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The global photoelectric sensor market attained a value of about USD 1.99 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.60% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach approximately USD 4.14 Billion by 2034.

2024

Base Year

2018-2024

Historical Period

2025-2034

Forecast Period

Compound Annual Growth Rate

7.6%

Value in USD Billion

2025-2034


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Global Photoelectric Sensor Market

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Rising Deployment of Photoelectric Sensors Across Industry Verticals to Augment the Market Growth

The global market for photoelectric sensors is being driven by the emerging trends encouraging automation across various industry verticals. Photoelectric sensors are able to detect objects of different materials and sizes and are hence deployed in the industrial sector to achieve efficiency and accuracy. The food and beverage segment is one of the largest end use sectors of photoelectric sensors. This can be attributed to the growing focus towards automation by minimising human intervention in material handling and packaging.

Photoelectric sensors for bottle-cap alignment and orientation, counting packed objects in a conveyor belt, and eliminating the risk of contamination that may arise from the human touch are the various factors that are significantly boosting the food and beverage sector, thereby propelling the market growth of photoelectric sensor. In addition to this, the rising adoption of photoelectric sensors in logistics automation that rely on position and object-sensing for efficient and safe operations is further catalysing the market growth of photoelectric sensor.

Global Photoelectric Sensor Market by Segment

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Photoelectric Sensor: Market Segmentation

A photoelectric sensor refers to a device that detects a change in light intensity. These sensors are made up of a light source (LED), a receiver (phototransistor), a signal converter and an amplifier. The phototransistor, along with the LED, analyses incoming light and appropriately delivers an output.

The market, based on technology, can be divided into:

  • Thru-Beam
  • Retro-Reflective
  • Diffused

On the basis of type, the market can be segmented into:

  • Laser Photoelectric Sensor
  • Fibre Optics Photoelectric Sensor

The market, based on material, can be classified into:

  • Metal
  • Plastic

Based on spectrum, the market can be categorised into:

  • Infrared
  • Visible
  • Ultraviolet

The market division based on output are:

  • Analogue
  • Digital

On the basis of range, the market can be segmented into:

  • Less Than 100 mm
  • 100 - 1,000 mm
  • 1,000 - 10,000 mm
  • More Than 10,000 mm

The market, based on application, can be divided into:

  • Safety
  • Edge Detection
  • Film Thickness Detection
  • Height and Level Measurement
  • Position Detection
  • Others

On the basis of industry vertical, the market can be categorised into:

  • Consumer Electronics
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Automotive
  • Food and Beverages
  • Healthcare
  • Others

The EMR report looks into the regional markets of photoelectric sensor like:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Middle East and Africa

The Emergence of Self Driven Cars to Bolster the Market Growth of Photoelectronic Sensor

The growth in the market for photoelectric sensor is anticipated to be driven by the gradual shift towards automation in the automotive industry. The emergence of electric vehicles and self-driven cars are augmenting the demand for photoelectric sensors for the manufacturing of these vehicles, thereby propelling the market growth. During the assembly process, photoelectric sensors are used to monitor the transportation of individual components down the production line, which assists in diminishing the risk of human error. 

Additionally, photoelectric sensors are used in automatic cars for measuring distance and evaluating the position of objects, such as pedestrians or traffic lights, by ensuring the safety of the driver as well as the objects outside the vehicle.  Thus, the flourishing automotive industry with the development of new technologies is expected to be a key driving factor for the market growth of photoelectric sensor over the forecast period.

Key Industry Players in the Global Photoelectric Sensor Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global photoelectric sensor market, looking into their capacity, market share, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnabouts and mergers and acquisitions:

  • OMRON Corporation
  • Autonics Corporation
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • KEYENCE CORPORATION
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc
  • SICK AG
  • Others

The comprehensive report looks at the micro and macro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of the Porter’s Five Forces Model.

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

The global photoelectric sensor market attained a value of nearly USD 1.99 Billion in 2024.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.60% in the forecast period of 2025-2034.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach about USD 4.14 Billion by 2034.      

The major market drivers are the increasing trend of automation and the growing use of photelectric sensors in the food and beverage sector.

The key trends guiding the market growth include the rising adoption of photoelectric sensors in logistics automation, the emergence of autonomous vehicles, and the increasing integration of innovative technologies in the automotive sector.

The major regional markets for photoelectric sensor are North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

The different technologies considered in the market report are thru-beam, retro-reflective, and diffused.

The various types of photoelectric sensors are laser photoelectric sensor and fibre optics photoelectric sensor.

The different materials of photoelectric sensors are metal and plastic.

The major segments based on spectrums of photoelectric sensor considered in the market report are infrared, visible, and ultraviolet. 

Analogue and digital are the significant market segmentations based on outputs of photoelectric sensors. 

The major ranges of photoelectric sensors are less than 100 mm, 100 - 1,000 mm, 1,000 - 10,000 mm, and more than 10,000 mm.

The significant applications of photoelectric sensors are safety, edge detection, film thickness detection, height and level measurement, and position detection, among others.

The different market verticals of photoelectric sensors are consumer electronics, aerospace and defence, automotive, food and beverages, and healthcare, among others.

The major players in the market are OMRON Corporation, Autonics Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, KEYENCE CORPORATION, Rockwell Automation, Inc, and SICK AG, among others.

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Base Year 2024
Historical Period 2018-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2034
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Technology
  • Type
  • Material
  • Spectrum
  • Output
  • Range
  • Application
  • Industry Vertical
  • Region
Breakup by Technology
  • Thru-Beam 
  • Retro-Reflective 
  • Diffused
Breakup by Type
  • Laser Photoelectric Sensor
  • Fibre Optics Photoelectric Sensor
Breakup by Material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
Breakup by Spectrum
  • Infrared
  • Visible
  • Ultraviolet
Breakup by Output
  • Analogue
  • Digital
Breakup by Range
  • Less Than 100 mm
  • 100 - 1,000 mm
  • 1,000 - 10,000 mm
  • More Than 10,000 mm
Breakup by Application
  • Safety
  • Edge Detection
  • Film Thickness Detection
  • Height and Level Measurement
  • Position Detection
  • Others
Breakup by Industry Vertical
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Automotive
  • Food and Beverages
  • Healthcare
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
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    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • OMRON Corporation
  • Autonics Corporation
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • KEYENCE CORPORATION
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • SICK AG
  • Others
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