Global Image Recognition Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2027

The image recognition industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 109,438.5 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 18.8% is expected of the worldwide image recognition industry from 2021 to 2027.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$32,693.1
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$109,438.5
CAGR, 2021 - 2027
18.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global image recognition market highlights

  • The global image recognition market generated a revenue of USD 32,693.1 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 109,438.5 million by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2021 - 2027) of 18.8% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, object recognition accounted for a revenue of USD 7,093.2 million in 2020.
  • Facial Recognition is the most lucrative techniques segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2027.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 32,693.1 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 109,438.5 million
Growth rate18.8% (CAGR from 2020 to 2027)
Largest segmentObject recognition
Fastest growing segmentFacial Recognition
Historical data covered2016 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationQR/Barcode Recognition, Object Recognition, Facial Recognition, Pattern Recognition, Optical Character Recognition

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.5% of the global image recognition market in 2020.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 20,416.8 million by 2027.

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Global image recognition market outlook

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Object recognition was the largest segment with a revenue share of 21.7% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global image recognition market based on qr/barcode recognition, object recognition, facial recognition, pattern recognition, optical character recognition covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


  • Global Image Recognition Techniques Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • QR/Barcode Recognition
    • Object Recognition
    • Facial Recognition
    • Pattern Recognition
    • Optical Character Recognition
  • Global Image Recognition Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Augmented Reality
    • Scanning & Imaging
    • Security & Surveillance
    • Marketing & Advertising
    • Image Search
  • Global Image Recognition Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Service
  • Global Image Recognition Deployment Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • On-Premises
    • Cloud
  • Global Image Recognition Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • Media & Entertainment
    • BFSI
    • Automobile & Transportation
    • Telecom & IT
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Others

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Global image recognition market size, by regions, 2016-2027 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Image recognition market size, 2020 (US$M)

Global image recognition market share, by techniques, 2020 & 2027 (%, US$M)

Image recognition market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global image recognition market, by region, 2020 (US$M)

Global image recognition market size, by regions, 2016-2027 (US$M)

Techniques 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 CAGR
North America 6,381.8 7,441.1 8,699.1 10,183.5 11,923.2 13,934.0 16,235.4 18,856.8 21,838.4 25,228.4 29,088.0 33,477.2 15.9%
Europe 4,450.4 5,238.4 6,184.2 7,313.1 8,652.7 10,222.3 12,045.6 14,154.9 16,593.0 19,411.9 22,676.9 26,457.3 17.3%
Asia Pacific 3,613.3 4,482.3 5,568.7 6,921.1 8,595.9 10,648.2 13,143.1 16,162.5 19,810.0 24,212.1 29,528.0 35,940.6 22.7%
Latin America 1,038.6 1,263.9 1,542.3 1,884.6 2,303.4 2,810.4 3,419.4 4,148.1 5,018.8 6,058.9 7,302.9 8,789.9 21.1%
MEA 538.7 658.9 808.0 992.0 1,218.0 1,492.5 1,823.4 2,220.7 2,697.0 3,267.9 3,952.7 4,773.5 21.6%
Overall 16,022.6 19,084.6 22,802.2 27,294.3 32,693.1 39,107.4 46,666.9 55,542.9 65,957.2 78,179.1 92,548.4 109,438.5 18.8%

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