Global Single Photon LiDAR Market 2026 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Single Photon LiDAR market size was valued at US$ 714 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2400 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 20.5% during review period.
Single-photon LiDAR (also known as photon counting LiDAR) has a detection sensitivity of the order of single photons. Compared with traditional linear detection LiDAR, it can achieve a longer detection distance and has become the forefront and development trend of LiDAR detection technology. Single-photon LiDAR is an advanced laser detection and ranging (LiDAR) system. Its core is to use single-photon detection technology (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode, SPAD) to achieve high-sensitivity and high-precision three-dimensional imaging. This technology emits extremely weak laser pulses (usually at the single-photon level) and detects single photons reflected back by the target, combined with high-precision time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) technology to achieve accurate measurement of target distance, speed, shape and other information. Single-photon LiDAR has the advantages of long detection distance, high resolution and strong anti-interference ability.
The industry's gross profit margin can reach 15%-35%.Upstream: Covering core components such as lasers, detectors, FPGA chips, and optical elements, domestic substitution is accelerating, with VCSEL lasers and SPAD detectors becoming key areas for technological breakthroughs.Single-photon lidar is an emerging technology product. Currently, its price mainly depends on downstream customized needs, and a standardized product pricing model has not yet been established.Prices range from several thousand to tens of thousands of US dollars.
Analysis of market drivers of single-photon LiDAR
1. Technological progress and innovation
Breakthrough in single-photon detection technology: With the maturity of SPAD array technology, the detection sensitivity and resolution of single-photon LiDAR have been significantly improved, and high-precision imaging can be achieved at longer distances and in more complex environments.
Integration and miniaturization: Advances in semiconductor processes have greatly reduced the size and weight of single-photon LiDAR, making it easier to integrate into various mobile platforms (such as drones and self-driving cars).
Cost reduction: Large-scale production and process optimization have reduced the manufacturing cost of single-photon LiDAR, promoting its popularization from high-end military applications to the civilian market.
2. Growing demand for autonomous driving and intelligent transportation
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS): Autonomous vehicles require high-precision environmental perception capabilities, and single-photon LiDAR can provide centimeter-level three-dimensional maps to support vehicles to achieve autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance.
Vehicle-to-road collaboration (V2X): In intelligent transportation systems, single-photon LiDAR can be deployed in road infrastructure (such as traffic lights and roadside units) to achieve efficient collaboration between vehicles and roads.
Policy promotion: Many governments have introduced policies for autonomous driving testing and commercialization to accelerate the application of single-photon lidar in the field of intelligent transportation.
3. Demand for topographic mapping and urban modeling
High-precision map production: Single-photon lidar can quickly obtain large-area terrain data, generate high-precision digital elevation models (DEMs) and three-dimensional urban models, and support smart city planning and management.
Disaster monitoring and emergency response: After disasters such as earthquakes and floods, single-photon lidar can quickly assess terrain changes and provide data support for rescue decisions.
Infrastructure construction: In bridges, tunnels, highways and other projects, single-photon lidar is used for deformation monitoring and quality inspection to improve construction safety.
4. Environmental monitoring and resource management
Forest cover monitoring: Through lidar point cloud data, forest canopy density, tree height and biomass can be accurately calculated to support carbon neutrality goals and ecological protection.
Water resource management: Single-photon lidar can measure changes in river terrain and water depth, providing a basis for flood control and drought relief and water resource scheduling.
Precision agricultural management: Deploy single-photon LiDAR in farmland to monitor crop growth and soil moisture, and achieve variable fertilization and irrigation.
5. Security monitoring and military applications
Border and key point protection: Single-photon LiDAR can achieve all-weather, long-distance target detection and tracking, and improve the response speed of the security system.
Military reconnaissance and target strike: In the military field, single-photon LiDAR is used in scenarios such as drone reconnaissance and missile guidance to improve combat effectiveness.
Anti-UAV system: Combined with AI algorithms, single-photon LiDAR can quickly identify and track low-altitude, slow-moving small targets (such as drones) and support countermeasures.
6. Policy support and capital investment
Government R&D funding: Many countries have listed LiDAR technology as a strategic emerging industry, and support the development of enterprises through scientific research project funding and tax incentives.
Venture capital and IPO: Single-photon LiDAR start-ups have received a lot of venture capital, and some companies have been listed through IPOs to promote the commercialization of technology.
Industry standard formulation: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and national institutions are formulating LiDAR performance and testing standards to regulate market development.
The growth of the single-photon LiDAR market is driven by multiple factors, including technological progress, demand for autonomous driving, demand for terrain mapping, demand for environmental monitoring, demand for security monitoring, and policy support. As technology matures and costs fall, single-photon LiDAR will be popularized from high-end military applications to the civilian market, and will play a key role in autonomous driving, smart cities, ecological protection and other fields.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Single Photon LiDAR market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Single Photon LiDAR market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Single Photon LiDAR market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Single Photon LiDAR market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Single Photon LiDAR market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Single Photon LiDAR
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Single Photon LiDAR market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Leica, Ouster, Orbbec Inc., Angstrong Tech, SK Telecom, innoHere, SMiTSense, Opsys, Hesai Group, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Single Photon LiDAR market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solid State LiDAR
Mechanical LiDAR
Market segment by Technology
ToF
FMCW
Market segment by Functional Category
Surveying Grade
Navigation Grade
Automotive Grade
Industrial Grade
Market segment by Application
Consumer Products
Automobiles
Mapping
Other
Market segment by players, this report covers
Leica
Ouster
Orbbec Inc.
Angstrong Tech
SK Telecom
innoHere
SMiTSense
Opsys
Hesai Group
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Single Photon LiDAR product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Single Photon LiDAR, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Single Photon LiDAR from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Single Photon LiDAR competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Single Photon LiDAR market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Single Photon LiDAR.
Chapter 13, to describe Single Photon LiDAR research findings and conclusion.