Global Smart Card Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Threats, Trends, Applications, and Growth Forecast to 2027

MarketResearch.biz delivers in-depth insights on the global Smart card market in its upcoming report titled, “Global Smart Card Market Analysis Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast to 2027”. The global smart card market is estimated to register a CAGR of XX.X% in terms of value during forecast period 2018–2027. The report offers in-depth insights, revenue details, and other vital information regarding the target market, and the various trends, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and threats till 2027. The report offers insightful and detailed information regarding the various key players operating in the market, their financials, supply chain trends, technological innovations, key developments, apart from future strategies, acquisitions & mergers, and market footprint. The global smart card market report has been segmented on the basis of component, communication, and region.

This report is based on synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of information gathered regarding the target market from various sources. Our analysts have analyzed the information and data and gained insights using a mix of primary and secondary research efforts with the primary objective to provide a holistic view of the market. In addition, an in-house study has been made of the global economic conditions and other economic indicators and factors to assess their respective impact on the market historically, as well as the current impact in order to make informed forecasts about the scenarios in future.

Smart card is type of a device that contains integrated circuit (IC) chip. Integrated circuit chip is embedded commonly contains microprocessor with memory. It is used for exchange and storage of the data. Cards readers are used to read the information on the card and it is displayed on connected computer screen. Smart cards can be divided into two types namely contact smart cards and contactless smart cards. Contactless smart cards are connected to the reader using RF communication. Contact smart cards has gold plating on the surface and are inserted inside the card reader in order to transfer data.

Growing adoption of identification cards in form of smart cards in government facilities, as well as commercial offices and industries is a major factor driving growth of the global smart card market. Smart card is tamper proof and reliable than other cards and includes magnetic strip or barcode. In addition, it also provides security and convenience in case of financial transactions. Increasing use of smart cards in banking sector is another factor fueling growth of the global market. Smart cards are also used in mobile form of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM), Universal Subscriber Identification Modules (USIM), etc. Growing demand for smart phones and other smart devices and use of smart cards in licenses, passports, UIDs, etc. are factors expected to boost growth of the global smart card market in the near future.

However, low adoption of technology and rising use of mobile wallets may hamper growth of the global smart card market. Nevertheless, increasing security features of smart cards can create high revenue opportunities for players in the target market.

The market in Asia Pacific is expected to account for major share in terms of revenue and is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Increasing adoption of smart cards for identification in many countries, coupled with growing banking sector in emerging economies are factors driving growth of the global market in this region. The market in North America is expected to witness a lucrative growth in terms of revenue, followed by Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

Global Smart Card Market Segmentation:

Segmentation by component:

• Hardware
  • Smart Cards
  • Readers
• Software
• Services

Segmentation by communication:

• Contactless
• Contact

Segmentation by region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

• Gemalto N.V.
• Giesecke & Devrient GmbH
• IDEMIA France SAS
• Infineon Technologies AG
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Sony Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• HID Global Corporation
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• Ingenico Group SA