- Regional Analysis
- Competitive Landscape
- Recent Developments
This market research report contains factors that drive the growth of the Thermal imaging market in the global market along with the factors that restrict its growth in the global market. The opportunities available for growth in the market during the forecasted period are mentioned. The impact of COVID 19 on the market all across the globe is mentioned. The future growth rate in the Thermal imaging market during the forecasted period is estimated and mentioned.
Intended Audience
Research firms, consultancy firms, investors and consultants, analysts and strategic business planners, private equity firms, venture capitalists, government and financial institutions, research institutes and organizations, investment communities in the market, technical standards organizations, electronics and semiconductor companies, companies in the thermal imaging market, and others.
Report Attribute/Metric |
Details |
Market Size 2032 |
USD 7.49 Billion |
CAGR |
10.10% (2024-2032) |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2032 |
Historical Data |
2020 |
Forecast Units |
Value (USD Billion) |
  Report Coverage |
Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
Segments Covered |
Type, Application, Vertical |
Geographies Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
Key Vendors |
FLIR Systems (US), Fortive (US), Axis Communications (Sweden), Leonardo (Italy), BAE Systems (UK), L3 Technologies (US), United Technologies (US), Sofradir (France), Testo (Germany), Xenics (Belgium), and Seek Thermal (US) |
Key Market Opportunities |
The increased focus on technology advancement of thermal imaging components will enable manufacturers to offer new growth opportunities to the market players. |
Key Market Drivers |
High investment in infrastructure development along with the growing demand for professional surveillance.The need of security applications across public and private sectors. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The worldwide market of thermal imaging can value USD 7.49 Billion at a 10.10% CAGR by 2032.
United Technologies (US), Testo (Germany), Sofradir (France), Seek Thermal (US), and Xenics (Belgium), are some notable players in the thermal imaging market.
Thermal imaging is extensively used for security & surveillance. Other areas of applications are detection and monitoring & inspection.
Thermal imaging used infrared radiation that is not effected by any environmental changes. This benefit can boost the growth of the thermal imaging market.
The existence of numerous thermal imaging developers in North America in support the regional market expansion.