Global Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Infrared Light-Emitting Diode (IR LED) market was valued at USD XXXX billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX billion by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Infrared LEDs emit light in the near-infrared spectrum and are core components for night vision, proximity sensing, biometric authentication, optical communication, automotive driver-assistance, and industrial sensing. Ongoing advances in chip efficiency, wavelength stability, packaging (SMD/COB), and thermal management, alongside rapid adoption in 3D sensing and ADAS, continue to expand addressable demand.
The Global Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Market Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of market size, technology evolution, policy and standards impacts, competitive dynamics, and long-term growth opportunities, supported by historical analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a short-term disruptive but structurally supportive impact:
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2020 disruptions: Manufacturing interruptions and logistics constraints affected short-term supply.
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Offsetting demand from surveillance, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
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Post-pandemic acceleration driven by:
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Expansion of smartphones with facial recognition
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Growth in automotive sensing and cabin monitoring
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Increased deployment of security and smart infrastructure
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Overall, COVID-19 highlighted the importance of contactless sensing and monitoring, strengthening long-term IR LED adoption.
Global Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Market Segmentation
By Wavelength
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850 nm
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870 nm
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880 nm
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940 nm
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Other Near-IR Bands
By Power & Package
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Low-Power IR LEDs
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Mid-Power IR LEDs
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High-Power IR LEDs
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Surface-Mount (SMD)
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Chip-on-Board (COB)
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Through-Hole
By Application
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Surveillance & Night Vision
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Consumer Semiconductors & Electronics (smartphones, wearables)
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Automotive (ADAS, driver monitoring, LiDAR assist)
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Biometrics & 3D Sensing
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Industrial Automation & Sensing
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Medical Devices & Healthcare
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Optical Communication & Remote Controls
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong demand from automotive ADAS, biometrics, and security
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High adoption of advanced sensing and 3D imaging
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Presence of technology leaders and R&D ecosystems
Europe
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Growth supported by automotive electrification and safety regulations
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Increasing use in industrial automation and surveillance
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Germany, France, and the UK are key markets
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and fastest-growing region
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Dominant manufacturing base for consumer electronics
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China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan drive volume growth
South America
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Moderate growth linked to security, automotive, and consumer electronics
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Gradual infrastructure upgrades
Middle East & Africa
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Demand driven by surveillance, smart cities, and transportation
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Growing adoption in public safety applications
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The IR LED market is moderately consolidated, with competition based on efficiency, wavelength precision, reliability, and scale manufacturing.
Major Market Participants Include:
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Nichia
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Osram Opto Semiconductors
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Vishay Intertechnology
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Lumileds
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Everlight Electronics
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Lite‑On Technology
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Epistar
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Lextar
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Toyoda Gosei
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Cree LED
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Seoul Semiconductor
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ams OSRAM
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
Capital intensity and IP barriers exist, but contract manufacturing lowers entry costs. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on wafers and epitaxy materials influences pricing. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Large OEMs negotiate pricing and require tight specifications. -
Threat of Substitutes – Low to Moderate
VCSELs substitute in some 3D sensing applications but at higher cost. -
Competitive Rivalry – High
Intense competition on efficiency, yield, and cost.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Broad applicability across high-growth sectors
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Mature manufacturing ecosystem
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Continuous efficiency improvements
Weaknesses
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Pricing pressure in commoditized segments
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Thermal management challenges at high power
Opportunities
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Expansion of biometrics and 3D sensing
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Growth in automotive ADAS and in-cabin monitoring
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Smart city and surveillance deployments
Threats
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Rapid adoption of alternative emitters (e.g., VCSELs)
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Supply chain volatility
Market Trends
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Shift toward 940 nm for covert sensing
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Higher efficiency and low-power designs
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Miniaturization for mobile and wearable devices
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Increased use in automotive safety and monitoring
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Integration with AI-enabled vision systems
Key Market Drivers
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Rising adoption of facial recognition and proximity sensing
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Growth of surveillance and smart infrastructure
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Automotive safety regulations and ADAS expansion
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Increasing penetration of consumer electronics
Challenges
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Intense price competition
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Heat dissipation and lifetime reliability
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Rapid technology transitions in sensing
Value Chain Analysis
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Epitaxy & Wafer Suppliers
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Chip Fabrication
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Packaging & Testing
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Module Integration
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OEM & System Integration
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End-Use Applications
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Invest in high-efficiency, automotive-grade IR LEDs
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OEMs: Diversify suppliers to mitigate supply risks
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Investors: Target Asia-Pacific scale manufacturing and automotive sensing
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New Entrants: Focus on niche wavelengths and high-reliability segments
1. Market Overview of Infrared Light-emitting Diode
1.1 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Overview
1.1.1 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Infrared Light-emitting Diode Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 850nm
2.4 870nm
2.5 880nm
3. Covid-19 Impact Infrared Light-emitting Diode Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Surveillance
3.4 Consumer Semiconductor & Electronics
3.5 Automotive
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Infrared Light-emitting Diode Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Infrared Light-emitting Diode Business
5.1 Epileds
5.1.1 Epileds Company Profile
5.1.2 Epileds Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.1.3 Epileds Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Epistar
5.2.1 Epistar Company Profile
5.2.2 Epistar Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.2.3 Epistar Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Everlight
5.3.1 Everlight Company Profile
5.3.2 Everlight Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.3.3 Everlight Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Nichia
5.4.1 Nichia Company Profile
5.4.2 Nichia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.4.3 Nichia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Osram Opto Semiconductors
5.5.1 Osram Opto Semiconductors Company Profile
5.5.2 Osram Opto Semiconductors Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.5.3 Osram Opto Semiconductors Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Vishay Intertechnology
5.6.1 Vishay Intertechnology Company Profile
5.6.2 Vishay Intertechnology Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.6.3 Vishay Intertechnology Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Cree
5.7.1 Cree Company Profile
5.7.2 Cree Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.7.3 Cree Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 High Power Lighting
5.8.1 High Power Lighting Company Profile
5.8.2 High Power Lighting Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.8.3 High Power Lighting Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Lextar Semiconductor & Electronics
5.9.1 Lextar Semiconductor & Electronics Company Profile
5.9.2 Lextar Semiconductor & Electronics Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.9.3 Lextar Semiconductor & Electronics Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Lite-On Technology
5.10.1 Lite-On Technology Company Profile
5.10.2 Lite-On Technology Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.10.3 Lite-On Technology Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Lumileds
5.11.1 Lumileds Company Profile
5.11.2 Lumileds Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.11.3 Lumileds Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 MLS Semiconductor & Electronics
5.12.1 MLS Semiconductor & Electronics Company Profile
5.12.2 MLS Semiconductor & Electronics Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.12.3 MLS Semiconductor & Electronics Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Toyoda Gosei
5.13.1 Toyoda Gosei Company Profile
5.13.2 Toyoda Gosei Infrared Light-emitting Diode Product Specification
5.13.3 Toyoda Gosei Infrared Light-emitting Diode Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
6.2 North America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
7.2 East Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
8.2 Europe Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
9.2 South Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
11.2 Middle East Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
12.2 Africa Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
13.2 Oceania Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
14.2 South America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Infrared Light-emitting Diode Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Size by Application
16 Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Market Segmentation
By Wavelength
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850 nm
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870 nm
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880 nm
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940 nm
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Other Near-IR Bands
By Power & Package
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Low-Power IR LEDs
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Mid-Power IR LEDs
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High-Power IR LEDs
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Surface-Mount (SMD)
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Chip-on-Board (COB)
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Through-Hole
By Application
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Surveillance & Night Vision
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Consumer Semiconductors & Electronics (smartphones, wearables)
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Automotive (ADAS, driver monitoring, LiDAR assist)
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Biometrics & 3D Sensing
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Industrial Automation & Sensing
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Medical Devices & Healthcare
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Optical Communication & Remote Controls
