PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1541321
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1541321
The global portable scanner market size reached US$ 1.6 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 2.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during 2024-2032.
Portable scanners are USB or battery-operated hardware devices that rely on optical character recognition (OCR) technology to capture images of scanned documents and convert them into digital files. It syncs the scanned documents with computers, smartphones or tablets, as well as on the cloud. It is compact, lightweight, cost-effective, easy to use and saves time compared to other types of scanners. Consequently, it is widely utilized in industrial processes, such as warehouse management, to detect and inspect products and raw materials. It is also used in the transportation sector for tracking assets, luggage and boarding pass.
The rising trend of miniaturization in electronics devices, along with the increasing sales of smartphones and the growing popularity of wireless communication technologies, represents one of the key factors impelling the global portable scanners market growth. Moreover, there is a rise in the demand for wireless portable scanners in the corporate sector for scanning documents, receipts and cards during business travel. Furthermore, these scanners are utilized in pharmacies to inspect drugs, and digitize patient records and provide improved care in hospitals. Apart from this, leading players are incorporating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), three-dimensional (3D) laser and auto-scan, to provide enhanced functionality. Furthermore, on account of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is a heightened need for sterilizing the equipment to prevent contagion. As a result, market players are offering portable scanners that can withstand continuous disinfection. However, governing agencies across various countries have imposed complete lockdowns, which have disrupted the supply chain. The market is expected to revive once normalcy is regained.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global portable scanner market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, technology and end use industry.
Stationary Scanner
Non-Rugged Barcode Scanner
Automatic Scanner
Others
2D Imager
Linear Imager
Laser Scanner
Transportation and Logistics
Retail Stores
Industrial Manufacturing
Others
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Canon Inc., Datalogic S.p.A (Hydra S.p.A), Fujitsu Limited (Furukawa Group), Honeywell International Inc., HP Inc., Opticon Sensors Europe B.V., SATO Holdings Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Toshiba TEC Corporation and Zebra Technologies.