Global Fingerprint Sensors Market

Market Overview

Rising demand for biometric identification and authorization in different verticals to maintain privacy and security is enhancing the demand for fingerprint sensors globally. By the end of 2024, more than 70 percent of all transactions are expected to be performed via biometric authentication, primarily via fingerprint sensors in mobile devices. In October 2016, NEC Corporation introduced world's first fingerprint sensing device prototype which is capable of capturing fingerprint images of newborns and infants. Similarly, in 2015, Synaptics introduced “Natural ID” which provides smaller touch area to support high end mobile devices. Chinese technology manufacturer Goodix launched its fingerprint reader which can be embedded within the screens of smartphones. Companies such as Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, LG, ZTE and ASUS phones are currently using Goodix fingerprint sensors. These innovations are raising the market competitiveness which is likely to fuel the expansion of fingerprint sensors business.

Successive collaborations between mobile device manufacturers and fingerprint sensors manufacturers is also expected to bring new business opportunities for fingerprint sensors market. For instance, in 2014, Apple Inc. acquired LuxVue Technology Corporation, a low-power, micro LED-based displays electronics applications manufacturer. With this acquisition, Apple aims to substitute iPhone’s home button with fingerprint-scanning screen.

Market Segmentation

Global Fingerprint Sensors Market is categorized on the following basis:

• Based on Sensor Type
  • Swipe Sensor
  • Area & Touch Sensor
• Based on Sensor Technology Type

• Optical Sensor Technology
• Capacitive Sensor Technology
• Ultrasonic Sensor Technology
• Thermal Sensor Technology

• Based on Application

• Mobile Devices
• Travel & Immigration
• Aerospace & Defense
• Healthcare
• Banking & Finance
• Others ( Commercial Security, Smart Homes)

• Based on Geography
  • North America (U.S. & Canada) {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}
  •  Latin America (Brazil, Mexico & Rest of Latin America)         {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}
  • Europe (The U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden & RoE) {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia) {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}
  • Middle East & Africa (GCC, South Africa, North Africa, RoMEA) {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}
  •  Rest of World {Market Size (USD Billion), Growth Analysis (%) and Adoption Rate (%)}

Market Size and Forecast (2016-2024)

The global fingerprint sensors market is expected to reach USD 13.80 billion by the end of 2024, registering a CAGR of 19.0% over the forecast period.

North America is the dominating region for global fingerprint sensors market in 2015, owing to high sales of smartphones and tablets and large adoption of advance technologies and applications of biometrics in the region. Moreover, increasing penetration of fingerprint scanners in countries such as Sweden, the UK, Germany, Poland, Spain and France is boosting the growth of fingerprint sensors market in Europe. Europe fingerprint sensors market is expected to grow at CAGR of 16.0% from value USD 1.08 billion in 2016 over the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region and is projected to dominate the global fingerprint sensors market over the forecast period, due to growing acceptance of advance technology and increasing usage of biometric devices in organizations in the region. Apart from developed countries such as Japan, Australia, Singapore and South Korea fingerprint scanners are also used in emerging economies such as Philippines, India, China and Malaysia in many bank offices, hospitals and manufacturing centers. Asia-Pacific fingerprint sensors market is expected to grow over USD 4.83 billion by 2024.

Market Drivers and Challenges

Growing urbanization and rising internet penetration is also increasing the number of fraudulent cases. This is boosting the requirement for high security to keep person’s identity and data secure primarily for e-commerce and banking applications. Smart devices embedded with fingerprint sensors expected to hold significant position in market in the coming years. Ongoing technological advancements in fingerprint sensing technologies and rising penetration of fingerprint sensor in smartphones are projected to boost the growth of fingerprint sensors market across the globe.

Biometric identifiers based on physiological properties which may change over the period of time. Fingerprint sensors are still under developing phase and are not completely spoofing proof. Moreover, technical problems related with fingerprint sensors such as false rejection and conditional physical disabilities are hindering the growth of fingerprint sensors market.

Key Market Players

• Apple Inc.

• Synopsis
• Business Strategy
• Product Portfolio
• SWOT Analysis

• Synaptics Incorporated
• Fingerprint Cards AB
• Precise Biometrics
• Next Biometrics
• Egis Technology Inc.
• NEC Corporation
• VKANSEE Technology
• Goodix Ltd
• Bio-Key International Inc.
• Atmel Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
• HTC Corporation
• LG Electronics
• Integrated Biometrics, Inc.
• Idex ASA
• Cross Match Holdings, Inc.

Scope Background

Market Synopsis

Market Segmentation

The Global Fingerprint Sensors Market is segmented as follows:

• By Sensors Types (Market Size, Demand Analysis and Growth Analysis)
• By Sensors Technology Types (Market Size, Demand Analysis and Growth Analysis)

• By Application (Market Size, Demand Analysis and Growth Analysis)

By Regions

• North America (U.S., Canada) {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}

• Latin America (Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Rest of Latin America) {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}
• Europe (Germany, Italy, Spain, France, The U.K., Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Rest of Europe) {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Singapore, Japan, Hong-Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Rest of Asia Pacific) {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA) {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}
• Rest of World  {Market Size, Growth Analysis and Opportunity Analysis}

Market Dynamics: Growth Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

• Risk Factors

• Regional Variations
• Recent Trends and Developments

Key Market Players

• Synopsis
• Business Strategy
• Product Portfolio
• SWOT Analysis

Porter’s Five Force Model

Market Landscape: Competition and Beyond

Market outlook for business players and entry level players to ascertain their business in dynamic ecosystem

Expert Analysis

Concluding Remarks