Quantum Photonics Market Size, Share & Industry Trends

Updated on : Sep 18, 2024

Quantum Photonics Market Size & Share

[223 Pages Report] The global quantum photonics market size is projected to grow from USD 0.4 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to USD 3.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 32.2% from 2023 to 2030.

Rising demand for secure communication and growing investment in quantum photonics computing to drive market growth during the forecast period. Factors such as growing R&D and investments in quantum photonics computing provides market growth opportunities for market.

Quantum Photonics Market Forecast to 2028

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Quantum Photonics Market Trends

Driver: Rising demand for secure communication

The need for more reliable and secure communication systems at a time of rising cyber threats is driving the rising need for secure communication in quantum photonics. Classical cryptography-based traditional communication systems are susceptible to hacking and eavesdropping, but quantum computing presents a viable answer to these security issues.

Quantum cryptography, which is founded on the fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics, is used in quantum photonics to provide very secure communication. Quantum cryptography is very resistant to hacking and eavesdropping because it harnesses the characteristics of quantum states to encrypt and transfer information.

For instance, two parties can create a shared secret key using photons in quantum key distribution (QKD), which can then be used to encrypt and decode data. The safety of QKD is predicated on the fact that any effort to measure or intercept the photons will invariably cause them to lose their quantum states, alerting the parties to the presence of an observer.

There is an increasing demand for highly secure communication systems that can guard against hacking and eavesdropping as the volume and sensitivity of digital communication continue to expand. In the future of secure communication, quantum photonics is anticipated to play a significant role and offers a possible solution to this problem.

Multiple factors that contribute the necessity for secure communication in quantum photonics, including Protection against cyber threats, Global connectivity, High-security applications, Legal requirements. Overall, the demand for secure communication in quantum photonics industry is driven by the need for protection against cyber threats, the need for high-security applications, the need for global connectivity, and legal requirements. As the demand for secure communication continues to grow, it is expected that the market for quantum photonics will continue to expand.

In April 2022, British Telecommunications (UK) and Toshiba (Japan) launched the first commercial testing of quantum encrypted communication services. BT, Toshiba, and EY (UK) have started a trial of the world's first commercial quantum-secured metro network.

The infrastructure was able to connect a large number of clients across London, allowing them to secure the transmission of vital data and information between different physical locations utilizing quantum key distribution (QKD) over regular fiber optic cables. QKD is an essential technology that plays a critical role in defending networks and data from the rising threat of quantum computing-based cyber-attacks. The London network is an important step toward the UK government's goal of becoming a quantum-enabled economy.

Restraint: Regulatory challenges can hinder quantum photonics adoption and commercialization

Regulations can be a significant obstacle for companies seeking to develop and commercialize quantum photonics technology. These regulations can come from a variety of sources, such as data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, safety regulations, and standards and interoperability.

For example, strict data privacy regulations in finance and healthcare may require additional security measures to comply, while patent disputes and licensing agreements can add complexity and cost to development. Export controls and safety regulations may also delay deployment. Also, establishing new standards and interoperability with existing technologies can add further complexity and time to the development process. Companies need to work with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure compliance and navigate these challenges, which can slow down the adoption and commercialization of quantum photonics computing technology.

Opportunity: Advancements in quantum communications

Researchers working on quantum communication are concentrating on creating safe communication protocols that make advantage of entanglement and superposition. Quantum key distribution, which enables the safe exchange of cryptographic keys between two parties, is one of the most promising uses of quantum communication.

Researchers are aiming to create quantum computers that employ photonic qubits (quantum bits) rather than conventional electrical qubits in quantum photonics computing. In comparison to electrical qubits, photonic qubits offer a number of benefits, such as the capacity to travel across great distances without suffering substantial information loss and their comparatively simple manipulation.

The demonstration of large-scale integrated photonic circuits for processing quantum information, such as the development of a 100-qubit photonic chip by researchers at the University of Bristol, are recent developments in quantum photonics computing.

The development of effective photon sources and detectors for use in quantum photonics computing systems has also advanced. Several companies are actively working an advancements in the field of quantum photonics, which include PsiQuantum (US), Xanadu (Canada), Toshiba (Japan), etc. These are only a few instances of businesses engaged in developments in the area of quantum photonics computing. Numerous other businesses and university research teams are also making important contributions to this fascinating topic.

Challenge: Experimental constraints in quantum photonics computing

Quantum photonics computing is a new area of study that intends to employ photons, which are light particles, to carry and analyze quantum information. While this technology has the potential to revolutionize computing, various obstacles must be overcome before it can be implemented in practice.

The area of quantum photonics computing has recently experienced various hurdles that have hindered its development toward practical applications.  Experimental constraints provide a substantial hurdle to quantum photonics. Although theoretical models and methods for quantum photonics computing have been established, implementing them in actual devices remains a significant issue due to experimental constraints. Some of these challenges include high error rates, scaling up quantum photonics computing systems, maintaining the coherence of qubits which are the basic building blocks of quantum computers, detection and measurement of photonic qubits.

Quantum Photonics Industry Ecosystem

The quantum photonics market is highly competitive. It is marked by the presence of a few tier-1 companies, such as Toshiba (Japan), Xanadu (Canada), Quandela (France), and ID Quantique (Switzerland).These companies have created a competitive ecosystem by investing in research and development activities to launch highly efficient and reliable quantum photonics solutions.

Systems segment to register highest CAGR during forecast period

During the forecast period, the systems segment is expected to experience the highest growth rate and hold the largest market share in the quantum photonics market. The systems segment is likely to hold the largest share of the market during the forecast period. This segment has witnessed rapid growth due to advanced hardware technology and a rise indemand across industries. Companies such as Xanadu (Canada) and Quandela (France) have introduced high-performance quantum photonics hardware, making the technology accessible and beneficial for various applications such as cryptography, machine learning, and optimization.

Quantum communications segment to hold the largest market share during forecast period

The quantum communications segment within the quantum photonics market is anticipated to witness substantial growth during the forecast period. Quantum communications involve the transfer of quantum information using photons between quantum devices such as quantum computers or sensors. It uses quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum random number generation to provide robust security against spying or hacking. These technologies have potential applications in the military, government, and healthcare, where secure communication is vital.

Transportation & logistics segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR quantum photonics market during the forecast period

The transportation & logistics segment market is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Factors driving this growth include the ability of quantum computing to optimize logistical operations such as route planning and supply chain management, resulting in cost savings and faster delivery times. Quantum sensors provide real-time environmental data for better decision-making, while advancements in quantum technologies promise innovative solutions for transportation system design.

North America by region to hold the larger share during the forecast period

North America plays an important role in the development and commercialization of quantum photonics computer technologies. Several leading quantum computing companies, research institutions, and universities are located in the region, driving innovation in the field. PsiQuantum (US), Xanadu (Canada), AOsense (US), and Quantum Xchange (US) are some of the companies catering to this market in North America. The development of quantum computers and associated technologies is one of the primary ways North America contributes to the quantum photonics business.

Quantum Photonics Market by Region

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Top Quantum Photonics - Key Market Players

The quantum photonics companies is dominated by globally established players such as

• Toshiba (Japan),
• Xanadu (Canada),
• Quandela (France),
• ID Quantique (Switzerland),
• ORCA Computing (UK),
• PsiQuantum (US),
• TundraSystems (UK),
• Quix Quantum (Netherlands),
• Nordic Quantum Computing Group (Norway),
• Thorlabs (US),
• AOSense (US),
• Single Quantum (Netherlands),
• Qubitekk (US),
• QuintessenceLabs (Australia),
• NTT Technologies (Japan), NEC (Japan), M Squared (UK), CryptaLabs (UK), Nu Quantum (UK), Microchip Technology (US),  Amazon Web Services (AWS) (US), QuantumXchange (US), Quantum Dice (UK), Menlo Systems (Germany), and QUSIDE (UK). These players have adopted product launches/developments, contracts, collaborations, agreements, and acquisitions for growth in the market.

Quantum Photonics Market Report Scope

Quantum Photonics Market Highlights

The study categorizes the quantum photonics market based offering, application, vertical, and region

Recent Developments in Quantum Photonics Industry

• In March 2023, CryptoNext Security (France), and Quandela (France) partnered to develop an integrated solution for securing post-quantum communication protocols. The solution leverages their expertise in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography remediation. They aim to offer a fully integrated quantum-safe solution to secure sensitive data transfer in various industries, including defense, finance, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and digital services.
• In October 2022, Quandela (France) partnered with the Electronics and Information Technology Laboratory of the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA-Leti) to manufacture a high-performance photonic chip entirely in France.
• In June 2022, Xanadu launched Borealis, a photonic-based quantum computer. According to Xanadu, it is the world’s largest photonic quantum computer with 216 squeezed-state qubits. Xanadu claims to achieve the quantum advantage due to Borealis’ capability of performing a task in 36 microseconds which would take more than 9,000 years for a supercomputer.

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