Terahertz Technology Market Size & Share Analysis Report by Design (Submersible, Non-Submersible), Type (Positive Displacement Pumps, Dynamic Pumps), Cryogenic Gas (Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, LNG, Helium, Hydrogen), End-User (Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Metallurgy, Electronics) - Industry Growth Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The terahertz technology market size stood at $450.5 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19.7% during 2021–2030, to reach $2,272.7 million by 2030.

In recent years, THz technology has been perceiving significant applications and advancements on the high-tech front. The technology outlook has the potential to enhance applications ranging from security checks to cancer diagnosis and is capable of easily penetrating several materials, such as biological tissue. The progress is augmented by the increasing potential payoffs of the THz regime for military, non-destructive testing, and security applications.

The usefulness of the THz technology is boosting the market and is also being driven by the growth in the aerospace and defense and homeland security sectors across all regions. Moreover, the surging penetration of the THz technology in medical and satellite communications devices, and the increasing applications of high-end THz devices in research laboratories are trending in the market.

In 2020, several government organizations raised funds and took various initiatives to launch the latest research in favor of terahertz technology. Also, the aeronautics and space sector has been propelled by the acceptance of the latest technological advancements like the tiny THz laser for the detection of chemical emissions between stars. Similarly, the terahertz radar sensor is being built by the aeronautics and space sector to measure water vapor in planetary environments, which shows the increasing graph of the THz technology application in the aeronautics and space and satellite communications sectors.

Advancements in THz technology Propels the Market Growth

The market is witnessing various technological advancements, with technologists and researchers worldwide developing new ways to utilize terahertz energy in developing advanced applications. For example, research institutes are investing knowledge using THz technology for the innovations like a credit card-sized system that emphasizes THz energy to produce high-resolution images.

Similarly, the military application of THz radiation is increasing. Most 4th- and 5th-generation strike aircraft utilize a combination of EO/IR pod video feeds and SAR images for targeting objects on the ground. Thus, the defense and security sector has played a key part in the terahertz technology market growth.

Furthermore, countries are raising funds in the sector of homeland security to combat acts of terrorism and other threats. For instance:

• The U.S. government raised more than $1.1 billion in 2022, which is around 8% higher than the raised in 2016. This fund is used to improve industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) devices, in which THz is one of the most promising technologies for security purposes.
• The trade administration has shown a higher contribution of more than $77 billion to the aerospace industry and more than $148 billion to export sales, which drive the demand for THz technology, due to its surging application areas.

Therefore, the increase in application areas and advancements in the THz technology drive the market size.

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Expanding Opportunities in the Market

The backbone of the communication networking infrastructural development is a high-speed network, which can transfer a huge amount of data from one end to another at a high speed. The development of the 5G infrastructure requires high-bandwidth-oriented networking. Therefore, in the expansion of communication infrastructure, terahertz is being considered as a future technology for fast networking. Moreover, THz will also act as a key technology in future 6G wireless communications. The 6G network could satisfy the military’s growing requirements to gather, analyze, and share information rapidly to control an increasing number of automated devices.

Furthermore, researchers are working on several projects utilizing the benefits of the technology such as building and evaluating 5G-and-beyond systems with the THz technology, which opens and boosts the communication sector in newer ways. Therefore, new research will offer several opportunities to market players over the coming years.

U.S. Is Principal Contributor to Market

The U.S. market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 20% during 2021–2030. The country is a key market for terahertz technologies, majorly due to the growing investments in defense, homeland security, and R&D, and the presence of major market players. Moreover, the government’s strict regulations regarding safety and the increasing security checks, along with the growing automotive and aerospace industries, are driving the market in the country.

The evident actions by the government for the purpose of security and non-destructive testing show the increasing usage of investigating and security devices. Similarly, the surging trends for the adoption of advanced security technologies are expected to further boost the demand for terahertz technologies for security purposes in the country. Moreover, the rising developments and government initiatives in the IT and healthcare sectors for advancing THz applications augment the terahertz technology market growth.

COVID-19 Gave New Ways to Market

The COVID-19 pandemic created a positive impact on the use of THz imaging in healthcare systems. For example, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is one of the prominent users of the technology, among more than 200 users of the technology, deploying it to secure the U.S. border. Moreover, professionals have developed a technology that detects COVID-19 variants using THz waves by the use of label-free terahertz metamaterials to discriminate the variants accurately and rapidly.

Rising Demand in Healthcare and NDT Applications

The healthcare industry witnessed rapid changes over time, globally. The COVID-19 outbreak and new diseases, population health management, and growth in advanced technologies are some key factors that augment the need for terahertz technologies in the healthcare industry.

The terahertz radiations are capable of visualizing the contents of sealed packages and can provide a clear and detailed analysis of the internal structure of objects (quality control of products) and becoming an integral part of the non-destructive testing industry. Terahertz technologies' potential applications lie in protecting government buildings and other public facilities. Several kinds of research are being conducted to utilize the THz technology. For instance, nine cooperation partners of Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) are working together with Fraunhofer ITWM to synergistically develop terahertz technology for wireless radio transmission, non-destructive testing, spectroscopy, and non-contact inline measurement technology.

Key Players in Terahertz Technology Market Report Are:

• Advantest Corporation
• Batop GmbH
• TeraSense Group
• HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG
• TeraView
• TeraVil Ltd.
• QMC Instruments Ltd.
• Gentec Electro-Optics
• Menlo Systems GmbH
• Toptica photonics AG

Terahertz Technology Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The study offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2017-2030.

Based on Type

• Imaging
  • Active
  • Passive
• Communication Systems
  • Antennae
  • Emitters
  • Modulators
• Spectroscopy

Based on Component

• Emitters
• Detectors

Based on Application

• Laboratory Research
  • Material characterization
  • Plasma diagnostics
• Medical & Healthcare
  • Oncology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
• Communication Systems
  • Satellite communication
  • Tactical/military communication
  • Outdoor/indoor wireless
  • Telecommunications
• Industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Aerospace
  • Semiconductor & electronics
  • Pharmaceutical
• Defense & Security

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• APAC
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
• LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E