According to ABI Research, total shipments in the smart card ticketing market are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5% between 2025 and 2030, increasing from 362.2 million units to 463.1 million units. Asia-Pacific and Europe are the largest regional markets, while North America is on the same level developing economies. North American ticketing operators continue to rely on legacy systems, while smart card technologies were widely adopted in Europe and Asia.