Optocouplers Market size was over USD 3 Billion in 2023 and is predicted to exceed USD 9.4 Billion by the end of 2036, witnessing over 10% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036. In the year 2024, the industry size of optocouplers is evaluated at USD 3.3 Billion.
The growth of the optocouplers market is due to the expanding use of signal isolation solutions across several end-user sectors and the growing automation of industrial processes. Businesses that have automated at least one process do so in roughly 66% of cases. While 50% of firms expect to automate all repetitive processes, the remaining 80% are planning to accelerate process automation.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Year |
2024-2036 |
CAGR |
~ 10% |
Base Year Market Size (2023) |
~ USD 3 Billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2036) |
~ USD 9.4 Billion |
Regional Scope |
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Product Type (Transistor Output Optocouplers, IC Output Optocouplers, Motor Drive Optocouplers, Phototransistor-Based Optocoupler, Photo Darlington Transistor, TRIAC, SCR)
Based on product type, IC output optocouplers market is estimated to hold largest share of about 30% during the forecast period. The market is expanding as a result of both the expanding global demand for energy-efficient gadgets and the expanding consumer electronics industry. Based on a study between 2024 and 2029, there will be a continual rise in the number of smartphone users worldwide, reaching 1.5 billion. The number of smartphone users is predicted to reach 6.4 billion after rising for fifteen years in a row, marking a new peak in 2029. The need for optocouplers has been fueled by the rise of the consumer electronics industry and the increase in the use of electronics devices. In addition, these are finding employment in the semiconductor industry as phototransistor and light-dependent resistors, as well as the automobile sector where they are employed for galvanic isolation.
Type (Linear, Non-Linear)
Based on type, the linear segment is predicted to account for 55% share of the optocouplers market during the forecast period. The properties of linear optocouplers are linear response and analog signal transfer. They are frequently employed in applications that call for accurate signal conditioning, linear voltage isolation, and exact signal transfer. A photoresistor or a photodiode is frequently used in linear optocouplers as the light-detecting element, resulting in a linear relationship between the input and output signals. Various factors, including industry demand, application requirements, and technical improvements, may affect the market share of the segment.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
By 2036, Asia Pacific region in optocouplers market is projected to dominate over 40% revenue share. Optocoupler growth in the Asia-Pacific region was supported by significant investments in the semiconductor industry as well as the growing need for effective optoelectronic components in the industrial sector. The sales of semiconductors in the Asia-Pacific region are currently at 12.29 billion, up from 11.87 billion last month and 11.47 billion a year ago. This is a shift of 7.15% from a year ago and 3.49% from the previous month.
The need for optocouplers in the area is being supported by the growth of the consumer electronics industry throughout China. The National IC Investment Fund's second phase, which will be funded by around USD 23–30 billion raised by the Chinese government in 2022, has spurred market expansion since optocouplers isolate low- and high-voltage circuits in integrated circuits.
In Japan demand is expected to rise due to the nation's growing need for electric cars and other devices that support optocouplers. Japan's passenger EV market saw record sales in 2022. According to reports from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and the Japan Mini Vehicles Association, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) climbed by 2.7 times to 58,813 in 2022 from 2021.
The need for optocouplers may increase in the future if 5G is successfully introduced in Korea. In South Korea, there were 80.2 million mobile subscribers overall, of which 38% were 5G users.
North America Market Analysis
Optocouplers market size for North America region is projected to cross USD 46 Billion by the end of 2036. The optocouplers market has grown as a result of the growing use of cutting-edge technologies, rising disposable income, and expanding manufacturing operations in this area. Between 1959 and 2024, the United States' average disposable personal income was 6272.95 USD billion. It peaked in March 2021 at 21858.08 USD billion and fell to a record low of 351.54 USD billion in January 1959.
Optocouplers appear to have a bright future in the United States, with promising prospects in the automotive, telecommunication, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors. With less than 6.6 million kilometers of road space in 2020, the United States has the largest road network in the world.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
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