The global infrared detectors market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. Infrared detectors are devices used for detecting infrared radiation by forming IR images from temperature and emissive differences. There are three basic types of infrared detectors namely quantum/photon IR detectors, thermal IR detectors and radiation field detectors. Infrared detectors find applications across both military and civil applications. In case of civil applications, these detectors play a major role in fields such as medical thermography, fire detection, and remote sensing among others. IR detectors are extremely efficient for safety and tracking purposes due to their compact size and capacity to detect infrared light from distances, thereby propelling the market growth. 

Cooled IR Detectors to Dominate; Uncooled IR Detectors to Register Significant Growth throughout the Forecast Period

Based on technology, the global infrared detectors market is categorized into two major categories, namely: Cooled IR Detectors and Uncooled IR Detectors. Infrared thermal imaging using cooled and uncooled detectors are both gaining popularity due to widespread application in security, public safety and transportation, research and development among others. Uncooled infrared detectors technology is projected to register a steady growth rate during the forecast period. In wake of benefits offered by uncooled infrared detectors in terms of cost, size and reliability, big players such as Honeywell International Inc., Nippon Avionics Co. Ltd among others are capitalizing on this technology. Due to which the market for uncooled infrared detectors is gaining momentum. This momentum can also be accredited to microbolometers and its numerous commercial applications in areas such as thermography, surveillance and fire-fighting among others.

North America Dominates; Asia Pacific Set to Register Significant Growth during the Forecast Period

In 2021, North America was the largest value contributing region to the global infrared detectors market followed by Asia Pacific. This growth can be associated with the increased applications of infrared detectors especially in identifying motion that supports in recognizing the object from a distant place and presence of large number manufacturers in the region, especially in the U.S. Thus projected to fuel the North America infrared detectors market, in the coming future. In contrast, Asia Pacific is expected to garner highest growth throughout the forecast period. This is due to strong government support,   and adoption of infrared detectors by various end-user industries such as aerospace & defense, government, and commercial applications among others. Thus, encouraging the growth of the Asia Pacific infrared detectors market in the upcoming years.

Some of the leading manufacturers profiled in the study include Wuhan Guide Infrared Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Nippon Avionics Co. Ltd, Excelitas Technologies Corp., L-3 Technologies Inc., Infrared Integrated Systems Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Texas Instruments Inc., Omron Corporation, Hamamatsu Photonic K.K., Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., FLIR Systems Inc., Raytheon Company, and Sofradir among others.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents analysis of each segment from 2022 to 2032 considering 2023 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.

The current report comprises of quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends and technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.

Research Methodology

The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. key data point that enables the estimation of Infrared Detectors market are as follows:

• Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending
• Revenues of key companies in the market segment
• Number of end users and consumption volume, price and value.
• Geographical revenues generate by countries considered in the report
• Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Infrared Detectors market and their expected impact during the forecast period.

Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Infrared Detectors market?
• What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2032.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Infrared Detectors market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Infrared Detectors market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Infrared Detectors market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Infrared Detectors market worldwide?