Japan POS Terminals Market

Market Overview:

Japan POS terminals market size reached USD 7.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 14.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% during 2025-2033. The rising need for safe transactions and the growing popularity of electronic payment methods are primarily driving the regional market.

A POS terminal is an electronic device utilized to facilitate card transactions at various establishments like supermarkets, theaters, train stations, medical shops, and eateries. It is divided into software and hardware components. The software segment encompasses inventory control, content handling, and setting adjustments. On the other hand, the hardware sector comprises main units, transaction machines such as mobile devices and tablets equipped with card reading functionalities, and additional peripherals like displays, code detectors, print machines for bills, and currency compartments. The POS operation typically initiates with the reading of a consumer's data presented via their credit, debit, or prepaid card. Subsequently, the terminal assesses if the existing balance is adequate to finalize the payment from the consumer's banking institution. Upon validation, the transaction is executed, the terminal records the exchange details, and affirms it by dispensing a confirmation slip.

Japan POS Terminals Market Trends:

Japan's POS terminals market stands as a testament to the nation's blend of tech-savviness and commerce evolution. As one of the major economies, Japan has been quick to adopt and integrate electronic payment methods, with POS terminals playing a pivotal role in this transition. A notable trend in the market is the surge in contactless payments. With the health challenges and an emphasis on reducing physical contact, there's been a significant rise in NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled POS terminals. These allow consumers to make quick and hygienic transactions, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience. Furthermore, the push towards cashless society initiatives by the Japanese government has been a primary driver for the market. Efforts such as providing incentives for merchants to adopt advanced POS systems and consumer education campaigns are propelling the adoption rate. Another evolving trend is the integration of AI and IoT in POS terminals. These technologies facilitate personalized customer experiences, inventory management, and real-time analytics, offering businesses insights to optimize operations. In essence, driven by technological advancements, governmental initiatives, changing consumer preferences, and the need for seamless and safe transactions, the Japan POS terminals market is projected to bolster the market growth over the forecasted period.

Japan POS Terminals Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use industry.

Type Insights:

• Fixed Point-of-sale Systems
• Mobile/Portable Point-of-sale Systems
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes fixed point-of-sale systems and mobile/portable point-of-sale systems.

End Use Industry Insights:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry have also been provided in the report. This includes retail, hospitality, healthcare, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Kanto Region
• Kansai/Kinki Region
• Central/ Chubu Region
• Kyushu-Okinawa Region
• Tohoku Region
• Chugoku Region
• Hokkaido Region
• Shikoku Region
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Japan POS Terminals Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Japan POS terminals market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan POS terminals market?
• What is the breakup of the Japan POS terminals market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Japan POS terminals market on the basis of end use industry?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan POS terminals market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan POS terminals?
• What is the structure of the Japan POS terminals market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Japan POS terminals market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Japan POS terminals market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan POS terminals market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Japan POS terminals industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.