Argon Lasers Global Market Report 2026

Argon lasers are gas lasers that produce light in the blue and green wavelengths by ionizing argon gas. They are widely used in medical, research, and industrial settings due to their high precision, diverse wavelength range, and minimal thermal damage, which makes them suitable for applications that require accuracy and control, such as medical procedures and scientific research.

The primary types of argon lasers are argon ion lasers and argon excimer lasers. An argon ion laser generates light by ionizing argon gas and emits a beam predominantly in the blue and green parts of the spectrum. Revenue from argon lasers is categorized into laser revenue and system revenue, with applications spanning medical equipment, spectral analysis, industrial processing, information processing, and other uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the argon laser market by increasing the cost of imported components and raw materials, leading to higher production costs and potential delays in delivery. The medical and industrial segments are most affected, especially in regions like North America and Europe that rely on global supply chains. However, tariffs may also encourage localized manufacturing and investment in domestic production capabilities, providing long-term strategic benefits to companies adapting to the changes.

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The argon lasers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.54 billion in 2025 to $2.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancement in gas laser technology, adoption of lasers in medical surgeries, growth in industrial automation, rise in scientific research applications, increased precision requirements in manufacturing.

The argon lasers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of minimally invasive medical procedures, growth in advanced industrial processing, demand for multi-wavelength laser applications, integration with AI-driven control systems, increased use in spectroscopy and research laboratories. Major trends in the forecast period include high-precision laser systems, multi-wavelength laser applications, minimally invasive medical procedures, industrial processing automation, spectral analysis & research applications.

The increasing prevalence of skin disorders is expected to drive the growth of the argon laser market. Skin disorders are conditions that affect the skin, causing symptoms such as irritation, inflammation, and changes in appearance. Their rising occurrence is influenced by factors such as increasing pollution, lifestyle changes, and greater exposure to harmful substances. Argon lasers help treat skin disorders by using targeted wavelengths to precisely remove or repair damaged skin tissues and reduce pigmentation or vascular lesions. For example, in January 2024, the American Cancer Society, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on eliminating cancer, estimated that there will be 108,270 cases of skin cancer in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the 104,930 cases reported in 2023. Therefore, the growing prevalence of skin disorders is expected to support the expansion of the argon laser market.

The increasing emphasis on minimally invasive medical procedures is expected to contribute to the growth of the argon laser market. Minimally invasive procedures involve surgical or diagnostic techniques performed through small incisions or natural body openings, resulting in less tissue damage and quicker recovery than traditional open surgery. This growing focus is driven by the demand for faster recovery times, reduced surgical trauma, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to normal activities. Argon lasers facilitate minimally invasive procedures by providing highly precise, low-thermal-damage energy that enables targeted tissue treatment while minimizing incisions, bleeding, and overall recovery time. For instance, in June 2024, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, reported that minimally invasive procedures increased by 7% in 2023, surpassing the growth rate of surgical procedures by 2%. Hand surgeries, including carpal tunnel, arthritis, and trigger finger treatments, reached 207,887 procedures, representing a 2% rise from 2022. Therefore, the growing focus on minimally invasive procedures is expected to further drive the argon laser market.

In July 2024, MedTech Laser Group, a Germany-based healthcare technology investor, acquired A.R.C. Laser GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to create an integrated leader in medical laser technology by leveraging synergies in research and development, sales, and global expansion. A.R.C. Laser GmbH is a Germany-based healthcare technology company specializing in the development and production of medical laser systems used in ophthalmic treatments, such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as in surgical applications across ENT, general surgery, and veterinary medicine.

Major companies operating in the argon lasers market are Newport Corporation, Coherent Inc., Lumentum Holdings Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Thorlabs Inc., Edmund Optics, Lumibird, TOPTICA Photonics AG, MPB Communications Inc., B&W Tek, LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH, Radiation Protection and Measurement Corporation (RPMC) Lasers Inc., EKSMA Optics, Laser Components GmbH, CrystaLaser, National Laser Company, Light Age Inc., PhotonTec Berlin GmbH, Oxxius SA, Olympus Life Science, Modu-Laser, Laserglow Technologies

North America was the largest region in the argon lasers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the argon lasers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the argon lasers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The argon lasers market consists of sales of argon laser systems, argon laser modules, argon laser replacement parts, and argon laser calibration kits. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Argon Ion Laser; Argon Excimer Laser
• 2) By Revenue: Laser Revenue; System Revenue
• 3) By Application: Medical Equipment; Spectral Analysis; Industrial Processing; Information Processing; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Argon Ion Laser: Continuous Wave (CW) Argon Ion Lasers; Pulsed Argon Ion Lasers; Multi-Line Argon Ion Lasers; Single-Line Argon Ion Lasers; Medical Argon Ion Lasers; Industrial Argon Ion Lasers
• 2) By Argon Excimer Laser: Gas-Discharge Excimer Lasers; Solid-State Excimer Lasers; UV Argon Excimer Lasers; Pulsed Argon Excimer Lasers; High-Power Argon Excimer Lasers; Medical Argon Excimer Lasers
• Companies Mentioned: Newport Corporation; Coherent Inc.; Lumentum Holdings Inc.; Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.; Thorlabs Inc.; Edmund Optics; Lumibird; TOPTICA Photonics AG; MPB Communications Inc.; B&W Tek; LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH; Radiation Protection and Measurement Corporation (RPMC) Lasers Inc.; EKSMA Optics; Laser Components GmbH; CrystaLaser; National Laser Company; Light Age Inc.; PhotonTec Berlin GmbH; Oxxius SA; Olympus Life Science; Modu-Laser; Laserglow Technologies
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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