How big is the shortwave infrared market?

The global shortwave infrared market size was estimated at 603.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 670.0 million in 2025.

What is the shortwave infrared market growth?

The global shortwave infrared market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.0% from 2025 to 2030 to reach USD 1,179.6 million by 2030.

Which segment accounted for the largest shortwave infrared market share?

North America dominated the SWIR market with a share of 41.0% in 2024. The region’s strong focus on military and defense applications drives demand for SWIR systems, particularly for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes. Additionally, the burgeoning medical and healthcare sectors are increasingly adopting SWIR technology for non-invasive diagnostics and imaging solutions.

Who are the key players in SWIR market?

Some key players operating in the SWIR market include Teledyne FLIR LLC, Corning Incorporated, Collins Aerospace, Allied Vision Technologies GmbH, Leonardo DRS, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Fluke Corporation, New Imaging Technologies (NIT), Raptor Photonics, Lynred

What are the factors driving the SWIR market?

Key factors that are driving the SWIR market growth include growing demand in industrial applications, and technological advancements.

Shortwave Infrared Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Shortwave Infrared Market (2025 - 2030) Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Offering, By Imaging Type (Spectral Imaging, Thermal Imaging, Hyperspectral Imaging), By Technology, By Vertical, By Region, And Segment Forecasts

Market Segmentation

SWIR Offering Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Solution
- Services
SWIR Imaging Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Spectral Imaging
- Thermal Imaging
- Hyperspectral Imaging
SWIR Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Cooled
- Uncooled
SWIR Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- Electronics and Communication
- Military and Defense
- Medical and Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
- Automotive
- Others
SWIR Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
- North America
  - North America SWIR Market, By Offering
    - Solution
    - Services
  - North America SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
    - Spectral Imaging
    - Thermal Imaging
    - Hyperspectral Imaging
  - North America SWIR Market, By Technology
    - Cooled
    - Uncooled
  - North America SWIR Market, By Vertical
    - Electronics and Communication
    - Military and Defense
    - Medical and Healthcare
    - Food & Beverage
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - U.S.
    - U.S. SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - U.S. SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - U.S. SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - U.S. SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Canada
    - Canada SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Canada SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Canada SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Canada SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Mexico
    - Mexico SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Mexico SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Mexico SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Mexico SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Europe
  - Europe SWIR Market, By Offering
    - Solution
    - Services
  - Europe SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
    - Spectral Imaging
    - Thermal Imaging
    - Hyperspectral Imaging
  - Europe SWIR Market, By Technology
    - Cooled
    - Uncooled
  - Europe SWIR Market, By Vertical
    - Electronics and Communication
    - Military and Defense
    - Medical and Healthcare
    - Food & Beverage
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - UK
    - UK SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - UK SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - UK SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - UK SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Germany
    - Germany SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Germany SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Germany SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Germany SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - France
    - France SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - France SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - France SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - France SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Asia Pacific
  - Asia Pacific SWIR Market, By Offering
    - Solution
    - Services
  - Asia Pacific SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
    - Spectral Imaging
    - Thermal Imaging
    - Hyperspectral Imaging
  - Asia Pacific SWIR Market, By Technology
    - Cooled
    - Uncooled
  - Asia Pacific SWIR Market, By Vertical
    - Electronics and Communication
    - Military and Defense
    - Medical and Healthcare
    - Food & Beverage
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - China
    - China SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - China SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - China SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - China SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - India
    - India SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - India SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - India SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - India SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Japan
    - Japan SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Japan SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Japan SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Japan SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Australia
    - Australia SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Australia SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Australia SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Australia SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - South Korea
    - South Korea SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - South Korea SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - South Korea SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - South Korea SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Latin America
  - Latin America SWIR Market, By Offering
    - Solution
    - Services
  - Latin America SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
    - Spectral Imaging
    - Thermal Imaging
    - Hyperspectral Imaging
  - Latin America SWIR Market, By Technology
    - Cooled
    - Uncooled
  - Latin America SWIR Market, By Vertical
    - Electronics and Communication
    - Military and Defense
    - Medical and Healthcare
    - Food & Beverage
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - Brazil
    - Brazil SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - Brazil SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - Brazil SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - Brazil SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
- MEA
  - MEA SWIR Market, By Offering
    - Solution
    - Services
  - MEA SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
    - Spectral Imaging
    - Thermal Imaging
    - Hyperspectral Imaging
  - MEA SWIR Market, By Technology
    - Cooled
    - Uncooled
  - MEA SWIR Market, By Vertical
    - Electronics and Communication
    - Military and Defense
    - Medical and Healthcare
    - Food & Beverage
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - UAE
    - UAE SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - UAE SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - UAE SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - UAE SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - South Africa
    - South Africa SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - South Africa SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - South Africa SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - South Africa SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - KSA
    - KSA SWIR Market, By Offering
      - Solution
      - Services
    - KSA SWIR Market, By Imaging Type
      - Spectral Imaging
      - Thermal Imaging
      - Hyperspectral Imaging
    - KSA SWIR Market, By Technology
      - Cooled
      - Uncooled
    - KSA SWIR Market, By Vertical
      - Electronics and Communication
      - Military and Defense
      - Medical and Healthcare
      - Food & Beverage
      - Automotive
      - Others

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Market size
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Porter’s analysis
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- Company overview
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- Product benchmarking
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