Barcode Scanning Markets

Handheld and Stationary Laser Barcode Scanner and Imager Market Analysis

Research Report

After a difficult 2008 and a slow start in 2009, retailers, manufacturers, and other core end users are slowly returning to IT spending/investment (though at reduced levels). The trend continued throughout 2010 with key leading vendors reporting very strong quarter-over-quarter growth rates compared to 2009, including robust growth for product categories that were hit hard with double-digit losses in 2009 such as laser scanners. Handheld barcode scanner market revenue dipped more than 20% from 2008 to 2009, but it rebounding in 2010. Stationary scanner markets experienced a greater revenue decline from 2008-2009 compared to handheld scanners, roughly a 30% reduction. ABI Research expects the handheld barcode scanner market to grow by roughly 12% in 2010 and by 10% next year; 7% annual revenue growth is predicted for the stationary/hands-free barcode scanner market.

This study provides a deep understanding of the market size, growth factors, key trends, competitive observations and overall market dynamics for the barcode scanner space. Following a high level introduction, the other sections of the report cover the technology, vertical markets, and high-level value chain and competitive landscape summary. Market forecasts are provided for handheld (laser, linear, 2D imager, and pen/wand) and stationary/fixed position/hands-free (industrial laser, industrial imager, and POS) barcode scanner. The report forecast segmentation is granular and varies by product category, and includes unit shipment and revenues by product category/technology, region and vertical market.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Brief: Barcode Scanner Market Top Level Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Barcode Scanning Market Overview
  • Executive Brief: Handheld Barcode Scanner Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Stationary/Hands-free Barcode Scanner Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Growth Segments
  • Executive Brief: Barcode Value Chain
  • Executive Brief: Market Leaders
  • Executive Brief: Summary Observations
  • Executive Brief: Strategic Recommendations
  • 1. Executive Summary
    • 1.1. Introduction
    • 1.2. Global Barcode Scanner Market Size Overview
    • 1.3. Key Trends and Observations
      • 1.3.1. The Economy Hurt(s) the Barcode Scanner Market, too: Brighter Skies Ahead
      • 1.3.2. Introduction of GS1 DataBar and Sunrise Dates in Retail
      • 1.3.3. Long-Term Plans for Scanner Upgrades = Imaging Technology
      • 1.3.4. Barcode Growth Centered in 2D Technology
      • 1.3.5. 2D Mobile Barcode Applications - Putting Barcodes in the Hands of Consumers
      • 1.3.6. Time to Care about Healthcare
      • 1.3.7. Co-Existence of Barcode and RFID
  • 2. Handheld Barcode Scanner Technology & Market Considerations
    • 2.1. Core Technologies/Product Categories
      • 2.1.1. Laser Scanners
      • 2.1.2. Linear Imagers
      • 2.1.3. 2D Imagers
      • 2.1.4. Pen/Wand Scanners
    • 2.2. Key Technology Trends and Considerations
  • 3. Stationary/Hands-Free Barcode Scanner Technology & Market Considerations
    • 3.1. Core Technologies/Product Categories/Form Factors
      • 3.1.1. Industrial Laser Scanners
      • 3.1.2. Industrial Imagers
      • 3.1.3. In-Counter POS Scanners
      • 3.1.4. Hands-Free Presentation Scanners
      • 3.1.5. Kiosk Scanners
    • 3.2. Key Technology Trends and Considerations
  • 4. Market Size and Forecasts
    • 4.1. Global Barcode Scanner Market Size
      • 4.1.1. Notes on the Forecasts/Exclusions
      • 4.1.2. Handheld Barcode Scanner Market Size by Product Category
      • 4.1.3. Stationary (Fixed) and Hands-Free Barcode Scanner Market Sizeby Product Category
    • 4.2. Global Barcode Scanner Revenues by Primary Vertical Market
      • 4.2.1. Handheld Barcode Scanners
      • 4.2.2. Stationary (Fixed) and Hands-Free Barcode Scanners
    • 4.3. Global Barcode Scanner Revenues by Regional Market
  • 5. Competitive Market Considerations
    • 5.1. The Barcode Scanning Value Chain
    • 5.2. Leading Barcode Scanner Vendors
    • 5.3. Finding Opportunities amid Deep Market Penetration and Commoditization
  • 6. Acronyms

Tables

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  1. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Type (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  2. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Type (Units), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  3. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Type (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  4. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Regional Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  5. Global Shipments of Handheld Barcode Scanners by Regional Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  6. Global Shipments of Stationary/Hands-Free Barcode Scanners by Regional Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  7. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Type (Units), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  8. Global Shipments of Handheld Barcode Scanners by Product Category/Type (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  9. Global Shipments of Handheld Barcode Scanners by Product Category/Type (Units), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  10. Global Shipments of Stationary/Hands-Free Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Product Category/Type (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  11. Global Shipments of Stationary/Hands-Free Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Product Category/Type (Units), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  12. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Primary Vertical Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  13. Global Shipments of Handheld Barcode Scanners by Primary Vertical Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  14. Global Shipments of Stationary/Hands-Free Barcode Scanners by Primary Vertical Market (Revenues), World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015

Charts

  1. Global Barcode Scanner Market Size by Primary Form Factor/Scanner Type World Revenue Forecasts: 2009-2015
  2. Global Handheld Barcode Scanner Market Size by Product Category/Type World Revenue Forecasts: 2010 vs. 2015
  3. Global Stationary/Hands-free Barcode Scanner Market Size by Product Category/Type World Revenue Forecasts: 2010 vs. 2015
  4. Barcode Value Chain
  5. Global Shipments of Barcode Scanners by Form Factor/Type (Revenues) World Market, Forecast: 2009 to 2015