2026 Global: 2D Barcode Scanner Market -Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: 2D Barcode Scanner Market -Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for 2d barcode scanner market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the 2d barcode scanner market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Zebra Technologies, Honeywell, Datalogic, Cognex, SICK, Keyence, Denso, Opticon, Juniper Systems, and Socket Mobile are widely recognized as major companies shaping the 2D barcode scanner market due to their broad product portfolios and industry presence. Zebra Technologies produces high-performance handheld and fixed 2D imagers for retail, warehousing and healthcare, and is frequently cited as a market leader for speed, durability and extensive enterprise integrations. Honeywell offers an extensive range of 2D imaging scanners and ruggedized models designed for harsh industrial environments; its Granit and Genesis series are notable for durability and high decoding performance in warehouses and manufacturing. Datalogic focuses on user-centered design and versatile 2D imagers across retail, manufacturing and automated systems, with products like the Gryphon and PM/PowerScan series recognized for reliable capture of damaged or low-contrast codes. Cognex, strong in machine vision and industrial barcode reading, supplies fixed-mount and handheld 2D readers that emphasize high-speed decoding and integration into automated inspection and robotics applications.
SICK and Keyence serve industrial and automation-heavy customers with advanced 2D barcode readers and vision-based code-reading systems that excel in high-throughput production lines and traceability solutions. SICK is known for sensor-rich solutions and fixed readers suited to factory automation, while Keyence’s compact, high-precision imagers and reader modules are favored where miniaturized, high-reliability reading is required. Denso, leveraging its automotive and factory automation heritage, offers robust 2D barcode reader modules and embedded imagers for OEM integrations in logistics, manufacturing and point-of-sale systems. Opticon and Juniper (and similar specialized firms) concentrate on portable and handheld 2D imagers with competitive price–performance for retail, healthcare and field service applications; Opticon is often noted for compact OEM-friendly modules, while Juniper Systems focuses on rugged handhelds for field data capture. Socket Mobile and other mobile-first makers emphasize lightweight Bluetooth 2D scanners optimized for mobile POS and retail staff workflows, targeting on-the-floor convenience and consumer-facing scanning use cases.
Across these ten companies, differentiation rests on ruggedization, decoding algorithms, form factor (handheld, fixed, wearable, OEM module), connectivity (Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi), and software ecosystems for device management and SDK support. Industry reviews and market reports highlight Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic and Cognex as dominant enterprise players for large-scale deployments, while SICK, Keyence and Denso command industrial automation segments and Opticon, Juniper and Socket Mobile capture niche portable, OEM and mobile POS markets. Ongoing trends include improved decoding of damaged and mobile-displayed 2D codes, tighter integration with cloud device management, and growth in wearable and hands‑free scanners for logistics and retail—factors that continue to shape product roadmaps across these vendors.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for 2d barcode scanner market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the 2d barcode scanner market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Zebra Technologies, Honeywell, Datalogic, Cognex, SICK, Keyence, Denso, Opticon, Juniper Systems, and Socket Mobile are widely recognized as major companies shaping the 2D barcode scanner market due to their broad product portfolios and industry presence. Zebra Technologies produces high-performance handheld and fixed 2D imagers for retail, warehousing and healthcare, and is frequently cited as a market leader for speed, durability and extensive enterprise integrations. Honeywell offers an extensive range of 2D imaging scanners and ruggedized models designed for harsh industrial environments; its Granit and Genesis series are notable for durability and high decoding performance in warehouses and manufacturing. Datalogic focuses on user-centered design and versatile 2D imagers across retail, manufacturing and automated systems, with products like the Gryphon and PM/PowerScan series recognized for reliable capture of damaged or low-contrast codes. Cognex, strong in machine vision and industrial barcode reading, supplies fixed-mount and handheld 2D readers that emphasize high-speed decoding and integration into automated inspection and robotics applications.
SICK and Keyence serve industrial and automation-heavy customers with advanced 2D barcode readers and vision-based code-reading systems that excel in high-throughput production lines and traceability solutions. SICK is known for sensor-rich solutions and fixed readers suited to factory automation, while Keyence’s compact, high-precision imagers and reader modules are favored where miniaturized, high-reliability reading is required. Denso, leveraging its automotive and factory automation heritage, offers robust 2D barcode reader modules and embedded imagers for OEM integrations in logistics, manufacturing and point-of-sale systems. Opticon and Juniper (and similar specialized firms) concentrate on portable and handheld 2D imagers with competitive price–performance for retail, healthcare and field service applications; Opticon is often noted for compact OEM-friendly modules, while Juniper Systems focuses on rugged handhelds for field data capture. Socket Mobile and other mobile-first makers emphasize lightweight Bluetooth 2D scanners optimized for mobile POS and retail staff workflows, targeting on-the-floor convenience and consumer-facing scanning use cases.
Across these ten companies, differentiation rests on ruggedization, decoding algorithms, form factor (handheld, fixed, wearable, OEM module), connectivity (Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi), and software ecosystems for device management and SDK support. Industry reviews and market reports highlight Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic and Cognex as dominant enterprise players for large-scale deployments, while SICK, Keyence and Denso command industrial automation segments and Opticon, Juniper and Socket Mobile capture niche portable, OEM and mobile POS markets. Ongoing trends include improved decoding of damaged and mobile-displayed 2D codes, tighter integration with cloud device management, and growth in wearable and hands‑free scanners for logistics and retail—factors that continue to shape product roadmaps across these vendors.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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