Electrical Industry Today

Infrared Emitter Receiver Market to Reach USD 9.3 Billion by 2032 | CAGR 8.53% | Driven by Automotive Safety, Smart Homes & IoT

The Infrared Emitter Receiver Market is rapidly expanding due to the rise in smart homes, IoT-connected devices, and automotive safety systems. The market is projected to grow from USD 4.83 billion in 2024 to USD 9.3 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.53% over the forecast period (2024–2032).
Published 04 June 2025

Infrared emitter and receiver pairs form the backbone of many sensor systems across a wide range of applications—from automotive safety and industrial automation to healthcare and consumer electronics. These components are integral in detecting objects, heat signatures, and proximity—enabling enhanced user interfaces, automation, and real-time safety responses.

Market Size Highlights

  • 2023: USD 4.45 Billion
  • 2024: USD 4.83 Billion
  • 2032: USD 9.3 Billion
  • CAGR (2024–2032): 8.53%
  • Forecast Units: USD Billion

Key Market Dynamics

  • Rising Demand for Advanced Vehicle Safety Features: The use of IR sensors for blind spot detection, collision avoidance, and driver monitoring is driving adoption in the automotive sector.
  • Boom in Smart Homes & IoT: IR technology powers touchless control, motion sensors, and temperature monitoring in smart homes and connected devices.
  • Increased Adoption in Healthcare & Industry: Applications like patient monitoring, fever detection, and industrial automation systems increasingly rely on infrared-based solutions.
  • Energy Efficiency Regulations: Governments worldwide are mandating low-power and energy-efficient technologies—pushing demand for IR-based controls and systems.
  • Wireless Communication Growth: IR emitters and receivers are being used in secure, low-interference wireless communications, particularly where RF interference is an issue.

Get a FREE Sample Report: https://www.wiseguyreports.com/sample-request?id=584186

Market Segmentation

By Emitter Type:

  • Infrared Light Emitting Diodes (IR LEDs)
  • Laser Diodes

By Receiver Type:

  • Photodiodes
  • Phototransistors
  • Photovoltaic Cells

By Application:

  • Consumer Electronics
  • Automotive Safety Systems
  • Industrial Automation
  • Healthcare Monitoring Devices
  • Home Security Systems
  • Remote Control Devices

By Waveband:

  • Near Infrared (NIR)
  • Shortwave Infrared (SWIR)
  • Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR)
  • Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR)

By Packaging:

  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
  • Through-Hole
  • Chip-on-Board (COB)

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Regional Insights

  • Asia-Pacific (APAC): The largest and fastest-growing region, driven by electronics manufacturing in China, South Korea, and Japan. Strong demand from automotive and smart home sectors.
  • North America: Home to leading technology innovators and automotive players; the region benefits from high consumer electronics adoption and healthcare applications.
  • Europe: Robust automotive industry, strict energy efficiency mandates, and growing industrial automation are driving demand.
  • South America & MEA: Emerging adoption in infrastructure, healthcare, and security systems as smart city projects gain momentum.

Key Companies Profiled

  • Broadcom
  • Sharp Corporation
  • ROHM Semiconductor
  • Excelitas Technologies
  • HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS
  • Finisar
  • Princeton Infrared Technologies
  • ON Semiconductor
  • New Focus
  • STMicroelectronics
  • Vishay Intertechnology
  • JDS Uniphase
  • Qorvo
  • Lumentum
  • Neoptix

These players are leading through advancements in miniaturization, signal precision, and energy efficiency. Strategic partnerships, IP development, and expanding application ecosystems are key focus areas for growth.

Buy Full Research Report: https://www.wiseguyreports.com/checkout?currency=one_user-USD&report_id=584186

Key Market Opportunities

  • Remote Control Devices: Continued use in consumer electronics, particularly TVs, air conditioners, and media systems.
  • Health Monitoring Devices: IR sensors are critical in contactless thermometers, oxygen saturation monitors, and fitness wearables.
  • Industrial Automation: Non-contact sensing improves safety and operational accuracy in robotics and production lines.
  • Home Security Systems: Used in motion detection, night vision cameras, and IR trip sensors for smart surveillance.
  • Gesture Recognition: Increasingly used in gaming, AR/VR interfaces, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).

Market Outlook

The Infrared Emitter Receiver Market is poised for robust expansion, driven by the convergence of automation, connectivity, and contactless technology trends. The increasing focus on energy-efficient, compact, and reliable sensors will define the next generation of IR-based systems.

Explore our Global Report in Regional Languages

赤外線発光受信機市場 | Markt für Infrarot-Emitter-Empfänger | Marché des émetteurs-récepteurs infrarouges | 적외선 송신기 수신기 시장 | 红外发射接收器市场 | Mercado de emisores y receptores de infrarrojos

Top Trending Global Research Report with Other Languages:

Wireless Soil Sensor Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Lte Cat 1 Chipsets Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Implantable Biosensors Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Medical Data Collector Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Piezoelectric Mems Resonators Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Pcie Switch Chips Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Signal Chain Analog Chip Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Additive Manufacturing In Electronics Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

12 Inch Wafer Reclaim Service Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

Ingaas Photodiodes And Arrays For Analytical Instruments Market | Japanese | German | French | Korean | Chinese| Spanish

About Wise Guy Reports:

We Are One of The World's Largest Premium Market Research & Statistical Reports Centre

Wise Guy Reports is pleased to introduce itself as a leading provider of insightful market research solutions that adapt to the ever-changing demands of businesses around the globe. By offering comprehensive market intelligence, our company enables corporate organizations to make informed choices, drive growth, and stay ahead in competitive markets. 

Integrity and ethical conduct are at the core of everything done within Wise Guy Reports. We ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in all aspects of our business operations, including interactions with clients, partners, and stakeholders, by abiding by the highest ethical standards.

Other Industry News

Ready to start publishing

Sign Up today!