Global EAS Hard Tags Market Growth 2025-2031

The global EAS Hard Tags market size is predicted to grow from US$ 551 million in 2025 to US$ 708 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2031.

EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) hard tags are security devices used in retail environments to prevent theft. These tags are attached to merchandise and are designed to trigger an alarm if someone attempts to remove the item from the store without proper deactivation or removal at the checkout counter. EAS hard tags typically consist of a plastic housing that encases a detection element, such as a magnetic, acousto-magnetic, or radio-frequency component. When an item with an active EAS hard tag passes through the EAS detection system installed at store exits, the system detects the tag and sounds an alarm, alerting staff to the potential theft. These tags are durable, reusable, and can be removed or deactivated only with special tools, making them an effective deterrent against shoplifting.

The EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) hard tags market is expected to experience steady growth driven by the increasing need for retail security and loss prevention. As retailers face rising concerns over shoplifting and inventory shrinkage, the demand for effective security solutions like EAS hard tags is growing. Technological advancements in RFID and EAS integration, offering more advanced tracking and data collection capabilities, are further enhancing the appeal of these systems. Additionally, the growing adoption of omnichannel retailing, where stores need to manage both in-store and online inventory, boosts the demand for enhanced security and inventory management solutions. However, the market faces challenges such as the high upfront costs of installation and potential resistance from smaller retailers. Overall, the EAS hard tags market is poised for growth, particularly as the retail sector continues to prioritize security, inventory control, and operational efficiency.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “EAS Hard Tags Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world EAS Hard Tags sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected EAS Hard Tags sales for 2025 through 2031. With EAS Hard Tags sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world EAS Hard Tags industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global EAS Hard Tags landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on EAS Hard Tags portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global EAS Hard Tags market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for EAS Hard Tags and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global EAS Hard Tags.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of EAS Hard Tags market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Hard Tag
Soft Tag
Deactivator or Detacher
Detection System

Segmentation by Application:
Clothing and Fashion
Supermarkets and Grocery
Cosmetics / Pharmacy
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Checkpoint Systems
Sensormatic (Johnson Controls)
Nedap
Hangzhou Century
Gateway Security
WG Security Products
All-Tag Security
Ketec
SenTech
INEO
Agon Systems
Vitag
Novatron

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