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Global EAS Anti-Theft System Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Sep 23, 2025
Length 136 Pages
SKU # GFSH20415256

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global EAS Anti-Theft System market size was valued at US$ 1680 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 2279 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.6% during review period.

EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) is also known as the electronic article anti-theft system. It is one of the commodity security measures widely adopted by large retail industries. EAS is the abbreviation of "electronic article anti-theft system". It uses high-tech electronic technology to make the commodity itself have self-defense and anti-theft capabilities.

Since its introduction in the United States in the mid-1960s, the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system has become one of the important security measures widely adopted by the global retail industry. Initially, the EAS system was mainly used in the clothing industry to prevent the theft of goods. With the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the EAS system has expanded to more than 80 countries and regions around the world, and is widely used in many industries such as department stores, supermarkets, and books, especially in large supermarkets and warehouse-style stores. It has been fully developed and applied.

The EAS system mainly consists of three parts: sensor, decoder, and electronic label and tag. These three parts work together to form a complete anti-theft chain.

The application of the EAS system in the retail industry is very mature, especially in large supermarkets and warehouse-style stores, and its role is irreplaceable. By installing the EAS system, retailers can effectively reduce the losses caused by theft of goods while improving the shopping experience of customers. For example, in supermarkets, EAS systems can prevent the theft of high-value goods (such as alcohol and cosmetics); in clothing stores, the use of hard tags can effectively protect expensive clothing and accessories.

In addition, EAS systems are also widely used in scenarios such as libraries, pharmacies, and electronics stores. In libraries, EAS systems can prevent books from being stolen; in pharmacies, it can protect high-value medicines; in electronics stores, it can prevent small electronic devices (such as headphones and power banks) from being stolen.

In the future, the development of EAS systems will focus on two aspects: anti-theft source tagging and wireless identification technology.

The source tagging program is a solution proposed by merchants to reduce costs and improve management efficiency. Traditional EAS systems require electronic tags to be attached to goods one by one, which not only increases management difficulty but also increases costs. The core concept of the source tagging program is to transfer the labeling work to the production link of the goods, and the manufacturer embeds the anti-theft tags into the goods or packaging during the production process of the goods. This method not only reduces the workload of retailers, but also makes the placement of tags more concealed and improves anti-theft efficiency.

Wireless identification technology (such as RFID) is one of the future development directions of EAS systems. RFID technology can realize real-time tracking and management of goods, greatly improving the efficiency of inventory management. However, due to technical maturity and cost issues, RFID technology has not yet been widely popularized in the retail industry. In the future, with the advancement of technology and the reduction of costs, RFID is expected to become an important part of the EAS system.

Although the EAS system plays an important role in the retail industry, there are still some challenges and room for improvement. For example, the false alarm rate of the system is still a problem that needs to be solved, especially in high-traffic environments, where false alarms may affect customers' shopping experience. In addition, the anti-interference ability of the EAS system and the shielding of metal objects also need to be further optimized.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global EAS Anti-Theft System market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global EAS Anti-Theft System market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/K Units), 2020-2031

Global EAS Anti-Theft System market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/K Units), 2020-2031

Global EAS Anti-Theft System market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/K Units), 2020-2031

Global EAS Anti-Theft System market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/K Units), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for EAS Anti-Theft System

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global EAS Anti-Theft System market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Checkpoint Systems, Dahua, Sensormatic, InStore, Nedap, Hangzhou Century Co, Gunnebo Gateway, Agon Systems, Alien-security, Mighty Cube, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

EAS Anti-Theft System market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Acousto-magnetic Technology
Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic

Market segment by Application
Supermarkets
Market
Library
Others

Major players covered
Checkpoint Systems
Dahua
Sensormatic
InStore
Nedap
Hangzhou Century Co
Gunnebo Gateway
Agon Systems
Alien-security
Mighty Cube
Sonitrol
InVue Security Products
Changzhou Yasen
IDISEC
Shopguard
Catalyst Direct

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe EAS Anti-Theft System product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of EAS Anti-Theft System, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of EAS Anti-Theft System from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the EAS Anti-Theft System competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the EAS Anti-Theft System breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and EAS Anti-Theft System market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of EAS Anti-Theft System.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe EAS Anti-Theft System sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

Table of Contents

136 Pages
1 Market Overview
2 Manufacturers Profiles
3 Competitive Environment: EAS Anti-Theft System by Manufacturer
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
5 Market Segment by Type
6 Market Segment by Application
7 North America
8 Europe
9 Asia-Pacific
10 South America
11 Middle East & Africa
12 Market Dynamics
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
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