Global Ambient Light Sensor Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Ambient Light Sensor market size is expected to reach $ 908 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
In 2024, global Ambient Light Sensor production reached approximately 971 million units, with an average global market price of around US$ 0.61 per unit.
Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) is a sensor used to detect the ambient light level. It is often used to automatically adjust the brightness of the device screen to provide a better user experience and longer battery life. The ambient light sensor can automatically adjust the brightness of the device's screen by detecting the light level of the surrounding environment. When the surrounding environment becomes dark, the sensor will automatically reduce the brightness of the screen to avoid the glare of the brightness causing damage to human eyes, and it can also extend battery life. On the contrary, when the surrounding environment is bright, the sensor will automatically increase the brightness of the screen to ensure that the user can clearly see the screen content.
The ambient light sensor (ALS) industry chain is closely centered around optical signal sensing and conversion technology. Its upstream core lies in the design and manufacturing of semiconductor materials, optical filters, and specialized chips. This segment has high technical barriers, with international semiconductor giants dominating the supply of key chips. Optical and packaging materials are fundamental to achieving precise light sensing. The midstream, encompassing sensor module manufacturing and integration, is highly concentrated, primarily led by international manufacturers such as ams-OSRAM, Broadcom, and STMicroelectronics. Chinese manufacturers such as Shengjia Electronics are also catching up, focusing on domestically produced mid- to high-end products.
The industry chain is evolving towards higher precision, lower power consumption, and miniaturization, with integration of functions such as proximity sensing and color temperature detection becoming a trend. The challenge lies in further optimizing energy efficiency to meet the ultra-low power requirements of IoT devices and expanding penetration into cost-sensitive applications. Furthermore, some high-end core components remain imported.
Ambient light sensors are currently widely used in smart devices. In smartphones in particular, they are primarily used to automatically adjust screen brightness, saving battery life and improving user experience. With the rapid development of smart hardware, the ambient light sensor market is becoming increasingly diversified and sophisticated. Consumers are increasingly demanding higher battery life and display quality. Ambient light sensors accurately detect ambient light intensity and automatically adjust display brightness, effectively extending battery life and enhancing visual comfort.
Beyond smartphones, ambient light sensors are also widely used in the smart home sector. For example, smart lighting automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light levels, improving energy efficiency and providing a more comfortable user environment. Furthermore, in the automotive industry, ambient light sensors are used to automatically adjust interior and exterior lighting systems, playing a key role in improving driving safety and comfort.
In the future, ambient light sensors will develop in the following directions:
Intelligence and integration: With the continuous advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the application scope of ambient light sensors will further expand. Future sensors will not be limited to smartphones or home appliances but will be embedded in a wider range of smart devices, such as wearables and smart medical devices. Advances in integration technology will enable ambient light sensors to be integrated with other sensors (such as temperature and pressure sensors), providing more functionality and further enhancing the user experience.
Miniaturization and Low Power Consumption: As smart devices become thinner and more efficient, ambient light sensors will continue to evolve towards miniaturization and low power consumption. In particular, in areas such as wearables and automotive, sensor size and power consumption requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Therefore, future ambient light sensors will need to achieve higher accuracy and lower power consumption within a smaller footprint.
High Precision and Multifunctionality: As the light sensing requirements of smart products continue to increase, future ambient light sensors will move beyond simple brightness detection and may expand to more complex functions such as color temperature sensing and spectral analysis. By combining with other sensor technologies, ambient light sensors will enhance their sensing capabilities across multiple dimensions, providing more comprehensive and accurate data support for smart devices.
5G and Smart City Promotion: With the widespread adoption of 5G technology and the development of smart cities, ambient light sensors will find application in even more areas. For example, in smart buildings, ambient light sensors can work with smart windows and lighting systems to adjust indoor ambient light and improve energy efficiency. Furthermore, ambient light sensors will also play a vital role in autonomous driving, helping onboard systems better perceive changes in external lighting and optimize the vehicle's driving lighting and visibility.
Material Innovation and Performance Enhancement: To adapt to diverse environmental conditions, future ambient light sensors may incorporate novel materials, such as two-dimensional materials and nanomaterials, to further enhance their sensitivity, response speed, and durability. These materials will not only improve sensor performance but also facilitate their application in extreme environments, such as industrial and agricultural sectors.
Global key players of Ambient Light Sensor include Sensortek, Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, SILICON LABS and ams-OSRAM AG, etc. The top five players hold a share over 55%. China is the largest market, has a share about 45%.
This report studies the global Ambient Light Sensor production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Ambient Light Sensor and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Ambient Light Sensor that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Ambient Light Sensor total production and demand, 2021-2032, (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units), (based on production site)
Global Ambient Light Sensor consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (M Units)
U.S. VS China: Ambient Light Sensor domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Ambient Light Sensor market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, Sensortek, Renesas Electronics, Onsemi, ams-OSRAM AG, LITE-ON Technology, Texas Instruments, Vishay, SILICON LABS, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Ambient Light Sensor market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (M Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Type:
Analog IC
Digital IC
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Functional Integration:
2-in-1
3-in-1
Others
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Application:
Smart Phone
Tablet
Laptop
Others
Companies Profiled:
Broadcom
STMicroelectronics
Sensortek
Renesas Electronics
Onsemi
ams-OSRAM AG
LITE-ON Technology
Texas Instruments
Vishay
SILICON LABS
Rohm Semiconductor
Everlight
Melexis
Sharp Corporation
Nisshinbo Micro Device
KODENSHI
Maxic Technology
CR Micro
Epticore Microelectronics
Sensonia
Nanjing Tianyihexin Electronics
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
2. What is the demand of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
In 2024, global Ambient Light Sensor production reached approximately 971 million units, with an average global market price of around US$ 0.61 per unit.
Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) is a sensor used to detect the ambient light level. It is often used to automatically adjust the brightness of the device screen to provide a better user experience and longer battery life. The ambient light sensor can automatically adjust the brightness of the device's screen by detecting the light level of the surrounding environment. When the surrounding environment becomes dark, the sensor will automatically reduce the brightness of the screen to avoid the glare of the brightness causing damage to human eyes, and it can also extend battery life. On the contrary, when the surrounding environment is bright, the sensor will automatically increase the brightness of the screen to ensure that the user can clearly see the screen content.
The ambient light sensor (ALS) industry chain is closely centered around optical signal sensing and conversion technology. Its upstream core lies in the design and manufacturing of semiconductor materials, optical filters, and specialized chips. This segment has high technical barriers, with international semiconductor giants dominating the supply of key chips. Optical and packaging materials are fundamental to achieving precise light sensing. The midstream, encompassing sensor module manufacturing and integration, is highly concentrated, primarily led by international manufacturers such as ams-OSRAM, Broadcom, and STMicroelectronics. Chinese manufacturers such as Shengjia Electronics are also catching up, focusing on domestically produced mid- to high-end products.
The industry chain is evolving towards higher precision, lower power consumption, and miniaturization, with integration of functions such as proximity sensing and color temperature detection becoming a trend. The challenge lies in further optimizing energy efficiency to meet the ultra-low power requirements of IoT devices and expanding penetration into cost-sensitive applications. Furthermore, some high-end core components remain imported.
Ambient light sensors are currently widely used in smart devices. In smartphones in particular, they are primarily used to automatically adjust screen brightness, saving battery life and improving user experience. With the rapid development of smart hardware, the ambient light sensor market is becoming increasingly diversified and sophisticated. Consumers are increasingly demanding higher battery life and display quality. Ambient light sensors accurately detect ambient light intensity and automatically adjust display brightness, effectively extending battery life and enhancing visual comfort.
Beyond smartphones, ambient light sensors are also widely used in the smart home sector. For example, smart lighting automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light levels, improving energy efficiency and providing a more comfortable user environment. Furthermore, in the automotive industry, ambient light sensors are used to automatically adjust interior and exterior lighting systems, playing a key role in improving driving safety and comfort.
In the future, ambient light sensors will develop in the following directions:
Intelligence and integration: With the continuous advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the application scope of ambient light sensors will further expand. Future sensors will not be limited to smartphones or home appliances but will be embedded in a wider range of smart devices, such as wearables and smart medical devices. Advances in integration technology will enable ambient light sensors to be integrated with other sensors (such as temperature and pressure sensors), providing more functionality and further enhancing the user experience.
Miniaturization and Low Power Consumption: As smart devices become thinner and more efficient, ambient light sensors will continue to evolve towards miniaturization and low power consumption. In particular, in areas such as wearables and automotive, sensor size and power consumption requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Therefore, future ambient light sensors will need to achieve higher accuracy and lower power consumption within a smaller footprint.
High Precision and Multifunctionality: As the light sensing requirements of smart products continue to increase, future ambient light sensors will move beyond simple brightness detection and may expand to more complex functions such as color temperature sensing and spectral analysis. By combining with other sensor technologies, ambient light sensors will enhance their sensing capabilities across multiple dimensions, providing more comprehensive and accurate data support for smart devices.
5G and Smart City Promotion: With the widespread adoption of 5G technology and the development of smart cities, ambient light sensors will find application in even more areas. For example, in smart buildings, ambient light sensors can work with smart windows and lighting systems to adjust indoor ambient light and improve energy efficiency. Furthermore, ambient light sensors will also play a vital role in autonomous driving, helping onboard systems better perceive changes in external lighting and optimize the vehicle's driving lighting and visibility.
Material Innovation and Performance Enhancement: To adapt to diverse environmental conditions, future ambient light sensors may incorporate novel materials, such as two-dimensional materials and nanomaterials, to further enhance their sensitivity, response speed, and durability. These materials will not only improve sensor performance but also facilitate their application in extreme environments, such as industrial and agricultural sectors.
Global key players of Ambient Light Sensor include Sensortek, Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, SILICON LABS and ams-OSRAM AG, etc. The top five players hold a share over 55%. China is the largest market, has a share about 45%.
This report studies the global Ambient Light Sensor production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Ambient Light Sensor and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Ambient Light Sensor that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Ambient Light Sensor total production and demand, 2021-2032, (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units), (based on production site)
Global Ambient Light Sensor consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (M Units)
U.S. VS China: Ambient Light Sensor domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units)
Global Ambient Light Sensor production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (M Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Ambient Light Sensor market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, Sensortek, Renesas Electronics, Onsemi, ams-OSRAM AG, LITE-ON Technology, Texas Instruments, Vishay, SILICON LABS, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Ambient Light Sensor market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (M Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Type:
Analog IC
Digital IC
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Functional Integration:
2-in-1
3-in-1
Others
Global Ambient Light Sensor Market, Segmentation by Application:
Smart Phone
Tablet
Laptop
Others
Companies Profiled:
Broadcom
STMicroelectronics
Sensortek
Renesas Electronics
Onsemi
ams-OSRAM AG
LITE-ON Technology
Texas Instruments
Vishay
SILICON LABS
Rohm Semiconductor
Everlight
Melexis
Sharp Corporation
Nisshinbo Micro Device
KODENSHI
Maxic Technology
CR Micro
Epticore Microelectronics
Sensonia
Nanjing Tianyihexin Electronics
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
2. What is the demand of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Ambient Light Sensor market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
164 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Functional Integration
- 7 Market Analysis by Application
- 8 Company Profiles
- 9 Industry Chain Analysis
- 10 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 11 Appendix
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