PUBLISHER: BCC Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2022665
PUBLISHER: BCC Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2022665
2025 Photonics Research Review
The global market for biophotonics was valued at $62.6 billion in 2024. It’s expected to grow from $68.4 billion in 2025 to reach $113.1 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% from 2025 to 2030.
The global market for laser systems, components and materials is expected to grow from $21.0 billion in 2024 to reach $30.4 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) is expected to grow from $13.9 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $24.2 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope
Advanced technologies such as photonic integrated circuits (PICs), laser systems, optical sensing, and LiDAR are presenting targeted business opportunities for industrial companies in the photonics domain. For instance, laser processing is capable of precise component manufacturing for industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing. High-speed data transmission, especially within data centers and network infrastructure, is enabled by PICs. Although there is gradual growth, photonics functions as an enabling technology alongside digital technologies rather than replacing traditional manufacturing processes. Government-backed initiatives focused on semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystems are indirectly supporting the expansion of photonics capabilities.
At present, photonics equipment manufacturers are focusing on delivering energy-efficient and application-specific solutions, particularly in areas such as optical communication, industrial sensing, and medical imaging. For example, in an industrial setup, optical sensors enable precise measurement of temperature, pressure, and other conditions, which improves efficiency and reduces resource waste. The increasing demand for high-speed connectivity, driven by cloud computing and data-intensive applications, is fueling the need for photonics-based components, such as optical transceivers and laser modules. Photonics remains a niche industry, with growth concentrated in key markets rather than the broader consumer base. To address supply chain reliability in critical components, several countries are investing in domestic capacities, although this has largely focused on semiconductor fabrication, which also feeds into the photonics value chain.
Research Reviews from BCC Research provide market professionals with concise market coverage within a specific research category. This 2025 Research Review of the photonics domain provides a sampling of the type of quantitative market information, analysis, and guidance that BCC Research has been developing since its inception in 1971 to help its customers make informed business decisions. This Research Review includes highlights and excerpts from the following reports published by BCC Research in 2025:
- PHO024B Biophotonics: Technologies and Global Markets
- PHO002D Global Markets for Laser Systems, Components and Materials
- PHO007C Photonic Integrated Circuits: Global Markets with Special Focus on Silicon Photonics
After you survey the excerpts in this Research Review, we encourage you to follow up on these topics by checking out the full market research report(s) associated with each topic. BCC Research looks forward to serving your market intelligence needs in the future.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
- Research Review Scope
Chapter 2 Biophotonics: Technologies and Global Markets (PHO024B)
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Analysis
- Conclusion
- Current Market Overview
- Future Outlook
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Opportunities
- Emerging Technologies in Biophotonics
- Device Miniaturization
- Advanced Spectroscopy Techniques
- Bio-Inspired Photonics
- Market Breakdown by Technique
- Key Takeaways
- In Vitro
- In Vivo
- Market Breakdown by Region
- Key Takeaways
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Environmental, Social, and Governance Perspective
- Key Takeaways
- Environmental Impact
- Social Impact
- Governance Impact
- Status of ESG in the Biophotonics Market
- Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 3 Global Markets for Laser Systems, Components, and Materials (PHO002D)
- Market Outlook
- Scope of the Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
- Current Market Overview and Future Expectations
- Regulatory Landscape
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Rest of the World
- Macroeconomic Factors Impacting the Laser Industry
- Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War
- Advances in Telecom Networks and 5G Deployments Worldwide
- Investments in the Defense Sector for Advanced Weapons Development
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints and Challenges
- Market Opportunities
- Emerging Technologies in Laser Systems
- Ultrafast Lasers
- Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography
- Integration of AI and Machine Learning with Lasers
- Market Breakdown by Type
- Key Takeaways
- Solid-state Lasers
- Semiconductor Lasers
- Gas Lasers
- Liquid Lasers
- Market Breakdown by Region
- Key Takeaways
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Sustainability in the Laser Technology Industry: ESG Perspective
- Introduction to ESG
- Environmental Impact/Performance
- Social Impact/Performance
- Governance Impact/Performance
- Case Studies
- Concluding Remarks from BCC
Chapter 4 Photonic Integrated Circuits: Global Markets with Special Focus on Silicon Photonics (PHO007C)
- Market Outlook
- Scope of the Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional Analysis
- Conclusion
- Market Overview
- Outlook
- Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Landscape
- Overview
- Regulatory Scenario of PICs by Country
- Emerging Technologies
- Overview
- Emerging Technologies
- Market Breakdown by Component
- Key Takeaways
- Transceivers
- Lasers
- Modulators
- Detectors
- MUX/DEMUX
- Optical Amplifiers
- Others
- Market Breakdown by Integration Type
- Key Takeaways
- Monolithic Integration
- Hybrid Integration
- Market Breakdown by Region
- Key Takeaways
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Sustainability in the Global PICs Market: An ESG Perspective
- Key Takeaways
- ESG Overview
- Environmental Impact
- Social Impact
- Governance Impact
- Status of ESG in the PICs Market
- Concluding Remarks from BCC
Chapter 5 Appendix
- Methodology
- Analyst's Credentials
List of Tables
- Table 1 : Global Market for Biophotonics, by Region, Through 2030
- Table 2 : Global Market for Biophotonics, by Technique, Through 2030
- Table 3 : Global Market for Biophotonics, by Region, Through 2030
- Table 4 : ESG Risk Ratings Metric, by Company, 2024
- Table 5 : Global Market for Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Region, Through 2029
- Table 6 : Global Market for Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Type, Through 2029
- Table 7 : Global Market for Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Region, Through 2029
- Table 8 : ESG Risk Ratings of Key Laser Technology Providers, 2025*
- Table 9 : Global Market for PICs, by Region, Through 2029
- Table 10 : Regulatory Scenario of PICs, by Country
- Table 11 : Global Market for PICs, by Component, Through 2029
- Table 12 : Global Market for PICs, by Integration Type, Through 2029
- Table 13 : Global Market for PICs, by Region, Through 2029
- Table 14 : ESG Risk Ratings Metric, by Company, 2024
List of Figures
- Figure 1 : Global Market Shares of Biophotonics, by Region, 2024
- Figure 2 : Global Market Shares of Biophotonics, by Technique, 2024
- Figure 3 : Global Market Shares of Biophotonics, by Region, 2024
- Figure 4 : Global Market Shares of Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Region, 2023
- Figure 5 : Global Operational Stock of Industrial Robots, 2020-2023
- Figure 6 : Global Market Shares of Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Type, 2023
- Figure 7 : Global Market Shares of Laser Systems, Components and Materials, by Region, 2023
- Figure 8 : Global Market Shares of PICs, by Region, 2023
- Figure 9 : Emerging Technologies in PICs
- Figure 10 : Global Market Shares of PICs, by Component, 2023
- Figure 11 : Global Market Shares of PICs, by Integration Type, 2023
- Figure 12 : Global Market Shares of PICs, by Region, 2023
