Quantum Dots Global Market Report 2026

Quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals known for their distinctive optical and electronic properties, influenced by their size and composition. Typically composed of materials such as cadmium selenide (CdSe) or indium arsenide (InAs), quantum dots range in size from 2 to 10 nanometers, enabling them to confine electrons in a three-dimensional space.

The primary types of quantum dots include III-V semiconductors, II-VI semiconductors, and silicon. III-V semiconductors are compound semiconductors made from elements in groups III and V of the periodic table. They encompass both cadmium-based and cadmium-free quantum dots, synthesized using methods such as colloidal synthesis, bio-molecular self-assembly, viral assembly, electrochemical assembly, among others. Quantum dots find applications across diverse industries such as consumer electronics, commercial sectors, healthcare, defense, telecommunications, and more. They are utilized in various technologies including medical devices, displays, solar cells, photodetectors, sensors, lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), batteries, energy storage systems, transistors, and beyond.

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 quantum dot market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductor materials and nanocrystal components, which affects the production of displays, solar cells, and sensors. Regions such as Asia-Pacific, especially China and South Korea, which are major manufacturing hubs, are most affected. The consumer electronics and renewable energy segments face higher production costs, leading to slower adoption rates. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in alternative materials, which could benefit regional supply chains and reduce dependency on imports.

The quantum dots market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides quantum dots market statistics, including quantum dots industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a quantum dots market share, detailed quantum dots market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the quantum dots industry. This quantum dots market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The quantum dots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.27 billion in 2025 to $6.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in semiconductor nanotechnology, growing demand for high-efficiency displays, development of cadmium-based quantum dots, increase in consumer electronics adoption, rise of optoelectronic research.

The quantum dots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards cadmium-free quantum dots, integration of quantum dots in biomedical applications, expansion of IoT and smart devices, increased adoption in renewable energy sectors, growth in advanced display technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include quantum dot-based displays, quantum dot solar cells, quantum dot sensors, quantum dot lasers, quantum dot leds.

The expanding automobile industry is expected to drive the growth of the quantum dots market going forward. The automotive industry includes the design, manufacturing, and sale of vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, along with related parts and services. Its growth is fueled by rising global demand for personal and commercial vehicles, innovations in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, and economic development in emerging markets. Quantum dots are increasingly being adopted in the automotive sector to enhance color accuracy, brightness, and energy efficiency in display systems, as well as to improve the performance of both interior and exterior lighting. For instance, in 2025, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based organization, reported that motor vehicle production reached 93.9 million units in 2023, with the European Union accounting for approximately 14.8 million units, or a 15.8% share. Therefore, the growing automobile industry is fueling the expansion of the quantum dots market.

Major companies operating in the quantum dots market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as QD-OLED (Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology, to improve display performance in consumer electronics. QD-OLED technology integrates quantum dots with OLED displays, enhancing color accuracy, brightness, and energy efficiency by using quantum dots as emissive or converter materials. For example, in May 2023, Samsung Display introduced its 2023-generation QD-OLED panels, stating that the new generation "improves color brightness by more than 30%" compared to earlier versions. These enhanced QD-OLED panels were adopted by companies such as Sony Group Corporation in its 2023 A95L series QD-OLED TVs, which feature 55", 65", and 77" 4K 120 Hz panels. Consequently, the efforts of major electronics manufacturers to integrate quantum-dot-enhanced OLED display technology are driving growth in the quantum dots market.

In September 2023, Shoei Chemical, a Japanese company specializing in electronics materials, acquired Nanosys' quantum dot business to bolster its presence in advanced materials and quantum dot technology for next-generation displays. Nanosys, a US-based nanotechnology firm, focuses on developing and manufacturing quantum dots and other nanomaterials.

Major companies operating in the quantum dots market are Samsung Electronics Co., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., LG Display Co. Ltd., AUO Corporation, ams-OSRAM International GmbH, Hansol Chemical Co. Ltd., SHOEI CHEMICAL INC., Quantum Solutions Inc., Nanosys Inc., American Elements, Sigma-Aldrich Corp., MicroVision Inc., InVisage Technologies Inc., Nanoco Group Plc, Ocean Nanotech LLC, Qauantum Materials Corp., UbiQD Inc., Life Technologies, Ultra Nano Tec, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quantum dots market in 2025. The regions covered in the quantum dots market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The quantum dots market consists of sales of displays, lighting, solar cells, sensors, photodetectors, and markers. 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.

Quantum Dots 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 quantum dots 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.

Reasons to Purchase

• Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 16 geographies.
• Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
• Identify growth segments for investment.
• Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
• Understand customers based on end user analysis.
• Benchmark performance against key competitors based on market share, innovation, and brand strength.
• Evaluate the total addressable market (TAM) and market attractiveness scoring to measure market potential.
• Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high-quality data and analysis
• Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order along with an Excel data sheet for easy data extraction and analysis.
• All data from the report will also be delivered in an excel dashboard format.

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for quantum dots ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The quantum dots market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

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.
• 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.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• 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.
• The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
• The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• 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.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: III-V-Semiconductors; II-VI-Semiconductors; Silicon
• 2) By Material: Cadmium-Based Quantum Dots; Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots
• 3) By Processing Techniques: Colloidal Synthesis; Fabrication; Bio-Molecular Self-Assembly; Viral Assembly; Electrochemical Assembly; Other Processing Techniques
• 4) By Vertical: Consumer; Commercial; Healthcare; Defense; Telecommunications; Other Verticals
• 5) By Application: Medical Devices; Displays; Solar Cells; Photodetectors Sensors; Lasers; Light-emitting Diode (LED) Lights; Batteries And Energy Storage Systems; Transistors; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By III-V Semiconductors: Indium Phosphide (InP); Gallium Arsenide (GaAs); Gallium Nitride (GaN); Indium Arsenide (InAs)
• 2) By II-VI Semiconductors: Cadmium Selenide (CdSe); Cadmium Telluride (CdTe); Zinc Sulfide (ZnS); Zinc Selenide (ZnSe)
• 3) By Silicon: Silicon Quantum Dots (SiQDs); Doped Silicon Quantum Dots; Surface-Modified Silicon Quantum Dots
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co.; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd.; LG Display Co. Ltd.; AUO Corporation; ams-OSRAM International GmbH; Hansol Chemical Co. Ltd.; SHOEI CHEMICAL INC.; Quantum Solutions Inc.; Nanosys Inc.; American Elements; Sigma-Aldrich Corp.; MicroVision Inc.; InVisage Technologies Inc.; Nanoco Group Plc; Ocean Nanotech LLC; Qauantum Materials Corp.; UbiQD Inc.; Life Technologies; Ultra Nano Tec; TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. 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.
• 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.
• Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
• Delivery Format: Word, PDF or Interactive Report
• + Excel Dashboard
• Added Benefits
• Bi-Annual Data Update
• Customisation
• Expert Consultant Support

Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.