Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Offering (Tags, Readers, and Software & Services), Tag Type, Wafer Size, Material, Frequency, Form Factor, Application, Industry Vertical, and Region (North Ame

The global radio-frequency identification (RFID) market size is expected to reach USD 27.31 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Offering (Tags, Readers, and Software & Services), Tag Type, Wafer Size, Material, Frequency, Form Factor, Application, Industry Vertical, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025– 2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

RFID technology enables the wireless identification and tracking of objects, animals, and even people by using radio waves. It encompasses RFID tags, readers, and software systems that facilitate automated data capture, reducing manual efforts and errors in tracking objects.

The demand for RFID solutions is increasing rapidly due to the rising need for improved supply chain visibility, inventory management, and enhanced security across sectors like logistics and warehousing. In addition, the rising number of fashion retail outlets that use RFID to track apparel in real-time, reduce stock discrepancies, and prevent theft is contributing to the radio-frequency identification (RFID) market expansion.

Major retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, are adopting RFID technology to streamline inventory tracking, reduce theft, and enhance customer experience. RFID technology helps these retailers achieve real-time inventory accuracy, minimizing stockouts and overstock situations. The ability of RFIDs to conduct faster checkouts and automate inventory audits has further fueled the adoption of RFID in retail environments. Additionally, with the rise of e-commerce, companies are integrating RFID to optimize warehouse operations and reduce fulfillment errors, thereby propelling the radio-frequency identification (RFID) market growth.

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Market Report Highlights

In terms of offering, the tags segment accounted for a major RFID market share in 2024 due to the increasing adoption of inventory management solutions, supply chain optimization, and asset tracking tools across various industries such as retail, healthcare, and automotive.

Based on tag type, the passive segment held the largest market share in 2024 due to its cost-effectiveness, wide application range, and ease of deployment across industries.

In the global market, North America dominated the radio-frequency identification market share in 2024 due to the advanced technological infrastructure, high investment in automation, and established supply chain networks.

The market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a robust pace during the forecast period, owing to rapid industrialization, e-commerce growth, and smart city initiatives.

Some of the global key market players are 3M; Alien Technology, LLC; AMERICAN RFID SOLUTIONS, LLC; CAEN RFID S.r.l.; GAO Group Inc.; Honeywell International Inc.; IBM Corporation; Impinj, Inc.; Mobile Aspects, Inc.; Motorola Solutions, Inc.; NewAge Industries, Inc.; Radianse; RF Technologies, Inc.; SATO HOLDINGS CORPORATION; Siemens; STANLEY Healthcare; and STID.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the radio-frequency identification (RFID) market report on the basis of offering, tag type, wafer size, material, frequency, form factor, application, industrial vertical, and region:

By Offering Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Tags

Readers

Software & Services

By Tag Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Passive

Active

By Wafer Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

8-Inch

12-Inch

Other

By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Plastic

Glass

Paper

Other

By Frequency Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Low

High

Ulta-High

By Form Factor Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Card

Label

Key Fob & Token

Band

Paper & Inlay

Implantable

Other

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Inventory & Asset Management

Security & Access Control

Ticketing

Other

By Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Automotive

Healthcare

Agriculture

Retail

Food

Transportation

Aerospace & Defense

Entertainment

Logistic & Warehousing

Other

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

• US
• Canada

• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

• China
• Japan
• India
• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Australia
• Vietnam
• Rest of Asia Pacific

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America