Barcode Scanners Market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Increasing Automation Adoption In Manufacturing Industry
- Ronak Shah
- World News
- January 21, 2025

The Barcode Scanners market is estimated to be valued at USD 5960.1 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% over the forecast period 2024-2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights The barcode scanners market is expected to grow owing to increasing adoption of automation in various industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transport and logistics among others.
Barcode scanners facilitate contactless inventory management and reduce manual errors. They improve workflow efficiency and accuracy by automating data capture processes. Additionally, growing e-commerce industry is fueling demand for barcode scanners to manage inventory and packaging of products. Rapid advancements in barcode scanning technology such as 2D imaging and Bluetooth connectivity is further augmenting market growth.
Key Market Trends: With increasing focus on optimizing warehouse operations, demand for rugged mobile computers with integrated barcode scanners is expected to rise considerably over the forecast period. Mobile computers allow real-time tracking of inventory and orders which enhances warehouse productivity and efficiency. They are replacing stationary barcode scanners as they provide flexibility of moving within the warehouse premises. Additionally, they offer features like voice picking which enable hands-free operations.
360° 3D barcode scanners are gaining traction owing to their ability to read barcodes from any direction without alignment or orientation limitations. They offer improved efficiency for scanning inventory located on shelves, pallets and containers. These scanners are well-suited for applications requiring omni-directional barcode scanning such as pick-by-vision, put-away andinventory auditing. Their high performance, accuracy and ease of use is driving increasing adoption across industries in coming years.
Barcode Scanners Market Opportunities: Handheld Barcode Scanners – The handheld barcode scanners segment is expected to account for the major share of the barcode scanners market during the forecast period. The segment accounted for over 50% share of the overall barcode scanners market in 2020. Handheld barcode scanners offer portability and flexibility for mobile data collection across various industries such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics. The ease of use of handheld barcode scanners and their competitive pricing is supporting the growth of this segment.
Fixed Mount Scanners – Fixed mount scanners find wide applications in manufacturing facilities and warehouses for inventory management and tracking purposes. The fixed mount scanners market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to growing complexity of supply chain operations and need for real-time inventory visibility across industries. The ability of fixed mount scanners to scan multiple codes rapidly with accuracy is a major factor driving their adoption in industries.
Key Market Takeaways: Barcode Scanners Market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031, owing to growing need for inventory management and tracking across various industries.
On the basis of type, handheld barcode scanners segment is expected to hold a dominant position, owing to portability, flexibility and ease of use advantages over other types.
By consumer type, commercial sector is expected to hold the major share owing to rising barcode scanning adoption in retail, logistics and manufacturing industries for inventory management.
On the basis of region, North America is expected to hold a dominant position over the forecast period, due to early adoption of technologies and presence of major barcode scanner manufacturers in the region.
Competitor Insights: Key players operating in the barcode scanners market include Zebra Technologies Corporation, Honeywell International Inc, Datalogic S.p.A., Cognex Corporation, Toshiba TEC Corporation and others. These players are focusing on new product launches and partnerships for business expansion.
Recent Developments: In June 2023, Zebra Technologies unveiled a new generation of mobile computers with integrated barcode scanning capabilities. Dubbed TC77-HC and TC57-HC, these lightweight Android-based devices allow scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes anywhere instantly. The company emphasized on greatly improved usability with large touchscreens, extended battery life, and versatile connectivity options. More information in full report.