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Global Photonics Market Worth $724.22 Billion by 2021 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Research and Markets
[September 27, 2016]

Global Photonics Market Worth $724.22 Billion by 2021 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts - Research and Markets


Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Photonics Market by Application, End-use Industry - Global Forecasts to 2021" report to their offering.

The photonics market size is estimated to reach USD 724.22 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 8.4% between 2016 and 2021. High performance and energy saving photonics products such as high speed fiber optics communication networks and highly precise laser systems makes them preferable in various applications.

The media, broadcasting, and telecommunication sector is estimated to be the largest end-use industry for photonics. The industry is growing due to rising demand for optical fibers. Optical fibers are preferred over metallic wires due to greater safety and security. Moreover, optical fibers cater to high speed transmission requirements for 4G, LTE (News - Alert), and FTTx networks.

Optical fibers have witnessed an increase in demand due to investments in telecommunications and information technology and new developments in countries such a China, the U.S., India, and Western and Eastern European countries. Mobile phones and personal computing are promoting the use of photonics in the media and broadcasting industry by enabling data exchange using optical fibers.



Asia-pacific is estimated to be the largest and the fastest-growing market for photonics. The high growth rate in the region is owed to high demand from countries such as Japan, China, and India. China is projected to be the largest market for photonics in Asia-pacific in the near future. India is estimated to be the fastest-growing market in Asia-pacific. Growth of important industries such as building & construction and media, broadcasting, and telecommunication has increased the demand for photonics in the region.

Companies Mentioned:


  • American Elements
  • Asahi Glass Company Limited
  • Corning (News - Alert) Incorporated
  • Hoya Corporation
  • II-VI, Inc.
  • Nikon Corporation
  • Ohara Inc.
  • Royal Philips (News - Alert) NV
  • Schott AG
  • Shin-ETSU Chemical Company Limited

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Industry Trends

7 Photonics Market, By Application

8 Photonics Market, By End-Use Industry

9 Photonics Market, By Region

10 Competitive Landscape

11 Company Profiles

12 Appendix

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6npqw6/photonics_market


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