The biometrics market - France (2023)

The global biometrics market is growing strongly at 16.2% per year between 2019 and 2027, and is expected to reach $55.42 billion in 2027.

Asia-Pacific leads the way, with an annual growth rate of 18%. Europe is experiencing slower growth due to concerns about the use of personal data and strict regulations such as GDPR.

The French biometrics market is dominated by national champions such as Idemia, Thales Biomerie, formerly Gemalto and IN Groupe, which are also leading global players. Numerous small, innovative companies are also active in the market.

Future applications of biometrics in France are likely to see wider adoption in everyday activities, particularly in the banking sector with contactless biometric banking cards.

Fingerprint recognition leads the way, with growth projections of around 115% between 2017 and 2022. Facial recognition is forecasting a similar growth trajectory.

Steady expansion of the French market can be seen in both the public and private sectors

Public services, with the issuance of biometric passports, identity papers, driving licenses and other official documents by IN Groupe, formerly Imprimerie Nationale, are generating strong institutional demand.

Demand for biometrics is particularly strong in the transport sector, with airports in particular looking to improve passenger flow.

In the financial services and banking sectors, biometric payment methods are set to become widespread. 82% of French consumers are ready to swap their PIN code for a fingerprint authentication system. Société Générale was the first to offer contactless bankcards authenticated by fingerprint. This system is now being extended to all payment cards.

However, concerns about the security of personal data remain a challenge to the wider acceptance of biometric technology:76% of French people say they are concerned about data collection, while 79% express an active interest in new technologies.

Biometrics market players

French companies

• Idemia is a leader in digital security and identity solutions. Created from the merger of Morpho and Oberthur Technologies, it boasts a versatile portfolio covering the government, corporate and consumer sectors.
• Gemalto, now part of the Thales group, is another major player with a considerable global impact. Gemalto is renowned for its innovations in digital security, and has made major contributions to biometric passport and contactless biometric payment technologies.
• IN Technologies, formerly known as Imprimerie Nationale, is a key player with a rich heritage. It specializes in secure identity solutions and has played a crucial role in the implementation of legal and governmental personal identification.

International companies

• Aware has made a name for itself by developing and supplying a wide range of biometric software and services. Its offerings facilitate user enrolment, identity verification and secure credentialing in a variety of industries.
• Fujitsu is primarily known for its IT services, but has also made considerable progress in the field of biometrics. Fujitsu's palm vein recognition technology illustrates its commitment to advancing secure and unique identification methods.
• Nuance Communications has established itself as a leader in the field of speech recognition, transforming the user experience through its innovative speech technology solutions used in personal and enterprise applications.

French SMEs

• ID3 Technologies stands out for its expertise in electronic security and biometric identification systems. Their products often meet identity verification requirements.
• Ionosys offers innovative solutions, particularly in the field of smart security gadgets and applications for individual use.
• Zalix Biometrie offers advanced facial recognition systems, such as the Facial'X application, capable of identifying people despite physical changes.

Inforamtion

• Number of pages : ~ 40 pages
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• Last update : 01/09/2023

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