LAMEA Infrared Detectors Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Type (Thermal and Photodetectors), By Application, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Infrared Detectors Market would witness market growth of 10.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $22.3 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 10.8% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The UAE market would register a CAGR of 9.3% during (2025 - 2032).

Raytheon, a division under RTX Corporation, has adopted a strategy centered on defense-oriented innovations. The company consistently secures large government contracts for infrared sensor systems designed for surveillance, missile guidance, and battlefield awareness. By developing high-resolution infrared sensors tailored to military specifications, Raytheon ensures product reliability in mission-critical operations. Moreover, the company collaborates with defense agencies to align its technological developments with emerging national security requirements, further strengthening its leadership in military-grade infrared applications.

Texas Instruments, known for its expansive role in semiconductor innovation, has taken a consumer and industrial-centric approach. It has focused on integrating infrared detectors into Internet of Things (IoT) environments and smart consumer devices. By developing compact and energy-efficient infrared sensor modules, such as those used in gesture recognition and contactless temperature sensing, the company caters to growing automation trends across sectors like healthcare, consumer electronics, and building automation. This strategy is supported by the company's emphasis on scalable production and cost-effectiveness, which facilitates broader adoption across both large-scale manufacturers and smaller enterprises.

Brazil’s infrared detectors market is experiencing gradual but consistent growth, driven by the country’s need for enhanced defense capabilities, industrial automation, public safety, and healthcare modernization. As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil plays a pivotal role in shaping technological adoption trends across the region. Infrared (IR) detector applications in Brazil are being fueled by increasing investments in border surveillance, urban security, environmental monitoring, and smart city infrastructure.

Argentina’s infrared detectors market is growing gradually, driven by the need for improved national defense, industrial safety, energy efficiency, healthcare advancement, and disaster response capabilities. As one of South America’s largest countries by territory and population, Argentina faces unique challenges that necessitate the deployment of advanced sensor technologies—including infrared (IR) detectors—across vast geographic and environmental conditions. While Argentina does not have a large domestic IR detector manufacturing base, it is increasingly adopting these technologies through imports, research partnerships, and regional integration programs. The Rest of LAMEA market for infrared detectors is growing steadily, supported by defense needs, healthcare modernization, energy management, and smart infrastructure goals. International cooperation, donor support, and institutional research are playing a pivotal role in enabling these countries to harness infrared technologies for sustainable development and security.

Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Infrared Detectors Market is Projected to reach USD 1.02 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.6%

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Thermal and Photodetectors. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Motion Sensing, Security & Surveillance, Temperature Measurement, Fire Detection, Medical, and Other Application. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated)
• Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
• RTX Corporation
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Texas Instruments, Inc.
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Honeywell International, Inc.
• BAE Systems PLC
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Leonardo SpA (Leonardo DRS, Inc.)

LAMEA Infrared Detectors Market Report Segmentation

By Type

• Thermal
• Photodetectors

By Application

• Motion Sensing
• Security & Surveillance
• Temperature Measurement
• Fire Detection
• Medical
• Other Application

By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, by Type
1.4.2 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, by Application
1.4.3 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges

Chapter 4. Key Customer Criteria - Infrared Detector Market
4.1 Performance Specifications
4.2 Detector Technology Type: Cooled vs. Uncooled
4.3 Cost and Total Cost of Ownership
4.4 System Integration and Compatibility
4.5 Reliability and Certification
4.6 Availability, Logistics, and Support Services
4.7 Vendor Reputation and Past Performance

Chapter 5. Value Chain Analysis of Infrared Detector Market
5.1 Raw Material Sourcing
5.2 Detector Fabrication
5.3 Component Integration
5.4 Regulatory Compliance
5.5 Distribution
5.6 End-User Applications
5.7 Post-Sales Support and Maintenance

Chapter 6. Competition Analysis – Global
6.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
6.2 Recent Strategies Deployed in Infrared Detectors Market
6.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 7. LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type
7.1 LAMEA Thermal Market by Country
7.2 LAMEA Photodetectors Market by Country

Chapter 8. LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application
8.1 LAMEA Motion Sensing Market by Country
8.2 LAMEA Security & Surveillance Market by Country
8.3 LAMEA Temperature Measurement Market by Country
8.4 LAMEA Fire Detection Market by Country
8.5 LAMEA Medical Market by Country
8.6 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country

Chapter 9. LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Country
9.1 Brazil Infrared Detector Market
9.1.1 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.1.2 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.2 Argentina Infrared Detector Market
9.2.1 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.2.2 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.3 UAE Infrared Detector Market
9.3.1 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.3.2 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.4 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market
9.4.1 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.4.2 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.5 South Africa Infrared Detector Market
9.5.1 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.5.2 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.6 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market
9.6.1 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.6.2 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Application
9.7 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market
9.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type
9.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application

Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1 Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated)
10.1.1 Company Overview
10.1.2 Financial Analysis
10.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
10.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
10.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
10.1.6 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 Financial Analysis
10.2.3 Segmental Analysis
10.2.4 Research & Development Expense
10.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
10.2.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
10.2.6 SWOT Analysis
10.3 RTX Corporation
10.3.1 Company Overview
10.3.2 Financial Analysis
10.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.3.4 Research & Development Expense
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
10.4 TE Connectivity Ltd.
10.4.1 Company Overview
10.4.2 Financial Analysis
10.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.4.4 Research & Development Expense
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Texas Instruments, Inc.
10.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.2 Financial Analysis
10.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.5.4 Research & Development Expense
10.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
10.5.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
10.5.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
10.5.6 SWOT Analysis
10.6 Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
10.6.1 Company Overview
10.6.2 Financial Analysis
10.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.6.4 Research & Development Expense
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Honeywell International, Inc.
10.7.1 Company Overview
10.7.2 Financial Analysis
10.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
10.7.5 SWOT Analysis
10.8 BAE Systems PLC
10.8.1 Company Overview
10.8.2 Financial Analysis
10.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
10.9 L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.9.1 Company Overview
10.9.2 Financial Analysis
10.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.9.4 SWOT Analysis
10.10. Leonardo SpA (Leonardo DRS, Inc.)
10.10.1 Company Overview
10.10.2 Financial Analysis
10.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.10.4 Recent strategies and developments:
10.10.4.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
10.10.5 SWOT Analysis

TABLE 1 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 Key Customer Criteria - Infrared Detector Market
TABLE 4 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 5 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Thermal Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Thermal Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 8 LAMEA Photodetectors Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 9 LAMEA Photodetectors Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 12 LAMEA Motion Sensing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 13 LAMEA Motion Sensing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Security & Surveillance Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Security & Surveillance Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 16 LAMEA Temperature Measurement Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 17 LAMEA Temperature Measurement Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Fire Detection Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Fire Detection Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 20 LAMEA Medical Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 21 LAMEA Medical Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Other Application Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 24 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 25 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 26 Brazil Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 27 Brazil Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 28 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 29 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 30 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 31 Brazil Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 32 Argentina Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 33 Argentina Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 34 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 35 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 36 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 37 Argentina Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 38 UAE Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 39 UAE Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 40 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 41 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 42 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 43 UAE Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 44 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 45 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 46 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 47 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 48 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 49 Saudi Arabia Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 50 South Africa Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 51 South Africa Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 52 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 53 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 54 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 55 South Africa Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 56 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 57 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 58 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 59 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 60 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 61 Nigeria Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 62 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 63 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 64 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 65 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 66 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 67 Rest of LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 68 Key Information – Teledyne FLIR LLC
TABLE 69 key information – Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
TABLE 70 Key Information – RTX Corporation
TABLE 71 Key information –TE Connectivity Ltd.
TABLE 72 Key Information – Texas Instruments, Inc.
TABLE 73 Key Information –Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
TABLE 74 Key Information – Honeywell International, Inc.
TABLE 75 Key Information – BAE Systems PLC
TABLE 76 Key information – L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
TABLE 77 Key information – Leonardo SpA

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Infrared Detector Market
FIG 4 Key Customer Criteria - Infrared Detector Market
FIG 5 Value Chain Analysis of Infrared Detector Market
FIG 6 Market Share Analysis, 2024
FIG 7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Infrared Detectors Market
FIG 8 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Type, 2024
FIG 9 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Type, 2032
FIG 10 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 11 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Application, 2024
FIG 12 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Application, 2032
FIG 13 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Application, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 14 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Country, 2024
FIG 15 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market share by Country, 2032
FIG 16 LAMEA Infrared Detector Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: Teledyne FLIR LLC
FIG 18 Swot analysis: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: RTX Corporation
FIG 20 SWOT Analysis: TE Connectivity Ltd.
FIG 21 Recent strategies and developments: Texas Instruments, Inc.
FIG 22 SWOT Analysis: Texas Instruments, Inc.
FIG 23 Swot analysis: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
FIG 24 SWOT Analysis: Honeywell international, inc.
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
FIG 26 SWOT Analysis: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
FIG 27 SWOT Analysis: Leonardo SpA