Quantum Dots Market Report 2026

The quantum dots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.27 billion in 2025 to $6.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in semiconductor nanotechnology, growing demand for high-efficiency displays, development of cadmium-based quantum dots, increase in consumer electronics adoption, rise of optoelectronic research.

The quantum dots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards cadmium-free quantum dots, integration of quantum dots in biomedical applications, expansion of IoT and smart devices, increased adoption in renewable energy sectors, growth in advanced display technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include quantum dot-based displays, quantum dot solar cells, quantum dot sensors, quantum dot lasers, quantum dot leds.

The expanding automobile industry is expected to drive the growth of the quantum dots market going forward. The automotive industry includes the design, manufacturing, and sale of vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, along with related parts and services. Its growth is fueled by rising global demand for personal and commercial vehicles, innovations in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, and economic development in emerging markets. Quantum dots are increasingly being adopted in the automotive sector to enhance color accuracy, brightness, and energy efficiency in display systems, as well as to improve the performance of both interior and exterior lighting. For instance, in 2025, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that motor vehicle production reached 93.9 million units in 2023, with the European Union accounting for approximately 14.8 million units, or a 15.8% share. Therefore, the growing automobile industry is fueling the expansion of the quantum dots market.

Major companies operating in the quantum dots market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as QD-OLED (Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology, to improve display performance in consumer electronics. QD-OLED technology integrates quantum dots with OLED displays, enhancing color accuracy, brightness, and energy efficiency by using quantum dots as emissive or converter materials. For example, in May 2023, Samsung Display introduced its 2023-generation QD-OLED panels, stating that the new generation “improves color brightness by more than 30%” compared to earlier versions. These enhanced QD-OLED panels were adopted by companies such as Sony Group Corporation in its 2023 A95L series QD-OLED TVs, which feature 55", 65", and 77" 4K 120 Hz panels. Consequently, the efforts of major electronics manufacturers to integrate quantum-dot-enhanced OLED display technology are driving growth in the quantum dots market.

In September 2023, Shoei Chemical, a Japanese company specializing in electronics materials, acquired Nanosys' quantum dot business to bolster its presence in advanced materials and quantum dot technology for next-generation displays. Nanosys, a US-based nanotechnology firm, focuses on developing and manufacturing quantum dots and other nanomaterials.

Major companies operating in the quantum dots market are Samsung Electronics Co., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., LG Display Co. Ltd., AUO Corporation, ams-OSRAM International GmbH, Hansol Chemical Co. Ltd., SHOEI CHEMICAL INC., Quantum Solutions Inc., Nanosys Inc., American Elements, Sigma-Aldrich Corp., MicroVision Inc., InVisage Technologies Inc., Nanoco Group Plc, Ocean Nanotech LLC, Qauantum Materials Corp., UbiQD Inc., Life Technologies, Ultra Nano Tec, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.

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.

Tariffs have impacted the quantum dot market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductor materials and nanocrystal components, which affects the production of displays, solar cells, and sensors. Regions such as Asia-Pacific, especially China and South Korea, which are major manufacturing hubs, are most affected. The consumer electronics and renewable energy segments face higher production costs, leading to slower adoption rates. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in alternative materials, which could benefit regional supply chains and reduce dependency on imports.

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Quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals known for their distinctive optical and electronic properties, influenced by their size and composition. Typically composed of materials such as cadmium selenide (CdSe) or indium arsenide (InAs), quantum dots range in size from 2 to 10 nanometers, enabling them to confine electrons in a three-dimensional space.

The primary types of quantum dots include III-V semiconductors, II-VI semiconductors, and silicon. III-V semiconductors are compound semiconductors made from elements in groups III and V of the periodic table. They encompass both cadmium-based and cadmium-free quantum dots, synthesized using methods such as colloidal synthesis, bio-molecular self-assembly, viral assembly, electrochemical assembly, among others. Quantum dots find applications across diverse industries such as consumer electronics, commercial sectors, healthcare, defense, telecommunications, and more. They are utilized in various technologies including medical devices, displays, solar cells, photodetectors, sensors, lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), batteries, energy storage systems, transistors, and beyond.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quantum dots market in 2025. The regions covered in the quantum dots market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the quantum dots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The quantum dots market consists of sales of displays, lighting, solar cells, sensors, photodetectors, and markers. 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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