Electronic Shelf Label Market - Industry Dynamics, Market Size, And Opportunity Forecast To 2030

The Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is estimated to witness a rise in revenue from US$ 956.6 Mn in 2021 to US$ 5930.6 Mn by 2030. The market is registering a CAGR of 23.0% during the forecast period 2022-2030. Moreover, in terms of volume, the global electronic shelf label market is expected to project a CAGR of 16.0% during the forecast period 2022-2030. 

The electronic shelf label market is used by retailers to display product information in the retail store as they are cost-effective and less time-consuming. The primary materials used in the manufacturing of electronic shelf labels are LED screens, batteries, security devices, control systems, and sensors, along with wire, connectors, switches, and others. 

Market Dynamics

The major factor responsible for the growth of the global electronic shelf label market includes increasing demands for retail automation globally and increasing adoption of NFC technology. Automation in the retail industry has grown in popularity as a result of technological improvements. Moreover, the usage of NFC in electronic shelf labels is increasing in the retail industry, as it is both energy-efficient and cost-effective. NFC is an embedded technology that uses proximity to simplify transactions, data sharing, and short connections. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of advanced technology creates a lucrative growth opportunity for the market. However, high installation costs and supporting infrastructure expenditure, and cheap labor costs in economically developing countries restrict the electronic shelf label market.

Report Summary

The study of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market considers various market determinants, industry value chain analysis and competitor analysis of the market. The report discusses the analysis of the electronic shelf label industry for the period 2017-2030, where the base year is 2021 and the forecast period is 2022-2030. The report provides a detailed analysis of the global electronic shelf label market across 20 Chapters and 329 pages. The report includes data presentation across 113 tables and 182 statistical figures. 

The report provides PESTLE analysis, which is a tool to examine the external market environment factors that have an impact on the industry. The PESTLE analysis examines the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors in the external environment. Thus, sufficiently examining the threats and weaknesses of the industry. The research report also provides Porter’s five forces analysis wherein the bargaining power of buyers is the low and competitive rivalry is high.

The subsequent section provides details of the market analysis based on different segments such as component, display type, communication, power, color, display size, store type, retail format, and region. The report includes a detailed study of the value chain of the industry. It includes raw material providers, manufacturers, distributors/providers, and end-users. The report also covers extensively the key competitors in the market for the global electronic shelf label market. 

Key Takeaways from the Global Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) Market Report

• In terms of components, the hardware segment held the largest share in the market in 2021 due to its low cost as ESL manufacturers produce all the components in-house. Whereas the label management software segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
• On the basis of display type, the full graphic E-Paper segment holds the highest market share in 2021 and is projected to dominate the market over the forecast period. Moreover, it is available in multiple sizes and has a high-definition and paper-like appearance display.
• Based on communication, the infrared (IR) segment dominated the electronic shelf label market in 2021. Whereas, Near Field Communication (NFC) is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period as it allows devices to communicate with one another in a seamless manner.
• In terms of power, the battery-powered segment held the largest share in the market in 2021. Whereas, the wireless charger is expected to project the highest CAGR during the forecast period as wireless charging technology is making rapid advancements.
• On the basis of color, the multi-color segment contributed the major share in the global electronic shelf label market in 2021 and is expected to project the highest CAGR over the forecast period.
• By display size, the 3-6 inches segment dominated the electronic shelf label market in 2021 and is also expected to project the highest CAGR over the forecast period as they have perfect display size and are perfect on budget.
• In terms of store type, the fashion & apparel segment holds the largest share in the electronic shelf label market in 2021 due to the growth of online stores and the e-commerce industry. Whereas, the grocery/general retail segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period.
• On the basis of retail format, the hypermarket segment dominated the electronic shelf label market in 2021 owing to the growing adoption of digital technologies in the retail sector. Hypermarket is also anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
• By region, Europe accounted for the largest share of the electronic shelf label market in 2021. Whereas, North America is expected to project the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to the high presence of retail giants with higher customer interest, and easy availability of processing machinery.

Competitive Landscape

The key players in the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market are NZ Electronic Shelf Labelling, Panasonic Corporation, NCR Corporation, M2Communication, Diebold Nixdorf, SES-imagotag, Pricer AB, E Ink Holdings, Displaydata, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, Opticon Sensors Europe BV and Teraoka Seiko among others. Through extensive research, it is found that big players have adopted various competitive strategies such as mergers & acquisitions in order to have a grip of an emerging market. Furthermore, leading companies are expanding their geographical boundaries by acquiring small brands and domestic companies.

Segmentation Overview 

Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is segmented based on component, display type, communication, power, color, display size, store type, retail format, and region. The industry trends in the global electronic shelf label market are sub-divided into different categories in order to get a holistic view of the global marketplace. 

Following are the different segments of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market:

By Component segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• Hardware
• Communication Station
• Terminal Display (Label)
• RF Module
• Label Management Software
• Services
• Consulting & Training
• Installation & Support

By Display Type segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• LCD
• E-Paper
• Full Graphic E-Paper

By Communication segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• RF
• IR
• NFC

By Power segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• Battery Powered
• Wireless Charge
• Others

By Color segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• Monochrome
• Multi-color

By Display Size segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• 1.5-3 Inches
• 3-6 Inches
• 6-12 Inches
• More than 12 Inches

By Store Type segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• Grocery / General Retail
• Fashion & Apparel
• Pharma Stores
• Electronics
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Fuel Stations
• Others (DIY, Automotive Dealerships)

By Retail Format segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• Hypermarket
• Supermarket
• Specialty Store
• Other Retail Stores

By Region segment of the Global Electronic Shelf Label Market is sub-segmented into:

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Western Europe
    • The UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • Rest of Eastern Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America