Infrared Thermometer Market

Infrared Thermometer Market Size (2023-2028)

The size of the global infrared thermometer market is anticipated to reach USD 4.60 Billion by 2028 from USD 2.64 Billion in 2023, progressing at a compound annual rate of 11.7% during the forecast period.

Non-contact infrared thermometers, such as ear thermometers, thermal scanners, and infrared thermometers, detect fever in patients, especially children. In addition, technological progressions and novel properties like frequency image recording, high optical resolution, and adjustable digital mode promote the need for these infrared thermometers. Infrared sensors are used in medicine to detect the temperature of the skin. The temperature distribution at the surface of human skin gives an idea of many physiological problems related to thermoregulation and metabolism. One of the current uses of infrared sensor technology is the identification of blood vessels in laparoscopic surgery. Medical infrared thermography (MIT) helps analyze physiological properties associated with skin temperature. Advances in technology have made MIT a reliable medical measurement tool. According to the WHO, accurate patient identification is one of the nine priorities for improving patient safety. As a result, infrared thermometers are being integrated into the existing infrastructure of healthcare providers to improve access control and identification. Infrared (IR) thermometers provide precise, non-contact temperature measurements in medical applications. The most common uses of this type of temperature sensor are to measure the Ear, the forehead, or the skin's temperature. Thermopiles are designed to measure temperature from a distance by sensing an object's infrared (IR) energy. ATC Semitic provides several thermal components crucial in sensing temperature, whether contactless or intravenously. In addition, products like minimally invasive blood glucose meters and other portable applications benefit from JT's clean and tidy format.

MARKET DRIVERS:

Affordability and ease of use are the main factors driving the demand for infrared thermometers.

Because training is more straightforward and thermometers are easy to use because it doesn't take as much work to set them up precisely, the infrared thermometer's popularity is known worldwide. Also, the rising call for accurate and safer results is another factor promoting the overall adoption rate of these infrared thermometers. The world has also seen increased awareness about infrared thermometers due to increased chronic infections. The increase in the prevalence of infectious diseases, because there is the possibility of spreading contact thermometer disease, and the demand for babies because children cannot hold the contact thermometer pushes the demand for infrared thermometers. The global infrared thermometers market is expected to experience increasing investments in the healthcare sector and various innovations in progress. This gave birth to the infrared thermometer device and its market, driven by the skills of the device. Infrared thermometers are known to offer precise results compared to traditional thermometers. The market will likely increase the high prevalence shortly as more and more people depend on innovation. Its applications in the veterinary and healthcare industries and their increasing adoption in the healthcare division post-Covid-19 pandemic are estimated to create lucrative opportunities for the key players in this business.

In recent years, the rapid growth of the global food industry and the regular use of infrared thermometers in the food industry are among the factors that are driving the global infrared thermometers market significantly. In addition, infrared thermometers are also used to detect heat loss due to insulation, breakage, and leaks in the ducts of air conditioning systems. IR technologies are integrated into the existing infrastructure of healthcare providers to improve access control and identification. For example, infrared (IR) thermometers provide precise, non-contact temperature measurements in medical applications.

MARKET RESTRAINTS:

It only measures the surface temperature of food or the body; it does not measure the temperature of the inner part, which is the major restraint that affects the market's growth. Some thermometers are less accurate, which does not give the correct reading. It can be temporarily affected by climatic changes such as frost, moisture, dust, fog, and smoke. It has a limited distance to see the temperature. If there is a glass or any other thin solid medium between the thermometer and the body, it does not detect the body's temperature. All these factors restrain the market growth during the forecast period.

Impact of Covid-19 on the global infrared thermometer market:

COVID-19 poses a risk to the occupational health of healthcare workers, where COVID-19 has affected thousands of healthcare workers worldwide. Therefore, preventing the intrahospital transmission of this infectious disease is a crucial priority for health facilities and administrative agencies. During covid-19 pandemic, the Infrared thermometer market has the positive growth. Due to the increasing spread of the virus through contact, most hospital devices use sensor-based to reduce contact with the person, which results in control of the infection flow. Every country has been severely affected by this Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a loss of revenue and market growth in these countries. These infrared thermometers are also used during and after the lockdowns to check whether the patient has a fever. Fever is the primary reason to know if the person is infected with the coronavirus. Every company and hospital use this thermometer to know the temperature and check the employee's or patient temperature and give them allow. This gives a positive result in reducing infection control among the people and in the surroundings. These thermometers are also used in homes, and their easy use drives the market forward. Key players are focusing on manufacturing this thermometer with the most accurate and advanced technology for efficient work. Considering all these factors, the Infrared thermometer market has had positive growth during the forecast period.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global infrared thermometer market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the following categories:

Global Infrared Thermometer Market - By Product:

• Contact Thermometers
• Non-Contact Thermometers

Based on the Product, the contact thermometer was the prominent shareholder in the global infrared thermometer market in the recent past. On the other hand, the non-contact thermometer is the fastest-growing segment. Non-contact thermometer reduces the risk of spreading the virus to one another compared to contact thermometer. Factors such as easy to use, clean, disinfecting, and displaying the temperature reading on the screen in a short period will drive the segment growth. These thermometers are most widely used during the Covid-19 pandemic to measure the temperature to detect whether the person is infected or not. These are primarily used in hospitals, public places, and homes. An infrared sensor measures the temperature of an object by reading the level of infrared emissions.

Global Infrared Thermometer Market - By Measurement Point:

• Ear
• Forehead
• Multifunction

The forehead segment has the highest market share. Most key players focus on manufacturing the thermometer to sense the temperature at the forehead. Nowadays, the use of forehead thermometers has increased because they are easy to operate and have fast results without any contact with the person. Although they are less accurate compared to the oral or Ear thermometer, due to this pandemic, this is the correct process to check the body temperature in a safe way which drives the segment growth forward. These thermometers use sensors to measure temperature, and easy to know the temperature from children to adults.

Global Infrared Thermometer Market - By Application:

• Medical
• Veterinary

The medical segment has the highest market share. Due to the increasing spread of different types of viruses, these thermometers are mainly used for people to know the temperature by standing at a specific distance to reduce the contact between them. They use infrared rays to read the temperature of a person or an object from a distance and give the result in a few seconds. These are used for the equipment in the hospitals, which are used for the surgeries to know the temperature of the equipment for the surgery purpose. It is also used in many lights and laser treatments to know the temperature of the particular light that is used to treat the person's disease.

Global Infrared Thermometer Market - By Distribution Channel:

• Hospital Pharmacy

• Retain Pharmacy
• Online Stores

Hospital pharmacy: They generally store a large number of available infrared thermometers. Hospital pharmacies can supply many infrared thermometers according to the needs of hospitals, which are expected to increase in the future.

Retail Pharmacy: Retail pharmacies are looking for a new source of revenue and an impact on your growth.

Online Stores: With the advancement of technology and the digital business, infrared thermometers are now available online. The increasing use of online purchasing means may boost the market during the forecast period. Most people preferred online shopping to reduce the virus's spread during this pandemic. Moreover, most trusted manufacturers place these thermometers at a reasonable price, making them buy among the user, which drives the market forward.

Global Infrared Thermometer Market - By Region:

• North America
• Europe

• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

The North American market is expected to be the most lucrative regional market globally. The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in the Region is expected to boost the market. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, an estimated 35.5 million people were diagnosed with the flu. This is also expected to help market growth. Key players in the US are focused on manufacturing thermometers that should be used for people and some special thermometers used for industrial purposes. Most industries in the US use these infrared thermometers for checking any electric issue in wiring to prevent current shocks.

The European infrared thermometer market accounts for a substantial share globally during the forecast period. Due to rapid technological advances in the healthcare sector, the demand for infrared thermometers in this area is increasing. Furthermore, a European Union report states 101.1 million older people or almost a fifth (19.7%) of the total population. With the growth of the senior population in the Region, it is expected that it will boost the market.

The Asia-Pacific infrared thermometer market is the fastest-growing regional market in the global market. The growth of the infrared thermometer market in this area is credited to the rising number of infectious disorders. For example, in India, according to the report of the National Vector-borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP), one lakh of people were diagnosed with dengue in 2018. The increasing attention of market players in the Asia-Pacific market, being the developing Region with greater awareness among people, is also expected to drive market growth. During the pandemic period in China, most hospitals, malls, and some other places used this infrared thermometer to detect whether a person has a fever or not. Different types of infrared thermometers are used in Japan, which is used for industry and clinical research purposes. Therefore, major companies in Japan are focusing on the development of the handy thermometer.

The Infrared thermometer market in the Middle East and Africa is forecasted to grow at a steady CAGR during the forecast period. However, the market adoption of the infrared thermometer is less due to the device's lack of knowledge and cost. According to the 2019 WHO report, 2,494 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have been detected, of which 858 associated deaths have been reported worldwide, and most cases, including 780 deaths, were reported from Saudi Arabia. In addition, the slowly developing healthcare infrastructure is also expected to drive market growth. These infrared thermometers are approved in Saudi Arabia to identify hotspots, locate circuit grounds, identify sources of energy loss, measure temperature from a safe distance, and detect wire damage. This infrared thermometer makes the job simple and has various uses that help the market's expansion. These applications are becoming more critical in today's electrical testing world.

Latin America also shares the market growth due to increasing government investments and awareness of taking precautions not to spread the virus among one another. Brazil's government is strict in approval of different types of infrared thermometers. These thermometers are used to know the temperature of the body. They are also used in the industry to know the temperature of specific machinery and the area helped to design to stop or continue the work of the machinery to avoid heat explosions. All these factors drive market growth.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

The key players in the global infrared thermometer market are Contec, Braun, Omron, Vivehealth, Microlife, Hartmann, Medicaid, Bioseb, Great farm, iSnow Med, and others.

RECENT MARKET DEVELOPMENTS:

• In July 2019: Fluke Corporation acquired PRUFTECHNIK, based in Ismaning, Germany, a market leader in precision laser axis alignment, condition monitoring, and non-destructive testing. Fluke's purchase of PRUFTECHNIK allows its customers to keep their devices in peak operating conditions without any complexity.
• In 2021, iGear launched a 'Thermo Check' Digital Wall-Mounted Contactless Infrared Thermometer. iGear is an Indian brand for Gadgets and Smartphone Accessories in India. This has helped reduce the spread of the virus during the pandemic. It has been used at the entrance of housing societies, offices, malls, schools, and many such areas.
• In 2020  Neptune Air, a non-contact infrared thermometer (NCIT) named Neptune Air was launched by Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. and is used for measuring a person's temperature and reducing the risk of spreading disease.
• In 2020, a Noncontact Infrared Forehead Thermometer was launched by Cole-Parmer, which has been given FDA Clearance and is designed to take a person's body temperature quickly. This is also used to know the area's temperature, food, and other things.
• In 2020, the CHINO company launched a handheld infrared thermometer to measure medium to high temperatures. It was used mainly by Indians and Japanese.
• In 2020, Hanna Instruments launched a new Brewing Thermometer that provides accurate temperature readings throughout the brewing process.