The global laser cleaning market is projected to reach $780 million in 2025 and is expected to grow to $1.02 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.51%.
This growth is primarily driven by multiple factors, including strict restrictions on the use of chemical solvents in Europe and North America, the continued decline in the unit power cost of fiber lasers in Asia, and the growing demand for non-contact surface treatment in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing. The rapid integration of laser cleaning and robotics is reshaping traditional production line layouts, while the application of ultrashort pulse technology is expanding to high-precision applications such as microelectronics processing and cultural heritage restoration. Although falling component prices are driving down capital expenditures, the cost of high-power systems remains high in some developing regions.
Fiber lasers accounted for 58% of the laser cleaning market revenue in 2024. This is primarily due to their 40% electro-optical conversion efficiency achieved by internal diode coupling and the contamination resistance provided by their sealed optical path, enabling continuous operation for up to 50,000 hours without recalibration. Medium-power equipment (100 watts to 1 kilowatt) will account for 46% of the market in 2024. These devices are widely used in processes such as automotive subframe rust removal and are compatible with standard factory power systems. Tier-one suppliers report that a 500-watt handheld laser spray gun can remove mill scale 60% faster than using 120-grit sandpaper, without requiring consumables. This balance of capacity and cost enhances customer loyalty and maintains market resilience in a tightening budget environment.
The Asia-Pacific region will account for 41% of the laser cleaning market revenue in 2024, reflecting the high concentration of electronics industry clusters and automotive supply chains in China, Japan, and South Korea.
