Biometric POS Terminals Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis

Coverage: Biometric POS Terminals Market covers analysis By Type (Fingerprint Recognition, Facial Recognition, Iris Recognition, Other Types); End User (BFSI, Hospitality, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Other End Users) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00016113
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
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Biometric POS Terminals Market Scope and Size by 2031

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MARKET INTRODUCTION

A biometric point of sale (POS) machine is an electronic device that combines biometric technology for personal information confirmation or additional payment behavior. For instance, fingerprint recognition, face recognition, palm recognition, iris recognition, voice recognition, etc. are used by biometric technology.

MARKET DYNAMICS

The growing need for security among businesses is one of the major factors driving the growth of the biometric POS terminal market, while demand for improved identification technologies is growing exponentially. Furthermore, the continuous progress and mass penetration of biometric technologies into consumer devices are two factors that are driving the growth of the market for biometric technologies. Also, biometrics technologies are widely used for single-factor and multi-factor authentication to provide enhanced security and accuracy in healthcare, military & defense, banking and finance, government, and consumer electronics.

MARKET SCOPE

The -Global Biometric POS Terminals Market Analysis To 2031- is a specialized and in-depth study with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The biometric POS terminals market report aims to provide an overview of the biometric POS terminals market with detailed market segmentation by voltage, power rating, end user, and geography. The global biometric POS terminals market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading biometric POS terminals market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

The global biometric POS terminals market is segmented on the basis of type, end user, and geography. Based on type, the biometric POS terminals market is segmented into: Fingerprint Identification, Facial Recognition, Iris Recognition, Others. On the basis of power end-user, the market is segmented into: BFSI, Hospitality, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Other End Users.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global biometric POS terminals market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2021 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The biometric POS terminals market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trends and opportunities prevailing in various regions.

The report analyzes factors affecting the biometric POS terminals market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South& Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the biometric POS terminals market in these regions.

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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global biometric POS terminals market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2021 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The biometric POS terminals market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trends and opportunities prevailing in various regions.

The report analyzes factors affecting the biometric POS terminals market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South& Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the biometric POS terminals market in these regions.

MARKET PLAYERS

The reports cover key developments in the biometric POS terminals market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from biometric POS terminals market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the biometric POS terminals market.

The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the biometric POS terminals market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.

  •   Aratek
  •   BIYO LLC
  •   Chongqing Huifan Technology Co., Ltd.
  •   DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH
  •   Feigete Intelligent Technology Co., Limited
  •   FUJITSU
  •   Ingenico
  •   M2SYS Technology
  •   Mantra Softech (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  •   Telepower Communication Co., Ltd.

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Report Coverage
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Biometric POS Terminals Market - By Type
1.3.2 Biometric POS Terminals Market - By End User
1.3.3 Biometric POS Terminals Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS

5. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE

7. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Fingerprint Recognition Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. FACIAL RECOGNITION
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Facial Recognition Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. IRIS RECOGNITION
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Iris Recognition Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. OTHER TYPES
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. Other Types Market Forecast and Analysis
8. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - END USER
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. END USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. BFSI
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. BFSI Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. HOSPITALITY
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Hospitality Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Media and Entertainment Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. RETAIL
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Retail Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. OTHER END USERS
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Other End Users Market Forecast and Analysis

9. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Biometric POS Terminals Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4 North America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.1.5 North America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.1.5.2 Canada Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.1.5.3 Mexico Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4 Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.2.5 Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2.5.2 France Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2.5.3 Italy Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2.5.5 Russia Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3.5.2 China Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3.5.3 India Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3.5.4 Japan Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3.5.5 South Korea Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End User
9.5.5 South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.5.5.2 Argentina Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Biometric POS Terminals Market by End User

10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

11. BIOMETRIC POS TERMINALS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. ARATEK
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. BIYO LLC
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. CHONGQING HUIFAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. DERMALOG IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS GMBH
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. FEIGETE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. FUJITSU
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. INGENICO
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. M2SYS TECHNOLOGY
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. MANTRA SOFTECH (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. TELEPOWER COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments

12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies

1. Aratek
2. BIYO LLC
3. Chongqing Huifan Technology Co., Ltd.
4. DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH
5. Feigete Intelligent Technology Co., Limited
6. FUJITSU
7. Ingenico
8. M2SYS Technology
9. Mantra Softech (India) Pvt. Ltd.
10. Telepower Communication Co., Ltd.

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