RoboInd market brief: Europe LiDAR Market is estimated at USD 1.01 billion in 2025. The report cites a CAGR of 15.62% over 2026–2031. By technology, Mechanical Scanning held 51.20% of the European LiDAR market share in 2025, while FMCW/Hybrid systems record the highest…
Market snapshot
- USD 1.01 billion in 2025
- USD 1.17 billion in 2026
- USD 2.42 billion in 2031
Stated compound annual growth rate: 15.62% (2026–2031).
Key market signals
- By product type, Mobile/Vehicle-Mounted LiDAR led with 46.60% revenue share of the European LiDAR market share in 2025; Bathymetric/Marine solutions are projected to expand at a 16.6% CAGR to 2031.
- By technology, Mechanical Scanning held 51.20% of the European LiDAR market share in 2025, while FMCW/Hybrid systems record the highest projected CAGR at 16.7% through 2031.
- By platform, Ground Vehicles accounted for 39.10% of the European LiDAR market size in 2025, and Marine/Shipborne deployments are advancing at a 16.8% CAGR to 2031.
- By end-use, Automotive and Transportation captured 35.10% revenue share of the European LiDAR market in 2025; Aerospace and Defense applications are forecast to expand at a 17.0% CAGR through 2031.
- By country, Germany dominated with a 29.40% share of the European LiDAR market in 2025, whereas Spain is poised for the fastest growth at a 17.1% CAGR between 2026-2031.
Market drivers and constraints
- Rapid ADAS uptake spurred by Euro-NCAP 2026 sensor-based safety ratings
- UAV-LiDAR demand for corridor mapping and digital-twin projects
- Solid-state cost decline from automotive-scale production
- EU-funded smart-city LiDAR deployments
- Offshore wind-farm site assessment via floating systems
- Mandatory BIM Level 3 specs in EU public-works tenders
- High unit cost of long-range, high-resolution sensors
- Performance degradation in fog, rain, and snow
Competitive landscape
Public report coverage names RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH. The list reflects participants identified by the source and is not a ranking.
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