Infrared Thermometers Market Report 2026

Infrared Thermometers Market Overview

• Infrared Thermometers market size has reached to $2.25 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $3.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% • Growth Driver: Surging COVID-19 Cases Propel Growth In The Infrared Thermometer Market • Market Trend: Bluetooth-Enabled Infrared Thermometers Reshape The Competitive Landscape In Market Innovations • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Infrared Thermometers Market?

An infrared thermometer is a sensor that comprises a lens that focuses infrared (IR) energy onto a detector, which transforms the energy into an electrical signal that can be displayed in temperature units after being corrected for variations in ambient temperature. The main products of infrared thermometers are handheld infrared thermometers, pocket infrared thermometers, and fixed-mount infrared thermometers. Handheld infrared thermometers are temperature-sensing devices that are used in many industries and environments as electromagnetic radiation to make non-contact surface temperature readings. These are used at temperature measurement points such as the ear, forehead, and multifunction for various applications in medical and veterinary. They are distributed through retail stores and online channels for use by hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other end users.

What Is The Infrared Thermometers Market Growth Forecast?

The infrared thermometers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for connected medical devices, expansion of telehealth and remote monitoring, growing adoption in home healthcare settings, rising focus on continuous patient monitoring, increasing integration with digital health platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of contactless temperature measurement, rising use of smart infrared thermometers, growing demand for multi-mode measurement devices, expansion of clinical and home-based monitoring, enhanced focus on accuracy and calibration standards.

Global Infrared Thermometers Market Segmentation

1) By Product Type: Handheld Infrared Thermometers, Pocket Infrared Thermometers, Fixed Mount Infrared Thermometers 2) By Distribution Channel: Retail Stores, Online Channels 3) By End User: Hospital And Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Other End Users Subsegments: 1) By Handheld Infrared Thermometers: General Purpose Handheld Thermometers, Laser-Centered Handheld Thermometers 2) By Pocket Infrared Thermometers: Compact Pocket Models, Digital Pocket Infrared Thermometers 3) By Fixed Mount Infrared Thermometers: Industrial Fixed Mount Thermometers, Medical Fixed Mount Thermometers

What Is The Driver Of The Infrared Thermometers Market?

An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases is expected to boost the growth of the infrared thermometer market going forward. COVID-19 refers to a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the novel COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 cases' refers to individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, using laboratory testing of respiratory specimens, such as a nasopharyngeal swab or saliva sample. Infrared thermometers are used in COVID-19 cases for non-contact temperature screening and fever screening. These thermometers are used to provide high-accuracy level results and quick measurement of a patient suffering from the COVID-19 disease. For instance, in October 2024, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US-based national public health agency, COVID-19–associated adult hospitalizations totalled 40,761 between October 2023 and April 2024, indicating continued disease burden across the country. Therefore, the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases is driving the growth of the infrared thermometer industry.

Key Players In The Global Infrared Thermometers Market

Major companies operating in the infrared thermometers market are OMRON Corporation, Braun GmbH, OMEGA Engineering Inc., HORIBA Ltd., PCE Deutschland GmbH, Weiss Instruments LLC, Thermomedics Inc., Microlife Corporation, Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd., Fluke Corporation, Optris GmbH, Exergen Corporation, Geratherm Medical AG, PAUL HARTMANN AG, BPL Medical Technologies, American Diagnostic Corporation, Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd., General Tools & Instruments LLC, Hioki E.E. Corporation, Etekcity Corporation, Extech Instruments Corporation, Flir Systems Inc., Helect Inc., HoldPeak Electric Co. Ltd., iHealth Labs Inc., Infrared Cameras Inc., Kizen LLC, Klein Tools Inc., Lasergrip Technologies LLC

Global Infrared Thermometers Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the infrared thermometers market are focused on concentrating their efforts on innovating new solutions such as introducing Bluetooth-enabled infrared thermometers to gain a competitive edge in the market. Such innovative infrared thermometers are used to provide quick and accurate results and help patients automatically transmit the data to healthcare professionals. For instance, in July 2023, Tenovi Co., a US-based remote patient monitoring solution innovator launched the cellular-enabled Infrared Thermometer. It's a medical device utilizing RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) that enables patients to automatically send real-time temperature readings to healthcare providers. It helps clinicians to use real-time temperature data that results in making quicker and better decisions. The Tenovi Thermometer offers a rapid 1-second measurement for remotely tracking body temperature. It sends alerts to healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt and effective care for patients in postoperative and chronic care scenarios.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Infrared Thermometers Market?

In October 2023, Pixsys Srl, an Italy-based Automation company partnered with Calex Electronics Ltd to enhance non-contact temperature measurement solutions. This collaboration integrates Calex's infrared sensors, suitable for various industrial applications, with Pixsys's instrumentation for effective temperature visualization and control. This integration aims to provide efficient and reliable temperature detection across sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and metalworking. Calex Electronics Ltd is a UK-based company that offers infrared thermometers.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the infrared thermometers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the infrared thermometers market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Infrared Thermometers Market?

The infrared thermometers market consists of sales of medical ear thermometers, canopy temperature thermometers, mercury axillary thermometers, and radiation coefficient thermometers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.