South America Terahertz Technology Market Forecast to 2030 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis - by Component, Type, and Application

The South America terahertz technology market is expected to grow from US$ 16.10 million in 2023 to US$ 68.96 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 23.1% from 2023 to 2030.

Processing Applications of Terahertz Technology in the Food Industry

The use of ionizing radiation (X-rays) is critical for quality control and nondestructive testing because of its detrimental effect on biological agents. It is here that Terahertz imaging technology is beneficial, and there are many examples of the valuable application of THz imaging in the food industry. Instead of using X-ray machines, food manufacturers and packagers can use terahertz food scanners to check, for example, whether a pick-and-place robotic arm has placed all candy bars inside the carton. The THz imagers have no problem seeing through cardboard or PE packaging - individual chocolate bars can be wrapped in any material, even metal-containing foil that is impervious to the THz rays. Metal foil in the THz images would create even better contrast. Also, reports of insects and other foreign objects found in food are a severe cause of concern to consumers, food producers, as well as retailers alike. Unwrapping a chocolate bar could reveal an unpleasant surprise, like an insect, pieces of metal or glass, or clots of dirt. This can kill not only the appetite of the consumer but also cause a broken tooth or poisoning. On top of that, a producer or retailer in some countries may end up being sued, potentially leading to fines and lawsuits worth millions of dollars. The market players have made some tests specifically for the food industry to demonstrate the ability to identify foreign objects (e.g., insects, pieces of plastics, metal, stones, or soil) inside of some food products. For example, TeraSense Group's THz imaging systems can easily detect a common housefly via multiple polyethylene bags, even if the total thickness of such PET coating exceeds 20 mm. Also, TeraSense imaging systems reveal carcinogenic mycotoxin fungus contaminating peanuts, corn, hazelnuts, and other grain crops and oil plants. For instance, industrial customers can detect any signs of infections such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which exude the hazardous carcinogen Aflatoxins B1, with the aid of our THz imagers. The increased use of terahertz technology in the food industry is thus one of the significant opportunities for the growth of terahertz technology during the forecast period.

South America Terahertz Technology Market Overview

The South America market for terahertz technology is further segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of SAM. The region is characterized by a mixed growth scenario, with some countries having complex macroeconomic and political environments. Despite many challenges, the positive initiatives governments take are helping most of these countries’ economies grow at a reasonable pace during the forecast period. Developing economies such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru are investing substantially in infrastructure and industrial development. Companies across South America are adopting digitization, process automation, and advanced technologies to increase operational efficiency and performance. The increasing crime rate is a major contributing factor to South America's market growth for terahertz technology.

South America Terahertz Technology Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)

South America Terahertz Technology Market Segmentation

The South America terahertz technology market is segmented based on component, type, application, and country. Based on component, the South America terahertz technology market is bifurcated into terahertz sources and terahertz detectors. The terahertz detectors segment held a larger market share in 2023.

Based on type, the South America terahertz technology market is segmented into terahertz imaging systems, terahertz spectroscopy systems, and terahertz communication system. The terahertz imaging systems segment held the largest market share in 2023.

Based on application, the South America terahertz technology market is segmented into medical & healthcare, defense & security, food & agriculture, industrial, semiconductor, and others. The medical & healthcare segment held the largest market share in 2023.

Based on country, the South America terahertz technology market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South America. Brazil dominated the South America terahertz technology market share in 2023.

Advantest Corporation; HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG; NTT Electric Co.; and Terasense Group Inc., are the leading companies operating in the South America terahertz technology market.

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