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RFID in Global Manufacturing 4.0 Market, Forecast to 2025

  • Report

  • 158 Pages
  • October 2018
  • Region: Global
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 4659822

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Manufacturing Will Drive RFID Implementation

This study analyzes the total global RFID market in manufacturing. Greater demands for visibility and control over businesses are driving RFID deployments across industries globally. The market is at a growing stage and growth will be seen in the automotive, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, electronics and electrical equipment, metals and machinery, chemical, rubber, plastic and polymer, wood, paper, and pulp, textile and apparel, and other (medical devices, measuring instruments, leather, tobacco, furniture, glass and concrete products, and fashion accessories) vertical markets. The United States and Europe will be the leading contributors to market growth and will continue to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Moderate-to-high growth opportunities exist for passive RFID and active RFID system and solution providers. The total market revenue in 2017 was $811.5 million and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.0% between 2017 and 2025. This study focuses on the trends, challenges, and factors driving market growth. Also included are products revenue and units forecast, country-wise breakdown of each region, and a competitive analysis.  A list of key market participants, along with their respective market shares, has been included. The leading global RFID participants are also at the top in the regional levels. They dominate the market and have the most influence on market performance, technology innovation, and pricing and product features. This research service provides the necessary business intelligence to accelerate growth in a fast-paced market.

Research Scope

The key product segments covered in the study include tags, readers, and software and services. The study provides revenue breakdown by vertical markets, which include automotive, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, electronics and electrical equipment, metals and machinery, chemical, rubber, plastic and polymer, wood, paper, and pulp, textile and apparel, and other (medical devices, measuring instruments, leather, tobacco, furniture, glass and concrete products, and fashion accessories). The study also discusses various macroeconomic factors and trends in the 5 regions - North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and APAC.

The study also discusses the Mega Trends that will impact the RFID market growth, growth of the blockchain technology and how it will impact RFID and manufacturing market, and how a solution combining both RFID and blockchain can benefit businesses.

Key Issues Covered

  • Is the market growing? How long will it continue to grow and at what rate?
  • What are the key technologies that will grow at a fast rate?
  • Which are the applications that offer high growth opportunities?
  • Which are the vertical markets that have high demands and will offer high growth opportunities?
  • What are the emerging market and technology trends?
  • Are the vendors in the space ready to go alone, or do they need partnerships to take their businesses to the next level?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
  • Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • CEO’s Perspective


2. Market Overview
  • Market Definitions
  • Key Questions This Study Will Answer
  • Market Segmentation
  • Market Distribution Channels


3. Drivers and Restraints - Total RFID in Manufacturing 4.0 Market
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained


4. Forecasts and Trends - Total RFID in Manufacturing 4.0 Market
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Forecast Assumptions
  • Where RFID Fits in IIoT
  • Manufacturing 4.0 - Value Chain
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
  • Revenue Forecast by Region
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Region
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Technology
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Products
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Application
  • Revenue Forecast by Applications
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Applications
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Verticals
  • Revenue Forecast by Verticals
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Verticals


5. Market Share and Competitive Analysis - Total RFID in Manufacturing 4.0 Market
  • Market Share
  • Market Share Analysis
  • Competitive Environment
  • Top Competitors
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment


6. Growth Opportunities and Companies to Action
  • Growth Opportunity - Transformation of Manufacturing 4.0
  • Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth


7. Mega Trends and Industry Convergence Implications
  • Mega Trend Impact on the Market
  • Growth of Digital Twin in the Manufacturing Market
  • Impact of RFID and Blockchain on the Future of Manufacturing Market


8. Passive RFID Segment Analysis
  • Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Passive RFID Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Products and Tags Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Frequency
  • Revenue Forecast by Frequency
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Frequency


9. Active RFID Segment Analysis
  • Key Findings
  • Market Engineering Measurements
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Revenue Forecast by Products
  • Active RFID Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Products and Tags Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion
  • Percent Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion by Technology


10. North America
  • Key Findings
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Product
  • Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Country
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • NA - Growth Prospects


11. Latin America
  • Key Findings
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Product
  • Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Country
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Mexico—Industry 4.0 Revolution


12. Europe
  • Key Findings
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Product
  • Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Country
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Future of Manufacturing in Europe
  • Eastern Europe - The Future Frontier of Manufacturing Growth


13. Middle East and Africa
  • Key Findings
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Product
  • Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Country
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion


14. APAC
  • Key Findings
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Technology
  • Revenue Forecast by Product
  • Tags Unit Shipment Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Country
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • China-Manufacturing Hotspots by 2025
  • China-Globalization and Digitalization in Manufacturing
  • China-Investments for EV
  • Diverse Manufacturing Hotspots of ASEAN
  • Changing Face of Manufacturing in ASEAN
  • Future of ASEAN Manufacturing
  • India’s Manufacturing Scenario
  • Growth of Domestic Manufacturing in India


15. The Last Word
  • The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
  • Legal Disclaimer


16. Appendix
  • Market Engineering Methodology
  • Partial List of Companies Interviewed
  • List of Exhibits