Photonics Market to grow by USD 321.9 Billion from 2024-2028

The global photonics market  size is estimated to grow by USD 321.9 Billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  6.45%  during the forecast period. Reduction in transmission costs and scalability beyond 400g is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of optical data centers.

The Photonics Market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in sectors like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Telecommunication. Light-based technology, including Lidar, 3D printing, and laser technology, are trending in industries such as Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Machine Vision Technology. In Healthcare, non-invasive procedures using medical lasers and OCT scanning are revolutionizing Women's Health. Photonics plays a crucial role in 5G deployment with fiber optic cables and photonic integrated circuits. Economic growth is driven by photonics-based computing and data traffic in cloud-based services. Environmental considerations are important, with photonics-based devices offering energy efficiency, material waste reduction, and solar energy solutions. Strategic activities include defense operations, imaging systems for target acquisition, and photonics applications in aerospace, energy, and broadcasting. Companies like Hamamatsu Photonics, Celestial AI, and Corning are leading the way in this dynamic market. Competitive insights reveal opportunities in biometric identification, surveillance systems, and quantum computing.

The data center market has experienced significant expansion due to the increasing popularity of cloud applications and big data analytics. Modern data centers consist of numerous servers, necessitating a large and efficient interconnection network. Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) in optical technology offers terabit data transmission capabilities for such networks. Optical switching, an essential component of photonics, enables fast and energy-efficient intra-data center switching. The photonics industry is crucial in realizing ultra-high-speed optical switches. Disaggregation, a common practice, separates networking, storage, and power resources into modular racks, ensuring each server has its dedicated resources.