Middle East and North Africa Lidar Market

Overview

Middle East and North Africa LiDAR Market reached US$ 54.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 174.1 million by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 15.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The increased demand for self-driving cars and electric vehicles in the region is also having an impact on the LiDAR market's growth. Self-driving cars are increasingly using LiDAR sensors to generate massive 3D maps for 360° vision and precise information to aid with self-navigation and object detection. Rising GDP and an increasing middle class are propelling vehicle sales in Middle East.

Saudi Arabia automobile market is the largest in the region. Every year, almost 800,000 new automobiles are sold, while nearly the same number of secondhand cars are sold in the country. Furthermore, UAE has already made inroads into the connected vehicle market. Last year, Etisalat and Nissan collaborated on the region's first related automobile deployment. Beginning with the 2016 Nissan Maxima and Nissan Patrol MY16 models, Nissan pre-installs a small device within the vehicle that is connected via an Etisalat M2M SIM card.

In 2023, Saudi Arabia is expected to be the dominant region, holding over 15% of the Middle East and North Africa LiDAR market. Saudi Arabia is actively reinvesting in contemporary defence, security and infrastructure technology, which is driving growth in this industry. In March 2020, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones reached a land-lease contract with INTRA Defence technology for the development of unmanned aircraft systems, demonstrating the increased investment in new technology, which is expected to benefit the market.

Dynamics

Rising Usage of LiDAR in Mining

LiDAR technology allows for high-resolution surveying and mapping of geological formations, terrain and mineral reserves at mining locations. LiDAR data provides detailed topographic information, helping mining businesses to detect possible mineral deposits, geological structures and underground features more precisely and efficiently. LiDAR-based terrain modelling and hazard mapping contribute to safety and risk management activities in mining operations.

Many advancements for LiDAR-based drones are boosting their use in the mining industry due to their improved reliability and stability. For example, Terra Drone announced its partnership with Sibanye Stillwater by demonstrating its LiDAR drones. According to Terra Drone, this alliance will not only boost the overall efficiency of the mining process, but will also give a cost-effective option to its customers.

Growing Usage of Drones

The growing use of geographic data in the cloud is seen as a major driver of growth in the Middle East and North Africa LiDAR market. The market for LiDAR-based drones is fast increasing due to their widespread use in surveying, as they overcome the constraints of traditional photogrammetry. LiDAR drones have demonstrated their ability to contribute to this efficiency and it is advantageous that technology offers surveyors with more processing alternatives.

LiDAR-based drones are also used in the regional transportation industry. For example, the Dubai Future Foundation collaborated with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to establish the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy. It seeks to convert 25% of Dubai's total transportation to autonomous mode by 2031.

High Initial Investment and Limited Awareness

The initial price of LiDAR equipment and systems can be high, including the acquisition of hardware, software and accessories. The costly initial expenditure discourages potential users, particularly smaller organizations or those with limited finances, from implementing LiDAR technology. LiDAR technology faces competition from other remote sensing technologies, including as photogrammetry, satellite images and unmanned aerial vehicles, which are less expensive, more accessible or have differing capabilities for certain applications.

Despite its advantages, LiDAR technology may not be well understood or familiar to stakeholders in MENA. Limited awareness and competence in LiDAR data collecting, processing and interpretation might impede the adoption of LiDAR solutions, since users may lack the knowledge or skills required to exploit the technology successfully.

Segment Analysis

Middle East and North Africa LiDAR market is segmented based on component, product, type, application, end-user and region.

Rising Refinery Projects Drives the Segment Growth

Oil & gas is expected to be the dominant segment with over 1/3rd of the market during the forecast period 2024-2031. The employment of LiDAR sensors as an exploration technique is relatively new in the oil business. Furthermore, LiDAR data meets a variety of demands within the exploration sector. From precise solutions in difficult terrain and canopy areas for exploration programs to road access and pipeline design for development zones.

LiDAR technology, mostly used in the mining and oil and gas industries, enables scientists and mapping experts to analyze natural and constructed environments at a variety of scales with higher accuracy, precision and flexibility than previously possible. Several major refinery projects, such as the Kuwait National Petroleum Company in Kuwait and the upgrade of the Bahrain airport in Bahrain, are just a few of the important projects that have resulted in increased demand for LiDAR technology.

Geographical Penetration

Rising Installation of LIDAR system in Qatar

Qatar is expected to be witness the highest growth in Middle East and North Africa LiDAR market covering over 10% of the market. Qatar has made major investments in infrastructure development projects, such as transit networks, urban planning, building and smart city programmes. LiDAR technology is rapidly being used for surveying, mapping and monitoring to help with these projects and assure reliable data collection for infrastructure planning and development.

Bayanat Engineering Qatar completed the "Supply and Installation of LIDAR System at HIA" project in November 2023, which was a noteworthy milestone. Bayanat Engineering Qatar, a leading developer of creative technology solutions, announced the successful completion of an innovative project for the Qatar Meteorology Department of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, in conjunction with Vaisala. Qatar has achieved a significant milestone with the "Supply and Installation of LIDAR System at HIA" project.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Leica Geosystems Ag, Neptec Technologies Corp, Innoviz Technologies Ltd, SICK AG, Trimble Inc, Faro Technologies Inc., Lightware LiDAR, Falcon-3D, Mena 3D and Globalscan Technologies LLC.

COVID-19 Impact

Lockdown measures, travel restrictions and social distancing recommendations implemented to combat the virus's spread caused delays and cancellations of infrastructure projects in the region that use LiDAR technology. Construction projects, urban planning initiatives and environmental monitoring programs were most impacted, resulting in lower demand for LiDAR services and solutions.

The epidemic emphasized the significance of LiDAR technology in health and safety applications across the region. LiDAR sensors and systems were installed for temperature screening, social distancing monitoring and occupancy control in public spaces, businesses and transit hubs to assist reduce the virus's spread and assure compliance with health standards.

AI Impact

Artificial intelligence algorithms can improve the processing and interpretation of LiDAR data collected in the region. AI systems can efficiently handle vast volumes of LiDAR point cloud data using machine learning and computer vision techniques, extracting useful insights such as topographical information, building structures, vegetation analysis and infrastructural assets.

It improves the productivity and accuracy of LiDAR-based surveying, mapping and monitoring applications across multiple sectors. Artificial intelligence approaches can be used to improve the performance and capacities of LiDAR sensors in the region. AI algorithms can increase data quality, resolution and coverage by optimizing sensor parameters like scanning patterns, pulse repetition rates and data acquisition settings.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact

The Russia-Ukraine conflict may add to greater geopolitical uncertainty in the region, affecting investor confidence and decision-making in the MENA LiDAR market. Heightened geopolitical tensions may cause delays or cancellations of infrastructure initiatives that rely on LiDAR technology for surveying, mapping and monitoring.

Increased security worries in the region as a result of the conflict may drive up demand for LiDAR technology for surveillance, border monitoring and key infrastructure protection. Governments and security organizations may spend more in LiDAR-based technologies to improve situational awareness and threat detection capabilities. LiDAR technology is essential in these projects for surveying, terrain mapping and monitoring environmental changes and the industry may expand further as these projects develop.

By Component

• Laser Scanners
• Navigation
• MEMS
• GPS GNSS Receiver
• Camera
• Others

By Product

• Aerial
• Terrestrial
• Mobile
• Short Range
• Others

By Type

• Sold State
• Pure Play
• Mechanical

By Application

• Corridor Mapping
• Engineering
• Environment
• ADAS & Driverless Cars
• Exploration
• Others

By End-User

• Aerospace and Defense
• Oil & Gas
• Archaeology
• Forestry & Agriculture
• Mining
• Automotive and Commercial Transportation
• Others

By Country

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Oman
• Bahrain
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Egypt
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East and North Africa

Key Developments

• In Jan 2023, PR Enhancement-Vaisala has announced improvements to WindCube Lidar, including fresh design attributes, measurement capabilities and support & service for optimal wind resource assessment in adverse weather situations across a wide range of regions.
• In Nov 2021, Leica Geosystems has established a partnership with Airbus to incorporate two Leica Chiroptera 4X bathymetric LiDAR sensors for maritime surveillance into the C295 MSA, Airbus' Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. It allows for the detection of submerged objects in near real-time.
• In Apr 2020, RIEGL has launched the RIEGL VMX-RAIL mobile LiDAR. The RIEGL VMX-RAIL mobile LiDAR Mapping System is developed with a triple scanner configuration for integration into a railcar for track mapping and clearance surveying.

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