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Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR): Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 162 Pages
  • October 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5300863

Emergence of 4D LiDAR Presents Lucrative Opportunities

The global market for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology should grow from $3.2 billion in 2023 to $7 billion by the end of 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5% during the forecast period of 2023-2028. Worldwide, especially in developing nations, the size and scope of engineering and civil construction activities have significantly increased to accommodate growing populations. All stages of building activities, from surveying and mapping to conducting project feasibility studies, call for advanced technology. LiDAR technologies can quickly and accurately provide a detailed survey of vast areas. Additionally, global positioning system-assisted laser scanners and susceptible cameras assist engineers in creating designs that meet project criteria and accurate feasibility assessments.

  • The airborne segment of the global LiDAR market is expected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2023 to $3.2 billion by the end of 2028, at a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • The mobile and UAV segment of the global LiDAR market is expected to grow from $539.3 million in 2023 to $1.2 billion by the end of 2028, at a CAGR of 17.7% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.

Increasing demand for 3D imagery in areas such as military and defense, civil engineering, topographical surveys and corridor mapping is projected to drive market growth over the forecast period. Textured 3D imagery is used in city planning, 3D mapping and corridor mapping. The installation of advanced safety features in automobiles is also increasing. Market opportunities are being created by increasing investments in LiDAR startups by automotive giants, and technological shifts with the adoption of solid-state, flash LiDAR, micro-electronical mechanical system (MEMS) LiDAR and other LiDAR technologies. The rising use of LiDAR in geographical information system (GIS) applications and in engineering and construction are also driving the growth of the LiDAR market worldwide. However, safety risks related to UAVs and autonomous cars and the easy availability of low-cost and lightweight photogrammetry systems are restraining the market’s growth.

This report segments the global LiDAR market by component, product type, technology, range, application and region.

The airborne market segment accounted for the largest share among the product types. It was valued at $1.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $3.2 billion by the end of 2028. The mobile and UAV segment is forecast to be the fastest-growing segment, growing at a CAGR of 17.7% to reach $1.2 billion by the end of 2028, up from $489.7 million in 2022.

Due to the emphasis on safety distance measures, demand for LiDAR technology is expected to continue to rise in the post-COVID-19 era over the next few years. Working from home has quickly become the new normal. Several manufacturers have repurposed their 3D LiDAR systems for product tracking, security, and monitoring employee behavior and distance remotely. Furthermore, LiDAR and video and thermal monitoring systems are being used to remotely sense employees’ temperatures and avoid manual temperature scanning to improve productivity while curbing the risk of viral transmission.

Report Scope

This report provides an overview of the global market for LiDAR and analyses market trends. Using 2022 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for the forecast period 2023 through 2028. Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on component, product type, technology, range, application, and region.

The report also focuses on the major trends and challenges that affect the market and the competitive landscape. It explains the current market trends and provides detailed profiles of the major players and their strategies to enhance their market presence. The report estimates the size of the global LiDAR market in 2022 and provides projections of the expected market size through 2028.

The report includes:

  • 42 data tables and 38 additional tables
  • An up-to-date overview and analysis of the global market for LiDAR
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historical market revenue data (sales figures) for 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024 and 2026, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
  • Estimates of the actual market size and revenue forecast for the global LiDAR market in USD millions, and a corresponding market share analysis based on component, product type, range, application and geographic region
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) pertaining to market drivers, opportunities, challenges and prospects; technologies; regulatory scenarios; and the impacts of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war on the global LiDAR market
  • An industry value chain analysis that provides a systematic study of the key intermediaries, with emphasis on OEM manufacturers, raw materials suppliers and major types of end users
  • Holistic reviews of Porter’s Five Forces and PESTLE analyses, which take into account the prevailing micro
  • and macro-environmental factors in the market
  • A description of ESG developments and company practices in the LIDAR market
  • A look at the major vendors in the global LiDAR market, and an analysis of the industry’s competitive landscape, including market shares and recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity
  • A review of emerging technologies and innovations in the market
  • An analysis of recent patent activity
  • Profiles of the leading companies

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Overview
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing the Study
  • Scope of Report
  • What's New in This Update?
  • Research Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Geographic Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Market Outlook
  • Market Summary
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • Overview
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Threat of New Entrants
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • Threat of Substitutes
  • Competition in the Industry
  • Key Developments in the Field of LiDAR
  • Impact on the Market of Russia-Ukraine War
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
  • Overview
  • Market Drivers
  • Increasing Demand for 3D Mapping
  • Demand for Automotive Safety Technologies
  • Surge in the Adoption of LiDAR Systems
  • Advances in LiDAR Technology
  • Market Challenges
  • Cost
  • Cybersecurity Risks
  • Market Opportunities
  • Emergence of 4D LiDAR
  • Uses in Environmental Applications
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Component
  • Overview
  • Software
  • Laser Scanners
  • Navigation and Positioning
  • Other Components
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Product Type
  • Overview
  • Airborne
  • Terrestrial
  • Mobile and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Technology
  • Overview
  • 2D LiDAR
  • 3D LiDAR
  • 4D LiDAR
Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by Range
  • Overview
  • Short-range LiDAR
  • Medium-range LiDAR
  • Long-range LiDAR
Chapter 9 Market Breakdown by Application
  • Overview
  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Corridor Mapping
  • Environment
  • Exploration and Detection
  • Other Applications
  • Transmission Lines
  • Police LiDAR
  • Gaming LiDAR
  • Robotics
Chapter 10 Market Breakdown by Region
  • Overview
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
Chapter 11 ESG Development
  • ESG Issues in the LiDAR Market
  • Carbon Footprint/Environmental Impact
  • Animal Welfare
  • Labor Practices
  • Transparency and Governance
  • Analysis of ESG Performance
  • Environmental Performance
  • Social Performance
  • Governance Performance
  • Status of ESG for Companies in the LiDAR Market
  • Consumer Attitudes Towards ESG in LiDAR Market
  • Case Study
  • Environmental Initiatives
  • Social Initiatives
  • Governance Initiatives
  • Outcomes
  • Investments
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 12 Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Overview
  • Future of LiDAR Technology
  • Emerging LiDAR Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics Industrial Automation
  • Machine Learning
  • Advanced Driver-assistance System
Chapter 13 Patent Analysis
  • Overview
  • Granted Patents (2020-2023)
  • Recently Awarded Patents
Chapter 14 M&A and Venture Funding Outlook
  • Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Analysis
  • Venture Fundings in LiDAR Market
Chapter 15 Competitive Intelligence
  • Vendor Landscape
  • Analysis of Market Leaders
  • Strategic Analysis
Chapter 16 Company Profiles
  • AEROMETREX
  • FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • FIRMATEK
  • GENESYS INTERNATIONAL CORP. LTD.
  • HESAI GROUP
  • INDIE SEMICONDUCTOR
  • INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
  • INNOVIZ TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
  • LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • MICROVISION
  • RIEGL USA
  • SICK AG
  • TELEDYNE OPTECH
  • TRIMBLE INC.
  • VALEO
Chapter 17 Appendix: Abbreviations
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 1: PESTEL Analysis of Global LiDAR Market
Table 2: Global Market for LiDAR, by Component, Through 2028
Table 3: Global Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 4: Global Market for LiDAR, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 5: Global Market for LiDAR, by Range, Through 2028
Table 6: Global Market for LiDAR, by Application, Through 2028
Table 7: Global Market for LiDAR, by Region, Through 2028
Table 8: North American Market for LiDAR, by Country, Through 2028
Table 9: North American Market for LiDAR, by Component, Through 2028
Table 10: North American Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 11: North American Market for LiDAR, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 12: North American Market for LiDAR, by Range, Through 2028
Table 13: North American Market for LiDAR, by Application, Through 2028
Table 14: European Market for LiDAR, by Country, Through 2028
Table 15: European Market for LiDAR, by Component, Through 2028
Table 16: European Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 17: European Market for LiDAR, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 18: European Market for LiDAR, by Range, Through 2028
Table 19: European Market for LiDAR, by Application, Through 2028
Table 20: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Country, Through 2028
Table 21: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Component, Through 2028
Table 22: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 23: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 24: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Range, Through 2028
Table 25: Asia-Pacific Market for LiDAR, by Application, Through 2028
Table 26: RoW Market for LiDAR, by Component, Through 2028
Table 27: RoW Market for LiDAR, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 28: RoW Market for LiDAR, by Technology, Through 2028
Table 29: RoW Market for LiDAR, by Range, Through 2028
Table 30: RoW Market for LiDAR, by Application, Through 2028
Table 31: Environmental ESG Metrics for Faro Technologies, 2022
Table 32: Social ESG Metrics for Faro Technologies, 2022
Table 33: Governance ESG Metrics for Faro Technologies, 2022
Table 34: ESG Risk Ratings for LiDAR Companies by Score and Level, 2022
Table 35: M&A Deals in the Global LiDAR Market, January 2021-May 2023
Table 36: Venture Funding in LiDAR, January 2021-August 2023
Table 37: LiDAR Vendor Landscape
Table 38: Ranking of Top Five Companies in the LiDAR Market, 2022
Table 39: Recent Developments in the LiDAR Market, May 2020-July 2023
Table 40: Aerometrex: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 41: Aerometrex: Product Portfolio
Table 42: Aerometrex: Recent Developments, 2021-2023
Table 43: Faro Technologies Inc.: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 44: Faro Technologies Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 45: Faro Technologies Inc.: Recent Developments, 2021-2022
Table 46: Firmatek: Product Portfolio
Table 47: Genesys International Corp.: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 48: Genesys International Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 49: Genesys International Corp.: Recent Developments, 2022
Table 50: Hesai Group: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 51: Hesai Group: Product Portfolio
Table 52: Hesai Group: Recent Developments, 2022-2023
Table 53: indie Semiconductor: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 54: indie Semiconductor: Product Portfolio
Table 55: indie Semiconductor: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 56: Infineon Technologies AG: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 57: Infineon Technologies AG: Product Portfolio
Table 58: Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 59: Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 60: Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: Recent Developments, 2022-2023
Table 61: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 62: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 63: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Recent Developments, 2020-2023
Table 64: MicroVision: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 65: MicroVision: Product Portfolio
Table 66: MicroVision: Recent Developments, 2022-2023
Table 67: Riegl USA: Product Portfolio
Table 68: SICK AG: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 69: SICK AG: Product Portfolio
Table 70: SICK AG: Recent Developments, 2021-2022
Table 71: Teledyne Optech: Product Portfolio
Table 72: Teledyne Optech: Recent Developments, 2020-2023
Table 73: Trimble Inc.: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 74: Trimble Inc.: Product Benchmarking
Table 75: Trimble Inc.: Recent Developments, 2021
Table 76: Valeo: Financial Overview, 2022
Table 77: Valeo: Product Benchmarking
Table 78: Valeo: Recent Developments, 2023
Table 79: Abbreviations Used in the Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 1: Value Chain Analysis: Global LiDAR Market
Figure 2: Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the LiDAR Industry
Figure 3: Trends in Global Market for LiDAR
Figure 4: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Component, 2022
Figure 5: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Technology, 2022
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Range, 2022
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Application, 2022
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of LiDAR, by Region, 2022
Figure 10: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Country, 2028
Figure 11: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Component, 2022
Figure 12: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 13: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Technology, 2022
Figure 14: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Range, 2022
Figure 15: North American Market Shares of LiDAR, by Application, 2022
Figure 16: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Country, 2022
Figure 17: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Component, 2022
Figure 18: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 19: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Technology, 2022
Figure 20: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Range, 2022
Figure 21: European Market Shares of LiDAR, by Application, 2022
Figure 22: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Country, 2022
Figure 23: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Component, 2022
Figure 24: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 25: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Technology, 2022
Figure 26: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Range, 2022
Figure 27: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of LiDAR, by Application, 2022
Figure 28: RoW Market Shares of LiDAR, by Component, 2022
Figure 29: RoW Market Shares of LiDAR, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 30: RoW Market Shares of LiDAR, by Technology, 2022
Figure 31: RoW Market Shares of LiDAR, by Range, 2022
Figure 32: RoW Market Shares of LiDAR, by Application, 2022
Figure 33: Emerging LiDAR Technologies
Figure 34: Patents Published on LiDAR Technology, by Year, 2020-2023
Figure 35: Share of M&A Deals in the LiDAR Industry, by Region, 2021-2023
Figure 36: Venture Fundings in the Global LiDAR Market, by Various Rounds, 2022 and 2023
Figure 37: Distribution Share of Venture Funding Amount, by Various Rounds, 2023
Figure 38: Aerometrex: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 39: Aerometrex: Revenue Share, by Country, 2022
Figure 40: Faro Technologies Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 41: Faro Technologies Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 42: Faro Technologies Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 43: Genesys International Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 44: Genesys International Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 45: Genesys International Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 46: Hesai Group: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 47: Hesai Group: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 48: Hesai Group: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 49: indie Semiconductor: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 50: indie Semiconductor: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 51: indie Semiconductor: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 52: Infineon Technologies AG: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 53: Infineon Technologies AG: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 54: Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 55: Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 56: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 57: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 58: Luminar Technologies Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 59: MicroVision: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 60: SICK AG: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 61: SICK AG: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 62: SICK AG: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 63: Trimble Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 64: Trimble Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 65: Trimble Inc.: Revenue Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 66: Valeo: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 67: Valeo: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 68: Valeo: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022

Executive Summary

LiDAR enables the collection of a wealth of information for numerous applications and delivers several advantages over traditional methods of aerial mapping. This technology is changing the paradigm of terrain mapping and attaining popularity in several applications such as floodplain mapping, forest inventory, geomorphology, hydrology, landscape ecology, urban planning, survey assessments, volumetric calculations, and coastal engineering. These applications can benefit from a combination of LiDAR and geographic information systems (GIS) in order to manage and conduct analysis, and disseminate and visualize LiDAR data.

Due to these and many other factors, the LiDAR market is expected to grow between 2020 and 2025. Many alternatives to LiDAR can be considered as failed technologies; it follows, then, that the need for more accurate, more reliable and easier methods of collecting data, and the resulting growth of LiDAR technology. 

The growth of the LiDAR market is limited by factors such as lack of industry standards of operations and non-interoperability of technologies, as well as the high cost associated with it. If the LiDAR market were at a different stage of its evolution, these restraints could hinder the market growth. However, it is expected that further technological advances will bring cost corrections and that standards of operation will improve. The key opportunities for the market are in the adoption of LiDAR by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and superior growth potential in emerging economies. Once the cost of LiDAR is reduced, SMEs and emerging economies are forecast to deploy these devices in various application sectors in big numbers.

Geographically, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). North America had the highest revenue in the market in 2019 and it is expected to continue to dominate the revenue share. Since North America is a technologically advanced region, the LiDAR technology initially formed a strong base in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to have the best market potential to grow. This growth potential is due to the fact that emerging nations in this region are involved in heavy industrialization.


Companies Mentioned

  • Aerometrex
  • Faro Technologies Inc.
  • Firmatek
  • Genesys International Corp. Ltd.
  • Hesai Group
  • Indie Semiconductor
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Innoviz Technologies Ltd.
  • Luminar Technologies Inc.
  • Microvision
  • Riegl Usa
  • Sick AG
  • Teledyne Optech
  • Trimble Inc.
  • Valeo

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