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Quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals known for their distinctive optical and electronic properties, influenced by their size and composition. Typically composed of materials such as cadmium selenide (CdSe) or indium arsenide (InAs), quantum dots range in size from 2 to 10 nanometers, enabling them to confine electrons in a three-dimensional space.
The primary types of quantum dots include III-V semiconductors, II-VI semiconductors, and silicon. III-V semiconductors are compound semiconductors made from elements in groups III and V of the periodic table. They encompass both cadmium-based and cadmium-free quantum dots, synthesized using methods such as colloidal synthesis, bio-molecular self-assembly, viral assembly, electrochemical assembly, among others. Quantum dots find applications across diverse industries such as consumer electronics, commercial sectors, healthcare, defense, telecommunications, and more. They are utilized in various technologies including medical devices, displays, solar cells, photodetectors, sensors, lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), batteries, energy storage systems, transistors, and beyond.
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The quantum dots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.63 billion in 2024 to $5.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental benefits, demand for flexible electronics, growing demand in security applications, rising consumer electronics market, and expansion of the automotive display market.
The quantum dots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of displays, rising demand for high-quality imaging, growing use of solar cells, expansion in healthcare applications, and shift towards miniaturization. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in nanotechnology, demand for energy-efficient lighting, investment in research and development, regulatory support for nanotechnology, and emerging opportunities in quantum computing.
The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the quantum dots market in the coming years. Quantum dots, known for their vibrant color, high efficiency, and durability, are increasingly utilized in automotive display systems to improve the quality and energy efficiency of interior and exterior lighting. As the global demand for vehicles grows-driven by factors such as rising personal and commercial vehicle needs, advances in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, and economic development in emerging markets-automakers are incorporating quantum dots to enhance display clarity and lighting performance. For instance, a 2023 report by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association highlighted that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, a 5.7% increase from the previous year. This surge in production reflects the broader growth of the automotive industry, which in turn is fueling demand for innovative quantum dot technologies.
Key players in the quantum dots market are actively innovating with technologies such as QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED), aimed at improving display performance across consumer electronics. QD-OLED integrates quantum dots with OLED displays to boost color accuracy, brightness, and energy efficiency, leveraging quantum dots as emissive materials. For instance, Sony Group Corporation introduced its first Quantum Dot OLED smart TV, the Bravia XR A95K, in January 2022. This 65-inch TV represents a significant leap in OLED capabilities by combining quantum dots with traditional OLED technology, enhancing brightness and color richness. The A95K also features a versatile stand design that accommodates various placement preferences, catering to diverse consumer needs from premium performance to budget-friendly options.
In September 2023, Shoei Chemical, a Japanese company specializing in electronics materials, acquired Nanosys' quantum dot business to bolster its presence in advanced materials and quantum dot technology for next-generation displays. Nanosys, a US-based nanotechnology firm, focuses on developing and manufacturing quantum dots and other nanomaterials.
Major companies operating in the quantum dots market are Samsung Electronics Co., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd., LG Display Co. Ltd., AUO Corporation, ams-OSRAM International GmbH, Hansol Chemical Co. Ltd., SHOEI CHEMICAL INC., Quantum Solutions Inc., Nanosys Inc., American Elements, Sigma-Aldrich Corp., MicroVision Inc., InVisage Technologies Inc., Nanoco Group Plc, Ocean Nanotech LLC, Qauantum Materials Corp., UbiQD Inc., Altairnano, Life Technologies, Ultra Nano Tec, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quantum dots market in 2024. The regions covered in the quantum dots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the quantum dots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The quantum dots market consists of sales of displays, lighting, solar cells, sensors, photodetectors, and markers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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