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Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 182 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4804868

Global Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market to Reach $6.3 Billion by 2030

The global market for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) estimated at US$737.6 Million in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$6.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 30.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. FSO Software, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record 32.9% CAGR and reach US$2.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Photo Detector segment is estimated at 30.9% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $223 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 29.1% CAGR

The Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$223 Million in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 29.1% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 27.9% and 26.1% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 21% CAGR.

Report Features

  • Full access to influencer engagement stats
  • Access to digital archives & research platform. The proprietary platform is fully enabled to unlock creativity and market knowledge of domain experts worldwide in a cohesive and collaborative manner. The state-of-art tools bring world class market perspectives while protecting participants` privacy and identity. Numbers, statistics and market narrative in the report are based on fully curated insights shared by domain experts and influencers in this space.
  • Opportunity to engage with interactive questionnaires that come with real-time data simulator tools & bespoke report generation capabilities
  • Full client access to peer collaborative and interactive platform for cross-enterprise smart exchange of ideas
  • Complimentary report updates for one year
  • Competitor coverage with global market shares of major players
  • Player market presence analysis (Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial) across multiple geographies
  • Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of domain experts/influencer interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes

What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 13 Featured) -

  • Fsona Networks Corp.
  • General Electric Company
  • Ibsentelecom Ltd.
  • Koninklijke Philips NV
  • Lightbee Corp.
  • LightPointe Communications, Inc.
  • Lvx System
  • Oledcomm
  • Outstanding Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • Plaintree Systems Inc.
  • Purelifi Ltd.
  • Supreme Architecture
  • Trimble Hungary Kft.
  • Wireless Excellence Limited (CableFree)

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Software by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 8-Year Perspective for Software by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Photo Detector by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 8-Year Perspective for Photo Detector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microcontroller by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World 8-Year Perspective for Microcontroller by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for LED by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 8-Year Perspective for LED by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bidirectional by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 8-Year Perspective for Bidirectional by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unidirectional by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World 8-Year Perspective for Unidirectional by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 15: World Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 16: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: USA 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 18: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: USA 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: Canada 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 22: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: Canada 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Table 24: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Japan 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 26: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Japan 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
CHINA
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Table 28: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 29: China 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 30: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: China 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 34: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 35: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 36: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
  • Table 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: France 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 40: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 41: France 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
  • Table 42: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: Germany 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 44: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Germany 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 46: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 47: Italy 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 48: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: Italy 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
  • Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: UK 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 52: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 53: UK 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 55: Rest of Europe 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 56: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 57: Rest of Europe 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 58: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 60: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 61: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • Table 62: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 63: Rest of World 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Component - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Software, Photo Detector, Microcontroller and LED for the Years 2023 & 2030
  • Table 64: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Bidirectional and Unidirectional - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 65: Rest of World 8-Year Perspective for Free Space Optics (FSO) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) by Transmission Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bidirectional and Unidirectional for the Years 2023 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Fsona Networks Corp.
  • General Electric Company
  • Ibsentelecom Ltd.
  • Koninklijke Philips NV
  • Lightbee Corp.
  • LightPointe Communications, Inc.
  • Lvx System
  • Oledcomm
  • Outstanding Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • Plaintree Systems Inc.
  • Purelifi Ltd.
  • Supreme Architecture
  • Trimble Hungary Kft.
  • Wireless Excellence Limited (CableFree)

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