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Home » Chemicals and Materials » Optical Metasurfaces Market Report 2030

Optical Metasurfaces Market By Product Type (Metalenses, Beam Deflectors, Polarization Converters, Color Filters, Others); By Application (Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Imaging and Sensing, Optical Communication, Biophotonics, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Others); By Geography, Segment revenue estimation, Forecast, 2024–2032.

Published On: NOV-2024   |   Base Year: 2022   |   No Of Pages: 150   |   Historical Data: 2017-2021   |   Formats: PDF   |   Report ID: 89604123

The optical metasurfaces market was around USD 1.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to rise to USD 3.2 billion by 2030 at an expected CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period. Such growth has been driven by the higher demand for sophisticated photonics in augmented reality, virtual reality, imaging, and even optical communications.

 

The Optical Metasurface Market can be defined as the branch of nanotechnology and photonics that concerns Metasurfaces, which are precisely defined, ultra-thin two-dimensional layers capable of controlling waves of light with high degrees of accuracy. These materials are created using nanostructures, and the tuning of these structures presents properties like beam shaping, color filters, and polarization control. They can be used in many sectors of the economy, such as the consumption of electronics, telecommunication, medical, and armament industries.

 

With miniaturization playing an increasingly indispensable role in contemporary optical devices, optical metasurfaces can be identified as a revolutionary technology that might soon outcompete conventional bulk optics.

 

Market Drivers:

Growing Adoption of AR and VR Devices: The market for augmented and virtual reality systems in entertainment, health care, and industrial training is rapidly growing. Optical metasurfaces for highly efficient and compact metalenses are applied to improve display qualities and minimize device size. Example: Current players in the AR market, such as Microsoft (HoloLens) and Apple, are already considering metasurfaces for enhanced future-generation devices.

 

Advancements in Optical Communication: Optical metasurfaces are used mainly in the enhancement of optical communication systems because they support high-speed data transmission with high signal quality. Thanks to the development of 5G connection and expected 6G technology, devices based on metasurfaces are crucial for proper modulation of the wave and signal amplification. The global 5G network is expected to have over 30% Compound annual growth rate, thus increasing the telecommunication demand for metasurface-based solutions.

 

Demand for Compact and Lightweight Optical Devices: Optical metasurfaces can completely replace lenses, resulting in the minimization of the final designs' size and weight. This is especially so with products such as airplanes, mobile phones, other electronics, and medical equipment, where size and mass are considerations.

 

Rising Applications in Biophotonics: Metasurfaces have recently found their place in biophotonics because of their accuracy and effectiveness in light control for uses such as imaging diagnostics and biosensing. Such principles can potentially help to acquire higher-resolution imaging systems while decreasing the overall complexity of the device.

 

Market Opportunities:

Emerging Applications in Space and Defense: The aerospace and defense industries are interested in metasurfaces for use in stealth, radar, and satellite communication. Due to their low mass and high performance, metasurfaces are expected to be used in space programs and military applications. For example, NASA is currently developing light and high-performance metasurface antennas for LTA communication systems.

 

Integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI): Designing metasurfaces using AI can improve the performance of nanostructures for a particular application and extend their use in various sectors. The integration opens numerous opportunities for value growth within the market for players.

 

Market Restraints:

High Production Costs: The synthesis of optical metasurfaces is done through ultraprecision nanofabrication processes, which are costly and time-consuming owing to their intrinsic small size. This contradicts mass-product-based industries.

 

Technical Challenges in Mass Production: The scalability and standardization of optical metasurfaces in manufacturing present considerable problems, especially for large coverage area applications.

 

Lack of Standardization: The problem of fabricating metasurfaces remains: at the moment, there are no industry standards for the design and production of such structures, which results in differences even in closely related research and difficulties connected with attempts to commercialize metasurfaces.

 

Market Segmentation

By Product Type:

  • Metalenses

  • Beam Deflectors

  • Polarization Converters

  • Color Filters

  • Others

 

By Application:

  • Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

  • Imaging and Sensing

  • Optical Communication

  • Biophotonics

  • Consumer Electronics

  • Aerospace and Defense

  • Others

 

By Region:

  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia-Pacific

  • Latin America

  • Middle East & Africa

 

Segment Analysis

Leading Product Type: Metalenses

Metalenses are in high demand because they enable the flattening of typically thick lenses with thin, flat platforms that combine immense power over light. They are popular in AR/VR devices, SMs, and cameras due to their size and efficiency’s importance. Example: Top manufacturers are introducing metalenses into smartphones for better imaging in thinner phones.

 

Leading Application: Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)

The AR and VR segment is ahead in the application category due to the increased need for refreshing realism in advanced gaming, extension in health care services, and vocational training. Optical Metasurfaces allow increased display sharpness, smaller form factor, and better AR/VR headset display quality. Example: Meta, originally a social media platform known as Facebook, has turned to metasurface technology for its VR Oculus devices.

 

Regional Analysis

The main application of optical metasurfaces is found in the North American region, contributing to more than 35% of global revenues by 2023. The region’s dominance is attributed to strong R&D investments, the presence of leading technology companies, and the rapid adoption of AR/VR technologies Example: The United States’ Department of Defense has invested in the development of metasurface stealth and communication, thus increasing the market’s demand across America.

 

Europe is the second-largest market, mainly due to ongoing progress in photonics backed by government projects. Germany and France are leading the metasurface industry, targeting its application in biophotonics and optical communications. Example: The European Union’s Horizon 2020 has provided funding to a number of projects under the banner of metasurface technology in healthcare and telecommunication fields.

 

Asia-Pacific is the market leader in terms of growth rate because of the growing consumer electronics market and rising advances in AR and VR. China, like Japan and South Korea, needs to continue being singled out for credit for its role in the region’s growth. Example: Chinese firms are already aggressively moving to adopt metasurface technology to improve screen and camera systems in smartphones and other devices.

 

Key Players

  • MetaMaterials Inc.

  • Nanoscribe GmbH

  • Das-Nano Group

  • NIL Technology ApS

  • Microfabrication Solutions

  • SUSS MicroTec SE

  • Fractilia, LLC

  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.

  • Raith GmbH

 

Optical Metasurfaces Market Report Coverage

Report Attribute

Details

Forecast Period

2024 – 2032

Market Size Value in 2023

USD 1.1 billion

Revenue Forecast in 2030

USD 3.2 billion

Overall Growth Rate

CAGR of 16.4% (2024 – 2030)

Base Year for Estimation

2023

Historical Data

2017 – 2021

Unit

USD Billion, CAGR

Segmentation

By Product Type, By Application, By Region

By Product Type

Metalenses, Beam Deflectors, Polarization Converters, Color Filters, Others

By Application

Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR), Imaging & Sensing, Optical Communication, Biophotonics, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Others

By Region

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa

Key Market Drivers

Adoption of AR/VR, advancements in optical communication, demand for compact devices, applications in biophotonics

Major Players

MetaMaterials Inc., Nanoscribe GmbH, Das-Nano Group, NIL Technology ApS, SUSS MicroTec SE, Fractilia, LLC

Pricing and Purchase Options

Custom pricing options available.

 

Future Outlook

The Optical Metasurface Market is expected to grow exponentially in the future due to the improvement in nanofabrication technologies and increasing utilization of the product in AR/VR devices and biomedical and communication sectors. More specifically, opportunities in the 6G network and a data-driven design of metasurfaces will drive future market advancement.

 

North America and Europe will remain most prominent in the market due to their emphasis on research and development, whereas Asia-Pacific will become the most rapidly growing market, influenced by the growth of the consumer electronics market.

 

With the increasing technological advancements in manufacturing processes, optical metasurfaces are on the precipice of assuming the role of conventional optics in every field of photonics and nanotechnology.

Frequently Asked Question About This Report

The market was valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 3.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.4%.

Key factors include growing adoption in AR and VR, advancements in optical communication, demand for compact optical devices, and rising applications in biophotonics.

Major players include MetaMaterials Inc., Nanoscribe GmbH, Das-Nano Group, NIL Technology ApS, and Microfabrication Solutions.

North America held the largest market share of 35% in 2023, driven by R&D investments and high adoption of AR/VR technologies.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) held the largest application share due to the increasing demand for realistic displays in gaming, healthcare, and training sectors.

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•    Overview of the Optical Metasurface Market
•    Key Market Insights and Trends
•    Market Attractiveness by Product Type, Application, and Region
•    CXO Perspective
MARKET INTRODUCTION
•    Definition and Scope of the Market
•    Key Findings and Insights
•    Market Structure Overview
•    Macro Factor Indicator Analysis
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
•    Research Process Overview
•    Primary Research
•    Secondary Research
•    Market Size Estimation and Forecast Model
•    Data Triangulation and Validation
MARKET DYNAMICS
•    Introduction
•    Key Market Drivers
•    Market Restraints
•    Opportunities and Challenges
•    Regulatory Landscape
•    Impact of COVID-19 on the Optical Metasurface Market
GLOBAL OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    Global Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    Global Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
o    Metalenses
o    Beam Deflectors
o    Polarization Converters
o    Color Filters
o    Others
•    By Application
o    Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
o    Imaging and Sensing
o    Optical Communication
o    Biophotonics
o    Consumer Electronics
o    Aerospace and Defense
o    Others
•    By Region
o    North America
o    Europe
o    Asia-Pacific
o    Latin America
o    Middle East & Africa
NORTH AMERICA OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    North America Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    North America Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
•    By Application
•    By Country
o    U.S.
o    Canada
o    Mexico
EUROPE OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    Europe Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    Europe Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
•    By Application
•    By Country
o    Germany
o    U.K.
o    France
o    Italy
o    Spain
o    Rest of Europe
ASIA-PACIFIC OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    Asia-Pacific Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    Asia-Pacific Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
•    By Application
•    By Country
o    China
o    Japan
o    India
o    South Korea
o    Australia
o    Rest of Asia-Pacific
LATIN AMERICA OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    Latin America Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    Latin America Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
•    By Application
•    By Country
o    Brazil
o    Argentina
o    Rest of Latin America
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA OPTICAL METASURFACE MARKET ANALYSIS
•    Overview
•    Middle East & Africa Optical Metasurface Market Historical Market Size and Sales Volume (2022–2032)
•    Middle East & Africa Optical Metasurface Market Size, Sales Volume, and Forecast (2024–2032)
•    By Product Type
•    By Application
•    By Country
o    UAE
o    Saudi Arabia
o    South Africa
o    Rest of Middle East & Africa
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
•    Key Players Revenue and Market Share
•    Recent Developments in the Market
COMPANY PROFILES
•    Holo/Or Ltd.
o    Company Overview
o    Product Portfolio in Optical Metasurface Market
o    Key Strategies and Developments
•    MetaMaterials Inc.
•    Nanoscribe GmbH
•    Das-Nano Group
•    NIL Technology ApS
•    Microfabrication Solutions
•    SUSS MicroTec SE
•    Fractilia, LLC
•    Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
•    Raith GmbH
LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
•    Table: Optical Metasurface Market Size by Product Type, 2024–2032 (USD Million)
•    Table: Optical Metasurface Market Size by Application, 2024–2032 (USD Million)
•    Table: Optical Metasurface Market Size by Region, 2024–2032 (USD Million)
•    Figure: Key Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities in the Market
•    Figure: Regional Demand Trends for Optical Metasurface Systems

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