Infrared Thermography Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for Infrared Thermography. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure.

Key Insights:

Infrared Thermography Market Size (2025E): USD 550.6 Million
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 838.9 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 6.2%

Infrared Thermography Market - Report Scope:

Infrared thermography involves the use of infrared imaging to detect heat patterns and temperature variations on surfaces, enabling non-contact, non-destructive diagnostics. It is widely used across industries such as electrical inspection, building diagnostics, medical imaging, industrial process monitoring, and military and defense. The increasing need for preventive maintenance, quality assurance, and energy auditing is propelling the demand for infrared thermography equipment and services globally.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global infrared thermography market is driven by the growing adoption of predictive maintenance practices in industrial settings, where thermal imaging helps identify equipment anomalies and prevent failures. The rising emphasis on workplace safety and energy efficiency also fuels demand. In healthcare, infrared thermography is gaining attention for fever screening, vascular diagnostics, and musculoskeletal assessments. Technological advancements such as AI-based analytics integration, high-resolution thermal sensors, and drone-based thermal inspections further enhance the accuracy, scope, and usability of infrared thermographic solutions across applications.

Market Restraints:

Despite strong growth prospects, the market faces challenges such as high initial costs of thermal imaging equipment, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. Limited awareness and lack of trained professionals in emerging regions hinder broader adoption. Additionally, regulatory constraints in medical and defense applications require rigorous compliance, impacting speed-to-market and product scalability. These hurdles necessitate targeted training programs and strategic policy frameworks to unlock full market potential.

Market Opportunities:

Significant opportunities lie in the expanding use of infrared thermography in smart buildings, autonomous vehicles, and environmental monitoring. The integration of thermal cameras with IoT, drones, and AI platforms enables real-time, automated analysis, creating value in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and public safety. The increasing demand for contactless temperature screening post-COVID-19 also supports growth in healthcare and public infrastructure. Furthermore, market players investing in compact, affordable, and mobile-enabled thermographic devices are well-positioned to serve the needs of SMEs and emerging markets.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the key drivers fueling the growth of the infrared thermography market globally?
How are different applications shaping the demand for infrared thermography across industries?
In what ways are new technologies transforming thermal imaging capabilities?
Who are the major players in the infrared thermography market, and what strategies are they employing?
What are the most promising future trends and opportunities in this space?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

These players are investing in R\&D to create advanced thermal cameras with enhanced resolution, connectivity features, and AI-powered analytics. Partnerships with software developers and integration into smart systems are key strategic moves to strengthen market presence. Moreover, companies are increasingly targeting sectors like healthcare, defense, and renewable energy through tailored product offerings and geographic expansion.

Key Companies Profiled:

FLIR Systems
Jenoptik AG
Fluke Corporation
SKF AB
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Testo AG
Reytek Corporation
Optris GmbH
R. Stahl Cameras Systems
Opgal Optronic Industries, Ltd.
Finmeccanica S.p.A.
BAE Systems
L-3 Communications
Infratec GmbH
Raytheon Company

Infrared Thermography Market Research Segmentation:

By Technology:

Active IR Thermography
Passive IR Thermography

By Subsector:

Commercial
Residential
Defence

By Thermometer Type:

Spot Infrared Thermometer
Infrared Scanner Systems
Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

By Application:

Transportation
Unmanned Systems
Building Technology

By Region:

North America
Latin America
Europe
South Asia & Oceania
East Asia
The Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PMRREP33424

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Infrared Thermography Market Snapshot 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.5. Demand Side and Supply Side Analysis
1.6. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definitions
2.2. Value Chain Analysis
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global GDP Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global GDP Outlook
- 2.3.3. Global economic Growth Forecast
- 2.3.4. Global Urbanization Growth
- 2.3.5. Other Macro-economic Factors
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Assessment
2.6. PESTLE Analysis
2.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.8. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.9. Regulatory and Technology Landscape

3. Market Dynamics

3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Trends

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032

4.1. Region-wise Price Analysis
4.2. Price by Segments
4.3. Price Impact Factors

5. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Technology
- 5.2.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Technology, 2019-2024
- 5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
  - 5.2.3.1. Active IR Thermography
  - 5.2.3.2. Passive IR Thermography
- 5.2.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Technology
5.3. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Subsector
- 5.3.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Subsector, 2019-2024
- 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.3.1. Commercial
  - 5.3.3.2. Residential
  - 5.3.3.3. Defence
- 5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Subsector
5.4. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Thermometer Type
- 5.4.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Thermometer Type, 2019-2024
- 5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.3.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
  - 5.4.3.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
  - 5.4.3.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
- 5.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Thermometer Type
5.5. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Application
- 5.5.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Application, 2019-2024
- 5.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.5.3.1. Transportation
  - 5.5.3.2. Unmanned Systems
  - 5.5.3.3. Building Technology
- 5.5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application

6. Global Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis by Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia & Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. U.S.
- 7.3.2. Canada
7.4. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 7.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
7.5. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Commercial
- 7.5.2. Residential
- 7.5.3. Defence
7.6. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 7.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 7.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
7.7. North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 7.7.1. Transportation
- 7.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 7.7.3. Building Technology

8. Europe Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Germany
- 8.3.2. Italy
- 8.3.3. France
- 8.3.4. U.K.
- 8.3.5. Spain
- 8.3.6. Russia
- 8.3.7. Rest of Europe
8.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 8.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
8.5. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Commercial
- 8.5.2. Residential
- 8.5.3. Defence
8.6. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 8.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 8.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
8.7. Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 8.7.1. Transportation
- 8.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 8.7.3. Building Technology

9. East Asia Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. China
- 9.3.2. Japan
- 9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 9.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
9.5. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Commercial
- 9.5.2. Residential
- 9.5.3. Defence
9.6. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 9.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 9.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
9.7. East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 9.7.1. Transportation
- 9.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 9.7.3. Building Technology

10. South Asia & Oceania Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. India
- 10.3.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.3.3. ANZ
- 10.3.4. Rest of SAO
10.4. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 10.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
10.5. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Commercial
- 10.5.2. Residential
- 10.5.3. Defence
10.6. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 10.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 10.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
10.7. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 10.7.1. Transportation
- 10.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 10.7.3. Building Technology

11. Latin America Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Brazil
- 11.3.2. Mexico
- 11.3.3. Rest of LATAM
11.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 11.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
11.5. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Commercial
- 11.5.2. Residential
- 11.5.3. Defence
11.6. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 11.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 11.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
11.7. Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 11.7.1. Transportation
- 11.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 11.7.3. Building Technology

12. Middle East & Africa Infrared Thermography Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. GCC Countries
- 12.3.2. South Africa
- 12.3.3. Northern Africa
- 12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Active IR Thermography
- 12.4.2. Passive IR Thermography
12.5. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Subsector, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Commercial
- 12.5.2. Residential
- 12.5.3. Defence
12.6. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Thermometer Type, 2025-2032
- 12.6.1. Spot Infrared Thermometer
- 12.6.2. Infrared Scanner Systems
- 12.6.3. Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
12.7. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 12.7.1. Transportation
- 12.7.2. Unmanned Systems
- 12.7.3. Building Technology

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles
- 13.3.1. FLIR Systems
  - 13.3.1.1. Company Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Product Portfolio/Offerings
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 13.3.1.5. Company Strategy and Key Developments
- 13.3.2. Jenoptik AG
- 13.3.3. Fluke Corporation
- 13.3.4. SKF AB
- 13.3.5. Keysight Technologies, Inc.
- 13.3.6. Testo AG
- 13.3.7. Reytek Corporation
- 13.3.8. Optris GmbH
- 13.3.9. R. Stahl Cameras Systems
- 13.3.10. Opgal Optronic Industries, Ltd.
- 13.3.11. Finmeccanica S.p.A.
- 13.3.12. BAE Systems
- 13.3.13. L-3 Communications
- 13.3.14. Infratec GmbH
- 13.3.15. Raytheon Company

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Infrared Thermography Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032