Infrared and Terahertz Spectroscopy Market Report 2026

The infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.44 billion in 2025 to $1.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in analytical chemistry applications, increased use of spectroscopy in academic research, expansion of semiconductor manufacturing, rising demand for material quality assurance, advancements in infrared detector technologies.

The infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of terahertz spectroscopy in security screening, increasing demand for inline industrial inspection, expansion of biomedical spectroscopy applications, rising investments in advanced research instrumentation, increasing focus on non-contact testing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of non-destructive testing techniques, growing demand for material characterization and quality control, expansion of spectroscopy applications in semiconductor analysis, rising use of portable and handheld spectroscopy systems, advancements in high-resolution molecular identification.

The rising prevalence 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. Factors contributing to the increasing prevalence of breast cancer include an aging population, genetic predisposition, hormonal influences, unhealthy lifestyles, environmental exposures, and improved detection methods. Infrared and terahertz spectroscopy play a key role in breast cancer management by enabling early detection and monitoring of tumors through tissue property analysis. For example, in February 2025, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a France-based intergovernmental agency, reported that 1 in 20 women worldwide will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and if current trends continue, the annual number of new cases globally is projected to reach 3.2 million by 2050. Therefore, the rising prevalence of breast cancer supports growth in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market.

Leading companies in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market are developing high-performance benchtop FTIR instruments to meet the growing demand for precise, reliable, and cost-effective analytical solutions across industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, materials science, and food quality control. High-performance benchtop FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) instruments are compact, advanced spectrometers used for analyzing the infrared spectrum of materials. For instance, in March 2023, Edinburgh Instruments, a Scotland-based molecular spectroscopy company, launched the IR5 FTIR Spectrometer. The instrument is designed for users of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced researchers, and incorporates maintenance-free moisture control technology. It also features modern software that facilitates every step of the experimental process, from setup to data analysis and reporting.

In June 2025, TeraView Ltd., a UK-based terahertz technology company, partnered with Axbis Co. Ltd. to expand terahertz non-destructive testing solutions for the Korean electric-vehicle battery market. Through this partnership, TeraView and Axbis aim to help Korean battery manufacturers improve quality, safety, and performance with advanced terahertz inspection capabilities, while strengthening TeraView’s presence in Asia’s rapidly growing advanced-manufacturing sector. Axbis Co. Ltd. is a South Korea-based system integration company specializing in providing customized technology solutions for local manufacturing industries.

Major companies operating 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, JASCO Corporation, Menlo Systems GmbH, TeraView Limited, Spectra Quest Lab Inc., TERASENSE GROUP INC., QMC Instruments Ltd., Zomega Terahertz Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market in 2025. The regions covered in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the infrared and terahertz spectroscopy market by increasing costs of precision optical components, sensors, and semiconductor-based detectors used in spectroscopy systems. These effects are most pronounced in benchtop and hyphenated spectroscopy segments, particularly in asia-pacific and europe where reliance on imported components is high. Elevated tariffs have raised capital equipment costs for research institutions and industrial users. However, tariffs are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional sourcing of components, and innovation in cost-optimized spectroscopy solutions, supporting long-term market resilience.

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

The primary types of infrared and terahertz spectroscopy include near-infrared (NIR), mid-infrared, and far-infrared radiation. Near-infrared radiation refers to the portion of the infrared spectrum just beyond visible light, typically with wavelengths between 700 nm and 2500 nm. Key technologies include benchtop instruments, microscopy systems, portable and handheld devices, and hyphenated systems. These technologies are applied across various sectors, including semiconductors, homeland security, non-destructive testing, and biomedical research and development. End users span pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, industrial chemistry, food and beverage testing, environmental testing, and other industries.

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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