Infrared and Terahertz Spectroscopy Market Report 2025

This Infrared and Terahertz Spectroscopy market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2024 to $1.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as population growth, increased government investments, a rise in demand for airport security, and growing concerns about food safety.

The infrared & terahertz spectroscopy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by increased government funding for scientific research, a rise in the use of spectroscopy for cultural heritage preservation, growing demand for spectroscopy in cosmetics, the increasing popularity of portable and handheld spectrometers, and higher demand for spectroscopy in biotechnology. Key trends expected during this period include technological advancements, the integration of AI and machine learning, connectivity with IoT, and the development of hybrid spectroscopy systems.

The rising incidence of breast cancer is expected to drive the growth of the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market in the coming years. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, and its increasing prevalence is linked to various factors such as an aging population, genetic predisposition, hormonal influences, unhealthy lifestyles, environmental exposures, and improved detection methods. Infrared and terahertz spectroscopy are valuable tools for breast cancer detection, as they enable early detection and tumor monitoring by analyzing tissue properties. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in September 2022, the annual number of new breast cancer diagnoses is expected to rise by over 40% by 2040, reaching approximately 3 million cases. As a result, the growing prevalence of breast cancer is contributing to the expansion of the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market.

Companies in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market are concentrating on developing advanced, high-performance benchtop FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) instruments to meet the increasing demand for precise, reliable, and cost-effective analytical tools across industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, materials science, and food quality control. These benchtop FTIR instruments are compact spectrometers used to analyze the infrared spectrum of materials. For example, in March 2023, Edinburgh Instruments, a Scotland-based company specializing in molecular spectroscopy, introduced the IR5 FTIR Spectrometer. This instrument is designed for ease of use at all levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced researchers. It includes moisture control technology that requires no maintenance and is equipped with modern software specifically designed for the instrument's operation, enabling a smooth workflow from setup to data analysis and reporting.

In October 2022, the ISU Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE), a US-based research organization, acquired a terahertz (THz) continuous-wave (CW) spectrometer from Bakman Technologies LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance the research capabilities of the CNDE and support the development of advanced nondestructive testing technologies. Bakman Technologies LLC, a US-based company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance terahertz spectroscopy and imaging systems.

Major players in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market are Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Boston Electronics Corporation, Agilent Technologies Inc., Advantest Corporation, PerkinElmer Holdings Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Bruker Corporation, Horiba Ltd., HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG, Novanta Inc., TOPTICA Photonics AG, Luna Innovations Inc., JASCO Corporation, Menlo Systems GmbH, TeraView Limited, Spectra Quest Lab Inc., TERASENSE GROUP INC., QMC Instruments Ltd., Applied Research & Photonics Inc., Zomega Terahertz Corporation, Blue Sky Spectroscopy Inc., Science Tech Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market in 2024. The regions covered in infrared and terahertz spectroscopy report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Infrared and terahertz spectroscopy are analytical techniques that measure the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation in the infrared (IR) and terahertz (THz) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. These methods are used to identify chemicals, examine molecular structures, analyze materials, detect hidden objects, and perform non-destructive testing.

The main types of infrared and terahertz spectroscopy include near-infrared radiation, mid-infrared radiation, and far-infrared radiation. Near-infrared radiation (NIR) refers to the part of the infrared spectrum just beyond visible light, typically with wavelengths ranging from 700 nm to 2500 nm. The various technologies used in this field include benchtop systems, microscopy, portable and handheld devices, and hyphenated techniques. These technologies have applications across industries such as semiconductors, homeland security, non-destructive testing, biomedical research, and development. They are also used by end users in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, industrial chemistry, food and beverage testing, environmental testing, and more.

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The infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market consists of revenues earned by entities by spectroscopic analysis services, customized spectroscopy solutions, training and consultation, and maintenance and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market also includes sales of spectrometers, lasers, detectors, optical components, and imaging systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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