Fingerprint Sensor Market Report 2025

The fingerprint sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.86 billion in 2024 to $8.07 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased security and authentication needs, increased mobile device adoption, government and law enforcement, increased use in financial services, increased healthcare applications.

The fingerprint sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing e-commerce and online security, healthcare data protection, automotive biometrics, regulatory compliance, increasing border security and immigration. Major trends in the forecast period include in-display fingerprint sensors, ultrasonic fingerprint technology, under-display cameras, multimodal biometrics, multimodal biometrics.

The rising adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is anticipated to drive the growth of the fingerprint sensor market. The IoT is a network of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and electronic machinery with unique identities (UIDs), capable of transferring data without the need for human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. The growing adoption of the IoT is fueled by various interrelated factors that improve efficiency, convenience, and connectivity across multiple sectors. Fingerprint sensors are crucial in promoting the adoption of IoT by enhancing security, improving user experience, and enabling seamless integration among connected devices. For example, in April 2024, a report from Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, indicated that global IoT connections reached 15.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to grow by 16% to 38.8 billion connections by 2029. Therefore, the increasing adoption of the Internet of Things is expected to drive the growth of the fingerprint sensor market in the future.

The growing number of mobile connections is anticipated to drive the growth of the fingerprint sensor market. Mobile connections refer to wireless links that enable mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to connect to cellular networks and access voice, data, and internet services. Fingerprint sensors in mobile phones enhance security, alleviate password fatigue, secure transactions, and enable device encryption. For instance, in December 2023, a report from Demandsage, a US-based automated reporting platform that utilizes data science for actionable insights, revealed that there were approximately 6.6 billion smartphone users globally as of 2022. This marked a 4.2% increase in smartphone users compared to the previous year. Therefore, the growing number of mobile connections is expected to boost the fingerprint sensor market in the future.

Technological advancement is a prominent trend gaining traction in the fingerprint sensor market. Major companies in the fingerprint sensor sector are actively focused on developing new technological solutions to meet consumer demand and strengthen their market positions. For instance, SecuGen Corporation, a US-based optical fingerprint technology company, introduced the fingerprint reader Hamster Pro 30 and OEM sensor U30. These products have received certification from the FBI, and the sensor is utilized in FIPS 201 PIV and Mobile ID FAP 30 applications. This trend reflects the industry's commitment to advancing technology and meeting the evolving needs of consumers.

Major companies in the fingerprint sensor market are actively developing innovative products to meet the growing demand for fingerprint sensor technology. One notable example is the introduction of MorphoWave, a range of contactless fingerprint terminals. In January 2022, IDEMIA, a US-based security company, announced the launch of MorphoWave contactless fingerprint terminals. The MorphoWave range comprises two variations of contactless fingerprint scanners that incorporate IDEMIA's cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence utilization. This innovation reflects the industry's commitment to enhancing contactless fingerprint technology to meet evolving security and user experience demands.

In a strategic move in September 2022, ASSA ABLOY, a Sweden-based provider of safe and secure doorways, acquired Control iD for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is poised to fill multiple gaps for ASSA ABLOY by integrating biometric technologies, especially facial recognition. Control iD, based in Brazil, is a developer of hardware and software solutions for access control, fingerprint sensors, and time and attendance. This strategic acquisition underscores the industry's focus on expanding and diversifying its offerings to provide comprehensive and secure solutions in the growing field of biometric technology.

Major companies operating in the fingerprint sensor market include Anviz Global, Apple Inc., Egis Technology Inc., Fingerprint Cards AB, Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co. Ltd., Idex Biometrics ASA, Nippon Electric Company, NEXT Biometrics Group ASA, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Synaptics Incorporated, BIO-key International, CrucialTec, Hid Global Corporation, M2SYS Technology, Novatek Microelectronics, Secugen Corporation, Goodix Technology Inc., CMOS Sensor Inc., ELAN Microelectronics, Focaltech, Japan Display Inc., Sonavation Inc., Touch Biometrix, Vkansee, AuthenTrend, BioEnable Technologies, Crossmatch, Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH, HID Global Corporation, Precise Biometrics AB, Suprema Inc., ZKTeco Inc., BioScan Tek, FacePhi Biometria S.A., Fujitsu Limited, Innovatrics, Nuance Communications Inc.

A fingerprint sensor is a specialized type of sensor employed in fingerprint detection devices for biometric authentication, granting users access to specific information or entry/exit points. Renowned for their precision, superior performance, and resilience, these sensors rely on exclusive fingerprint biometric technology. Authentication processes heavily leverage fingerprint sensors.

The primary categories in the fingerprint sensor market are area and touch sensors, along with swipe sensors. Area and touch sensors capture and record the image of the finger placed over the sensor. Various technologies, including capacitive, optical, thermal, and ultrasonic, are utilized, incorporating diverse sensor technologies such as 2D and 3D. These fingerprint sensors find applications in a wide range of sectors, including consumer electronics, government and law enforcement, military, defense, aerospace, travel and immigration, banking and finance, commercial, healthcare, smart homes, and other domains.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fingerprint sensor market in 2024. The regions covered in the fingerprint sensor market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the fingerprint sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

The fingerprint sensor market consists of sales of optical fingerprint sensors, capacitive fingerprint sensors, thermal fingerprint sensors, and other fingerprint sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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