Fact Sheet - Photonics in Germany

Germany is Europe’s photonics giant, accounting for more than 40 percent of the continent’s production. It is also one of Germany’s most research-heavy and innovation-dependent sectors – creating a market worth more than EUR 50 billion in 2023. Optical and photonic technologies have enjoyed consistent growth in recent years – with new markets including augmented and virtual reality, digital health, autonomous driving, machine vision, and smart farming all creating new business opportunities.