Near Infrared Imaging Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Devices, Reagents), By Indication, By End Use, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The near Infrared Imaging market size is expected to reach USD 3.16 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Near Infrared Imaging Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Devices, Reagents), By Indication, By End Use, By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Near infrared (NIR) imaging is a noninvasive technique that captures light in the near-infrared spectrum (700–2500 nm), just beyond the visible range. Unlike visible light, NIR wavelengths penetrate deeper into tissues and materials, making it valuable in medical, industrial, and scientific applications. NIR imaging relies on specialized cameras or sensors that detect reflected or emitted NIR light. In medicine, NIR imaging is used for diagnostic and surgical guidance. It helps visualize blood flow, oxygen levels, and tumor margins by detecting hemoglobin and other biomarkers.

NIR imaging is used to ensure quality control in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. It detects moisture content, chemical composition, and defects in crops, pills, or consumer packaged goods without destructive sampling. In surveillance and security, NIR cameras enable night vision by capturing ambient NIR light or using active illumination. Astronomy also benefits from NIR imaging, as it penetrates cosmic dust, revealing hidden stars and galaxies. Environmental scientists use it to monitor vegetation health and pollution levels. Additionally, art conservators employ NIR imaging to uncover hidden layers in paintings or detect forgery.

Near Infrared Imaging Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the reagents segment accounted for 54.03% of revenue share in 2024 due to its critical role in enhancing imaging accuracy and specificity.

Based on indication, the preclinical imaging segment accounted for 33.16% of the revenue share in 2024 due to the use of near infrared imaging in pharmaceutical research and drug development.

In terms of end use, the pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies segment is projected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2034, owing to their expanding role in drug discovery and preclinical research.

The North America near infrared imaging market accounted for 42.15% of the global revenue share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to growing advancements in medical diagnostics and industrial automation.

The industry in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the fastest pace in the coming years, owing to expanding healthcare infrastructure, particularly in China, Japan, and India.

A few global key players in the near infrared imaging market include FLUOPTICS SAS; Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.; KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Leica Microsystems; Medtronic (Visionsense); Mizuho Medical Co., Ltd.; Olympus; PerkinElmer; Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Shimadzu Corporation; Stryker; and Zeiss Group.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the near infrared imaging market report on the basis of product, indication, end use, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Devices

Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Systems

Near-infrared Fluorescence & Bioluminescence Imaging Systems

Reagents

Indocyanine Green (ICG)

Other

By Indication Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Preclinical Imaging

Cancer Surgeries

Gastrointestinal Surgeries

Cardiovascular Surgeries

Plastic/Reconstructive Surgeries

Other

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Hospitals & Clinics

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies

Research Laboratories

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more