Photonic Sensors Market Size (2023 - 2030)

The global Photonic Sensors Market size is approximately USD 13.45 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 27.75 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 15.7% during the forecast period.

A photonic sensor is a device that senses light and converts it to an electric signal. Photonics acts as a switch between the transmitter and receiver.

The photonic sensors market has experienced a radical change based on the research undertaken in the photonic technology sector. The photonic market is focusing on developing systemic products.

COVID-19 Impact on Photonic Sensors Market

SARS-CoV-2 is the cause for the sudden eruption of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency public health issue. During the pandemic, the production of photonic sensors has halted. The COVID-19 has created a negative impact on the sensors market due to the shortage of workforce. Due to the severe lockdown imposition, manufacturing units stopped their production.

MARKET DRIVERS

Worldwide brisk industrialization uncommonly over the developing economies, and adopting wireless sensing technology providing essential growth boost the photonic sensors market. Quick developments in sensors drive the photonic sensors market globally. The demand for enhanced safety and security solutions, superior and developed substitutes for conventional technology, and growing wireless sensing solutions influencing positively.

Advancements in photonic sensors in technology, the launch of integrated photonic sensors, and the development of 4D fiber optic sensors promote market growth. Development in wireless sensing technology and the demand for upgraded and developed and more efficient substitutes over conventional technologies surge the photonic sensors market growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

However, the absence of technological and industrialization standards hinders the photonic sensors market. Also, low awareness and high initial investments obstruct the market growth globally.

Segmentation Analysis

The global Photonic Sensors Market is categorized and sub-categorized based on the product type, and end-user.

Photonic Sensors Market - By Product Type

• Fiber Optic Sensors
• Image Sensors
• Biophotonic Sensors
• Others

The continuous technological advancements in fiber optics have to lead to the high adoption of photonic sensors. Based on the product type, the biophotonic sensors are more to be captivating segment across the photonic sensors market during the timeframe period.

Photonic Sensors Market - By End-User

• Aerospace and Defense
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Energy and Power
• Others

Regional Analysis

North America is expected to account for the largest market share in photonic sensors. In the U.S., developments for photonics are increasing which in turn fuels the market growth. As per the latest news, the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) formed the central hub for USD 600 million public-private efforts to develop photonics manufacturing facilities.

Europe is a prominent revenue pocket in the photonic sensors markets globally. It is believed to gain second place over the next upcoming years.

Asia-Pacific region for photonic sensors market is envisioned to have observed the highest during the foreseen period. The growth in the region owes to increasing inclination in industrial automation, and in India and China, the expenditure for defense/military is on a high rise. The APAC countries are demanding more for fiber optic sensors fuels the market growth.

The Chinese government provides extensive military capital for the integration of modern technologies due to the reforms by the Community party of China.

Korea and China have registered the most growth in photonics and lasers over the recent years.

Latin America and the Middle East & African regions are expected to have a notable growth during the forecasted period.

Top Key Players of the Photonic Sensors Market

1. A2 Photonic Sensors
2. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
3. Smart Fibres Ltd
4. Honeywell International Inc.
5. Baumer Holdings AG
6. OMRON Corporation
7. Toshiba Corporation
8. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
9. Dongbu HiTek Co. Ltd. And Others are some major key players in the photonic sensors market.

Notable Developments in the Photonic Sensors Market

• On July 14, 2022, Rockley Photonics introduced a new wearable digital health monitor, "clinic-on-the-wrist." The wristband contains a sensor module and communicates with custom cloud-based analytical engines through a dedicated smartphone app.
• On April 16, 2022, DB HiTek disclosed that the company has developed a 110 nm-based global shutter and Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) processes. DB HiTek will extend the specialized image sensor business.