Infrared (IR) Viewers Market Report 2025

The infrared (IR) viewers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2024 to $1.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to military and defense usage, surveillance demands during the Cold War era, advancements in automotive safety testing, the adoption of industrial predictive maintenance practices, and the expansion of environmental monitoring efforts.

The infrared (IR) viewers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to escalating global security concerns, increased implementation in smart city and infrastructure monitoring, expanding applications related to climate change and environmental monitoring, greater adoption within the automotive industry, and the rising use of infrared technology in consumer electronics. Key trends expected during this period include the integration of AI and machine learning, advancements in sensor miniaturization, the development of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, the use of uncooled thermal detectors, and the fusion of infrared imaging with visible and LiDAR technologies.

The increasing number of security threats is expected to drive the growth of the infrared (IR) viewers market in the coming years. Security threats refer to potential dangers or actions that may compromise the safety of individuals, organizations, or nations through means such as violence, espionage, or sabotage. These threats are on the rise due to expanding digitalization, which increases vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to exploit and often surpasses the pace at which effective cybersecurity measures are implemented. As security concerns grow, there is a rising demand for advanced imaging technologies that can detect threats in low-visibility or nighttime environments. For example, in January 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a government agency in the UK, reported a total of 6.7 million recorded offenses in England and Wales, up from 6.6 million in 2022. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of security threats is contributing to the expansion of the infrared (IR) viewers market.

Leading companies in the infrared (IR) viewers market are concentrating on the development of innovative products, such as mid-wave infrared (MWIR) cameras, to improve image clarity and threat detection in difficult conditions. MWIR cameras are thermal imaging devices that operate in the 3-5 micrometer wavelength range, enabling them to capture images in complete darkness or through obscurants like smoke and haze. For instance, in November 2023, Sierra-Olympia Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer, launched the Ventus Compact MK2, an advanced MWIR camera designed for use in space-limited platforms such as drones, handheld equipment, and other low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) applications. This camera includes a 19-275 mm continuous zoom optic with one-touch autofocus and advanced image processing features, including electronic image stabilization, de-noising, linear histogram automatic gain control (AGC), and a unified software framework to simplify integration. These features enhance image quality and detection capability in challenging conditions like total darkness, haze, or smoke, making the camera well-suited for defense, surveillance, and search and rescue missions.

In January 2024, Sierra-Olympia Technologies Inc., a U.S.-based provider of advanced infrared imaging solutions, partnered with Jenoptik AG. Through this partnership, Sierra-Olympia and Jenoptik aim to expand the distribution of the Evidir radiometric long-wave infrared thermal imaging camera. The collaboration leverages Sierra-Olympia’s market presence and integration capabilities to support a range of applications, including security, drone-based imaging, and transportation safety. Jenoptik AG is a Germany-based company that specializes in photonics and optical technology.

Major players in the infrared (ir) viewers market are Fluke corporation, Teledyne FLIR LLC, Wuhan Guide Sensmart Tech Co. Ltd., Nippon Avionics Co. Ltd., Lumasense Technologies Inc, Exergen Corporation, Optris Gmbh, Thermoteknix Systems Limited, IRay Technology Co. Ltd, Viper Imaging LLC, Testo SE & Co. KGaA, SatIR Europe, Process Sensors Corporation, ULIRvision Technology Co. Ltd., Workswell s.r.o., Wuhan JOHO Technology Co. Ltd., DIAS Infrared GmbH, InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik, VisionTIR S.L., NEC Avio Infrared Technologies Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the infrared (IR) viewers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in infrared (IR) viewers report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the infrared (IR) viewers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

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Infrared (IR) viewers are optical instruments designed to detect and display infrared radiation, primarily within the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, which is not visible to the human eye. These devices convert IR radiation into visible images, allowing users to observe heat signatures or IR-emitting sources across a variety of applications, including night vision, laser alignment, fiber optic inspection, and surveillance.

The primary categories of infrared (IR) viewers include handheld, portable, fixed, and wearable models. A handheld IR viewer is a small, mobile device used to detect infrared radiation and visualize heat, ideal for quick inspections and thermal assessments. These viewers operate using a range of technologies such as cooled and uncooled IR sensors, shortwave infrared (SWIR), and longwave infrared (LWIR). They are employed in diverse fields such as military and defense, industrial sectors, medical applications, and research and development. Infrared viewers are available through both online and offline distribution channels and are utilized by end users in industries like telecommunications, healthcare, construction, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing.

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The infrared (IR) viewers market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as thermal imaging and surveillance, inspection and maintenance, research and development support, training and technical support, customization and integration, and leasing and rental services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The infrared (IR) viewers market also includes sales of monocular and binocular infrared viewers, fixed infrared viewer systems, vehicle-mounted infrared viewers, and helmet-mounted infrared viewers. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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