Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Market by Type (Airborne LiDAR, Mobile LiDAR, Static LiDAR), Application (Civil Engineering, Forestry & Agriculture, Transportation, Urban Mapping), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2020 to 2027

  • Publish Date: Mar, 2020
  • Report ID: 417830
  • Category: Technology
  • Pages: 160
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The global light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market is expected to grow from USD 976.26 million in 2019 to USD 3675.69 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 17.87% during the forecast period from 2020-2027.

Light detection and ranging technology, commonly known as LiDAR is a remote sensing method to measure the height, density, ranges, or distance using light in the form of pulsed lasers to estimate the condition and characteristics.  It is one of the accessible technology to measure the exact distance to an object. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) contains various components such as scanners, lasers, and GPS receivers.

Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market is witnessing the rapid growth from the past few years, with increasing its applications in autonomous navigation, mapping, and smart city technology. In addition to this, rising demand from various end-user industries, further offering multiple growth opportunities for the major vendors. Among all, the automotive industry plays a significant role in the development and growth of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market. Moreover, growing research and development activities in the automotive sector, focusing on autonomous cars, further increasing the need for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in the upcoming years. However, the LiDAR technology is costly and thus could hamper the market growth over the forecast period.

This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of type, application, and region. The type segment includes airborne LIDAR, mobile LIDAR, and static LIDAR. Airborne LIDAR segment accounted for the major market share of 46.08% in the year 2019. Airborne LIDAR has revolutionized the area of 3D data acquisition of vegetation, buildings, and infrastructure. In addition to this, the rising trend of the meteoric rise of unmanned aerial vehicles, further driving the demand for airborne LIDAR in the market. Application segment classified into civil engineering, forestry & agriculture, transportation, and urban mapping. The transportation segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 21.24% over the forecast period. The mobile LidAR generally mounted on the top of the vehicle, which captures the data in 3D, and gives accurate information of roadways. In addition to this, it has immense potential growth opportunities in the autonomous vehicle, thus, driving the growth of the market in the upcoming years.  

The market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America dominated the global light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market and held a share of 33.88% in the year 2019. Growing adoption of LiDAR for various applications such as transportation and for disaster management, boosting the market growth in this region. North American countries such as the U.S. and Canada are some of the prominent countries for the growth of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market in the North America region.

Some of the prominent players in the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market are Trimble, Leica, RIEGL, Teledyne Optech, Topcon, Velodyne Lidar, 3D Laser Mapping, IGI, and urestar among others. Major players are continuously focused on strategic partnerships, new developments, acquisitions, and venture capital investments to obtain high growth to gain a significant share in the market. In November 2018, Leica announced the up-gradation in LiDAR sensors for Chiroptera 4X and Leica HawkEye 4X scanners, offering four times the point cloud density.

This study forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels from 2013 to 2027. Fior Markets has segmented the on the basis of below-mentioned segments:

  • Global Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Market Analysis And Forecast, By Type
    • Airborne LIDAR
    • Mobile LIDAR
    • Static LIDAR
  • Global Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Market Analysis And Forecast, By Application
    • Civil Engineering
    • Forestry & Agriculture
    • Transportation
    • Urban Mapping
    • Others
  • Global Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Market Analysis And Forecast, By Regional Analysis
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • Sweden
      • Netherland
      • U.K.
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Turkey
      • Switzerland
      • Belgium
      • Rest Of Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
      • Japan
      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • Singapore
      • Malaysia
      • Thailand
      • Indonesia
      • Philippines
      • Rest Of APAC
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Peru
      • Colombia
      • Rest Of South America
    • Middle East And Africa
      •  UAE
      •  Saudi Arabia
      •  Egypt
      •  Nigeria
      •  South Africa
      • Rest of MEA

Chapter 1 Introduction 16
    1.1 Research Methodology 16
    1.2 FMR desk research 17
          1.2.1 FMR data synthesis 18
          1.2.2 Data validation and market feedback 18
          1.2.3 FMR data sources 19
 

Chapter 2 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Overview 21
    2.1 Product Overview and Scope of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 21
    2.2 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Segment by Types (Product Category) 24
          2.2.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Production (K Units) and Growth Rate (%) Comparison by Types (2013-2027) 24
          2.2.2 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Production Market Share (%) by Types in 2017 25
          2.2.3 Airborne LIDAR 26
          2.2.4 Mobile LIDAR 27
          2.2.5 Static LIDAR 28
    2.3 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Segment by Applications 29
          2.3.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption (K Units) Comparison by Applications (2013-2027) 29
          2.3.2 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Production Market Share (%) by Types in 2017 30
          2.3.3 Civil Engineering 31
          2.3.4 Forestry & Agriculture 32
          2.3.5 Transportation 33
          2.3.6 Urban Mapping 34
          2.3.7 Others 35
    2.4 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market by Regions (2013-2027) 36
          2.4.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Size and Growth Rate (%) Comparison by Regions (2013-2027) 36
          2.4.2 North America Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Status and Prospect (2012- 2022) 37
          2.4.3 Europe Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Status and Prospect (2012- 2022) 38
          2.4.4 Asia Pacific Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Status and Prospect (2012- 2022) 39
          2.4.5 South America Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Status and Prospect (2012- 2022) 40
          2.4.6 Middle East & Africa Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Status and Prospect (2012- 2022) 41
    2.5 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Size (2013-2027) 43
          2.5.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Revenue (Million USD) Status and Outlook (2013-2027) 43
          2.5.2 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Production (K Units) Status and Outlook (2013-2027) 44
 

Chapter 3 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 45
    3.1 Raw Material and Suppliers 45
          3.1.1 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials 47
          3.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials 50
    3.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure 52
          3.2.1 Raw Material 52
          3.2.2 Labor Cost Analysis 53
                   3.2.2.1 USA Labor Cost Analysis 54
    3.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis 58
    3.4 Industry Chain Structure of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 59
          3.4.1 Global Twin Wall Plastic Sheet Industrial Chain Analysis 59
    3.5 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing 60
 

Chapter 4 Company (Top Players) Profiles and Key Data Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 61
    4.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Major Manufacturers in 2016 61
          4.1.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Size and Growth Rate (%) Comparison by Regions (2013-2027) 61
 

Chapter 5 Company (Top Players) Profiles and Key Data Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) 62
    5.1 Leica 62
          5.1.1 Business Overview 62
          5.1.2 LIDAR Type and Applications 64
          5.1.3 Leica Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 67
    5.2 Trimble 68
          5.2.1 Business Overview 68
          5.2.2 LIDAR Type and Applications 70
          5.2.3 Trimble Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 71
    5.3 Teledyne Optech 72
          5.3.1 Business Overview 72
          5.3.2 LIDAR Type and Applications 75
          5.3.3 Teledyne Optech Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 78
    5.4 RIEGL 79
          5.4.1 Business Overview 79
          5.4.2 RIEGL Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors 80
          5.4.3 LIDAR Type and Applications 81
          5.4.4 RIEGL Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 83
    5.5 Topcon 84
          5.5.1 Business Overview 84
          5.5.2 LIDAR Type and Applications 87
          5.5.3 Topcon Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 88
    5.6 Velodyne Lidar 89
          5.6.1 Business Overview 89
          5.6.2 Lidar Type and Applications 91
    5.7 3D Laser Mapping 93
          5.7.1 Business Overview 93
          5.7.2 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Type and Applications 95
    5.8 IGI 96
          5.8.1 Business Overview 96
          5.8.2 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Type and Applications 98
          5.8.3 IGI Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales, Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2016-2017) 99
    5.9 Surestar 100
          5.9.1 Business Overview 100
          5.9.2 Bollards Type and Applications 102
 

Chapter 6 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Overall Market Overview 103
    6.1 2013-2018E Overall Market Analysis 103
    6.2 Capacity Analysis 105
          6.2.1 2013-2018E Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis 105
          6.2.2 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Capacity Analysis (Company Segment) 106
    6.3 Sales Analysis 107
          6.3.1 2013-2018E Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales and Growth Rate Analysis 107
          6.3.2 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Analysis (Company Segment) 108
    6.4 Sales Price Analysis 109
          6.4.1 2017Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price 109
          6.4.2 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment) 110
 

Chapter 7 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Regional Market Analysis 112
    7.1 North America Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Analysis 112
          7.1.1 North America 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 112
          7.1.2 North America 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis 113
          7.1.3 North America 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Share Analysis 114
    7.2 Europe Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Analysis 115
          7.2.1 Europe 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 115
          7.2.2 Europe 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis 116
          7.2.3 Europe 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Share Analysis 117
    7.3 Asia Pacific Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Analysis 118
          7.3.1 Asia Pacific 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 118
          7.3.2 Asia Pacific 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis 119
          7.3.3 Asia Pacific 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Share Analysis 120
    7.4 South America Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Analysis 121
          7.4.1 South America 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 121
          7.4.2 South America 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis 122
          7.4.3 South America 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Share Analysis 123
    7.5 Middle East & Africa Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Analysis 124
          7.5.1 Middle East & Africa 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 124
          7.5.2 Middle East & Africa 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales Price Analysis 125
          7.5.3 Middle East & Africa 2017 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Share Analysis 126
 

Chapter 8 Global 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Segment Market Analysis (by Type) 130
    8.1 Global 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Sales by Type 130
    8.2 Different Types Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Product Driving Factors Analysis 131
          8.2.1 Airborne LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Growth Driving Factor Analysis 131
          8.2.2 Mobile LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Growth Driving Factor Analysis 132
          8.2.3 Static LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Growth Driving Factor Analysis 132
 

Chapter 9 Global 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Segment Market Analysis (by Application) 133
    9.1 Global 2013-2018E Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption by Application 133
    9.2 Different Application Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Product Driving Factors Analysis 135
 

Chapter 10 Development Trend of Analysis of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market 137
    10.1 Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Trend Analysis 137
          10.1.1 Global 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast 137
    10.2 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Regional Market Trend 139
          10.2.1 North America 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption Forecast 139
          10.2.2 Europe 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption Forecast 140
          10.2.3 Asia Pacific 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption Forecast 141
          10.2.4 South America 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption Forecast 142
          10.2.5 Middle East & Africa 2018-2027 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Consumption Forecast 143
    10.3 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Trend (Product Type) 145
          10.3.1 Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) by Mobile LIDAR2018-2027 145
          10.3.2 Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Trend (Application) 146
 

Chapter 11 Marketing Strategy Analysis, Distributors/Traders 147
    11.1 Marketing Channel 147
          11.1.1 Direct Marketing 149
          11.1.2 Indirect Marketing 150
    11.2 Market Positioning 152
          11.2.1 Marketing Channel Future Trend 152
          11.2.2 Pricing Strategy 153
          11.2.3 Brand Strategy 156
    11.3 Market Effect Factor 158
          11.3.1 Economic/Political Environmental Change 158
          11.3.2 Global Economy Analysis 159
 

Chapter 12 Research Findings and Conclusion 160


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Research Methodology

Market research is a method of gathering, assessing and deducing data & information about a particular market. Market research is very crucial in these days. The techniques analyze about how a product/service can be offered to the market to its end-customers, observe the impact of that product/service based on the past customer experiences, and cater their needs and demands. Owing to the successful business ventures, accurate, relevant and thorough information is the base for all the organizations because market research report/study offers specific market related data & information about the industry growth prospects, perspective of the existing customers, and the overall market scenario prevailed in past, ongoing present and developing future. It allows the stakeholders and investors to determine the probability of a business before committing substantial resources to the venture. Market research helps in solving the marketing issues challenges that a business will most likely face.

Market research is valuable because of the following reasons:

  • Market research helps businesses strengthen a company’s position
  • Market research helps in minimizing the investment risks associated with the businesses in any industry vertical
  • Market research helps in identifying the potential threats and opportunities associated with the business industry
  • Market research aids in spotting the emerging trends and facilitates strategic planning in order to stay ahead in the competition

Our research report features both the aspects; qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative part provides insights about the market driving forces, potential opportunities, customer’s demands and requirement which in turn help the companies to come up with new strategies in order to survive in the long run competition. The quantitative segment offers the most credible information related to the industry. Based on the data gathering, we use to derive the market size and estimate their future growth prospects on the basis of global, region and country.

Our market research process involves with the four specific stages.

  • Data Collection
  • Data Synthesis
  • Market Deduction & Formulation
  • Data Screening & Validation

Data Collection: This stage of the market research process involves with the gathering and collecting of the market/industry related data from the sources. There are basically two types of research methods:

  • Primary Research: By conducting primary research, it involves with the two types of data gathering; exploratory and specific. Exploratory data is open-ended and helps us to define a particular problem involving surveys, and pilot study to the specific consumer group, knowing their needs and wants catering to the industry related product/service offering. Explanatory data gathering follows with the bit of unstructured way. Our analyst group leads the study by focusing on the key crowd, in this manner picking up bits of knowledge from them. In light of the points of view of the clients, this data is used to plan advertise techniques. In addition, showcase overviews causes us to comprehend the current scenario of the business. Specific data gathering on the hand, involves with the more structured and formal way. The primary research usually includes in telephonic conversations, E-mail collaborations and up close and personal meetings/interviews with the raw material suppliers, industrial wholesalers, and independent consultants/specialists. The interviews that we conduct offers important information on showcase size and industry development patterns. Our company likewise conducts interviews with the different business specialists so as to increase generally bits of knowledge of the business/showcase.
  • Secondary Research: The secondary research incorporates with the data gathering from the non-profit associations and organizations, for example, World bank, WHO, investor relations and their presentations, statistical databases, yearly(annual reports) reports, national government records, factual databases, websites, articles, white papers, press releases, blogs and others. From the annual report, we deduce an organization's income/revenue generation to comprehend the key product segment related to the market. We examine the organization sites and implement product mapping strategy which is significant for determining the segment revenue. In the product mapping technique, we choose and categorize the products offered by the companies catering to the industry specific market, derive the segment revenue for each of the organizations to get the market estimation. We also gather data & Information based on the supply and demand side of the value chain involved with the domain specific market. The supply side denotes the distributors, wholesalers, suppliers and the demand side denotes the end-consumers/customers of the value chain. The supply side of the market is analyzed by examining the product growth across industry in each of the region followed by its pricing analysis. The demand side is analyzed by the evaluating the penetration level and adoption rates of the product by referring to the historical/past data, examine the present usage and forecasting the future trends. 
  • Purchased Database: Our purchased data provides insights about the key market players/companies along with their financial analysis. Additionally, our data base also includes market related information. 
    • We also have the agreements with various reputed data providers, consultants and third party vendors who provide information which are not limited to:
      • Export & Import Data
      • Business Information related to trade and its statistics
      • Penetration level of a particular product/service based on geography mainly focusing on the unmet prerequisites of the customers.
  • In-house Library: Apart from these third-party sources, we have our in-house library of quantitative and qualitative data & information. Our in-house database includes market data for various industry and domains. These data are updated on regular basis as per the changing market scenario. Our library includes, internal audit reports, historic databases, archives and journal publications. Sometimes there are instances where there is no metadata or raw data available for any domain specific market. For those particular cases, we utilize our expertise to forecast and estimate the market size in order to generate comprehensive data sets. Our analyst team adopts a robust research technique in order to deduce the market size and its estimates:
  • Examining demographic along with psychographic segmentation for market evaluation
  • Analyzing the macro and micro-economic indicators for each demography
  • Evaluating the current industry trends popular in the market.

Data Synthesis: This stage includes the evaluation and assessment of all the data acquired from the primary and secondary research. It likewise includes in evaluating the information for any disparity watched while information gathering identified with the market. The data & information is gathered with consideration to the heterogeneity of sources. Scientific and statistical methods are implemented for synthesizing dissimilar information sets and provide the relevant data which is fundamental for formulating strategies. Our organization has broad involvement with information amalgamation where the information goes through different stages:

  • Information Screening: Information screening is the way toward examining information/data gathered from the sources for errors/mistakes and amending it before data integration process. The screening includes in looking at raw information, identifying and distinguishing mistakes and managing missing information. The reason for the information screening is to ensure information is effectively entered or not. Our organization utilizes objective and precise information screening grades through repetitive quality checks.
  • Data Integration: The data integration method involves with the incorporation of numerous information streams. The data streams is important so as to deliver investigate examines that give overall market scenario to the investors. These information streams originate from different research contemplates and our in house database. After the screening of the information, our analysts conduct efficient integration of the data streams, optimizing connections between integrated surveys and syndicated data sources. There are two research approaches that we follow so as to coordinate our information; top down methodology and bottom up methodology. 
    • Top-down analysis generally refers to using broad factors as a basis for decision making. The top-down approach helps in identifying the overall market scenario along with the external and internal factors effecting the market growth.
    • The bottom-up approach takes a completely different approach. Generally, the bottom-up approach focuses its analysis on micro attributes and specific characteristics of the domain specific market.

Market Formulation & Deduction: The last stage includes assigning the data & information in a suitable way in order to derive market size. Analyst reviews and domain based opinions based on holistic approach of market estimation combined with industry investigation additionally features a crucial role in this stage.

This stage includes with the finalization of the market size and numbers that we have gathered from primary and secondary research. With the data & information addition, we ensure that there is no gap in the market information. Market trend analysis is finished by our analysts by utilizing data extrapolation procedures, which give the most ideal figures to the market.

Data Validation: Validation is the most crucial step in the process. Validation & re-validation through scientifically designed technique and process that helps us finalize data-points to be used for final calculations. This stage also involves with the data triangulation process. Data triangulation generally implicates the cross validation and matching the data which has been collected from primary and secondary research methods.

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