The South Korea Near-infrared Imaging Market was valued at $23.3 Million in 2025 and projected to reach to $36.1 Million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. South Korea's near-infrared imaging market is poised for sustained expansion through 2030, supported by continuous healthcare infrastructure investments and the nation's leadership in medical technology innovation.
South Korea's near-infrared imaging market is valued at $23.3 million in 2025, with projections reaching $36.1 million by 2030, representing a robust 9.2% CAGR driven by healthcare modernization.
South Korea's state-of-the-art medical facilities and high healthcare spending per capita are accelerating the adoption of near-infrared imaging technologies across hospitals and diagnostic centers.
The nation's strong commitment to precision medicine and personalized healthcare is fueling demand for advanced diagnostic imaging solutions that enable early disease detection and targeted treatment planning.
South Korean medical institutions are rapidly integrating AI-powered near-infrared imaging systems, positioning the country as a leader in next-generation diagnostic imaging adoption within Asia.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | CANCER SURGERIES (Procedure) |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2030 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 10.6% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Largest Segment | DEVICES (Product) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 1.25 (2025) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 2.07 (2030) |
| Segments Covered | Product, Type, Application, Procedure, End User |
5 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS AG | United States | Public Company | Air Distribution (Amadeus GDS and related services),Air IT Solutions (Altéa, New Skies, and airline platforms),Hospitality & Other Solutions, |
| STRYKER | United States | Public Company | Orthopaedics (hips, knees, shoulder, ankle, trauma, extremities, Mako Shoulder),MedSurg (surgical equipment, endoscopy, patient handling, emergency and ICU disposables, communications),Neurotechnology and Spine (stroke, neurovascular, brain and skull surgery, orthobiologics, biosurgery), |
| CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG | Germany | Public Company | Ophthalmology – Diagnostics (slit lamps, OCT, fundus, perimeters),Ophthalmology – Surgical (microscopes, phaco, vitrectomy, IOLs),Ophthalmology – Refractive / Laser (VISUMAX and consumables), |
| PERKINELMER, INC. | United States | Public Company | Diagnostics assays, reagents, and screening platforms,Life science reagents, antibodies, and genomic workflow tools,Instruments, imaging, and detection systems, |
| OLYMPUS CORPORATION | Japan | Public Company | Gastrointestinal Solutions – endoscopes,Gastroenterology devices and services,Urology products, |
| SHIMADZU CORPORATION | Japan | Public Company | Analytical and Measuring Instruments,Medical Systems (Imaging and X-ray),Industrial and Vacuum Machinery, |
| HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K. | Japan | Public Company | Electron Tube (photomultiplier tubes and related sensors),Opto-Semiconductor (photodiodes, APDs, SPADs, MPPCs),Imaging and Measurement Instruments, |
| MIZUHO MEDICAL CO., LTD. | Japan | Public Company | Rapid immunoassay infectious disease panels (respiratory, GI, strep, others),Women’s health and fecal occult blood rapid tests,Molecular diagnostics (NAAT instruments and mycoplasma pneumoniae kits), |
| TELEDYNE PRINCETON INSTRUMENTS | United States | Subsidiary | Scientific CCD and EMCCD cameras,sCMOS and high-speed scientific cameras,InGaAs and NIR/SWIR cameras, |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. | United States | Public Company | Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services,Life Sciences Solutions,Analytical Instruments, |
AMS AG is a publicly traded U.S. company founded in 1987 with 20,605 employees providing sensor and imaging solutions across multiple industries.
Stryker is a publicly traded U.S. medical technology company founded in 1941 with 56,000 employees specializing in surgical equipment, orthopedic devices, and patient care products.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG is a publicly traded German company founded in 1846 with 5,798 employees manufacturing optical and optoelectronic medical devices.
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. company founded in 1937 with 11,000 employees providing diagnostic and research solutions in life sciences and environmental testing.
Olympus Corporation is a publicly traded Japanese company founded in 1919 with 28,138 employees manufacturing optical and digital precision equipment for medical, imaging, and industrial applications.
Shimadzu Corporation is a publicly traded Japanese company founded in 1875 with 14,649 employees producing analytical and measuring instruments, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. is a publicly traded Japanese company founded in 1953 with 6,601 employees manufacturing photonic sensors and imaging devices.
Mizuho Medical Co., Ltd. is a publicly traded Japanese company founded in 1977 with 193 employees operating in the medical device sector.
Teledyne Princeton Instruments is a subsidiary company specializing in scientific imaging and optical instrumentation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. company founded in 1956 with 125,000 employees providing laboratory equipment, reagents, and analytical services for research and diagnostics.
South Korea's near-infrared imaging market was valued at $23.3 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to $36.1 million by 2030.
South Korea's near-infrared imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% from 2025 to 2030.
South Korea's near-infrared imaging adoption is accelerating in oncology, cardiology, and surgical guidance applications due to precision medicine initiatives and advanced healthcare infrastructure.
South Korea's robust healthcare spending, well-developed regulatory framework, and emphasis on precision medicine create a favorable environment for rapid adoption of advanced imaging technologies.
South Korea's leading electronics and semiconductor industries provide significant competitive advantages in developing and manufacturing sophisticated near-infrared imaging systems.
This study relied heavily on both primary and secondary sources. Extensive secondary research was conducted to gather information about near-infrared imaging. The next step involved validating these findings, assumptions, and market sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Various approaches were employed to estimate the overall market size, including top-down and bottom-up methods. Subsequently, market segmentation and data triangulation procedures were applied to determine the market size of different segments and subsegments within the near-infrared imaging market. The research also examined various factors influencing the industry to identify segmentation types, industry trends, key players, the competitive landscape, essential market dynamics, and strategies employed by key market participants.
The secondary research process relies heavily on various secondary sources, including directories, databases such as Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and D&B Hoovers, white papers, annual reports, company documents, investor presentations, and SEC filings. This type of research was utilized to gather valuable information for a comprehensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial analysis of the near-infrared imaging market. It also helped acquire crucial insights about key players and the market's classification and segmentation based on industry trends down to the most detailed level. Additionally, significant developments related to market and technology perspectives were identified. A database of the key industry leaders was created using this secondary research.
The market for companies offering near-infrared imaging is assessed through secondary data from paid and unpaid sources. This analysis involves examining the product portfolios of major companies and evaluating their performance and quality. Various sources were consulted during the secondary research process to gather comprehensive information for this study. The secondary research provided essential insights into the value chain, identified the key players, and facilitated market classification and segmentation from market and technology-oriented perspectives.
In the primary research process, various supply and demand sources were interviewed to gather qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The supply-side primary sources included industry experts such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing and sales directors, technology and innovation directors, and other key executives from prominent companies and organizations in the near-infrared imaging market. On the demand side, primary sources included OEMs, private and contract testing organizations, and service providers. This primary research validated market segmentation, identified key players, and gathered insights on significant industry trends and market dynamics.
After completing the market engineering process, which included calculations for market statistics, market breakdown, estimation, forecasting, and data triangulation, we conducted extensive primary research. This research aimed to gather information and verify the critical numbers obtained through initial calculations. Additionally, various segmentation types, industry trends, and the competitive landscape of near-infrared imaging devices offered by different market players were also identified. Key market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, as well as industry trends and the strategies of major players in the market were also evaluated.
In the comprehensive market engineering process, top-down and bottom-up approaches and various data regulation methods were utilized to estimate and forecast the overall market segments and subsegments outlined in this report. Extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted throughout the market engineering process to highlight key information and insights presented in the report.
A breakdown of the primary respondents is provided below:
Note 1: Other designations include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.
Note 2: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2024, Tier 1 = >USD 2 billion, Tier 2 = USD 50 million to USD 2 billion, and Tier 3 = < USD 50 million.
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Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the near-infrared imaging market size. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various segments in the market.
Revenue share analysis about the leading players was employed to determine the size of the global near-infrared imaging market. In this case, key players in the market have been identified, and their business revenues were determined through various insights gathered during the primary and secondary research phases. Secondary research included studying the annual and financial reports of top market players. On the other hand, primary research incorporated in-depth interviews with key opinion leaders, particularly chief executive officers, directors, and key marketing executives.
The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

After arriving at the overall market size from the market size estimation process explained above, the global near-infrared imaging market was split into segments and subsegments. Data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Additionally, the near-infrared imaging market was validated using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Near-infrared imaging refers to the technique of capturing images in the near-infrared spectrum of light. This imaging technique utilizes wavelengths of light that are longer than those visible to the human eye but shorter than thermal radiation.
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