Provide the detection mode (diffuse, retro-reflective), sensing distance, output signal (NPN/PNP, analog), light source type (laser, infrared), housing dimensions, operating voltage, and target order quantity.
Category market report
Optical Sensors
Total suppliers
8,215+
Total Chinese suppliers export
$2.3B+
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- Transactions
433
2022-072023-042026-07Transaction trend for Finisar Corporation
- 2022-07: 36
- 2022-08: 36
- 2022-09: 40
- 2022-10: 65
- 2022-11: 52
- 2022-12: 62
- 2023-01: 48
- 2023-02: 40
- 2023-03: 32
- 2023-04: 2
- 2023-05: 4
- 2023-10: 4
- 2024-05: 2
- 2025-09: 1
- 2025-10: 1
- 2025-12: 2
- 2026-03: 2
- 2026-05: 1
- 2026-06: 2
- 2026-07: 1
- Amount
19,288.85
2022-072023-042026-07Amount trend for Finisar Corporation
- 2022-07: 11.1M
- 2022-08: 23.2M
- 2022-09: 16.7M
- 2022-10: 30.5M
- 2022-11: 30.6M
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- 2024-05: 834.8K
- 2025-09: 3,334.2
- 2025-10: 12.96
- 2025-12: 3,581.78
- 2026-03: 731.22
- 2026-05: 35.54
- 2026-06: 1.42
- 2026-07: 169.7
- Main export countries
- Philippines (100%)
- India (0%)
- Transactions
316
2025-012025-072025-11Transaction trend for Tcl Smart Screen Technology Hk Ltd.
- 2025-01: 5
- 2025-02: 2
- 2025-04: 2
- 2025-05: 4
- 2025-07: 128
- 2025-08: 48
- 2025-09: 61
- 2025-10: 62
- 2025-11: 4
- Amount
3,210.01
2025-012025-072025-11Amount trend for Tcl Smart Screen Technology Hk Ltd.
- 2025-01: 13.1K
- 2025-02: 3,299.78
- 2025-04: 3,423.3
- 2025-05: 12.8K
- 2025-07: 11.3M
- 2025-08: 4.5M
- 2025-09: 8.1M
- 2025-10: 7.6M
- 2025-11: 566.7K
- Main export countries
- Brazil (100%)
- Transactions
161
2023-062025-012026-07Transaction trend for Asiatelco Technologies Co.
- 2023-06: 1
- 2023-09: 2
- 2023-10: 4
- 2023-11: 3
- 2023-12: 5
- 2024-01: 4
- 2024-02: 4
- 2024-03: 2
- 2024-04: 4
- 2024-05: 4
- 2024-06: 2
- 2024-07: 5
- 2024-09: 2
- 2024-10: 5
- 2024-11: 4
- 2024-12: 8
- 2025-01: 7
- 2025-02: 13
- 2025-03: 11
- 2025-04: 10
- 2025-05: 18
- 2025-06: 8
- 2025-07: 2
- 2025-08: 1
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- 2025-10: 2
- 2025-11: 3
- 2025-12: 1
- 2026-01: 12
- 2026-03: 3
- 2026-05: 5
- 2026-06: 4
- 2026-07: 1
- Amount
2,068.92
2023-062025-012026-07Amount trend for Asiatelco Technologies Co.
- 2023-06: 76K
- 2023-09: 173.2K
- 2023-10: 566K
- 2023-11: 365K
- 2023-12: 1.2M
- 2024-01: 1.2M
- 2024-02: 1.4M
- 2024-03: 324.4K
- 2024-04: 920.4K
- 2024-05: 792K
- 2024-06: 399.8K
- 2024-07: 804K
- 2024-09: 34.3K
- 2024-10: 913.5K
- 2024-11: 1.1M
- 2024-12: 1.5M
- 2025-01: 483.7K
- 2025-02: 985.9K
- 2025-03: 687.7K
- 2025-04: 918.1K
- 2025-05: 2.2M
- 2025-06: 1.5M
- 2025-07: 124.7K
- 2025-08: 123.8K
- 2025-09: 124.1K
- 2025-10: 124.7K
- 2025-11: 164.3K
- 2025-12: 80K
- 2026-01: 431.5K
- 2026-03: 27.1K
- 2026-05: 507.5K
- 2026-06: 464.9K
- 2026-07: 783.9
- Main export countries
- Vietnam (100%)
Intelligence
China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.
China export trend
China export trend
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- Date 2022-01: Value 87M USD
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- Date 2022-03: Value 59M USD
- Date 2022-04: Value 49M USD
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- Date 2022-06: Value 50M USD
- Date 2022-07: Value 49M USD
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- Date 2022-09: Value 45M USD
- Date 2022-10: Value 67M USD
- Date 2022-11: Value 141M USD
- Date 2022-12: Value 49M USD
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- Date 2023-06: Value 59M USD
- Date 2023-07: Value 63M USD
- Date 2023-08: Value 56M USD
- Date 2023-09: Value 49M USD
- Date 2023-10: Value 38M USD
- Date 2023-11: Value 45M USD
- Date 2023-12: Value 54M USD
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- Date 2025-03: Value 88M USD
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- Date 2026-03: Value 99M USD
- Date 2026-04: Value 91M USD
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Top destinations
- Hong Kong, China2B
- United States334M
- Russia282M
- Malaysia189M
- Japan133M
- Thailand93M
- Germany87M
- Vietnam85M
- Taiwan, China56M
- South Korea52M
Top destinations
- Hong Kong, China: 2,017,000,000 USD
- United States: 334,000,000 USD
- Russia: 282,000,000 USD
- Malaysia: 189,000,000 USD
- Japan: 133,000,000 USD
- Thailand: 93,000,000 USD
- Germany: 87,000,000 USD
- Vietnam: 85,000,000 USD
- Taiwan, China: 56,000,000 USD
- South Korea: 52,000,000 USD
Key findings
Largest import market
2.02B USD
Hong Kong, China · last 8 years
Fastest demand growth
Not available
Not available · last 8 years
Highest unit price
$26,289 /kg
Suriname · +42,425,972.09% vs avg
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Insights
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Product Trends
Time-of-Flight (ToF) and subminiature photoelectric sensors are seeing rapid demand growth. These compact designs are highly favored in warehouse automation and robotics for precise, non-contact distance measurement.
Industrial Cluster Analysis
The Yangtze River Delta (Wuxi/Suzhou) excels in high-precision industrial optical sensors with massive capacity. The Pearl River Delta (Shenzhen) specializes in consumer-grade sensors and rapid custom prototyping.
Quality Expectations
Buyers expect microsecond response times and high ambient light immunity under intense lighting. Industrial applications demand IP67/IP69K sealing and anti-vibration design to ensure a lifespan exceeding 50,000 hours.
What You Need to Know
Request samples to test sensing accuracy, response speed, and stability under intense light. Ask the supplier to provide detailed technical datasheets, CE/RoHS certificates, and IP rating test reports.
Standard models have an MOQ of 100 to 500 units, with a production lead time of 2 to 3 weeks. Customized housings, specific wavelengths, or advanced calibration require an MOQ of 1,000+ units and take 4 to 6 weeks.
Budget for custom mounting brackets, specialized connection cables (M8/M12 connectors), custom housing molds, optical alignment or calibration tuning, ESD-safe protective packaging, and international shipping fees.
