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Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Size study & Forecast, by Spectral Range (Near IR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR, and FAR IR) and Vertical (Automotive, Industrial, Military & Aerospace, & Others) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

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The Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market is valued at approximately USD 0.44 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.20% over the forecast period of 2025-2035. Infrared (IR) emitters and receivers form the backbone of numerous advanced sensing, detection, and communication systems across industries ranging from automotive to industrial automation and aerospace. These components operate within specific spectral ranges to transmit and receive infrared signals, enabling non-contact sensing, motion detection, and thermal imaging applications. The market's rapid acceleration can be attributed to the soaring demand for autonomous vehicles, the increasing integration of IR sensors in smart consumer electronics, and the growing reliance on automation technologies across industrial operations. Furthermore, the proliferation of defense and surveillance systems equipped with thermal imaging capabilities is reinforcing global demand. As the world moves toward smart environments and connected devices, IR emitters and receivers are becoming vital enablers of precision sensing and real-time data acquisition.

The technological evolution toward Industry 4.0 has significantly elevated the adoption of IR-based systems across multiple sectors. These devices are now central to predictive maintenance, proximity detection, and security monitoring, helping industries transition from reactive to data-driven operational models. Additionally, the expansion of electric and autonomous vehicles has propelled demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), where infrared components play a pivotal role in night vision and object detection. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global EV sales exceeded 14 million units in 2023, emphasizing the surging integration of IR systems for safety and environmental monitoring. Meanwhile, industrial players are leveraging IR technology for energy efficiency optimization and emission control, driving consistent market expansion. However, challenges such as high production costs, limited detection range under extreme weather conditions, and signal interference pose moderate restraints on growth during the forecast period.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Spectral Range:

Near IR (NIR)
SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared)
MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared)
LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared)
FAR IR (Far Infrared)

By Vertical:

Automotive
Industrial
Military & Aerospace
Others

By Application:

Sensing & Detection
Temperature Measurement
Communication & Security
Monitoring & Imaging
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
U.K.
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Near Infrared (NIR) Segment is Expected to Dominate the Market
Among the various spectral ranges, the Near Infrared (NIR) segment is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. This dominance is primarily due to the increasing application of NIR in automotive safety systems, gesture recognition, and industrial automation. NIR technology offers high responsiveness, compact form factor, and cost-effective integration, making it the preferred choice for consumer electronics and proximity sensing applications. Moreover, its compatibility with a wide range of environmental conditions and ability to operate with minimal power consumption further enhance its adoption across industries. As the demand for intelligent sensing continues to surge, the NIR segment is poised to maintain its leadership position, driven by innovations in miniaturized IR components and improved optical performance.
Automotive Vertical Leads in Revenue Contribution
The automotive vertical currently dominates the global infrared emitter & receiver market in terms of revenue share. This leadership stems from the rapid electrification of vehicles, coupled with the adoption of ADAS technologies, LiDAR systems, and in-cabin monitoring. Infrared sensors and emitters are increasingly integrated into vehicles for applications such as night vision, driver fatigue detection, obstacle avoidance, and climate control sensing. The push for enhanced vehicle safety and comfort has encouraged automakers to adopt advanced IR systems for both exterior and interior applications. Meanwhile, the industrial vertical is emerging as the fastest-growing segment, driven by automation in manufacturing plants, predictive maintenance, and non-contact temperature sensing. Together, these applications are redefining the industrial landscape by merging efficiency with intelligent sensing capabilities.
The key regions analyzed for the Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2025, commanding the largest share due to rapid industrialization, booming automotive manufacturing, and widespread consumer electronics production in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. The region's strong semiconductor manufacturing base and robust demand for smart devices have also bolstered IR technology adoption. North America follows closely, supported by high investment in defense and aerospace applications, alongside rapid advancements in smart infrastructure. Europe, with its strong regulatory focus on automotive safety and energy efficiency, remains a critical contributor to market growth, particularly in Germany and the U.K., where IR technologies are deeply embedded in industrial and research applications. Emerging economies in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also expected to witness notable growth, supported by infrastructure modernization and increased investment in security surveillance systems.

Major market players included in this report are:

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
Lite-On Technology Corporation
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Raytek Corporation
Excelitas Technologies Corp.
TE Connectivity Ltd.
Lumileds Holding B.V.
FLIR Systems, Inc.
TT Electronics Plc.
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
Acme Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
TriLumina Corporation
LG Innotek Co., Ltd.

Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. soaring demand for autonomous vehicles
- 3.2.2. increasing integration of IR sensors in smart consumer electronics
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. high production costs
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. growing reliance on automation technologies across industrial operations

Chapter 4. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Size & Forecasts by Spectral Range 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Near IR (NIR)
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared)
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.5. MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared)
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.6. LWIR (Long-Wave Infrared)
- 5.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.7. FAR IR (Far Infrared)
- 5.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Size & Forecasts by Vertical 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Automotive
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Industrial
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.5. Military & Aerospace
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Sensing & Detection
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Temperature Measurement
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. Communication & Security
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.6. Monitoring & Imaging
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

8.1. Growth Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market, Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
- 8.3.1. U.S. Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.3.1.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.3.2.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
- 8.4.1. UK Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.1.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.2.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.3.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.4.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.5.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.4.6.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
- 8.5.1. China Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.1.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.2.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.3.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.4.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.5.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of APAC Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.5.6.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
- 8.6.1. Brazil Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.6.1.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.6.2.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East and Africa Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
- 8.7.1. UAE Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.7.1.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.7.2.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa Infrared Emitter & Receiver Market
  - 8.7.3.1. Spectral Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.2. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
9.4. Lite-On Technology Corporation
9.5. Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
9.6. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
9.7. Raytek Corporation
9.8. Excelitas Technologies Corp.
9.9. TE Connectivity Ltd.
9.10. Lumileds Holding B.V.
9.11. FLIR Systems, Inc.
9.12. TT Electronics Plc.
9.13. InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
9.14. Acme Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
9.15. TriLumina Corporation
9.16. LG Innotek Co., Ltd.

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