Market Introduction
The global wafer level optics (WLO) market held a market size of about USD 328.5 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 4,454.3 million by the year 2027 at a CAGR of 47% from 2017 to 2027. The market had a volume of about 519.2 million units in 2020.
Optical products manufactured using semiconductor process on wafers is known as wafer level optics. The market is anticipated to be driven by the supply chain collaborations and increasing demand for ever smaller micro optics. Despite the driving factors, the commotion in the electronics industry post the US China trade war is estimated to restrain the market growth.
Growth Influencers:
Rising demand for ever smaller micro optics with wafer level optics
Miniaturization trend and the increasing demand for compact technical products is majorly influencing the production of micro-optical components. Plastic optics can be manufactured with low cost using various replication methods. Wafer-based manufacturing use hundreds of small plastic optics can be modeled on a large glass wafer, which measures up to 300mm. Wafer-scale micro-optics fabrication based on semiconductor based technology. Numerous components are fabricated in parallel on a wafer. These factors are increasing the demand for ever smaller micro optics with wafer level optics, hence boosting the market growth.
Segments Overview
The global wafer level optics (WLO) market is segmented based on type and application.
By Type,
Micro Lens Array
Shack Hartmann Lens Array
Uniform Compound Eye Lens
Laser Collimator
The micro lens array segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate of about 49.6%. These are arrays of tiny, sub-millimeter lenses used in various optical applications, such as light field cameras, CCD arrays, 3D imaging & displays, optical microscopes, LiDAR systems, and optical sensors, among others. The uniform compound eye lens is estimated to reach around USD 935.8 million by 2027.
By Application,
Consumer Electronics
Optical Fiber Communication Camera
Laser Medical
Industrial Laser Shaping
The consumer electronics segment is anticipated account for the largest volume share of around 85% owing to rising application of wafer level optics in consumer electronics applications. The laser medical segment is anticipated to witness the fastest volume CAGR of about 51.4%.
Regional Overview

By region, the global wafer level optics (WLO) market is divided into Japan, Southeast Asia, India, China, Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World.

China held the largest market share of about 40% owing to the presence of a large consumer electronics industry in the country. India is expected to witness the fastest growth rate of 58.2% owing to the growing initiatives by market players in the region. The North America and Europe regions are also anticipated to witness significant growth rates.

Competitive Landscape

Major players in the global wafer level optics (WLO) market include EV Group, China Wafer Level CSP Co., Ltd., AMS AG., Himax Technologies, Inc., Corning, Zhuhai MultiscaleOptoelectronics Technology Co.,Ltd, and AAC Technologies, among others.

The cumulative market share of the five major players is near about 67%. These market players are engaged in partnerships, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in June 2021, ams OSRAM signed an agreement with Acuity Brands for acquiring the digital systems business in North America. This acquisition strengthened its business in Mexico, U.S. and Canada.

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The report also includes wafer level optics (WLO) manufacturing cost analysis. This consists of key raw materials, key raw materials price trend, key suppliers of raw materials, proportion of manufacturing cost structure, and manufacturing process analysis of WLO
Marketing channel, distributors, and customers

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