Electronic Article Surveillance Market Report 2026

The electronic article surveillance market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.31 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing retail theft incidents, rising adoption of traditional rf & am systems, increasing retail store count, government regulations for retail security, awareness about loss prevention solutions.

The electronic article surveillance market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI-enabled eas systems, integration with iot devices, cloud-based security solutions, expansion of self-checkout and automated retail, demand for smart & compact tags. Major trends in the forecast period include smart tag integration, cloud-based loss prevention solutions, retail analytics & inventory optimization, mobile-enabled eas systems, self-checkout theft reduction.

The electronic article surveillance market is poised for growth, driven by the expanding retail industry. Retail encompasses businesses selling goods or services directly to consumers, from local stores to global chains. This growth stems from consumer shifts to online shopping, globalization, and advancements in supply chain management. Electronic article surveillance plays a vital role in safeguarding merchandise and improving operational efficiency, ensuring a secure shopping environment. For example, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts a 2.5% to 3.5% increase in US retail sales in 2024, highlighting the sector's expansion driving demand for surveillance solutions.

Major companies in the Electronic Article Surveillance market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as sustainable radio-frequency identification (RFID), to improve security and minimize environmental impact. Sustainable RFID technology is designed to reduce environmental harm by using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient processes. It allows for effective tracking and monitoring while promoting waste reduction and recyclability within supply chains. For example, in November 2024, Century Textiles and Industries Ltd., an India-based manufacturing company, introduced the PET-free RFID ECO Care Label, CE341540. This label provides efficient tracking and management across the supply chain, from sourcing to retail, and is environmentally friendly due to its soft fabric design that eliminates the use of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) materials. The label is ultra-thin, skin-friendly, washable, and resistant to dry cleaning, making it suitable for various apparel applications.

In April 2023, Checkpoint Systems acquired Alert Systems, a Denmark-based EAS provider, aiming to strengthen its retail crime prevention capabilities. This strategic move integrates Alert Systems' technologies into Checkpoint Systems' portfolio, enhancing theft prevention and operational effectiveness in retail environments.

Major companies operating in the electronic article surveillance market are Avery Dennison Corporation, ADT Inc, Gunnebo AB, Nedap NV, Takachiho Koheki Co Ltd, Hangzhou Century Co Ltd, Sentry Technology Corporation, WG Security Products Inc, Shopguard Systems Ltd, Amersec, Ketec Inc, Cross Point BV, Agon Systems Ltd, ALL-TAG Corporation, Axle Systems, Dexilon Automation, Sekura Global, Universal Surveillance Systems, Gateway Security EAS, SML Group, Rhyguan Technology, RDS Systems, Rocateq, Fortecho Solutions, Retail Security Solutions.

North America was the largest region in the electronic article surveillance market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronic article surveillance market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electronic article surveillance market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The electronic article surveillance market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as security systems, deactivation and reuse, detection of unauthorized removal, and alarm activation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The electronic article surveillance market also includes sales of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, detection systems, library security strips, and deactivators and detachers. 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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