Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe's Thermal Imaging Systems Market is Segmented by Solutions (Hardware, Software, Services), Product Type (Fixed Thermal Cameras, Handheld Thermal Cameras), Applications (Security and Surveillance, Monitoring and Inspection, Detection and Measurement), End User (Aerospace and Defence, Automotive, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Oil and Gas, Food, and Beverages), and Country. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Size

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Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 12.34 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Analysis

The Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market is expected to register a CAGR of 12.34% during the forecast period.

  • Europe is one of the most technologically advanced regions in the world. Its major military spenders are France, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
  • Many nations in this region were members of the NATO forces that fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Thermal imaging and other technological breakthroughs were widely employed and are still used in challenging terrains like Afghanistan.
  • Due to technological improvements, companies have also downsized IR and thermal imaging sensors, making them very efficient and enhancing their simplicity of use. Handheld infrared and thermal imaging systems are gaining popularity due to their mobility. They are finding uses in various industries, including hospitals, where they may save maintenance times and heating costs.
  • Increased demand for IR cameras is driven by the expanding need for surveillance across many verticals, constantly declining thermal camera costs, and the rapid development of high-speed infrared cameras.
  • Inaccurate measurements and picture color difficulties linked with the cameras are posing a challenge to industry expansion. Military and defense and automobiles are two businesses that significantly rely on IR cameras.

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Industry Overview

Europe's thermal imaging systems market is partially fragmented and consists of several major players. Some major players, like FLIR, Bae Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd, Raytheon Co., and L-3 Communications, are already present in the thermal imaging systems market. However, many companies are increasing their market presence with innovative solutions by securing new contracts and tapping new markets.

  • December 2022 - Teledyne FLIR collaborated with RealWear to launch thermal imaging to wearable design equipment using a voice-controlled, fully hands-free thermal camera module for the first time.

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Leaders

  1. Flir Systems, Inc.

  2. BAE Systems plc

  3. Elbit Systems Ltd.

  4. Raytheon Company

  5. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market News

  • September 2022 - Lynred, a developer of infrared detectors, collaborated with Umicore, a 'circular materials technology company,' for the co-development of the novel thermal sensing technology. The company aims to significantly improve the performance of Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking (PAEB) systems in adverse lighting conditions at an affordable cost.
  • January 2022 - Teledyne FLIR launched an online developer support tools for Lepton thermal camera module integration. Working with developers, Teledyne FLIR created a new set of extensive online support tools to enable the next generation of designers, developers, and engineers to create new devices and applications using the Lepton.

Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on the Industry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Thermal Imaging is Becoming Increasingly Used in a Variety of Applications
    • 5.1.2 Technological Upgradation in Thermal Imaging Systems
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Lack of Regular Support and Services

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Solutions
    • 6.1.1 Hardware
    • 6.1.2 Software
    • 6.1.3 Services
  • 6.2 By Product Type
    • 6.2.1 Fixed Thermal Cameras
    • 6.2.2 Handheld Thermal Cameras
  • 6.3 By Application
    • 6.3.1 Security and Surveillance
    • 6.3.2 Monitoring and Inspection
    • 6.3.3 Detection and Measurement
  • 6.4 By End User
    • 6.4.1 Aerospace and Defense
    • 6.4.2 Automotive
    • 6.4.3 Healthcare and Life Sciences
    • 6.4.4 Oil and Gas
    • 6.4.5 Food and Beverages
    • 6.4.6 Other End Users
  • 6.5 By Country
    • 6.5.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.5.2 Germany
    • 6.5.3 France
    • 6.5.4 Rest of Europe

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Flir Systems Inc.
    • 7.1.2 L-3 Communications Holdings
    • 7.1.3 Lockheed Martin
    • 7.1.4 BAE Systems PLC
    • 7.1.5 DRS Technologies Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Elbit Systems Ltd
    • 7.1.7 Raytheon Co.
    • 7.1.8 Sofradir Group
    • 7.1.9 Thermoteknix Systems Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Industry Segmentation

Thermal imaging is a process of converting infrared (IR) radiation (heat) into visible images that depict the spatial distribution of temperature differences in a scene viewed by a thermal camera. Thermal imaging enables the user to improve the visibility of objects in a dark environment by detecting the objects' infrared radiation and creating an image based on that information.

The European thermal imaging systems market is segmented by solutions (hardware, software, services), product type (fixed thermal cameras, handheld thermal cameras), applications (security and surveillance, monitoring and inspection, detection and measurement), end-users (aerospace and defence, automotive, healthcare and life sciences, oil and gas, food and beverages), and country.

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Solutions Hardware
Software
Services
By Product Type Fixed Thermal Cameras
Handheld Thermal Cameras
By Application Security and Surveillance
Monitoring and Inspection
Detection and Measurement
By End User Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Oil and Gas
Food and Beverages
Other End Users
By Country United Kingdom
Germany
France
Rest of Europe
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Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market Research FAQs

What is the current Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market size?

The Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market is projected to register a CAGR of 12.34% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market?

Flir Systems, Inc., BAE Systems plc, Elbit Systems Ltd., Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation are the major companies operating in the Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market.

What years does this Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market cover?

The report covers the Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Thermal Imaging Systems Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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