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NIR LED Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global NIR LED market is worth USD 387 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 836 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and 900 to 1,000 nm is the largest by wavelength segment.

USD 387 mnMarket size 2026
USD 836 mnForecast 2036
8.0%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global NIR LED market is worth USD 387 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 836 mn by 2036, growing at a 8.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and 900 to 1,000 nm is the largest by wavelength segment.

ScopeNear-infrared light-emitting diodes in the 700 to 1,000 nm range used in sensing, face and iris recognition, night-vision illumination, machine vision, remote controls and light therapy devices.
IndustryTechnology
Value 2025USD 360 mn
Value 2026USD 387 mn
Value 2036USD 836 mn
CAGR 2026-20368.0%
Volume 20262,606 million units
Volume 20366,221 million units
Average price 2026USD 0.15 per unit
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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NIR LED market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global NIR LED market is forecast to grow from USD 387 mn in 2026 to USD 836 mn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 8.0%
NIR LED market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 360 mn; 2026: USD 387 mn; 2027: USD 418 mn; 2028: USD 451 mn; 2029: USD 488 mn; 2030: USD 527 mn; 2031: USD 569 mn; 2032: USD 614 mn; 2033: USD 663 mn; 2034: USD 716 mn; 2035: USD 774 mn; 2036: USD 836 mn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 8.0%.2025387 mn2026569 mn2031836 mn20368.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 387 mn
2027USD 418 mn
2028USD 451 mn
2029USD 488 mn
2030USD 527 mn
2031USD 569 mn
2032USD 614 mn
2033USD 663 mn
2034USD 716 mn
2035USD 774 mn
2036USD 836 mn

NIR LED market segmentation

By wavelength

Exhibit 2900 to 1,000 nm is the largest segment by wavelength, with 50.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by wavelength
NIR LED market share by wavelength, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by wavelength. 900 to 1,000 nm: 50.0%; 800 to 900 nm: 34.0%; 700 to 800 nm: 16.0%.900 to 1,000 nm50.0%800 to 900 nm34.0%700 to 800 nm16.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
700 to 800 nm16.0%13.7%USD 62 mn6.4%
800 to 900 nm34.0%32.1%USD 132 mn7.4%
900 to 1,000 nm50.0%54.2%USD 194 mn8.9%

By application

Exhibit 3Consumer electronics sensing adds the most revenue by application, growing from USD 116 mn in 2026 to USD 252 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by application, 2026 and 2036 forecast
NIR LED market by application, 2026 and 2036Revenue by application in 2026 and 2036. Consumer electronics sensing: USD 116 mn in 2026, USD 252 mn in 2036, change +117%; Automotive in-cabin and lidar: USD 70 mn in 2026, USD 190 mn in 2036, change +173%; Security and surveillance: USD 85 mn in 2026, USD 147 mn in 2036, change +72%; Healthcare and light therapy: USD 54 mn in 2026, USD 123 mn in 2036, change +128%; Industrial and machine vision: USD 62 mn in 2026, USD 123 mn in 2036, change +98%.20262036 forecastChangeConsumer electronics sensing+117%116 mn252 mnAutomotive in-cabin and lidar+173%70 mn190 mnSecurity and surveillance+72%85 mn147 mnHealthcare and light therapy+128%54 mn123 mnIndustrial and machine vision+98%62 mn123 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Consumer electronics sensing30.0%30.2%USD 116 mn8.1%
Automotive in-cabin and lidar18.0%22.8%USD 70 mn10.6%
Security and surveillance22.0%17.6%USD 85 mn5.6%
Industrial and machine vision16.0%14.7%USD 62 mn7.1%
Healthcare and light therapy14.0%14.8%USD 54 mn8.6%

By power

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Low power under 100 mW42.0%36.0%USD 163 mn6.3%
Medium power 100 mW to 1 W36.0%36.0%USD 139 mn8.0%
High power above 1 W22.0%28.0%USD 85 mn10.6%

By package

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Surface-mount52.0%48.0%USD 201 mn7.1%
Chip-on-board arrays26.0%30.0%USD 101 mn9.6%
Through-hole and lamp22.0%22.0%USD 85 mn8.0%

By material

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
GaAs34.0%30.0%USD 132 mn6.7%
AlGaAs32.0%28.0%USD 124 mn6.6%
InGaAs and InGaAsP20.0%24.0%USD 77 mn10.0%
GaN-based and other compounds14.0%18.0%USD 54 mn10.8%

Top 25 countries for NIR LED by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 90.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.4%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 124 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 56.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
NIR LED market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 124 mn, 32.0%; United States: USD 58 mn, 15.0%; Japan: USD 35 mn, 9.0%; South Korea: USD 31 mn, 8.0%; Germany: USD 27 mn, 7.0%; Taiwan: USD 23 mn, 6.0%; India: USD 19 mn, 5.0%; France: USD 12 mn, 3.0%; United Kingdom: USD 12 mn, 3.0%; Vietnam: USD 9.7 mn, 2.5%.China124 mn 32.0%United States58 mn 15.0%Japan35 mn 9.0%South Korea31 mn 8.0%Germany27 mn 7.0%Taiwan23 mn 6.0%India19 mn 5.0%France12 mn 3.0%United Kingdom12 mn 3.0%Vietnam9.7 mn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 124 mn32.0%USD 299 mn9.2%
2United StatesUSD 58 mn15.0%USD 116 mn7.2%
3JapanUSD 35 mn9.0%USD 58 mn5.2%
4South KoreaUSD 31 mn8.0%USD 59 mn6.7%
5GermanyUSD 27 mn7.0%USD 52 mn6.7%
6TaiwanUSD 23 mn6.0%USD 47 mn7.3%
7IndiaUSD 19 mn5.0%USD 56 mn11.2%
8FranceUSD 12 mn3.0%USD 21 mn6.0%
9United KingdomUSD 12 mn3.0%USD 21 mn6.0%
10VietnamUSD 9.7 mn2.5%USD 26 mn10.3%
11MalaysiaUSD 3.7 mn1.0%USD 8.9 mn9.2%
12ThailandUSD 3.3 mn0.8%USD 7.8 mn9.1%
13MexicoUSD 2.9 mn0.8%USD 6.9 mn9.1%
14PolandUSD 2.5 mn0.7%USD 6.1 mn9.1%
15Czech RepublicUSD 2.2 mn0.6%USD 4.9 mn8.2%
16HungaryUSD 2.0 mn0.5%USD 4.3 mn8.2%
17ItalyUSD 1.7 mn0.5%USD 3.4 mn7.0%
18SpainUSD 1.5 mn0.4%USD 3.3 mn8.0%
19TurkeyUSD 1.4 mn0.3%USD 3.3 mn9.2%
20BrazilUSD 1.2 mn0.3%USD 2.8 mn9.0%
21NetherlandsUSD 1.0 mn0.3%USD 2.0 mn6.7%
22CanadaUSD 0.93 mn0.2%USD 1.9 mn7.5%
23SwedenUSD 0.81 mn0.2%USD 1.6 mn6.9%
24AustriaUSD 0.70 mn0.2%USD 1.3 mn6.7%
25SwitzerlandUSD 0.62 mn0.2%USD 1.2 mn6.6%
Rest of worldUSD 10 mn2.6%USD 21 mn7.6%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 52% of the USD 448 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
NIR LED market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 387 mn. China: +USD 175 mn; United States: +USD 58 mn; India: +USD 37 mn; South Korea: +USD 28 mn; Germany: +USD 25 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 114 mn; Rest of world: +USD 11 mn. Market value 2036: USD 836 mn.Market value 2026387 mnChina+175 mnUnited States+58 mnIndia+37 mnSouth Korea+28 mnGermany+25 mn20 other countries+114 mnRest of world+11 mnMarket value 2036836 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • ams OSRAM
  • Lumileds
  • Nichia
  • Seoul Viosys
  • Everlight Electronics
  • Lite-On

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Vishay Intertechnology
  • Kingbright
  • ROHM
  • Epistar
  • Stanley Electric
  • Dowa Electronics
  • Broadcom
  • Hamamatsu Photonics
  • Marubeni

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Marktech Optoelectronics
  • Luminus Devices
  • SemiLEDs
  • Roithner Lasertechnik
  • Epigap Optronic
  • Ushio

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the NIR LED market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 8.0% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by wavelength, by application, by power, by package, by material. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the NIR LED market?

The global NIR LED market is estimated at USD 360 mn in 2025 and USD 387 mn in 2026.

How fast will the NIR LED market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 836 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 448 mn.

Which country is the largest market for NIR LED?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 124 mn in 2026, 32.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 56.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 11.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which NIR LED segment is largest?

In the by wavelength split, 900 to 1,000 nm is the largest segment with 50.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading NIR LED companies?

Global leaders include ams OSRAM, Lumileds, Nichia, Seoul Viosys.

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