GVR Report cover Near Field Communication Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Near Field Communication Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (SD Cards, SIM Cards, NFC Covers, NFC ICs, NFC Tags and NFC Readers), By Application (Access Control, Ticketing, Data Sharing) And Segment Forecasts Till 2024

  • Report ID: 978-1-68038-261-7
  • Number of Pages: 80
  • Format: Electronic (PDF)

The exponential growth of mobile internet application and advancement of 3G and 4G networks is anticipated to drive the market

The global near field communication (NFC) market size was valued at USD 4.80 billion in 2015. The growing mobile penetration with improved payment infrastructure and data connectivity presents a significant opportunity for the growth of NFC-enabled mobile payment.

Global NFC Market, 2014 - 2024 (USD Billion)

Global NFC Market

The growing popularity of mobile devices and the increasing number of online consumers are expected to drive the demand for e-commerce. The near field communication technology is extensively used in pay terminals using mobile devices. Retailers, such as Target, Macy's, and Walgreens, have started using Google wallet technology. Businesses in the emerging markets, such as India, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, are localizing the content for mobile platforms for maximizing potential sales.

Furthermore, well-established infrastructure and device penetration in developed markets are supporting mobile transactions among individuals and between financial institutions and consumers. The increasing demand for enhanced government policies and security issues is expected to drive the near field communication market growth. Enterprises across the industries are developing and deploying new products for improving productivity with increased security. The increasing need for lowering the cost of ownership and the increased convenience need is further expected to continue dictating the industry development.

The growing development in NFC technology has encouraged consumers to make small and large payments using mobile devices. The proliferation and adoption of mobile payments including digital wallets and usage of apps have encouraged the non-payment technology firms to enter into payment landscapes which are expected to further drive the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing penetration of smartphones in the developing economy has led to the development of technology.

NFC tags are expected to portray the highest growth over the forecast period

Based on the product, the NFC market is segmented into SD cards, SIM cards, near field communication cover, near field communication ICs, near field communication readers, and field communication tags. NFC tags and NFC readers are expected to gain prominence over the next 8 years, which can be attributed to the high demand originating from payments and access control segments. The technology of combining the SD card with the near field communication technology has resulted in less cost infrastructure for the manufacturers, leading to enhanced demand in the industry.  The ability of SIM cards for cashless payments with improved user experience is expected to improve the product market. Furthermore, increasing demand for connectivity between devices for sharing information and data through online and in-store payments in a retail store has also led to the growth of the NFC technology in the segment.

The near field communication cover is considered as an accessory for converting smartphones into NFC-enabled smartphones. The technology is yet to be deployed in the emerging regions and has penetrated in developed countries such as the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The flexibility of the product for converting the devices to NFC-enabled is expected to lead the growth.

Growing popularity for NFC-based mobile payments is expected to increase the penetration of the NFC enabled devices over the projected period

The near field communication-based application segment can be categorized into access control, ticketing, data sharing, medical devices, transaction, product identification, and others. The transaction application is estimated to dominate the business in terms of revenue in 2015. The proliferation of smartphones with an increasing need for better consumer experience is expected to propel the demand.

The ticketing segment enables the commuters to use the near field communication mobile for a contactless transport ticket. The NFC-based ticketing application stores the transit details digitally on the mobile phone and allows the passenger to tap the mobile phone for boarding. The technology has led to the implementation of a cost-effective transport ticketing solution, which is expected to enhance the customer experience.

The increasing need for the digitizing of medical records and for tracking the fitness of consumers has led to the enhanced demand for near field communication-based medical devices. For instance, medical devices, such as Jawbone UP4, track the heart rate, and also assist in making payments to the retailers. The device’s capability of multi-tasking is also expected to influence the industry positively.

Increasing penetration of NFC enabled mobile phones in the Asia Pacific has contributed to significant growth from 2016 to 2024

The Asia Pacific NFC-based market is expected to remain the key revenue-generating region, accounting for over 20% share in 2015. The increasing penetration of smartphones and tablets is estimated to be the reason behind the adoption of the NFC technology. The rapid diversification of mobile payment services has accelerated collaboration amongst the industry participants resulting in the development of the technology. The international banks have been enthusiastically investing in building the mobile payment network which is further expected to increase the application segment collaborating the financial service provider and retailers.

The European market is expected to witness major developments in various applications which include near field communication-based transactions, ticketing, and access control over the forecast period. Growing adoption of NFC technology has led to increased implementation of POS terminals at retail outlets for contactless mobile payments and Visa Cards.

NXP Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies are the major players in the industry

The industry players are constantly introducing improved and advanced near field communication-enabled devices to increase the customer base and to expand the product offerings. The key industry competitors include Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (China), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), Mediatek Inc (Taiwan).

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