How Big is the Quantum Photonics Market | Forecast & Growth Analysis 2031

Code: MTA9153 Publication Date: Sep 2025

How Big is the Quantum Photonics Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Quantum Photonics Market was estimated at USD 4.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

Due to increasing demand for quantum communication systems, photonic quantum computing, and advancements in quantum cryptography and sensing, significant investments in research and development and the expansion of quantum infrastructure.

Key Growth Drivers of the Quantum Photonics Market

  •  Growing use of quantum key distribution and quantum communication systems
  •  Increased funding for photonics research and development
  •  Growing need for quantum-enhanced sensors in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors
  •  Government programs that promote quantum technology
  •  Quantum-based encryption expansion for safe data transfer

Quantum Photonics Market Trends

The Quantum Photonics Market is evolving with notable trends such as the rise in the development of quantum key distribution systems that enhance data security. Furthermore, there is a growing need for photonics-based quantum sensors for use in industrial, aerospace, and medical diagnostics. Quantum systems can now be integrated and miniaturized due to developments in photonic integrated circuits, which also lower costs and increase system scalability.  Furthermore, new avenues for high-speed computation and data processing are being made possible by the combination of photonics and quantum computing. The market is also witnessing significant investments in photonic quantum technologies to develop scalable, reliable, and practical quantum communication networks.

Emerging Developments in the Quantum Photonics Market

The Quantum Photonics Market is increasing with advancements in the development of on-chip quantum photonics, which promise lower costs, enhanced performance, and the ability to integrate quantum systems into existing infrastructure. New methods and algorithms which improve computational efficiency are advancing photonic quantum computing.  The market growth is also being aided by developments in quantum cryptography technologies, such as innovative methods for entanglement creation and long-distance transmission. Quantum sensing research is leading to the development of ultra-sensitive sensors with applications in materials science, geophysics, and biological detection. Quantum photonics is becoming more commercially viable as a result of collaborations between leading academic institutions and quantum technology firms.

List of Leading Companies in the Quantum Photonics Market

Some of the leading companies include:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Intel
  • Microsoft
  • Honeywell
  • Xanadu Quantum Technologies
  • Toshiba Corporation

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