Market Insights
The optical character recognition market is estimated to grow from USD 8.7 billion in 2021 to USD 24.43 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 15.73% during the forecast period.

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What is optical character recognition?
Optical character recognition (OCR) also referred to as Optical Character Reader, is a system that offers a full alphanumeric recognition of handwritten or printed characters at electronic speed by simply scanning the form. The OCR technology offers a complete form processing and document capture solution. In general, OCR utilizes a modular architecture that is scalable, open, and workflow controlled.
Optical Character Recognition Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 24.43 Billion
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Market Size in 2021
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USD 8.7 Billion
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Market Growth (2022-2028)
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CAGR of 15.73%
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2016-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic has positively influenced the optical character recognition sector. Governments worldwide have imposed lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus, people are bound to sit and work from home. In order to convert various documents type, such as PDF files or images captured by a digital camera into editable, the demand for OCT technology boomed amid the pandemic.
Key Players
The following are the key players operating in the market-
Market Dynamics
The market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:
- Rising applications of OCR systems in the transportation & logistics sector.
- The warehouses and truck drivers are increasingly using mobile-based OCR systems to extract and read the incoming indexes, parcel codes, product catalogs, invoices, loading/transport, goods receipts, and goods return among others.
- The rail freight, trucking, sea freight, and air freight companies, coupled with express, courier, & parcel companies are roping in the OCR-based services to institute data management solutions.

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Segment Analysis
Type
The market has been bifurcated into software and service. Under these, the software segment held a significant market share of more than 75% in 2021 & is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.
owing to expanding requirements in data-driven organizations for converting physical documents into digital form. Most optical character recognition software is easily available in open source, so companies can rapidly deploy it within their workflow, thereby boosting segment growth. Whereas, the service segment held a market share of more than 15% in 2021.
Vertical Type
The market has been bifurcated into retail, BFSI, government, education, transport and logistics, healthcare, it & telecom, manufacturing & others. Under these, the BFSI led the market with a share of more than 15% in 2021 & is expected to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.
The usage of OCR, which assists with document scanning, credit card scanning, and data input by transforming all the data into a format that a computer can recognize and comprehend, may be credited with the rise of the financial services industry by optimizing performance and automating time-consuming tasks.
End-Use Type
The market is segmented into B2B & B2C. The B2B occupied a market share of more than 70% in 2021 & It is anticipated that the B2B segment will experience significant growth during the forecast period.
The development is due to the introduction of software solutions by numerous firms that meld optical recognition technology with clever features that enable users to extract data from stored forms. It will give businesses the ability to digitally organize, store, and access their data.
Regional Analysis
North America held the highest market share of more than 35% in 2021 and is projected to grow at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period.
This is ascribed to the increasing penetration of AI applications among other advanced technologies in the region and increasing investments, which further bolsters the regional market growth during the review period.

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Target Audience
The target audience of the market includes-
- Optical Character Recognition companies
- Optical Character Recognition distributors
- BFSI companies
- Government organizations
Research Methodology
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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