Global Lidar Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global lidar market size was estimated at USD 2,740.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,710.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,740.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,710.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global lidar market highlights

  • The global lidar market generated a revenue of USD 1,814.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 4,710.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2022 - 2030) of 9.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, airborne accounted for a revenue of USD 841.0 million in 2021.
  • Airborne is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 1,814.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,710.3 million
Growth rate9.8% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentAirborne
Fastest growing segmentAirborne
Historical data covered2018 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAirborne, Terrestrial, Mobile & UAV

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.6% of the global lidar market in 2021.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 409.4 million by 2030.

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LiDAR Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
GeoDigital View profile 51-100 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, North America http://geodigital.com
YellowScan View profile 51-100 Montferrier-sur-lez, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe https://www.yellowscan-lidar.com/
Velodyne Lidar View profile 101-250 San Jose, California, United States, North America http://velodynelidar.com
Quantum Spatial View profile 251-500 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States, North America https://quantumspatial.com/
RIEGL USA View profile - Winter Garden, Florida, United States, North America http://www.rieglusa.com/index.html
SICK, Inc View profile 10001+ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, North America https://www.sick.com/us/en/
Teledyne Technologies Inc View profile 14900 1049 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States, 91360-2362 https://www.teledyne.com
Hexagon AB ADR View profile 24091 Lilla Bantorget 15, Stockholm, Sweden, SE-111 23 https://www.hexagon.com
Faro Technologies Inc View profile 1243 125 Technology Park, Lake Mary, FL, United States, 32746 https://www.faro.com
Trimble Inc View profile 12700 10368 Westmoor Drive, Westminister, CO, United States, 80021 https://www.trimble.com

Global lidar market outlook

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Airborne was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.36% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global lidar market based on airborne, terrestrial, mobile & uav covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global LiDAR Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Mobile & UAV
    • Airborne
    • Terrestrial
  • Global LiDAR Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Engineering
    • Environment
    • Others
    • Corridor Mapping
    • Exploration
    • ADAS
  • Global LiDAR Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • GPS
    • Others
    • Laser Scanners
    • Navigation (IMU)

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