Zhiyan Consulting: Analysis Report on Market Trends, Development Directions, and Investment Prospects of China's Laser Marking Equipment Industry
Report Overview:
Laser marking equipment is industrial equipment that uses a high-energy density laser beam to create permanent marks on the surface of materials. It is mainly used in precision processing fields such as electronics, hardware, plastics, and automotive parts. As an important application area of the laser industry, laser marking equipment has a history of several decades of development. Currently, most Chinese laser marking equipment companies have mastered laser marking technology and have established a presence in the global market. At the same time, with the growth of industries such as consumer electronics and automobiles, the demand for laser marking equipment in China continues to rise. Against this backdrop, the shipment volume of laser marking equipment in China shows an upward trend. In 2019, the shipment volume reached 290,000 units, and by 2024, it is expected to grow to 700,000 units, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.3%. In the future, with the development of emerging fields such as new energy and new materials, the application areas of laser marking equipment are expected to further expand, and the industry's shipment volume is likely to continue rising.
Based on this, leveraging the deep market insights of ZhiYan Consulting's laser marking equipment industry research team, and combining years of survey data with frontline practical needs, ZhiYan Consulting has launched the "2025-2031 China Laser Marking Equipment Industry Market Development Trends and Industry Demand Assessment Report." This report takes a new perspective on laser marking equipment, focusing on core industry topics—trends (how things are changing), user demands (what is needed), investment choices (where to invest), operational methods (how to invest), and practical cases (take a look). It aims to work together with industry partners to explore new patterns and opportunities for industry development, promoting the growth of the laser marking equipment industry.
Insights First:
Overview: Laser marking equipment is an industrial device that uses a high-energy-density laser beam to create permanent marks on the surface of materials, primarily used in precision processing areas such as electronics, hardware, plastics, and automotive components. Its technical principle involves directing the high-energy-density laser onto the surface of a workpiece to cause physical or chemical changes in the material, thereby forming permanent markings.
Development History: Looking at the development history, in the 1970s, China's laser technology was just beginning. At that time, researchers devoted great enthusiasm to laser technology research, gradually achieving breakthroughs from nothing. In the 1980s, China produced its first laser marking device, marking the country's formal entry into the laser marking equipment field. However, due to the limitations of technology and manufacturing capabilities at that time, the performance of these initial laser marking devices lagged significantly behind the global advanced level. By the 1990s, with the rapid development of the domestic economy and continuous technological progress, China's laser marking equipment industry began to grow rapidly. Domestic companies increased R&D investment, actively introduced and absorbed advanced international technologies, and gradually achieved technological breakthroughs. During this period, China's laser marking equipment saw notable improvements in precision, speed, and stability. In the 21st century, China's laser marking equipment industry has transitioned from a follower to a global leader. During this stage, China's laser marking equipment has surpassed global advanced levels in various performance indicators. Especially in the three key metrics of speed, precision, and stability, Chinese laser marking devices have reached an internationally leading standard.
Current Situation: As an important application area of the laser industry, laser marking equipment has a development history spanning several decades. Currently, most Chinese laser marking equipment enterprises have mastered laser marking technology and positioned themselves in the global market. At the same time, with the growth of industries such as consumer electronics and automotive, the demand for laser marking equipment in China continues to rise. Against this backdrop, the shipment volume of Chinese laser marking equipment shows an upward trend, reaching 290,000 units in 2019 and growing to 700,000 units by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.3%. In the future, with the development of new fields like new energy and new materials, the application scope of laser marking equipment is expected to expand further, and industry shipment volumes are likely to continue rising.
Industry Chain: From an industry chain perspective, the upstream of the laser marking equipment industry mainly includes lasers, optical components, control systems, power management, and auxiliary accessories. The midstream refers to the production and manufacturing of laser marking equipment, where companies integrate, assemble, and debug various upstream components to produce laser marking equipment that meets different customer requirements. The downstream refers to the application areas, which are very diverse, covering nearly all industries that require marking, engraving, or coding, such as electronics and semiconductors, the automotive industry, medical equipment, packaging, aerospace, and more.
Industry Landscape: From the perspective of competition in the laser marking equipment industry, leading domestic companies such as Han's Laser, HG Technology, and Raycus Laser dominate the low-to-mid-end markets in electronics and automotive components through vertical integration of the industrial chain and cost-performance strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises, on the other hand, capture a portion of the market through differentiated competition. In the future, leading companies with vertical integration capabilities and technological reserves are expected to further expand their advantages, while small and medium-sized enterprises will need to survive through innovation in niche markets or regional specialization.
Market Trends: (1) Currently, laser marking equipment in the market is mainly divided into CO2 laser marking machines, semiconductor laser marking machines, fiber laser marking machines, and ultraviolet laser marking machines. From the perspective of product forms, desktop laser marking machines, portable laser marking machines, and flying laser marking machines are the mainstream products in the market. Looking ahead, with the continued technological and product development advancements along the global laser marking equipment industry chain, the market will see the emergence of more innovative products such as ultrafast laser marking machines, green laser marking machines, and 3D laser marking machines, providing downstream customers with more diversified options. (2) Against the backdrop of continuous upgrades in global manufacturing, China's laser marking equipment industry will continue to adhere to innovation-driven development, promoting the industry to higher levels. In the future, Chinese laser marking equipment will focus more on intelligence, automation, and digitalization to meet the requirements of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. (3) With increasing consumer demand for product appearance and personalization, the requirements for marking precision and efficiency are also rising. To meet these needs, laser marking equipment has undergone continuous technological innovation and improvement. Not only can it achieve more precise markings, but it can also complete marking tasks in a shorter time. These technological improvements have made laser marking equipment increasingly compact, allowing it to adapt to more scenarios and applications.
Data Sources and Processing Instructions:
The "2025-2031 China Laser Marking Equipment Industry Market Development Trends and Industry Demand Assessment Report" is based on the latest and most comprehensive data from the Chinese industrial chain. It integrates authoritative official statistics, in-depth enterprise research, capital market insights, and global information. Through rigorous intelligent processing and exclusive algorithm validation, it ensures that the analysis conclusions are highly reliable, transparent, and traceable.
Post time: 11-14-2025
