Barcode Printer and Scanner Buying Guide 2024

The barcode printer and scanner market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the global e-commerce boom and a transition toward data-rich 2D barcodes. The Barcode Printers Market was valued at $5.1B in 2025 and is projected to reach $10.2B by 2033 with a CAGR of 9.4% Grandviewresearch. Similarly, the Barcode Scanners Market is expected to grow from $9.1B in 2026 to $16.6B by 2036 Futuremarketinsights.

Key Market Trends & Insights

* GS1 Sunrise 2027: A major global shift from 1D to 2D barcodes (QR codes, DataMatrix) is driving a hardware refresh cycle, as legacy scanners cannot read these codes Mordorintelligence.

* Omnichannel E-commerce: Increased demand for real-time labeling in fulfillment centers has accelerated the adoption of mobile and wearable devices for warehouse flexibility Mordorintelligence Grandviewresearch.

* Sustainability: Growing preference for linerless labeling to reduce waste and increase operational uptime Mordorintelligence.

* AI & IoT Integration: Modern scanners now feature AI-assisted decoding for damaged labels, while printers are being integrated directly into ERP systems via IoT and Edge Computing Futuremarketinsights.

Representative Product Categories

Major Industry Players

* Global Leaders: Zebra Technologies, Honeywell, SATO Holdings, Datalogic, and Toshiba Tec Mordorintelligence Sphericalinsights.

* Specialized & Emerging: Keyence (industrial), Cognex (AI scanning), and rising Chinese manufacturers like Newland AIDC and HPRT Mordorintelligence.

For a detailed breakdown of historical search trends and a full list of available B2B sourcing options, please refer to the attached reports and product files.