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Based on end use, the market is divided into aerospace & defense, agriculture & environment, oil & gas, transportation, healthcare, automation, construction, and others. The healthcare segment accounted for a dominant market share in 2023 and is slated to register a CAGR of over 15% till 2032.
Based on type, the market is segmented into atomic clocks, magnetometers, gravimeters, gyroscopes, acoustic sensors, interferometers, and quantum imaging. The atomic clocks segment dominated the market and expected to reach over 300 million by 2032.
North America is expected to account for a significant growth in the quantum sensors market owing to increased investments in quantum technology development, increased adoption of autonomous vehicles, and the rising demand for precision sensors in healthcare & defense applications. The region's strong research infrastructure, combined with the presence of leading technology companies, is expected to propel market expansion.
Large investments from the public and private sectors help the U.S. to maintain a leading position in quantum technology research. Innovations are driven in the country by partnerships between startups, major technology companies, and academia as well as by a strong innovation ecosystem. For instance, in August 2023, 18 research teams won a funding of USD 29 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The supportive infrastructure and conducive market conditions in the U.S. position it as a frontrunner in quantum sensor development and adoption.
The quantum sensors market is experiencing significant growth in Asia Pacific, estimated to reach USD 250 million by 2032. The region is home to numerous leading research institutions and universities that focus on quantum science & technology including quantum sensors. These institutions often collaborate with industry partners to drive innovations in this field. Both the U.S. and Canada have allocated substantial funding and resources for quantum technology R&D, which encompasses quantum sensors.
Many countries in the Asia Pacific region, such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, are heavily investing in quantum technologies. These investments are aimed at enhancing national security, advancing scientific research, and developing cutting-edge technological capabilities. The sensors can provide higher sensitivity and precision, improving the accuracy of medical examinations. For instance, in April 2022, Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of advanced design and validation solutions, and Singapore's Quantum Engineering Programme (QEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate for accelerating research, development, and education in quantum technologies.
In January 2023, the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) opened an institute specialized in developing military quantum computing and sensing technology. Located in Daejeon, 164 kilometers south of Seoul, the institute plans to develop quantum computing and sensing technologies for military applications and foster professionals in partnership with local universities over the next five years.