Global Silicon Photonics Market Size Study, by Component (Optical Waveguides, Optical Modulators, Photodetectors, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) Filters, Laser), by Product (Transceivers, Active Optical Cables, Optical Multiplexers, Optical Attenuators, Others), by Application (IT & Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Commercial, Defense & Security), and Regional Forecasts 2023-2030

January 2025 | 285 pages | ID: GFE9DF19D3BDEN
Bizwit Research & Consulting LLP

Abstracts

The global silicon photonics market, valued at USD 1.64 billion in 2023, is projected to expand at a remarkable CAGR of 25.8% over the forecast period 2023-2030, reaching an estimated market size of USD 12.94 billion by 2030. Silicon photonics, an advanced optical communication technology, addresses the growing demand for high-speed data transfer and bandwidth-intensive applications. Its primary applications include data centers, telecommunications, and high-performance computing, where it offers unparalleled speed, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness by integrating photonic and electronic components on a single silicon chip.

A critical advantage of silicon photonics lies in its seamless compatibility with existing silicon-based technologies, which has accelerated its adoption across various sectors. Significant advancements in materials, fabrication methods, and design innovation have further propelled this technology. The integration of Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) filters, optical waveguides, and modulators in silicon photonics systems ensures enhanced efficiency, enabling higher data rates and reduced power consumption.

Collaborative efforts among semiconductor firms, research institutions, and data center operators have been instrumental in overcoming technical challenges and driving commercialization. The deployment of silicon photonics in applications such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation telecommunications has seen a substantial rise, fostering innovation and efficiency in data-intensive environments.

Despite its promising prospects, high initial development costs and challenges associated with large-scale manufacturing remain significant barriers. However, the growing focus on energy-efficient solutions and continuous advancements in wafer-scale manufacturing are anticipated to offset these limitations, paving the way for widespread adoption in emerging markets.

Regionally, North America accounted for the largest market share in 2022, owing to robust investments in R&D and the presence of leading industry players. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is poised to exhibit the fastest growth, driven by significant investments in technological advancements, manufacturing capabilities, and government-led initiatives to enhance infrastructure and energy efficiency.

Major market players included in this report are:

• Intel Corporation
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• IBM Corporation
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Infinera Corporation
• Mellanox Technologies (NVIDIA Corporation)
• Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
• DAS Photonics
• Molex LLC
• Finisar Corporation

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are as follows:

By Component:

• Optical Waveguides
• Optical Modulators
• Photodetectors
• Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) Filters
• Laser

By Product:

• Transceivers
• Active Optical Cables
• Optical Multiplexers
• Optical Attenuators
• Others

By Application:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Consumer Electronics
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Commercial
• Defense & Security
• Others

By Region:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• France

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa

• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:

• Historical year – 2022
• Base year – 2023
• Forecast period – 2024 to 2030

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2023 to 2030.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with country-level insights.
• Competitive landscape analysis with information on leading market players.
• Insights into key business strategies and recommendations for future market approaches.
• Comprehensive analysis of demand-side and supply-side factors influencing the market.

Contents

CHAPTER 1. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1. Global Silicon Photonics Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
  1.3.1. By Component
  1.3.2. By Product
  1.3.3. By Application
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
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CHAPTER 2. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET DEFINITION AND RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
  2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
  2.3.2. Limitations
  2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
    2.3.3.1. Availability
    2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
    2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
    2.3.3.4. Market Competition
    2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
  2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
    2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
    2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
    2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
    2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
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CHAPTER 3. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET DYNAMICS

3.1. Market Drivers
  3.1.1. Rising Demand for High-Speed Data Transfer
  3.1.2. Growing Adoption in Data Centers and Telecommunications
  3.1.3. Advancements in Wafer-Scale Manufacturing Technologies
3.2. Market Challenges
  3.2.1. High Initial Costs of Silicon Photonics Products
  3.2.2. Complexity in Mass Production and Standardization
3.3. Market Opportunities
  3.3.1. Expansion of Applications in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
  3.3.2. Growth Opportunities in Emerging Markets
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CHAPTER 4. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
  4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
  4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
  4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
  4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
  4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
  4.2.1. Political
  4.2.2. Economical
  4.2.3. Social
  4.2.4. Technological
  4.2.5. Environmental
  4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
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CHAPTER 5. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY COMPONENT (2023-2030)

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Silicon Photonics Market: Component Revenue Trend Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million/Billion)
  5.2.1. Optical Waveguides
  5.2.2. Optical Modulators
  5.2.3. Photodetectors
  5.2.4. Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) Filters
  5.2.5. Laser
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CHAPTER 6. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY PRODUCT (2023-2030)

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Silicon Photonics Market: Product Revenue Trend Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million/Billion)
  6.2.1. Transceivers
  6.2.2. Active Optical Cables
  6.2.3. Optical Multiplexers
  6.2.4. Optical Attenuators
  6.2.5. Others
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CHAPTER 7. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY APPLICATION (2023-2030)

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Silicon Photonics Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million/Billion)
  7.2.1. IT & Telecommunications
  7.2.2. Consumer Electronics
  7.2.3. Healthcare & Life Sciences
  7.2.4. Commercial
  7.2.5. Defense & Security
  7.2.6. Others
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CHAPTER 8. GLOBAL SILICON PHOTONICS MARKET SIZE & FORECASTS BY REGION (2023-2030)

8.1. North America Silicon Photonics Market
  8.1.1. U.S. Silicon Photonics Market
  8.1.2. Canada Silicon Photonics Market
8.2. Europe Silicon Photonics Market
  8.2.1. UK Silicon Photonics Market
  8.2.2. Germany Silicon Photonics Market
  8.2.3. France Silicon Photonics Market
8.3. Asia Pacific Silicon Photonics Market
  8.3.1. China Silicon Photonics Market
  8.3.2. Japan Silicon Photonics Market
  8.3.3. India Silicon Photonics Market
  8.3.4. South Korea Silicon Photonics Market
  8.3.5. Australia Silicon Photonics Market
8.4. Latin America Silicon Photonics Market
  8.4.1. Brazil Silicon Photonics Market
  8.4.2. Mexico Silicon Photonics Market
8.5. Middle East & Africa Silicon Photonics Market
  8.5.1. UAE Silicon Photonics Market
  8.5.2. Saudi Arabia Silicon Photonics Market
  8.5.3. South Africa Silicon Photonics Market
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CHAPTER 9. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE

9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
  9.1.1. Intel Corporation
  9.1.2. Cisco Systems, Inc.
  9.1.3. IBM Corporation
9.2. Top Market Strategies
9.3. Company Profiles
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CHAPTER 10. RESEARCH PROCESS

10.1. Research Process
  10.1.1. Data Mining
  10.1.2. Analysis
  10.1.3. Market Estimation
  10.1.4. Validation
  10.1.5. Publishing

12. LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1. Global Silicon Photonics Market, Report Scope
TABLE 2. Global Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts by Component, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts by Product, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion).
TABLE 6. U.S. Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 7. Canada Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 8. UK Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 9. Germany Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 10. France Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 11. China Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 12. Japan Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 13. India Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 14. Brazil Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 15. UAE Silicon Photonics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)

12. LIST OF FIGURES

FIG 1. Global Silicon Photonics Market, Research Methodology
FIG 2. Global Silicon Photonics Market, Market Estimation Techniques
FIG 3. Global Silicon Photonics Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
FIG 4. Global Silicon Photonics Market, Key Trends 2023
FIG 5. Global Silicon Photonics Market Growth Prospects, 2023-2030
FIG 6. North America Silicon Photonics Market, Regional Snapshot 2023 & 2030 (USD Million/Billion)
FIG 7. Global Silicon Photonics Market, Competitive Landscape Overview FIG 8. Global Silicon Photonics Market by Component, Revenue Share, 2023 (%)
FIG 9. Global Silicon Photonics Market by Product, Revenue Share, 2023 (%)
FIG 10. Global Silicon Photonics Market by Application, Revenue Share, 2023 (%)
FIG 11. North America Silicon Photonics Market Size, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
FIG 12. Asia Pacific Silicon Photonics Market Growth Rate, 2023-2030 (CAGR %)
FIG 13. Europe Silicon Photonics Market, Revenue Trends, 2023-2030 (USD Million/Billion)
FIG 14. Innovations in Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) Technology, 2023
FIG 15. Impact of Silicon Photonics in Data Center Operations, 2023
FIG 16. Silicon Photonics Integration with Quantum Computing Applications, 2023
FIG 17. Competitive Market Share of Leading Silicon Photonics Companies, 2023
This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.