Global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 304 million in 2025 to US$ 592 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2026 to 2032.
The Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) is an avalanche photodiode that operates in Geiger Mode (with a reverse bias voltage higher than the breakdown voltage). Its core mechanism involves a single photon triggering a transverse ionization avalanche, instantly generating a countable current pulse, enabling single-photon level detection and picosecond time resolution. Compared to linear-mode avalanche photodiodes (APD), the output of a SPAD is a binary "Click" event, and single-photon counting can be achieved without the need for an external low-noise amplifier.
Market Size Steadily Expanding, Focus Shifting Eastward
The global Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) market is expected to reach a sales volume of $282 million in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from 2025 to 2031. Driven by the growth of 3D sensing terminals and automotive-grade LiDAR in China, the sales share in China will increase from 39% in 2024 to 47%, surpassing North America and Europe to become the largest single consumer region.
Supply Side Showing "Bipolar" Development—China and Japan/US/Europe in Parallel
On the production side, China's share will rise from 26.9% in 2020 to 48.7% in 2031F, primarily due to the launch of domestic 12-inch 3D-Stack + InGaAs-NFAD lines.
Traditional strongholds like Japan and the US maintain high barriers in materials and processes but will see a slight decline in overall market share.
High-end production lines such as Crolles 300 mm and Sony Kumamoto BSI-SPAD ensure that Europe and Japan retain technical leadership in long-range LiDAR and SWIR applications.
Product Structure: Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Is the Next Focus for Volume and Price Growth
The sales share of SWIR-SPAD is expected to rise from 13% in 2024 to 17%, with its sales value share increasing to 26%, driven by the growth of 1550 nm Flash/FMCW LiDAR and quantum communication applications. Visible light-near-infrared (VIS/NIR) will remain the dominant segment in terms of volume, but its average selling price (ASP) will see a stable decline, with functionality evolving from single-point to area-array and integrated SoC designs.
Accelerated Shift in Application Structure
The penetration of communication and consumer electronics is nearing saturation (with sales share decreasing from 60% to 40%). The automotive sector will see a CAGR of 15%, and by 2031, its sales share is expected to exceed 25%, becoming the leading growth segment. The medical and industrial sectors will continue to grow at double-digit rates, contributing to long-tail, high-margin growth.
Technological Landscape: 3D-Stack + Hybrid Bonding Becoming Mainstream
Pixels of 10 µm or below, Hybrid-Cu-Cu bonding, and on-chip multi-TDC histogram statistics are becoming essential for BSI-SPAD. The InGaAs / Ge-on-Si route will continue to migrate to the 300 mm CMOS platform, leading to rapid improvements in dark count rate (DCR) and pixel consistency. Multi-threshold counting (MPC), on-chip temperature compensation, and AI-ISP integration will drive the next round of differentiation.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales for 2026 through 2032. With Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Visible Light
Near-Infrared
Short-Wave Infrared
Mid-Long-Wave Infrared
Segmentation by Material:
Si-SPAD
InGaAs/InP-SPAD
HgCdTe / Ge / Ge-on-Si
Segmentation by Operating Voltage:
Below 50V
Above 50V
Segmentation by Application:
Telecommunications & Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Medical
Industrial
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
STMicroelectronics
Adaps Photonics
Hamamatsu
Onsemi
Excelitas
Micro Photon Devices
Sony Semiconductor Solutions
Laser Components
Runmingyu Electronics Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market?
What factors are driving Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) is an avalanche photodiode that operates in Geiger Mode (with a reverse bias voltage higher than the breakdown voltage). Its core mechanism involves a single photon triggering a transverse ionization avalanche, instantly generating a countable current pulse, enabling single-photon level detection and picosecond time resolution. Compared to linear-mode avalanche photodiodes (APD), the output of a SPAD is a binary "Click" event, and single-photon counting can be achieved without the need for an external low-noise amplifier.
Market Size Steadily Expanding, Focus Shifting Eastward
The global Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) market is expected to reach a sales volume of $282 million in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from 2025 to 2031. Driven by the growth of 3D sensing terminals and automotive-grade LiDAR in China, the sales share in China will increase from 39% in 2024 to 47%, surpassing North America and Europe to become the largest single consumer region.
Supply Side Showing "Bipolar" Development—China and Japan/US/Europe in Parallel
On the production side, China's share will rise from 26.9% in 2020 to 48.7% in 2031F, primarily due to the launch of domestic 12-inch 3D-Stack + InGaAs-NFAD lines.
Traditional strongholds like Japan and the US maintain high barriers in materials and processes but will see a slight decline in overall market share.
High-end production lines such as Crolles 300 mm and Sony Kumamoto BSI-SPAD ensure that Europe and Japan retain technical leadership in long-range LiDAR and SWIR applications.
Product Structure: Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Is the Next Focus for Volume and Price Growth
The sales share of SWIR-SPAD is expected to rise from 13% in 2024 to 17%, with its sales value share increasing to 26%, driven by the growth of 1550 nm Flash/FMCW LiDAR and quantum communication applications. Visible light-near-infrared (VIS/NIR) will remain the dominant segment in terms of volume, but its average selling price (ASP) will see a stable decline, with functionality evolving from single-point to area-array and integrated SoC designs.
Accelerated Shift in Application Structure
The penetration of communication and consumer electronics is nearing saturation (with sales share decreasing from 60% to 40%). The automotive sector will see a CAGR of 15%, and by 2031, its sales share is expected to exceed 25%, becoming the leading growth segment. The medical and industrial sectors will continue to grow at double-digit rates, contributing to long-tail, high-margin growth.
Technological Landscape: 3D-Stack + Hybrid Bonding Becoming Mainstream
Pixels of 10 µm or below, Hybrid-Cu-Cu bonding, and on-chip multi-TDC histogram statistics are becoming essential for BSI-SPAD. The InGaAs / Ge-on-Si route will continue to migrate to the 300 mm CMOS platform, leading to rapid improvements in dark count rate (DCR) and pixel consistency. Multi-threshold counting (MPC), on-chip temperature compensation, and AI-ISP integration will drive the next round of differentiation.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales for 2026 through 2032. With Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD).
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Visible Light
Near-Infrared
Short-Wave Infrared
Mid-Long-Wave Infrared
Segmentation by Material:
Si-SPAD
InGaAs/InP-SPAD
HgCdTe / Ge / Ge-on-Si
Segmentation by Operating Voltage:
Below 50V
Above 50V
Segmentation by Application:
Telecommunications & Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Medical
Industrial
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
STMicroelectronics
Adaps Photonics
Hamamatsu
Onsemi
Excelitas
Micro Photon Devices
Sony Semiconductor Solutions
Laser Components
Runmingyu Electronics Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market?
What factors are driving Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
91 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Single-Photon Avalanche Photodiode (SPAD) by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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