Dubai, UAE – November 25, 2025 — Kings Research today announced its new report, “Global Automatic Identification & Data Capture (AIDC) Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025–2032.” The report provides detailed insight into AIDC technologies (barcodes, RFID, biometrics, OCR), segmentation by component and vertical, regional trends, and strategies of leading players, aimed at technology providers, logistics companies, manufacturers, and compliance-driven industries.
According to Kings Research, the global AIDC market was USD 71.24 billion in 2024, is forecasted to grow to USD 78.26 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 165.08 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.25% over the forecast period.
Automatic identification & data capture (AIDC) refers to technologies that automatically collect and record data without manual input. These include barcodes, RFID, smart cards, biometrics, optical character recognition (OCR), and voice systems. In highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, AIDC is critical not only for operational efficiency but also for traceability, serialization, and anti-counterfeiting.
Kings Research underscored some of the major trends influencing the automatic identification and data capture market. These include:
1. Rising E-Commerce
E-commerce continues to drive demand for AIDC in warehousing and logistics. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, total U.S. retail e-commerce sales for 2023 were approximately USD 1,118.7 billion, up 7.6% from 2022 (Source: www2.census.gov). This volume of online orders necessitates faster, more accurate data-capture solutions such as barcode scanners, RFID, and automated sortation.
2. Industrial Automation Uptake
Industrial automation is fueling AIDC growth as manufacturers invest in robotics. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported 553,052 new industrial robot installations in 2022, driving demand for machine-vision readers, smart sensors, and automated labeling.
3. Workplace Safety & Error Reduction
Reliable data capture helps reduce worker injuries and process errors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in private-sector industries in 2022, highlighting the ongoing risk in manual operations (Source: www.bls.gov). AIDC systems help automate documentation, lower human error, and improve safety.
4. Semiconductor Expansion Boosts RFID Ecosystem
Substantial investment under the CHIPS and Science Act is projected to triple U.S. manufacturing fab capacity by 2032. This expected increase in semiconductor supply supports greater production of RFID tags and optical sensors, core technologies of AIDC.
Value Proposition for B2B Leaders
- Compliance & Safety: AIDC solutions help pharma companies meet DSCSA (U.S.) and FMD (EU) requirements, reducing counterfeit risk.
- End-to-End Visibility: With RFID and DataMatrix barcodes, stakeholders can track units from manufacture to dispensing.
- Scalability: Cloud-based AIDC data systems and GS1 standardization enable scalable, interoperable serialization and traceability.
- Operational Efficiency: Automated scanning reduces manual work, speeds up verification processes, and improves recall responses.
- Brand Protection: Preventing falsified medicines strengthens brand reputation and ensures patient safety.
Regional Outlook
- North America: The U.S. market is heavily influenced by DSCSA compliance, driving adoption of AIDC systems that support serialization and electronic verification.
- Asia-Pacific: Rising pharmaceutical production, increasing regulatory harmonization, and rapid adoption of GS1 standards are driving demand for AIDC across the region.
Competitive Landscape
Kings Research identifies these as leading players in the AIDC market: Zebra Technologies Corporation, Datalogic S.p.A., Cognex Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., SICK AG, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, SATO Corporation, Impinj, Inc., Alien Technology LLC, Avery Dennison Corporation, Epson, Panasonic Corporation, KEYENCE CORPORATION, NEC Corporation, and DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
These companies are not only developing hardware (bar code readers, RFID interrogators) but also software platforms for serialization, data-sharing, and identity verification. Many are forming partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and regulatory-compliance service providers to deliver full traceability solutions.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited in this PR include the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, World Bank LPI, GS1 Global, World Health Organization, U.S. FDA, and European Commission documentation.