Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025
Description
Research Summary
A wearable barcode scanner is a compact, hands-free device designed to read and decode barcodes while being worn by the user. These scanners are typically small and lightweight, and they can be worn on the hand, wrist, finger, or attached to clothing or accessories. Wearable barcode scanners utilize various technologies such as laser scanning, linear imaging, or 2D imaging to capture barcode data quickly and accurately. They are commonly used in industries such as retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing, where employees need to scan barcodes efficiently without interrupting their workflow. Wearable barcode scanners offer the convenience of hands-free operation, allowing users to scan items quickly and easily while keeping their hands free for other tasks. They enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in barcode scanning operations, making them valuable tools in various business environments.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner include Honeywell, Datalogic, Zebra, Newland, Unitech, ProGlove, RIOTEC, Generalscan, Denso Corporation, ACD Group 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner. 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner Include:
Honeywell
Datalogic
Zebra
Newland
Unitech
ProGlove
RIOTEC
Generalscan
Denso Corporation
ACD Group
Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Segment Include:
Ring Scanner
Glove Scanner
Others
Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Application Include:
Warehouse & Logistics
Retail & Wholesale
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price 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
A wearable barcode scanner is a compact, hands-free device designed to read and decode barcodes while being worn by the user. These scanners are typically small and lightweight, and they can be worn on the hand, wrist, finger, or attached to clothing or accessories. Wearable barcode scanners utilize various technologies such as laser scanning, linear imaging, or 2D imaging to capture barcode data quickly and accurately. They are commonly used in industries such as retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing, where employees need to scan barcodes efficiently without interrupting their workflow. Wearable barcode scanners offer the convenience of hands-free operation, allowing users to scan items quickly and easily while keeping their hands free for other tasks. They enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in barcode scanning operations, making them valuable tools in various business environments.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner include Honeywell, Datalogic, Zebra, Newland, Unitech, ProGlove, RIOTEC, Generalscan, Denso Corporation, ACD Group 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner. 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner 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 Wearable Barcode Scanner Include:
Honeywell
Datalogic
Zebra
Newland
Unitech
ProGlove
RIOTEC
Generalscan
Denso Corporation
ACD Group
Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Segment Include:
Ring Scanner
Glove Scanner
Others
Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Application Include:
Warehouse & Logistics
Retail & Wholesale
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price 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
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Wearable Barcode Scanner Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Ring Scanner
- 1.2.2 Glove Scanner
- 1.2.3 Others
- 1.3 Wearable Barcode Scanner Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Warehouse & Logistics
- 1.3.2 Retail & Wholesale
- 1.3.3 Others
- 1.4 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Trends and Innovation
- 1.5.2 Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Drivers and Challenges
- 2 Wearable Barcode Scanner Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.3 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.3.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.3.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales and Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 4.4 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 5 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 5.1.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.1.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 5.2.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 5.2.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 6.3.1 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3.2 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.4 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 6.4.1 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.4.2 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 6.5 North America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 7.3.1 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.3.2 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 7.4 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 7.4.1 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.4.2 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 7.5 Europe Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 8.3.1 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.3.2 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 8.4 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 8.4.1 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4.2 China Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 9.3.1 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.3.2 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 9.4.1 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.4.2 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 10.3.1 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.3.2 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 10.4 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 10.4.1 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.4.2 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 10.5 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 10.6 Latin America Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 10.6.1 Mexico
- 10.6.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Type
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Type (2020-2032)
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Application
- 11.4.1 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.4.2 Middle East & Africa Wearable Barcode Scanner Revenue by Application (2020-2032)
- 11.5 Middle East Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Sales, Revenue and Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.1 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.2 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.1.3 Global Wearable Barcode Scanner Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Honeywell
- 13.1.1 Honeywell Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Honeywell Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Honeywell Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Datalogic
- 13.2.1 Datalogic Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 Datalogic Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 Datalogic Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Zebra
- 13.3.1 Zebra Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Zebra Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Zebra Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Newland
- 13.4.1 Newland Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Newland Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Newland Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Unitech
- 13.5.1 Unitech Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Unitech Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Unitech Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 ProGlove
- 13.6.1 ProGlove Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 ProGlove Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 ProGlove Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 RIOTEC
- 13.7.1 RIOTEC Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 RIOTEC Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 RIOTEC Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 Generalscan
- 13.8.1 Generalscan Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 Generalscan Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 Generalscan Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 Denso Corporation
- 13.9.1 Denso Corporation Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 Denso Corporation Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 Denso Corporation Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 ACD Group
- 13.10.1 ACD Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 ACD Group Wearable Barcode Scanner Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 ACD Group Wearable Barcode Scanner Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Wearable Barcode Scanner Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Wearable Barcode Scanner Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Wearable Barcode Scanner Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Wearable Barcode Scanner Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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