ABI Research Database Shows RFID Reader Shipment Growth

August 15, 2006 // Published as a news service by IHS

The global market for radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and reader modules grew to more than 35,500 unit shipments in 2005, according to metrics published in a new RFID Reader Market Sizing Database from ABI Research.

In addition, analysts found that reader unit volumes grew nearly 14% in the first quarter of 2006, compared to first quarter 2005.

According to Michael Liard, practice director for RFID and contactless at ABI Research, the new RFID reader market database has a core focus on passive supply chain technologies, particularly those employing ultra-high frequency (UHF) technologies.

"By aggregating quarterly RFID reader shipment data from the industry's top suppliers, we are pleased to be the first in the industry to provide a truly accurate quantification of this fast-growing market," Liard said.

"Given the current state of the market, such selectivity is particularly timely and relevant. Future updates to our market metrics will include additional frequency ranges, active technologies and other applications."

ABI Research also publishes a similar RFID tag integrated chip (IC) market sizing database, built in partnership with top RFID manufacturers worldwide. "By receiving actual volume data from leading RFID suppliers, for both tag IC and reader databases, ABI Research is in a position to provide comprehensive quarterly shipment research that spans the range of hardware, and to maintain effective tracking of supply-side dynamics," Liard said.

The RFID Reader Market Sizing Database also contains an RFID forecast database (examining technologies, applications and markets through 2011), specialized research reports, the ABI Vendor Matrix, analyst inquiry support and regular updates that analyze RFID market developments quarter by quarter.

For more information, go to http://www.abiresearch.com/products/forecast/RFID_Reader_Market_Sizing.

Source: ABI Research.