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NFC Market with COVID-19 impact by Device operating mode (Reader emulation, Peer-To-Peer, and Card Emulation), Offering (Non-Auxiliary products, Auxiliary products, and Softwares), Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025

December 2020 | 165 pages | ID: N6EC911ADCDEN
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The NFC market is expected to grow from USD 18.0 billion in 2020 to USD 34.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 14.2%. The major factors driving the growth of the NFC market are the increasing trend of mobile commerce and growing adoption of the wearable technology. However, the issue of short-range communication is expected to restrain the growth of the market.

Reader emulation is attributed to hold largest share of the NFC market in 2019

The market for reader emulation is projected to witness highest growth in the NFC market for the forecast period, as the majority of mobile phone and retail applications use NFC chip in reader emulation mode. There is high adoption of NFC-based mobile wallets, such as Goggle pay, Samsung pay, Apple Pay, and Android Pay, which are expected to witness the highest CAGR in the coming years, owing to the high demand originating from payments.

Software to witness highest growth in NFC market in coming years

The software segment is expected to witness the highest growth in the NFC market in the coming years owing to the integration of its functionalities into routers, infotainment systems, wearable electronic devices, and other NFC-enabled devices. Additionally, more innovative software applications are expected to be launched in the coming years.

Consumer electronics accounted for a major share of the overall NFC market

Consumer electronics is the largest application industry for NFC and accounted for a major share of the overall NFC market with the commercialization of the technology in smartphones, media tablets, smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles. There has been an increase in the production of NFC-based interfaces, which enable users to control devices using this short-range communication technology.

APAC to witness highest CAGR of NFC market during the forecast period

The NFC market in APAC is foreseen to grow at a significant rate. The growth of the NFC market in APAC is mainly driven by increasing developments (such as R&D activities, investments, and partnerships among companies) related to NFC in countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea. Additionally, it has some of the world’s fastest-growing and leading industrialized economies. It is witnessing dynamic changes in the adoption of new technologies and advancements in organizations across industries.

The break-up of primary participants for the report has been shown below:
  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 25%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 45%
  • By Designation: C-level Executives - 30%, Manager Level - 40%, and Others - 30%
  • By Region: North America - 30%, Europe - 20%, APAC - 40%, and RoW - 10%
The NFC market was dominated by NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands), Broadcom (US), Qualcomm (US), Texas Instruments (US), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland).

Research Coverage:

This research report categorizes the NFC based on device operating mode, offering, application, and region. The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to the NFC market and forecasts the same till 2025.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report would help leaders/new entrants in this market in the following ways:
1. This report segments the NFC market comprehensively and provides the closest market size projection for all subsegments across different regions.
2. The report helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities for market growth.
3. This report would help stakeholders understand their competitors better and gain more insights to improve their position in the business. The competitive landscape section includes product launches and developments, collaborations and acquisitions.
4. This report would help understand the pre and post-COVID-19 scenarios as to how would the penetration of NFC will look like for the forecast period. The region segment includes the country wise impact analysis of COVID-19 and initiatives taken to overcome these impacts.
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION AND SCOPE
1.3 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.4 STUDY SCOPE
  1.4.1 MARKETS COVERED
  1.4.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 MARKET STAKEHOLDERS
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1 RESEARCH DATA
  2.1.1 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
  2.1.2 SECONDARY DATA
    2.1.2.1 Major secondary sources
    2.1.2.2 Key data from secondary sources
  2.1.3 PRIMARY DATA
    2.1.3.1 Primary interviews with experts
    2.1.3.2 Key data from primary sources
    2.1.3.3 Breakdown of primaries
    2.1.3.4 Key industry insights
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
  2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
  2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1 IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE NFC MARKET
3.2 PRE-COVID-19
3.3 POST-COVID-19
3.4 APPLICATION IMPACT
3.5 REGIONAL IMPACT

4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NFC MARKET
4.2 NFC MARKET, BY OFFERING
4.3 NFC MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY AND BY APPLICATION
4.4 NFC MARKET, BY DEVICE OPERATING MODE
4.5 NFC MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

5 MARKET OVERVIEW

5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
  5.2.1 DRIVERS
    5.2.1.1 Increasing trend of mobile commerce
    5.2.1.2 Growing adoption of wearable technology
  5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
    5.2.2.1 Issue of short-range communication
    5.2.2.2 Security concerns related to NFC
    5.2.2.3 Competition from substitute payment methods
  5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
    5.2.3.1 Increasing urbanization in emerging economies
    5.2.3.2 Online and in-Store payment
    5.2.3.3 Increasing penetration of contactless technology
    5.2.3.4 Growing need for connectivity between different devices
  5.2.4 CHALLENGES
    5.2.4.1 Lack of awareness about the benefits of NFC
    5.2.4.2 Need for intermediaries’ gateway for mobile payment
5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.6 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.7 ECOSYSTEM
5.8 IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS AND PATENT REGISTRATIONS, 2017–2019
5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
  5.9.1 NFC-ENABLED WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
  5.9.2 WIRELESS CHARGING WITH NFC
  5.9.3 UNLOCKING CARS REMOTELY WITH DIGITAL KEYS
  5.9.4 NFC-ENABLED KEY CARDS FOR PHONE-FREE ACCESS TO HOMES
  5.9.5 VARIOUS SIGNALLING TECHNOLOGIES OF NFC
    5.9.5.1 NFC-A
    5.9.5.2 NFC-B
    5.9.5.3 NFC-F
5.10 TARIFF AND REGULATORY STANDARDS
  5.10.1 REGULATORY STANDARDS
    5.10.1.1 FeliCa
    5.10.1.2 ISO/IEC 18000-3
    5.10.1.3 ISO/IEC 14443
5.11 CASE STUDIES
  5.11.1 ANTICOUNTERFEITING AND TRACEABILITY SOLUTION USING
NFC TECHNOLOGY
  5.11.2 NFC-BASED SECURITY SOLUTION FOR CARS
  5.11.3 IMPROVISING HOTELING EXPERIENCE WITH CONTACTLESS NFC
  5.11.4 PROVIDING NFC-BASED SOLUTION TO THE VISUALLY-IMPAIRED
  5.11.5 IOT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

6 NFC MARKET, BY DEVICE OPERATING MODE

6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 READER EMULATION
  6.2.1 READER EMULATION MODE IS USED WHEN THE NFC DEVICE IS USED TO READ DATA FROM MANDATED NFC TAGS
6.3 PEER-TO-PEER
  6.3.1 PEER-TO-PEER MODE ENABLES A LINK-LEVEL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TWO NFC DEVICES
6.4 CARD EMULATION
  6.4.1 NFC DEVICE WORKS AS A CONTACTLESS SMART CARD IN CARD EMULATION MODE

7 NFC MARKET, BY OFFERING

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 NON- AUXILIARY PRODUCTS
  7.2.1 NFC ICS & ANTENNAS
    7.2.1.1 NFC ICs serve applications such as ticketing and transit system, product identification and authentication
  7.2.2 NFC TAGS
    7.2.2.1 NFC tags are widely used for proximity and vicinity identification
  7.2.3 NFC READERS
    7.2.3.1 NFC readers are the active components in transactions
7.3 AUXILIARY PRODUCTS
  7.3.1 NFC MICRO SD CARDS
    7.3.1.1 NFC Micro SD card is an external module inserted in a mobile phone that communicates with the external NFC tag
  7.3.2 NFC SIM/UICC CARDS
    7.3.2.1 SIM cards with NFC chips embedded on them are expected to be a worldwide standard
  7.3.3 NFC COVERS
    7.3.3.1 NFC covers are used by consumers especially for non-NFC mobile phones
7.4 SOFTWARE
  7.4.1 NFC SOFTWARE STACKS ARE DEVELOPED BY SOFTWARE AND MOBILE APP DEVELOPERS TO PROVIDE EASE OF USAGE

8 NFC MARKET, BY APPLICATIONS

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 RETAIL
  8.2.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
    8.2.2.1 NFC tags play an important role in giving information and contents of the product
  8.2.3 TRANSACTION
    8.2.3.1 NFC-enabled phones and devices can be used for making payments
8.3 TRANSPORTATION
  8.3.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.3.2 TICKETING
    8.3.2.1 Rail, metro, and bus tickets can be booked using NFC
  8.3.3 ACCESS CONTROL
    8.3.3.1 NFC supports being cost-effective in eliminating equipment, ending the issuance of paper and plastic cards
8.4 AUTOMOTIVE
  8.4.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.4.2 LOW-END
    8.4.2.1 NFC provides drivers with a connected driving experience
  8.4.3 MID-RANGE
    8.4.3.1 NFC renders customized features such as infotainment system setting of air condition, lights, and target destination
  8.4.4 HIGH-END
    8.4.4.1 NFC led to the rising incorporation of smart driving applications into various high-end passenger cars
8.5 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
  8.5.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.5.2 PHYSICAL ACCESS
    8.5.2.1 NFC used for security purposes in buildings
  8.5.3 TIME & ATTENDANCE
    8.5.3.1 NFC is used to grant access and keep track of in-time and out-time
  8.5.4 AUTOMATED LOCKING SYSTEM
    8.5.4.1 NFC led to a rising adoption of digital keys
  8.5.5 SMART LIGHTING
    8.5.5.1 NFC capabilities allow control points from the wall, smartphones, or remote
8.6 MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
  8.6.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.6.2 MEDICAL DEVICES
    8.6.2.1 NFC in medical devices can be used for real-time monitoring of patients for effective diagnosis
  8.6.3 ACCESS CONTROL
    8.6.3.1 NFC cards are equipped with internal memory that can store patients’ critical information
8.7 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
  8.7.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.7.2 WEARABLE DEVICES
    8.7.2.1 NFC technology plays a major role in wearable electronics
  8.7.3 MOBILE PHONES/TABLETS
    8.7.3.1 NFC-enabled smartphones have a huge demand owing to their advanced payment functionalities
  8.7.4 LAPTOPS/PERSONAL COMPUTERS
    8.7.4.1 Touchless laptop is a new technology that has been commercialized
  8.7.5 CAMERAS
    8.7.5.1 NFC technology is used to share data with other devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers
  8.7.6 PRINTERS
    8.7.6.1 NFC feature allows users to directly print from a cell phone by holding the cell phone over the NFC tag
  8.7.7 GAMING DEVICES
    8.7.7.1 Players can link NFC stickers and inlays and use them in gameplay simply by tapping them together
  8.7.8 OTHERS
    8.7.8.1 NFC is also being used in home appliances such as washing machines
8.8 BANKING & FINANCE
  8.8.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.8.2 E-MONEY SERVICES (POS MACHINES)
    8.8.2.1 E-money or proximity payments are the main payment method for cashless transactions
  8.8.3 MULTIFOREX CARDS
    8.8.3.1 Multiforex cards are prepaid NFC-enabled cards used for multicurrency cashless transactions
8.9 HOSPITALITY
  8.9.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.9.2 ACCESS CONTROL
    8.9.2.1 NFC-enabled smartphones are being used for check-ins in a hotel
  8.9.3 TRANSACTION
    8.9.3.1 NFC technology allows making payments without the need for a card or PIN
8.10 OTHERS
  8.10.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  8.10.2 EDUCATION
    8.10.2.1 NFC technology enables interactive, participatory learning
  8.10.3 GOVERNMENT
    8.10.3.1 NFC offers countless opportunities for governments to improve public services and enhance transit systems

9 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA
  9.2.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  9.2.2 US
    9.2.2.1 The US is growing at a faster pace as major technology trends are taking place in the region
  9.2.3 CANADA
    9.2.3.1 Canada offering significant opportunities in the NFC market growth in North America
  9.2.4 MEXICO
    9.2.4.1 Mexico is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the NFC market in North America
9.3 EUROPE
  9.3.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  9.3.2 UK
    9.3.2.1 The UK to dominate the NFC market in Europe
  9.3.3 GERMANY
    9.3.3.1 Germany is an attractive market for transport applications using NFC
  9.3.4 ITALY
    9.3.4.1 Italy is adopting contactless payments in the retail sector by issuing pre-paid NFC cards
  9.3.5 FRANCE
    9.3.5.1 France is one of the fastest-growing markets for NFC in Europe
  9.3.6 SPAIN
    9.3.6.1 Digital wallets fuel NFC usage in Spain
  9.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
    9.3.7.1 Rest of Europe includes Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
  9.4.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  9.4.2 CHINA
    9.4.2.1 Chinese prefer smart payment systems using QR and NFC codes
  9.4.3 JAPAN
    9.4.3.1 E-money smart cards powered by NFC technology are widely prevalent in Japan
  9.4.4 INDIA
    9.4.4.1 India is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the coming years
  9.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
    9.4.5.1 South Korea is one of the early adopters of NFC in APAC
  9.4.6 REST OF APAC
    9.4.6.1 Rest of APAC includes Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar
9.5 REST OF THE WORLD
  9.5.1 COVID-19 IMPACT
  9.5.2 SOUTH AMERICA
    9.5.2.1 South Americans use many different alternative payment methods, including NFC
  9.5.3 MIDDLE EAST
    9.5.3.1 NFC technology has been booming in the Middle Eastern region
  9.5.4 AFRICA
    9.5.4.1 Payment with contactless cards is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa

10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 NFC-RELATED SEGMENT REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP FIVE PLAYERS
10.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2019
10.4 RANKING ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS IN THE NFC MARKET
10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION QUADRANT
  10.5.1 STAR
  10.5.2 EMERGING LEADER
  10.5.3 PERVASIVE
  10.5.4 PARTICIPANT
10.6 STARTUP/SME EVALUATION MATRIX
  10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
  10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
  10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
10.7 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
10.8 COMPETITIVE SITUATIONS AND TRENDS
  10.8.1 OTHERS

11 COMPANY PROFILES

(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View (Key strengths/right to win, Strategic choices made, Weaknesses and competitive threats))*
11.1 KEY PLAYERS
  11.1.1 NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
  11.1.2 BROADCOM
  11.1.3 QUALCOMM
  11.1.4 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
  11.1.5 STMICROELECTRONICS
  11.1.6 SAMSUNG
  11.1.7 RENESAS ELECTRONICS
  11.1.8 INTEL
  11.1.9 TOSHIBA
  11.1.10 AMS
11.2 OTHER COMPANIES
  11.2.1 THALES GROUP
  11.2.2 INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES
  11.2.3 SONY
  11.2.4 IDENTIV
  11.2.5 AVERY DENNISON
  11.2.6 PANTHRONICS
  11.2.7 FLOMIO
  11.2.8 IDENTISYS
  11.2.9 HID GLOBAL
  11.2.10 MAGTEK
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View (Key strengths/right to win, Strategic choices made, Weaknesses and competitive threats) might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.

12 APPENDIX

12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
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12.3 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS
12.4 RELATED REPORTS
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS


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