PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1924041
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A radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader is a technology designed to scan and identify RFID-tagged items as they pass through a controlled tunnel environment. It enables simultaneous data capture from multiple tags, providing accurate, real-time inventory tracking and visibility. This system enhances operational efficiency by automating item monitoring, minimizing manual errors, and delivering high-speed, reliable data collection in dynamic settings.
The primary components of RFID tunnel readers include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of the physical devices and related equipment used to scan and detect RFID tags. RFID tunnel readers are available in various types, such as box type, door-opening type, and others, and utilize different technologies, including active RFID, passive RFID, and battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID. They operate across multiple frequency ranges low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) and are widely used in industries such as retail, healthcare, automotive, food and beverage, logistics, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the RFID tunnel reader market by increasing the cost of imported hardware components, including antennas, reader modules, and enclosures. The higher duties have impacted regions heavily reliant on imports, such as North America and Europe, slowing deployment in retail and logistics segments. Automotive and healthcare applications requiring specialized hardware are particularly affected. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing investments and component sourcing diversification, potentially boosting domestic production capabilities and innovation in cost-effective RFID solutions.
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The radio frequency identification (rfid) tunnel reader market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.89 billion in 2025 to $2.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of rfid in retail and logistics, need for inventory accuracy, manual process inefficiencies, demand for operational efficiency, early industrial automation initiatives.
The radio frequency identification (rfid) tunnel reader market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with AI and machine learning, growth in smart warehouses, expansion of automotive and healthcare rfid applications, increasing adoption of iot-enabled devices, demand for contactless tracking solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time inventory monitoring, high-speed rfid detection, automated asset tracking, multi-tag data capture, dynamic environment adaptation.
The increasing demand for e-commerce and logistics operations is expected to drive the growth of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market going forward. E-commerce and logistics operations refer to the processes involved in purchasing and selling goods or services online and efficiently managing their storage, transportation, and delivery from the seller to the customer. The growth of e-commerce and logistics operations is being driven by the rising consumer preference for online shopping, which has led to greater demand for efficient order fulfillment and timely delivery. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel readers support e-commerce and logistics operations by enabling rapid and accurate tracking of goods on conveyor systems, enhancing inventory management and delivery efficiency. For instance, in August 2025, according to the United States Census Bureau, a United States-based government agency, e-commerce sales increased by 5.3 percent from the second quarter of 2024, while total retail sales grew by 3.9 percent during the same period. Therefore, the growing demand for e-commerce and logistics operations is fueling the growth of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market.
Key companies operating in the radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as flexible RFID tunnel detection to meet the increasing needs of e-commerce and automated supply chain operations. Flexible RFID tunnel detection is a system designed to scan and identify multiple tagged items simultaneously as they pass through a tunnel or conveyor, adapting to various shapes, sizes, and orientations, and enhancing efficiency through fast, precise, and automated inventory tracking in warehouses and logistics environments. For instance, in January 2025, Turck, a Germany-based provider of RFID and IoT-based solutions, introduced the UHF-SYS-TUNNEL RFID Tunnel, a turnkey, flexible detection solution designed to automate intralogistics processes by accurately detecting multiple RFID tags on conveyor systems. The system incorporates no-code technology and a standardized interface for seamless integration with existing infrastructure, enabling real-time tracking, inbound and outbound inspections, and bulk detection in warehouse and production logistics. It includes a UHF reader, four high-performance antennas, coaxial cables, and a fully enclosed tunnel housing for easy installation and reliable detection even when handling large volumes of goods. This RFID tunnel enhances data acquisition speed and process integration, significantly improving operational accuracy and efficiency in intralogistics.
In May 2025, Sport Time, a Serbia-based sporting goods retailer, partnered with Clustag to improve supply chain efficiency and accuracy through advanced RFID solutions. The collaboration focuses on addressing supply chain challenges by increasing post-pick control efficiency and optimizing order fulfillment across multiple regions. Clustag is a Spain-based provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel readers through its Multi-Operations Tunnel (MOT) station series.
Major companies operating in the radio frequency identification (rfid) tunnel reader market are Honeywell International Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Brady Corporation, Turck Holding GmbH, SATO Corporation, Datalogic S.p.A., ID Tech, Impinj Inc., GAO RFID Inc., Seshaasai, Dipole RFID S.L., CAEN RFID S.r.l., GreenFuturz, CaptureTech B.V., Aucxis cvba, CYBRA Corporation, Technowave Group, Positek RFID Inc., JT Speedwork Company Limited.
North America was the largest region in the radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the radio frequency identification (rfid) tunnel reader market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the radio frequency identification (rfid) tunnel reader market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated inventory tracking, real-time asset monitoring, supply chain visibility enhancement, loss prevention solutions, shipment verification, and equipment performance monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnel reader market also includes sales of radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas, tag readers, radio frequency identification (RFID) control units, and signal processing modules. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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