Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Research Report- Forecast 2030

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Research Report Information By Product Type (Tags, Reader, and Software), By Vertical (Transportation, BFSI, Animal Tracking/Agriculture, Commercial, Retail, Government, Healthcare, Logistic Aerospace, and Security Control & Defense), By Wafer Size (200mm, 300mm, 450mm, and Others), By Frequency (Low Frequency, High Frequency, Ultra-high Frequency, and Active Ultra-High Frequency), By Component (Passive RFID, Active RFID, Other), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The

ID: MRFR/SEM/2298-HCR | 100 Pages | Published By Aarti Dhapte on April 2023         

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Global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Overview:


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size was valued at USD 15.1 billion in 2021. The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market industry is projected to grow from USD 17.09 Billion in 2022 to USD 40.71 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.20% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Increasing the use of RFID tags in several end-use industries and keeping track of inventory products are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
Global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Overview
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Trends




  • Growing applications across various industrial verticals to boost the market growt,h




RFID is used for various applications in transportation, retail, healthcare, and BFSI, among others, owing to its applications. The demand for RFID is growing at a faster pace, especially UHF tags. The advantages provided by RFID tags are fueling their demand in the market. In comparison to other RFID tag frequencies, UHF tags have the quickest reading speed and the greatest read range, which, under ideal circumstances, can reach 150 meters. Additionally, UHF tags are more affordable than passive tags operating at low and high frequencies.


RFID tags are used in many industries as an alternative to traditional systems. For instance, RFID is used for the creation of personalized employee credentials. Many organizations are moving away from the use of passwords and PINs in favor of password-less authentication. These systems typically take the form of RFID-enabled secure smart cards. Moreover, RFID is being used by logistics companies to track cargo being shipped by land, air, and sea, as well as monitor the environment while it is being shipped. When conditions are not ideal, RFID tags alert the user so that immediate action can be taken. The entire supply chain, including warehousing and delivery, uses RFID. In addition to helping businesses track specific items, this technology also helps them optimize their inventory and become cost-effective. Such growing applications are positively impacting the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market CAGR across the globe in the coming years.


However, to cater to the rising demand, companies in the market are launching products that can be used for various applications, another factor driving the growth of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market revenue.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Segment Insights:


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Product Type Insights


The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market segmentation is based on tags, readers, and software. The tags segment held the majority share in 2021, contributing to around ~45-48% of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market revenue. This segment is also anticipated to be the fastest-growing in the market. This is primarily owing to the rising use of tags in various industrial verticals. The growing installation of tags owing to the easy trackability of these tags is also propelling the market growth.


June 2022: Delhi airport introduced RFID tags for tracking check-in luggage. The bags will be called Bagg Trax.


Figure 2: Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, by Product Type, 2021 & 2030 (USD Million)
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market, by Product Type, 2021 & 2030
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Vertical Insights


The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market segmentation, based on vertical, includes transportation, BFSI, animal tracking/agriculture, commercial, retail, government, healthcare, logistic aerospace, and security control & defense. The retail segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is due to the increasing RFID adoption by a number of businesses as a method to manage inventories. RFID technology is in high demand in retail for tracking various products. RFID tags facilitate a more efficient workflow in retail stores by allowing the items to be tracked against specific shipments. Such a growing rate of radio-frequency identification (RFID) positively impacts market growth.


January 2023: SML RFID, an end-to-end RFID solution provider for global retailers, announced the launch of part one of its State of Retail 2022/2023 report, and it reveals that 48% of retailers believe that frequently out-of-stock items are the biggest obstacle to providing excellent customer service in the current retail environment. This approval has further broadened the growth opportunity for the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) industry.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Wafer Size Insights


The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market data has been bifurcated by wafer size into 200mm, 300mm, 450mm, and Others. The 200mm segment dominated the market in 2021. The growing product launches and the rising adoption of RFID in various industries are propelling market growth.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Frequency Insights


Based on frequency, the global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) industry has been segmented into low frequency, high frequency, ultra-high frequency, and active ultra-high frequency. Ultra-high frequency held the largest segment share in 2021, owing to the rapid adoption of UHF tags as they are more affordable and can read the tags from a far distance of up to 15 meters which is higher compared to low-frequency as well as high-frequency RFID.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Component Insights


Based on components, the global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) industry has been segmented into Passive, Active, and Others. Passive RFID held the largest segment share in 2021, owing to the rapid adoption and demand of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for tracking products in several end-use industries. Moreover, these tags are powered by energy from radio waves, do not require a battery, and thus are more convenient.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market accounted for USD 6.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a substantial CAGR growth during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising demand for storage and tracker solutions, and several companies have adopted RFID across the region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 3: Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market SHARE BY REGION 2021
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the extensive use of RFID technology, increasing adoption of automation, and increasing demand for RFID tags in the aviation sector. Further, the Germany Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market held the largest market share, and the UK Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.


The Asia-Pacific Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due to expanding retail sector and increasing adoption of automation and IoT in the retail sector. Moreover, China Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market held the largest market share, and the India Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are investments and funds for R&D anticipated to positively impact the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market. Market participants are taking a range of organic and inorganic strategies to grow their global footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, growing investments, and collaboration with other companies.


One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) industry is launching new products in the market to meet the rising demand. In recent years, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) industry has raised funds for the R&D of RFID technology such that it is applicable in various industries. The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market major players such as NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), Alien Technology (US), 3M Company (U.S), ACTAtek Technology (U.S), Axcess International Inc. (U.S), Impinj Inc. (US), Ascendent ID (U.S), Checkpointt System Inc. (U.S), Avery Dennison Corporations (US), and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research and development activities.


NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands) is a technological solutions provider increasing for digitalization that ensures a safer society through secure contactless interactions. In May 2017, the company introduced its new global UCODE 8 RAIN RFID chip platform, NXP. This platform enables omnichannel retailers to improve supply chain management, generate more revenue, transform consumer shopping experiences, and enable brand protection.


Also, Avery Dennison Corporation (US) is a materials science company that manufactures various labeling and functional materials. In April 2019, Avery Dennison Corporations announced the release of its newest line of On-Metal UHF RFID solutions, which were created especially for tagging goods that traditional RFID technologies find difficult. Retailers' growing desire for RFID to play a larger role in enhancing and automating supply chains and retail, especially in the food and beauty segments, is reflected in the new tags, which have been optimized for performance when applied to objects containing metal, foil, and liquids.


Key Companies in the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) market includes




  • NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands)




  • Alien Technology (US)




  • 3M Company (U.S)




  • ACTAtek Technology (U.S)




  • Axcess International Inc. (U.S)




  • Impinj Inc. (US)




  • Ascendent ID (U.S)




  • Checkpointt System Inc. (U.S)




  • Avery Dennison Corporations (US), among others




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Industry Developments


May 2022: HID Global acquired Vizinex RFIDfor increasing their presence and relevance in key vertical markets such as healthcare/medical, oil & gas, manufacturing, data centers, among others.


May 2021: SML Group ("SML"), launched its Technology Innovation Development Center ("TIDC"), a Radio Frequency Identification ("RFID") inlay Research & Development (R&D) center and production hub in Hong Kong.


March 2019: Radar, a platform that combines radio frequency identification (RFID) with computer vision for enabling retailers to automate inventory management raised USD 16 million in a round of funding.


January 2018: GAO RFID announced the launch of a complete range of state-of-the-art Active 2.45 GHz RFID Readers which are capable of identifying tagged items that are up to 100 meters away.


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Segmentation:


Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Product Type Outlook




  • Tags




  • Reader




  • Software




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Vertical Outlook




  • Transportation




  • BFSI




  • Animal Tracking/Agriculture




  • Commercial




  • Retail




  • Government




  • Healthcare




  • Logistic Aerospace




  • Security Control & Defense




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Wafer Size Outlook




  • 200mm




  • 300mm




  • 450mm




  • Others




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Frequency Outlook




  • Low Frequency




  • High Frequency




  • Ultra-high Frequency




  • Active Ultra-High Frequency




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Frequency Outlook




  • Passive RFID




  • Active RFID




  • Other




Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Regional Outlook




  • North America




    • US




    • Canada






  • Europe




    • Germany




    • France




    • UK




    • Italy




    • Spain




    • Rest of Europe






  • Asia-Pacific




    • China




    • Japan




    • India




    • Australia




    • South Korea




    • Australia




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific






  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America

Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2021 USD 15.1 billion
Market Size 2022 USD 17.09 billion
Market Size 2030 USD 40.71 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 13.20% (2022-2030)
Base Year 2021
Market Forecast Period 2022-2030
Historical Data 2018 & 2020
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Product Type, Vertical, Wafer Size, Frequency, and Components, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), Alien Technology (US), 3M Company (U.S), ACTAtek Technology (U.S), Axcess International Inc. (U.S), Impinj Inc. (US), Ascendent ID (U.S), Checkpointt System Inc. (U.S), and Avery Dennison Corporations (US).
Key Market Opportunities Emergence of biomaterial Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) implants
Key Market Dynamics Rising prevalence of cervical spondylosis in corporate professionals Growing cases of cervical injuries in automobile crashes


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market size was valued at USD 15.1 Billion in 2021.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.20% during the forecast period, 2022-2030.

North America had the largest share of the global market

The key players in the market are NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), Alien Technology (US), 3M Company (U.S), ACTAtek Technology (U.S), Axcess International Inc. (U.S), Impinj Inc. (US), Ascendent ID (U.S), Checkpointt System Inc. (U.S), and Avery Dennison Corporations (US).

The retail category dominated the market in 2021.

Passive RFID had the largest share of the global market.