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2030 年半导体雷射器市场预测：按类型、材料类型、分销管道、应用、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析

Semiconductor Laser Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type, Material Type, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据Stratistics MRC的数据，2024年全球半导体雷射器市场规模为157亿美元，预计到2030年将达到1,452亿美元，预测期内复合年增长率为44.6%。

半导体雷射是雷射二极体的一种，是一种透过受激发射过程产生连贯光的雷射元件。利用半导体材料作为增益介质，由于电子在施加电压的影响下穿过 pn 接面的移动而发生光放大。半导体材料内电子和电洞的复合释放光子，当这个过程受到入射光子的激发时，会导致连贯光的发射。

根据家用电子电器製造商协会统计，2020年全球家用电子电器产业价值达2.9兆美元，并且正在快速成长。

光纤通讯系统需求不断成长

由于光纤通讯系统的需求不断增长，市场需求正在迅速增长。这种需求的成长是由于多种因素造成的，包括对高速资料传输的需求不断增加、网路使用量的增加以及云端运算服务的快速采用。此外，通讯基础设施的进步和物联网设备的普及正在加速这一趋势。

市场竞争激烈，价格压力

由于技术的快速进步、对高性能雷射的需求不断增加以及新的市场参与者的出现等因素，市场面临激烈的竞争和价格压力。该行业的公司必须不断创新，以保持领先地位并降低成本，同时保持产品品质和性能。这种充满挑战的环境需要策略性的定价策略、高效的生产流程和强有力的行销努力，以在竞争公司之间的激烈对抗关係中保持竞争力并保持盈利。

不断增长的资料储存需求

由于对资料储存解决方案的需求不断增长，市场需求激增。从云端运算到人工智慧等各个领域的资料集中应用程式的激增正在推动对高效、大容量储存解决方案的需求。半导体雷射在光碟、光纤和固态硬碟等资料储存技术中发挥重要作用，为了满足现代工业对资料储存设备日益增长的需求，半导体雷射的需求正在显着增长。

围绕稀土元素使用的环境问题

由于稀土元素的使用，市场面临环境挑战。这些对于雷射二极体生产至关重要的元素不仅稀有，而且对其提取和加工也会产生环境影响。不可持续的采购会导致栖息地破坏和污染，引起人们的担忧。随着各行业对半导体雷射的需求迅速增加，业界正努力寻找环保替代品或加强回收方法，以减少稀土元素使用对环境的影响。

COVID-19 的影响：

由于供应链、製造和需求中断，COVID-19 大流行对半导体雷射市场产生了重大影响。封锁措施和经济不确定性减少了汽车、工业和消费性电子等行业的投资，影响了半导体雷射的销售。然而，疫情加速了数位转型，增加了对雷射雷达、光纤通讯等技术的需求，儘管面临挑战，但在一定程度上推动了半导体雷射市场的成长。

蓝色雷射市场预计将在预测期内成为最大的市场

预计蓝色雷射将在预测期内占据主导地位。这项进步在光学资料储存、高清显示器和生物医学成像等多个领域具有广泛的应用。由于蓝色雷射在精密加工、材料加工和光谱学方面的卓越性能，对蓝色雷射器的需求持续增长。透过不断的研究和开发，蓝色半导体雷射有望推动不同技术领域的进一步进步，并推动市场成长和创新。

预计氮化镓领域在预测期内复合年增长率最高

预计氮化镓细分市场在预测期内复合年增长率最高。其宽频能隙能够在高温下高效运行，提供卓越的性能和可靠性。 GaN基雷射表现出高功率、低阈值电流，并在蓝色和紫外光频谱中发射。随着对紧凑、节能雷射系统的需求激增，GaN 技术继续占据主导地位，推动通讯、显示和其他领域的进步。

比最大的地区

由于通讯、工业和医疗保健等各种应用需求不断增长，预计北美将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。技术进步以及越来越多地采用基于雷射的精密製造和处理解决方案正在推动市场扩张。该地区的主要参与者不断投资于研发，以增强其产品供应并保持竞争力。

复合年增长率最高的地区：

预计亚太地区在预测期内将维持最高的复合年增长率。该地区以其专注于半导体行业的研发而闻名。雷射二极体製造流程、材料和设计的技术进步带来了半导体雷射的高效率、高可靠性和高性能。该地区政府经常为半导体公司投资研发和生产设备提供支援和奖励。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 资料分析
    • 资料检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究资讯来源
    • 主要研究资讯来源
    • 二次研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场趋势分析

  • 促进因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 应用分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19 的影响

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争公司之间的敌对关係

第五章全球半导体雷射市场：按类型

  • 边发射雷射 (EEL)
  • 红色雷射
  • 量子级联雷射(QCL)
  • 蓝光雷射
  • 绿光雷射
  • 垂直共振腔面射型雷射（VCSEL）
  • 红外线雷射
  • 其他类型

第六章全球半导体雷射市场：依材料类型

  • 砷化镓
  • 磷化铟
  • 氮化镓
  • 砷化铟
  • 氮化铟镓
  • 其他材料类型

第七章全球半导体雷射市场：依分销管道划分

  • 直销
  • 代理销售
  • 网路零售商
  • 增值转售商(VAR)

第八章全球半导体雷射市场：依应用分类

  • 通讯
  • 材料加工
  • 感测与测量
  • 娱乐及展示
  • 生物技术
  • 其他用途

第九章全球半导体雷射市场：依最终用户分类

  • 通讯/IT
  • 车
  • 卫生保健
  • 製造业
  • 产业
  • 医疗保健
  • 其他最终用户

第十章全球半导体雷射市场：按地区

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东/非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲

第十一章 主要进展

  • 合约、伙伴关係、协作和合资企业
  • 收购和合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十二章 公司概况

  • Coherent Inc.
  • Rohm Company Limited
  • Lumentum, Inc.
  • Ushio Inc.
  • Intel Corporation
  • IPG Photonics Corporation
  • Samsung Electronics
  • Broadcom Inc.
  • Panasonic Corp.
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
  • NeoPhotonics Corporation
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Egismos Technology Corporation
  • Ondax, Inc.
  • AMS Osram AG
Product Code: SMRC26281

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Semiconductor Laser Market is accounted for $15.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $145.2 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 44.6% during the forecast period. A semiconductor laser, is a laser diode, is a type of laser device that generates coherent light through the process of stimulated emission. It utilizes a semiconductor material as the gain medium, where light amplification occurs due to the movement of electrons across a p-n junction under the influence of an applied voltage. When electrons and holes recombine in the semiconductor material, photons are emitted, and if this process is stimulated by incident photons, it can lead to the emission of coherent light.

According to the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association, in 2020, the global consumer electronics industry was valued at USD 2.9 trillion and is growing at a fast rate.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand for optical communication systems

The market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the growing need for optical communication systems. This uptick can be attributed to several factors including the escalating demand for high-speed data transmission, increased internet usage, and the burgeoning adoption of cloud computing services. Additionally, advancements in telecommunications infrastructure and the proliferation of IoT devices are further fueling this trend.

Restraint:

Intense market competition and pricing pressure

The market faces intense competition and pricing pressures due to factors such as rapid technological advancements, increasing demand for high-performance lasers, and the emergence of new market players. Companies in this sector must continually innovate to stay ahead, driving down costs while maintaining product quality and performance. This challenging environment necessitates strategic pricing strategies, efficient production processes, and robust marketing efforts to remain competitive and sustain profitability amidst fierce industry rivalry.

Opportunity:

Increasing demand for data storage

The market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the increasing need for data storage solutions. As data-intensive applications proliferate across various sectors, from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, the demand for efficient and high-capacity storage solutions has escalated. Semiconductor lasers play a crucial role in data storage technologies such as optical discs, fiber optics, and solid-state drives, thus witnessing a notable uptick in demand to meet the growing data storage requirements of modern industries.

Threat:

Environmental concerns over use of rare earth elements

The market faces environmental challenges due to the utilization of rare earth elements. These elements, vital for laser diode production, are not only scarce but also environmentally impactful to extract and process. Concerns arise from their unsustainable sourcing, leading to habitat destruction and pollution. As demand surges for semiconductor lasers across various industries, the industry grapples with finding eco-friendly alternatives or enhancing recycling methods to mitigate the environmental toll of rare earth element usage.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the semiconductor laser market due to disruptions in supply chains, manufacturing, and demand. Lockdown measures and economic uncertainty led to reduced investments in sectors like automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics, affecting semiconductor laser sales. However, the pandemic also accelerated digital transformation, increasing the demand for technologies like LiDAR and optical communication, driving some growth in the semiconductor laser market despite challenges.

The blue laser segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The blue laser is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. This advancement has found widespread application in various sectors, including optical data storage, high-definition displays, and biomedical imaging. The demand for blue lasers continues to escalate due to their superior performance in precision machining, material processing, and spectroscopy. With ongoing research and development, blue semiconductor lasers are poised to drive further advancements in diverse technological domains, fueling market growth and innovation.

The gallium nitride segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The gallium nitride segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Its wide bandgap enables efficient operation at high temperatures, offering superior performance and reliability. GaN-based lasers exhibit high power, low threshold currents, and emit in the blue and ultraviolet spectrum, crucial for various applications. As demand surges for compact and energy-efficient laser systems, GaN technology continues to dominate, driving advancements in telecommunications, displays, and beyond.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing demand across various applications such as telecommunications, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Technological advancements, coupled with the rising adoption of laser-based solutions for precision manufacturing and medical treatments, have fueled market expansion. Key players in the region are continuously investing in research and development to enhance product offerings and maintain a competitive edge.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The region is known for its focus on research and development in the semiconductor industry. Technological advancements in laser diode manufacturing processes, materials, and designs have led to higher efficiency, reliability, and performance of semiconductor lasers. Governments in the region often provide support and incentives for semiconductor companies to invest in research, development, and production facilities.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Semiconductor Laser market include Coherent Inc., Rohm Company Limited, Lumentum, Inc., Ushio Inc., Intel Corporation, IPG Photonics Corporation, Samsung Electronics, Broadcom Inc., Panasonic Corp., Mitsubishi Electric, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., NeoPhotonics Corporation, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Egismos Technology Corporation, Ondax, Inc. and AMS Osram AG.

Key Developments:

In November 2023, Coherent partnered with Chinese semiconductor laser company Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. to develop and commercialize new high-power fiber lasers for industrial applications.

In September 2023, AMS OSRAM AG and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) announced mutual support for the continued investment and expansion in Malaysia. Through a Collaborative Agreement, MIDA demonstrates significant support for AMS OSRAM's initiatives in Malaysia.

Types Covered:

  • Edge Emitting Lasers (EELs)
  • Red Laser
  • Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs)
  • Blue Laser
  • Green Laser
  • Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs)
  • Infrared Laser
  • Other Types

Material Types Covered:

  • Gallium Arsenide
  • Indium Phosphide
  • Gallium Nitride
  • Indium Gallium Nitride
  • Other Material Types

Distribution Channels Covered:

  • Direct Sales
  • Distributors
  • Online Retailers
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Applications Covered:

  • Telecommunications
  • Material Processing
  • Sensing and Metrology
  • Entertainment and Display
  • Biotechnology
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Telecom and IT
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Edge Emitting Lasers (EELs)
  • 5.3 Red Laser
  • 5.4 Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs)
  • 5.5 Blue Laser
  • 5.6 Green Laser
  • 5.7 Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs)
  • 5.8 Infrared Laser
  • 5.9 Other Types

6 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By Material Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Gallium Arsenide
  • 6.3 Indium Phosphide
  • 6.4 Gallium Nitride
  • 6.5 Indium Arsenide
  • 6.6 Indium Gallium Nitride
  • 6.7 Other Material Types

7 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By Distribution Channel

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Direct Sales
  • 7.3 Distributors
  • 7.4 Online Retailers
  • 7.5 Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

8 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Telecommunications
  • 8.3 Material Processing
  • 8.4 Sensing and Metrology
  • 8.5 Entertainment and Display
  • 8.6 Biotechnology
  • 8.7 Other Applications

9 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Telecom and IT
  • 9.3 Automotive
  • 9.4 Healthcare
  • 9.5 Manufacturing
  • 9.6 Industrial
  • 9.7 Medical
  • 9.8 Other End Users

10 Global Semiconductor Laser Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Coherent Inc.
  • 12.2 Rohm Company Limited
  • 12.3 Lumentum, Inc.
  • 12.4 Ushio Inc.
  • 12.5 Intel Corporation
  • 12.6 IPG Photonics Corporation
  • 12.7 Samsung Electronics
  • 12.8 Broadcom Inc.
  • 12.9 Panasonic Corp.
  • 12.10 Mitsubishi Electric
  • 12.11 Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
  • 12.12 NeoPhotonics Corporation
  • 12.13 Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
  • 12.14 Egismos Technology Corporation
  • 12.15 Ondax, Inc.
  • 12.16 AMS Osram AG

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Edge Emitting Lasers (EELs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Red Laser (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Blue Laser (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Green Laser (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Infrared Laser (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Material Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Gallium Arsenide (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Indium Phosphide (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Gallium Nitride (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Indium Arsenide (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Indium Gallium Nitride (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Other Material Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Distributors (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Online Retailers (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Value-Added Resellers (VARs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Telecommunications (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Material Processing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Sensing and Metrology (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Entertainment and Display (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Biotechnology (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 31 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Telecom and IT (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 32 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 33 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 34 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 35 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 36 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Medical (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 37 Global Semiconductor Laser Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.