Photonics Market Growth & Forecast Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The photonics market was estimated at USD 659.28 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 993.56 billion in 2028.

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What is photonics?

Photonics is the technology of light and its application in generating, manipulating, detecting, and transmitting light. It is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses physics, electrical engineering, computer science, and materials science. The application of photonics is everywhere, including in all areas from the most advanced science to everyday life, such as light detection, information processing, lighting, spectroscopy, photonic computing, telecommunications, and metrology, etc.

Market Dynamics

The photonics market is rapidly growing, and new applications are being developed all the time. There are several reasons behind the growth of the global photonics market. Here are some -

• Increased demand for high-speed data communication: Photonics is widely used in data transmission over optical fibers, which is considered the backbone of modern telecommunications networks. As the demand for high-speed data communication continues to grow, the demand for photonics is also expected to grow.
• Growing adoption of fiber optic sensors: Fiber optic sensors are used in a wide range of applications including telecommunications, the oil and gas industry, medical imaging, and manufacturing. As the adoption of fiber optic sensors grows, the demand for photonics is also expected to grow.
• Development of new photonic technologies: Quantum photonics, metamaterials, biophotonics, holographic imaging, etc. are just a few of the many new photonic technologies that are being developed. For instance, in June 2023, the University of Rochester launched a new tool for generating microwave signals that could help propel advances in wireless communications, photonic technology, and more. Frequency combs are photonic devices that produce many equally spaced laser lines, each locked to a specific frequency to produce a comb-like structure. Such technologies have the potential to revolutionize many industries, and as they mature, the photonics industry will grow concurrently.
• Advancements in applications of photonics: Photonics is being used in a variety of new applications, such as 3D printing, medical diagnostic and energy harvesting, etc. As these new applications upgrade, the demand for photonics is also expected to grow. For instance, in October 2022, Nanoscribe introduced its latest 3D printer ‘Quantum X shape’, an ultra-precise 3D printer that offers alignment accuracies down to 100nm enabling the printer to print freeform optical elements directly onto optical fibers, photonic chips, etc.

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Segments Analysis

By Product Type

Based on the product type, the market is segmented as LED, lasers, detectors, and sensors & imaging devices, optical communication systems & components, consumer electronics & devices, and others. The consumer electronics & devices segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. Consumer electronics include products such as watches, holography, scanners, and optical computer devices such as optical mice. The increasing demand for these products, globally, is driving the growth of this segment.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as display, information & communication technology, photovoltaic, medical technology & life sciences, measurement & automated vision, lighting, production technology, and others. The information & communication technology segment is expected to remain the dominant market during the forecast period due to the increasing number of internet users and increase in data usage. Technological advancements such as high-speed optical fiber internet connectivity and digitization are going to rise the demand for this segment.

By End-Use Industry Type

Based on the end-use industry type, the market is segmented as building & construction, media, broadcasting & telecommunication, consumer & business automation, medical, security & defense, industrial, and others. The media, broadcasting & telecommunication segment leads the market owing to photonics being used in a wide range of applications such as display, information & communication technology, photovoltaic, medical technology & life sciences, measurement & automated vision, lighting, production technology, and others.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, owing to the increasing spending of government on digitization and increasing usage of photonic products in various applications such as lighting, information & communication technology, and displays.

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Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The market is segmented into the following categories.

By Product Type

• LED
• Lasers, Detectors, Sensors & Imaging Devices
• Optical Communication Systems & Components
• Consumer Electronics & Devices
• Others

By Application Type

• Display
• Information & Communication Technology
• Photovoltaic
• Medical Technology & Life Sciences
• Measurement & Automated Vision
• Lighting
• Production Technology
• Others

By End-Use Industry Type

• Building & Construction
• Media, Broadcasting & Telecommunication
• Consumer & Business Automation
• Medical
• Security & Defense
• Industrial
• Others

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major players in the market are-

• AGC Inc.
• American Elements
• Corning Incorporated
• Hoya Corporation
• II-VI Incorporated
• Nikon Corporation
• Ohara Corporation
• Schott AG
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Company
• Signify Holding.

Research Methodology

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More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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