Infrared Sensors Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Near Infrared (NIR), Infrared, and Far Infrared (FIR)), By Working Mechanism(Active, and Passive), By Application(Motion Sensing, Temperature Measurement, Security and Surveillance, Gas and Fire Detection), By End Use(Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Commercial Applications), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Infrared Sensors Market size was valued at around USD 624.2 million in 2022 and is expected to rise from USD 710.1 million in 2023 to reach a value of USD 1770.7 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.10% over the forecast period (2024–2031).

The global infrared sensors infrared sensors are expected to grow as there is an increasing demand for thermal imaging technologies. The growing emphasis on security and surveillance in critical infrastructures, industrial sites, and the defense industry will also increase the need for thermal imaging systems. The market is propelled by infrared sensors whose application forms a critical component of these systems. To enhance night vision capabilities, cars produced by vehicle manufacturers are now integrated with thermal imaging cameras fitted with infrared sensors. There has been a growing propensity for such systems owing to the need for safety, hence, this tendency is likely to be prevalent for some time. It is also observed that thermal imaging technology is gaining popularity in electronic devices such as mobile phones and security cameras installed in an individual’s abode. 

The market is expanding as a result of customer demand for infrared sensors in electronic devices. Medical applications such as thermography, which are used for imaging, detecting disease and temperature curing, cannot do without infrared sensors. With the evolution of medical technology, the demand for these sensors is expected to grow. Predictive maintenance, quality control, and temperature measurement in industrial automation rely on infrared sensors as well. The need for these sensors is driven by the manufacturing and process sectors' growing use of automation. Throughout the forecast period, increasing IoT device integration is expected to fuel demand for infrared sensors.