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2023: Global Document Scanner Market Grew 7% to $2.5 Billion for the Year

At the end of 2023, the volume of the global market for document scanners reached $2.5 billion. For comparison, in 2022, sales of such equipment were estimated at $2.34 billion. Thus, an increase in sales of about 7% was recorded. One of the main growth factors is the transition to electronic document management, which creates the need to digitize existing paper media. This is stated in a study by Market Research Future, the results of which were published at the end of September 2024.

Companies are increasingly aware of the benefits of digitizing their paper documents, including improved efficiency, lower storage costs and increased security, the report noted. Modern scanners allow organizations to quickly convert paper media into digital formats. Such files can then be stored in a convenient form, sent via Internet channels, etc.

Another driver of the market in question is technological advances. Manufacturers are constantly improving their devices, improving their functionality and expanding their capabilities. Modern equipment provides higher resolution and the ability to scan a wide range of document types. In addition, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies allows scanners to perform tasks such as automatic document classification, text recognition and data extraction. These tools increase efficiency and ensure versatility, which contributes to the implementation of document scanners in various industries. For example, in healthcare, equipment is used to digitize patient records, medical images, and other sensitive documents. This approach helps improve patient care by providing instant access to health information, reducing errors and ensuring compliance.

Analysts divide the document scanner market into devices for personal use, small and large businesses. In 2023, these segments accounted for 16.8%, 35.4% and 47.8% of sales, respectively. By connection type, the report discusses models with Wi-Fi, USB and Bluetooth support. Among them, the Wi-Fi segment in 2023 took the largest share - about 45% in terms of revenue. Four categories of scanners are distinguished by resolution: less than 100 dpi, 100-300 dpi, 300-600 dpi, and more than 600 dpi. At the end of 2023, equipment of the highest resolution accounted for 34.5% of sales in monetary terms. In terms of supported paper formats, the A4 segment held the largest market share - over 55% of revenue.

Among the key players in the industry are named, Plustek Czur, AirScan,,, Epson, Xerox Kodak Alaris Doxie,,,,,, Brother Canon Panasonic HP Scansnap ScanSnap Home, and. Fujitsu InFocus Regionally, it is North America the largest market, accounting for more than 35% of sales in 2023. The share is estimated Europe at 25%. At the same time, the Asia-Pacific region has recorded the highest growth rates: there is a surge in demand for document scanners from emerging economies, such as. India

Market Research Future analysts believe that the industry will develop steadily in the future. The CAGR (compound percentage CAGR) is expected to be 6.86%. As a result, by the 2032nd volume of the global market for document scanners will rise to $4.55 billion.^[1]

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