Infrared Sensor Market Share

Global Infrared Sensor Market Overview:

Global Infrared Sensor Market Size was valued at USD 1.2 Billion in 2023. The Infrared Sensor market industry is projected to grow from USD 1.4 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increased need for autonomous vehicles and rising demand for security devices are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

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

Infrared Sensor Market Trends

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  Growing need for autonomous vehicles is driving the market growth

  
  

Market CAGR for infrared sensors is driven by the rising need for autonomous vehicles equipped with IR sensors for use in night vision systems, among other applications, and rising demand for security devices enabling thermal imaging, particularly in hazy atmospheric conditions to spot targets or terrorist activities. Other Applications for it include petroleum exploration, gas detectors, moisture analyzers, and art restoration.

On the other hand, digital IR sensors are employed in high-speed cameras for 3D mapping and vegetation scanning from space to detect changes in human skill cells and aid in diagnosing skin illness. Additionally, it is projected that significant advancements in nanotechnology for consumer electronics, aided by the incorporation of augmented reality, will open up new markets for the infrared sensor business.

Moreover, the demand for infrared detectors is rapidly increasing across several applications, including gas analysis, non-contact temperature measurement, astronomy, and fire detection. Industries such as energy and manufacturing benefit from the specific temperature measurement achieved without physical contact, quality assurance, ensuring process control, and enhanced safety. In gas analysis, infrared detectors offer real-time and highly accurate identification of gases, and workplace safety measures, promoting environmental compliance. The growing adoption of infrared detectors can be ascribed to their exceptional accuracy, significant safety benefits, and constant technological advancements, resulting in improved performance and cost-effectiveness of applications. Thus, driving the Infrared Sensor market revenue.

Infrared sensing plays a critical role in various fields, contributing to safety, convenience, and efficiency in many applications. Depending on the specific needs of a project or application, different types of infrared sensors and technologies may be employed to capture and utilize infrared radiation.

Infrared Sensor Market Segment Insights:

Infrared Sensor Type Insights

The global Infrared Sensors market segmentation, based on spectrum range include, short-wave IR [SWIR], mid-wave IR [MWIR], and long-wave [LWIR]. The short-wave IR [SWIR] segment dominated the market, accounting for the maximum market revenue. SWIR detectors provide a broader range than other infrared detectors. They can detect wavelengths ranging from around 0.7 to 3.0 micrometers and 1 to 3 micrometers. This extended range allows them to capture more detailed and precise information about the objects or materials observed.

Additionally, SWIR detectors have diverse applications across several industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food and beverages, and automotive. SWIR detectors are utilized for quality control, sorting, product inspection, and process monitoring.

Infrared Sensor Working Mechanism Insights

The global Infrared Sensors market segmentation, based on working mechanisms, includes active and passive. The passive category generated the most income. Only passive infrared sensors use only detectors, which use targets like infrared transmitters or sources. Here, the object emits energy, and infrared receivers pick it up. A signal processor then decodes the signal to produce the needed data. Some passive infrared sensors are Bolometers, Pyro-Electric Detectors, Thermocouple-Thermopiles, etc.

Infrared Sensor Type Insights

The global Infrared Sensors market segmentation, based on type, includes thermal infrared sensors and quantum infrared sensors. Thermal infrared sensors category dominated the market due to their feature of detection of radiation emitted from objects. These sensors are utilized in various sectors, including consumer electronics, mining, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, etc.

Figure 1: Global Infrared Sensor Market, by Type 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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

Infrared Sensor Detection Insights:

The global Infrared Sensor Market segmentation, based on detection, includes uncooled infrared sensors and cooled infrared sensors. The cooled infrared sensors segment dominated the market. The thermal noise inside the detector is considerably minimized by cooling the detectors to cryogenic temperatures. It indicates heightened sensitivity, upgraded spatial resolution, and an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, resulting in superior image quality and detection abilities.

Infrared Sensor End-User Insights

The global Infrared Sensors market segmentation, based on distribution channel, includes healthcare, aerospace & defense, automotive, commercial, manufacturing, and oil & gas. The aerospace & defense category generated the most income due to flexibility, low power consumption, lightweight properties, and cost-efficiency. They assist in detecting infrared light from far away. These sensors operate in real-time and detect movements. Therefore, they are best for security purposes.

Infrared Sensor Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia-pacific Infrared Sensor market will dominate this market, owing to increased demand for IR sensors in motion sensing applications such as automatic ticket gates, intruder alarms, entryway lighting, automated sinks/ toilet flusher, and security lighting. In addition, the IR sensors widely used in electronic home appliances, toys, and medical devices will boost market growth in this region.

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

Figure 2: GLOBAL INFRARED SENSOR MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

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

Europe's Infrared Sensor market accounts for the second-largest market share owing to the rising need for automation equipment. Further, the German Infrared Sensor market held the largest market share, and the UK Infrared Sensor market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The North America Infrared Sensor Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032 due to growing demand for infrared sensors in medical imaging, security and surveillance systems, and consumer electronic appliances. Moreover, China’s Infrared Sensor market held the largest market share, and the Indian Infrared Sensor market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Infrared Sensor Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Infrared Sensor market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking several strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Infrared Sensor industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global Infrared Sensors industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Infrared Sensor industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to the military & aerospace. Major players in the Infrared Sensor market, including Murata Manufacturing (Japan), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Sofradir (France), Teledyne Technologies (US), Raytheon Company (US), Texas Instruments Incorporated (US), Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Japan), Omron Corporation (Japan), Excelitas Technologies Corp. (US), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. started as a small firm established in 1953 as a modest business while pursuing his studies under the tutelage of DR. Kenjiro Takayanagi, now revered as the “father of Japanese television.” Since that time company has carried on DR. Takayanagi’s “photoelectric technology” for turning light into electrical signals and “the spirit of pursuing unknown and unexplored realms,” which helped him achieve the world’s first display of the Japanese character on a cathode-ray tube. For instance: in February 2023, Hamamatsu Photonics launched a new InAsSb photovoltaic detector (P16702-011MN), which comes with a preamplifier offering high sensitivity to mid-infrared light, up to 11 micrometers in wavelength. These features make the detector a perfect alternative for portable gas analyzers.

Excelitas Technologies is a technology leader in providing high-performance, market-driven photonic innovations to meet the global illumination, optronic, sensing, optical, detection and imaging requirements of consumers. The company provides various applications in the automotive, consumer goods, defense and aerospace, industrial, medical, safety and security, and sciences sectors. For Instance: Excelitas Technologies Corporation announced the C30733BQC-01 InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode. The product provides an exceptional blend of high speed, high gain, and low noise for high-end and fiber-based telecom test and analysis equipment applications. The product is idyllic for high-end telecommunication test equipment applications, optical communication, distributed fiber sensing systems, and eye-safe LiDAR and laser range-finding devices.

Key Companies in the Infrared Sensor market include

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  Murata Manufacturing (Japan)

  
  


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  Honeywell International Inc. (US)

  
  


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  Sofradir (France)

  
  


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  Teledyne Technologies (US)

  
  


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  Raytheon Company (US)

  
  


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  Texas Instruments Incorporated (US)

  
  


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  Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Japan)

  
  


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  Omron Corporation (Japan)

  
  


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  Excelitas Technologies Corp. (US)

  
  

Infrared Sensor Industry Developments

December 2022: Leonardo DRS will give US Army third-generation FLIR sensors. The FLIR Dewar Cooler Bench (DCB) long-range sensor will begin low-rate initial production as part of this contract. The US Army is getting new infrared sensors. Next-generation FLIR sights will be made possible by the DCB sensor, which will support the conversion of infrared radiation into video images. It will provide several range and resolution improvements to boost situational awareness, particularly in contested battlefield settings or inclement weather.

November 2022: Excelitas Technologies Corporation announced the medical-grade TPiS 1T1386 L5.5H Thermopile Sensor. The product provides high-temperature accuracy, configurable “Threshold” Functions, and the Lowest Power Consumption while used for remote skin-temperature measurement applications and temperature control of gases and liquids in medical applications.

Infrared Sensor Market Segmentation:

Infrared Sensor Spectrum Range Outlook

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  Sort-Wave IR [SWIR]

  
  


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  Mid-Wave IR [MWIR]

  
  


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  Long-Wave [LWIR]

  
  

Infrared Sensor Working Mechanism Outlook

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  Active

  
  


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  Passive

  
  

Infrared Sensor Type Outlook

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  Thermal Infrared Sensors

  
  


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  Quantum Infrared Sensors

  
  

Infrared Sensor Detection Outlook

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  Uncooled Infrared Sensors

  
  


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  Cooled Infrared Sensors

  
  

Infrared Sensor Distribution Channel Outlook

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  Healthcare

  
  


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  Aerospace & Defense

  
  


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  Automotive

  
  


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  Commercial

  
  


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  Manufacturing

  
  


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  Oil & Gas

  
  

Infrared Sensor Regional Outlook

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  North America

  
  

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  US

  
  


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  Canada

  
  

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  Europe

  
  

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  Germany

  
  


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  France

  
  


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  UK

  
  


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  Italy

  
  


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  Spain

  
  


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  Rest of Europe

  
  

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  Asia-Pacific

  
  

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  China

  
  


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  Japan

  
  


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  India

  
  


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  Australia

  
  


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  South Korea

  
  


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  Australia

  
  


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  Rest of Asia-Pacific

  
  

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  Rest of the World

  
  

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  Middle East

  
  


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  Africa

  
  


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  Latin America