The global infrared detector market size is estimated to grow from USD 592.9 billion in the current year to USD 1.26 trillion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.15% during the forecast period, till 2035.
There is a diverse selection of infrared detectors, including indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs), lead selenide (PbSe), lead sulfide (PbS), mercury cadmium telluride (MCT), and quantum well-infrared photodetectors (QWIP), each of which holds significant value in specific industries. In today’s fast-paced technological environment, with the rising demand for advanced safety and security solutions, infrared detectors have proven to be an ideal option and have become fundamental to security systems.
Infrared detectors, or sensors, are electronic devices that identify and measure infrared radiation present in their surroundings. Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation characterized by a longer wavelength than visible light, measuring approximately 0.75 to 1000 micrometers. These detectors function by transforming this radiation into an electrical signal, enabling the generation of images, measurements, and thermal energy analyses. The advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have created profitable opportunities for industry participants to adapt to the evolving demands of consumers. As a result of the increasing need for security and surveillance, along with the rising incorporation of detectors in vehicles and ongoing advancements in sensor technologies, the infrared detector market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
These thermal detectors function by measuring infrared radiation through the detection of temperature increases in materials that absorb infrared energy. Their compatibility with mass-market uses, including consumer electronics, automotive, and security and surveillance, enhances the demand for these products
However, the photon infrared detectors segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, thereby accelerating the overall growth of the photonics market.
However, the cooled infrared detectors segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, owing to their ability to minimize thermal noise, detect faint signals, and provide superior resolution.
However, the long-wave infrared segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to its extensive applications across various industries, including thermal imaging, environmental monitoring, automotive, and medical diagnostics.
However, the motion sensing segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This trend can be attributed to the growing integration of these detectors into cameras, alarm systems, perimeter security, home automation, and gaming.
However, the medical sector is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This trend can be attributed to the extensive application of infrared detectors in medical imaging, patient monitoring, and non-invasive diagnostics.
Infrared Detector Market: Growth and Trends
The importance of infrared detectors in areas like thermal imaging, night vision, low-level radiation detection, non-contact measurements, and industrial applications has broadened the potential for growth in the infrared detector market. These detectors are essential in a wide variety of fields, ranging from security surveillance to consumer electronics.There is a diverse selection of infrared detectors, including indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs), lead selenide (PbSe), lead sulfide (PbS), mercury cadmium telluride (MCT), and quantum well-infrared photodetectors (QWIP), each of which holds significant value in specific industries. In today’s fast-paced technological environment, with the rising demand for advanced safety and security solutions, infrared detectors have proven to be an ideal option and have become fundamental to security systems.
Infrared detectors, or sensors, are electronic devices that identify and measure infrared radiation present in their surroundings. Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation characterized by a longer wavelength than visible light, measuring approximately 0.75 to 1000 micrometers. These detectors function by transforming this radiation into an electrical signal, enabling the generation of images, measurements, and thermal energy analyses. The advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have created profitable opportunities for industry participants to adapt to the evolving demands of consumers. As a result of the increasing need for security and surveillance, along with the rising incorporation of detectors in vehicles and ongoing advancements in sensor technologies, the infrared detector market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
Infrared Detector Market: Key Segments
Market Share by Type of Infrared Detector
Based on type of infrared detector, the global infrared detector market is segmented into photon infrared detectors which include indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs), lead selenide (PbSe), lead sulfide (PbS), mercury cadmium telluride (MCT), quantum well-infrared photodetectors (QWIP). According to our estimates, currently, the thermal infrared detectors segment captures the majority of the market share and this trend is expected to persist throughout the forecast period. This can be attributed to the fact that the infrared microbolometer detector is extensively utilized in uncooled infrared detectors due to its durability and cost-effectiveness, driving the growth of this segment.These thermal detectors function by measuring infrared radiation through the detection of temperature increases in materials that absorb infrared energy. Their compatibility with mass-market uses, including consumer electronics, automotive, and security and surveillance, enhances the demand for these products
However, the photon infrared detectors segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, thereby accelerating the overall growth of the photonics market.
Market Share by Type of Technology
Based on type of technology, the global infrared detector market is segmented into cooled infrared detectors and uncooled infrared detectors. According to our estimates, currently, the uncooled infrared detectors captures the majority of the market share. This can be attributed to their use in a wide variety of applications, especially in the automotive sector for night vision and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Further, their cost-effectiveness in comparison to cooled infrared detectors enables them to be utilized in a wider range of applications.However, the cooled infrared detectors segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, owing to their ability to minimize thermal noise, detect faint signals, and provide superior resolution.
Market Share by Type of Wavelength
Based on type of wavelength, the global infrared detector market is segmented into long-wave infrared (LWIR), mid-wave infrared (MWIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR). According to our estimates, currently, short-wave infrared segment captures the majority of the market share, owing to their wavelength range of approximately 1 to 1.9, which provides high-resolution imaging and superior quality in both day and night conditions. Additionally, the benefits of short-wave infrared in covert surveillance and the identification of camouflaged objects further boost market demand.However, the long-wave infrared segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to its extensive applications across various industries, including thermal imaging, environmental monitoring, automotive, and medical diagnostics.
Market Share by Type of Application
Based on type of application, the global infrared detector market is segmented into gas and fire detection, people and motion sensing, scientific applications, security and surveillance, spectroscopy and biomedical imaging, and temperature measurement. According to our estimates, currently, security and surveillance segment captures the majority of the market share. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for robust security, particularly in residential, commercial, and military sectors, is likely to drive the need for infrared detectors.However, the motion sensing segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This trend can be attributed to the growing integration of these detectors into cameras, alarm systems, perimeter security, home automation, and gaming.
Market Share by Type of Vertical
Based on type of vertical, the global infrared detector market is segmented into automotive, medical, military & defense, oil & gas, residential & commercial, scientific research, semiconductor & electronics. According to our estimates, currently, automotive segment captures the majority of the market share. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for sophisticated vehicle safety features and technologies.However, the medical sector is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This trend can be attributed to the extensive application of infrared detectors in medical imaging, patient monitoring, and non-invasive diagnostics.
Market Share by Geographical Regions
Based on geographical regions, the infrared detector market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and the rest of the world. According to our estimates, currently North America captures the majority share of the market. The factors contributing to the region's dominant position include a higher adoption rate of infrared detectors in various key applications and a robust presence of industry players. In addition, Europe is expected to see a quicker growth rate, driven by a strong demand for security and surveillance solutions, regulatory backing, and ongoing technological innovations.Infrared Detector Market: Research Coverage
The report on the infrared detector market features insights on various sections, including:- Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the infrared detector market, focusing on key market segments, including [A] type of infrared detectors, [B] type of technology, [C] type of wavelength, [D] type of application, [E] type of vertical, [F] geographical regions.
- Competitive Landscape: A comprehensive analysis of the companies engaged in the infrared detector market, based on several relevant parameters, such as [A] year of establishment, [B] company size, [C] location of headquarters and [D] ownership structure.
- Company Profiles: Elaborate profiles of prominent players engaged in the infrared detector market, providing details on [A] location of headquarters, [B] company size, [C] company mission, [D] company footprint, [E] management team, [F] contact details, [G] financial information, [H] operating business segments, [I] infrared detector portfolio, [J] moat analysis, [K] recent developments, and an informed future outlook.
- SWOT Analysis: An insightful SWOT framework, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the domain. Additionally, it provides Harvey ball analysis, highlighting the relative impact of each SWOT parameter.
- Value Chain Analysis: A comprehensive analysis of the value chain, providing information on the different phases and stakeholders involved in the infrared detector market
Key Questions Answered in this Report
- How many companies are currently engaged in infrared detector market?
- Which are the leading companies in this market?
- What factors are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
- What is the current and future market size?
- What is the CAGR of this market?
- How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?
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Table of Contents
1. PREFACE
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. ECONOMIC AND OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
4. MACRO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS
6. INTRODUCTION
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
8. COMPANY PROFILES
11. GLOBAL INFRARED DETECTOR MARKET
12. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON TYPE OF INFRARED DETECTOR
13. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY
14. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON TYPE OF WAVELENGTH
15. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON APPLICATION
16. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON VERTICAL
17. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN NORTH AMERICA
18. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN EUROPE
19. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN ASIA
20. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA)
21. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN LATIN AMERICA
22. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFRARED DETECTORS IN REST OF THE WORLD
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Excelitas
- FLIR Systems
- Hamamatsu Photonics
- InfraTec
- Lynred
- Murata Manufacturing
- Nippon Ceramic
- Raytheon
- Sofradir
- TE Connectivity
- Teledyne
- Texas Instruments
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 184 |
| Published | November 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2035 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 592.9 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1260 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
