Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems are widely used in public transportation systems to streamline ticketing and revenue collection processes. AFC systems typically consist of a combination of hardware and software components designed to automate fare collection and processing. Hardware components of an AFC system typically include fare gates and validators that can accept various forms of payment, such as contactless smart cards, mobile app payments, and credit/debit cards. These devices communicate with the central system to verify the validity of the payment, and open the gate if the payment is approved. Software components of an AFC system typically include a central database that stores information on fares, routes, and customers, as well as management tools for monitoring and analyzing data related to fare collection and system performance. Ticket vending machines, customer service kiosks, and mobile apps also typically integrate with the central system to provide customers with a variety of ways to purchase and use transportation tickets. Benefits of AFC systems include reduced labor costs associated with manual fare collection, improved passenger flow and customer satisfaction, and better revenue management and control. Additionally, AFC systems can allow for real-time monitoring of passenger usage patterns and route efficiency, which can be used to improve public transportation services.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems include United, Omron, Samsung SDS, Thales, Gunnebo, Chinasoft International, Huaming, GaoXin Modern, NXP Semiconductors, Shanghai Potevio Company Limited, Huahong Jitong, Easyway, GRG Banking, ST Electronics, KML Engineering Limited, Advance Cards Systems etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Include:

United

Omron

Samsung SDS

Thales

Gunnebo

Chinasoft International

Huaming

GaoXin Modern

NXP Semiconductors

Shanghai Potevio Company Limited

Huahong Jitong

Easyway

GRG Banking

ST Electronics

KML Engineering Limited

Advance Cards Systems

Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Product Segment Include:

Ticket Vending Machine

Ticket Office Machine

Fare Gates

IC Cards

Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Product Application Include:

Rail & Transit Solution

Entertainment Solution

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Passenger Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources