LiDAR Global Market Report 2026

LiDAR is a laser imaging detection and ranging system that utilizes a laser, which is a type of light, to measure varying distances from the Earth's surface. This technology is widely employed to cover a significant number of areas in a relatively short period, offering greater accuracy than manual methods. It is used to produce three-dimensional images.

The chief categories of LiDAR encompass terrestrial, aerial, and mobile. Terrestrial LiDAR, also known as Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) or topographic LiDAR, is further classified based on the distances it covers-short-range, medium-range, and long-range scanners. Components integral to LiDAR systems include laser scanners, navigation and positioning systems, among others. The technological dimensions of LiDAR span 2D, 3D, and 4D. Its applications encompass mapping and cartography, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), environmental studies, exploration and detection, and more. End-users of LiDAR hail from diverse sectors such as defense and aerospace, civil engineering, archaeology, forestry and agriculture, mining, and transportation.

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 are influencing the LiDAR market by increasing costs for imported laser scanners, navigation systems, and optical components used in 3D mapping and imaging applications. Defense, civil engineering, and transportation sectors in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are most affected due to reliance on imported high-precision devices. However, tariffs are promoting local assembly, regional sourcing, and development of cost-efficient LiDAR systems, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting wider adoption of advanced geospatial technologies.

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The lidar market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3 billion in 2025 to $3.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption in defense and aerospace, initial use in civil engineering projects, reliance on manual surveying techniques, growth in forestry and agriculture mapping, deployment in transportation applications.

The lidar market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of aerial and mobile lidar systems, integration with adas and autonomous vehicle technologies, expansion in mining and exploration, rising use in environmental monitoring, development of high-resolution 4d lidar imaging. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI-enhanced lidar processing, deployment of 3d mapping and imaging solutions, adoption of real-time navigation systems, implementation of automated surveying technologies, expansion of connected geospatial platforms.

The rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to drive the growth of the LiDAR market. An electric vehicle (EV) is a transportation mode powered entirely or primarily by electricity, using electric motors rather than internal combustion engines. Growth in EV adoption is being fueled by increasing environmental awareness and government initiatives supporting clean and sustainable mobility. LiDAR is integrated into electric vehicles to provide accurate 3D mapping and object detection, enabling safe navigation and autonomous driving features. For example, in April 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported that new electric car registrations in China reached 8.1 million in 2023, reflecting a 35% increase from 2022. Therefore, the rising adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating the growth of the LiDAR market.

Leading companies in the LiDAR market are concentrating on developing technological advancements, particularly in high-resolution imaging. High-resolution technology encompasses various innovations in imaging and data representation that enhance detail, clarity, and accuracy. For example, in January 2024, Ommatidia LIDAR, a semiconductor manufacturing company based in Spain, launched ANT LiDAR, aimed at delivering significant improvements across multiple applications. This cutting-edge LiDAR technology incorporates a massively parallel, frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) sensor, which offers unparalleled resolution and scalability for high-volume markets. Its groundbreaking flood illumination technique extends detection ranges beyond 300 meters while ensuring eye safety, making it suitable for automotive applications. Additionally, its compact design and low power consumption facilitate integration into diverse platforms, including drones and satellites.

In July 2024, The Sanborn Map Company Inc., a US-based provider of geospatial mapping, remote sensing, and spatial data analytics solutions, acquired the assets of VeriDaaS for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sanborn aims to strengthen its technological capabilities and expand its mapping division by incorporating advanced photon counting LiDAR technology to provide more comprehensive and innovative geospatial solutions. VeriDaaS is a US-based technology company specializing in photon counting LiDAR systems.

Major companies operating in the lidar market are Velodyne GmbH, Leica Geosystems AG, LEOSPHERE SAS, HEXAGON AB, GeoSLAM Ltd., Firmatek LLC, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Mira Solutions Inc., Aerometric Surveys SA, Airborne Hydrography AB, Faro Technologies Inc., Phoenix LiDAR Systems, Innoviz Technologies Ltd., Waymo LLC, Valeo SA, Neptec Technologies Corp., ZX LIDARS, SICK AG, Quanergy Systems Inc., Teledyne Optech Inc., Trimble Inc., NV5 Global Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Ouster Inc., Luminar Inc., Aeva Technologies Inc., Beijing SureStar Technology Co. Ltd., Quantum Spatial India Private Limited, Topcon Positioning Systems, Cepton Technologies Inc., Optris GmbH, YellowScan Inc., Livox Tech Ltd.

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

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

The LiDAR market includes revenues earned by entities by providing storm surge modeling, hydrodynamic modeling, shoreline mapping, emergency response. The LiDAR market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.

LiDAR Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses lidar market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Laser Scanner; Navigation and Positioning Systems; Other Components
• 2) By Type: Terrestrial; Aerial; Mobile
• 3) By Technology: 2D; 3D; 4D
• 4) By Applications: Mapping and Cartography; ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System); Environment; Exploration and Detection; Other Applications
• 5) By End User: Defense and Aerospace; Civil Engineering; Archaeology; Forestry and Agriculture; Mining; Transportation
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Laser Scanner: Airborne Laser Scanners; Terrestrial Laser Scanners; Mobile Laser Scanners
• 2) By Navigation And Positioning Systems: GPS Receivers; Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs); Control Software
• 3) By Other Components: Photodetectors; Optical Systems; Data Storage And Processing Units
• Companies Mentioned: Velodyne GmbH; Leica Geosystems AG; LEOSPHERE SAS; HEXAGON AB; GeoSLAM Ltd.; Firmatek LLC; RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH; Mira Solutions Inc.; Aerometric Surveys SA; Airborne Hydrography AB; Faro Technologies Inc.; Phoenix LiDAR Systems; Innoviz Technologies Ltd.; Waymo LLC; Valeo SA; Neptec Technologies Corp.; ZX LIDARS; SICK AG; Quanergy Systems Inc.; Teledyne Optech Inc.; Trimble Inc.; NV5 Global Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Ouster Inc.; Luminar Inc.; Aeva Technologies Inc.; Beijing SureStar Technology Co. Ltd.; Quantum Spatial India Private Limited; Topcon Positioning Systems; Cepton Technologies Inc.; Optris GmbH; YellowScan Inc.; Livox Tech Ltd.
• 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.
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