Market Forecast By POS Terminal Types (Portable, Countertop, Mobile POS, PIN Pad & Multimedia), By End Users (Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Government & Transportation and Others) and Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC002474 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Dec 2024 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Report Name | Nigeria POS Terminal Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 17% |
Growing Sector | Hospitality |
The Nigeria POS Terminal Market report thoroughly covers the market by Type and End Users. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Nigeria POS Terminal Market has experienced growth in recent years and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Factors such as the growing population, adoption of electronic payments, initiatives of the government, and rise of e-commerce.
According to 6Wresearch, the Nigeria POS Terminal Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 17% during 2025-2031. One of the primary drivers for the growth of the POS terminal market in Nigeria is the increasing adoption of electronic payments. With advancements in technology and increased internet penetration, more people are now comfortable using digital payment methods instead of traditional cash-based transactions. Another key driver is the government's push towards a cashless economy, which aims to reduce the amount of physical cash circulating in the country. The rise of e-commerce and online shopping is also driving the demand for POS terminals in Nigeria.
The high cost of POS terminals is a major barrier to the adoption of cashless transactions, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Another challenge is Nigeria's internet infrastructure is still developing, and many areas in the country lack reliable internet connectivity. Moreover, many Nigerians still prefer using physical cash due to concerns about fraud and security.
Some of the major players operating in the Nigeria POS terminal market include Verifone, Ingenico Group, PAX Technology, Interswitch Limited, Unified Payments Nigeria Plc., Global Accelerex Limited, eTranzact International Plc., Softcom Limited, Cellulant Corporation, and Fidelity Bank Plc. These players offer a wide range of POS terminal solutions and services to cater to the diverse needs of businesses in Nigeria. They have also played a crucial role in promoting the adoption of electronic payment systems in the country, thereby contributing to the growth of the market.
One of the major initiatives is the Cashless Policy, launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The policy aims at reducing cash transactions and promoting electronic payments, including POS transactions. Additionally, the government has also implemented various tax incentives and waivers for businesses that use POS terminals. Moreover, the government has also collaborated with various stakeholders in the financial sector to improve the infrastructure and accessibility of POS terminals. Furthermore, the Nigerian government has launched efforts such as the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) to promote financial inclusion by increasing access to financial services for all citizens.
The POS terminal market in Nigeria will grow remarkably several factors driving its growth. The increasing adoption of digital payments by consumers, rising internet and smartphone penetration rates, and a growing e-commerce sector are expected to boost the demand for POS terminals in the country. Moreover, the government's initiatives to promote a cashless economy and the emergence of fintech companies offering innovative payment solutions are also likely to contribute to market growth.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the mobile POS segment is expected to witness significant growth in the market due to the increase in usage of smartphones and tablets for making transactions, and the rise of e-commerce and m-commerce platforms.
The hospitality sector is projected to have a high demand for POS terminals, especially in hotels and restaurants where customers prefer convenient payment methods.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1. Report Description |
2.2. Key Highlights of The Report |
2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4. Research Methodology |
2.5. Assumptions |
3. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Overview |
3.1. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
3.2. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By Types, 2021&2031F |
3.3. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By End Users, 2021&2031F |
3.4. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By Regions, 2021&2031F |
3.5. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Industry Life Cycle |
3.6. Nigeria POS Terminal Market- Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Trends |
6. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Overview, By Types |
6.1. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Portable, 2021-2031F |
6.2. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Countertop, 2021-2031F |
6.3. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Mobile POS, 2021-2031F |
6.4. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By PIN PAD, 2021-2031F |
6.5. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Multimedia, 2021-2031F |
7. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Overview, By End Users |
7.1. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Hospitality, 2021-2031F |
7.2. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
7.3. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Government and Transportation, 2021-2031F |
7.4. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
7.5. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Others, 2021-2031F |
8. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Overview, By Regions |
9. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Key Performance Indicators |
10. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Opportunity Assessment |
10.1. Nigeria POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2031F |
10.2. Nigeria POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, End Users, 2031F |
10.3. Nigeria POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, Regions, 2031F |
11 Nigeria POS Terminal Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2. Nigeria POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By Operating Parameters, 2024 |
12. Company Profiles |
13. Key Strategic Recommendations |
14. Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By POS Terminal Types (Portable, Countertop, Mobile POS, PIN Pad & Multimedia), By End Users (Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Government & Transportation and Others) and Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC002474 | Publication Date: Feb 2023 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Nigeria POS Terminal Market has been experiencing growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of cashless payment systems and government support to promote financial inclusion. Moreover, mobile POS terminals have become increasingly popular in Nigeria due to their affordability and portability. The growth of e-commerce in Nigeria has also contributed to the increased adoption of POS terminals. Overall, the Nigeria POS terminal market is expected to continue to grow as more people are adopting cashless payment systems. With the rise of e-commerce and the growing popularity of online shopping, there has been an increasing demand for card payments in Nigeria. This factor has further boosted the demand for POS Terminals in Nigeria.
Further, the retail sector is growing on the back of rising disposable incomes and increasing urbanization. Also, with the development of new technologies, POS terminals have become more sophisticated and user-friendly. Apart from this, mobile payment solutions, such as mobile wallets and QR code payments, are becoming popular in Nigeria which is likely to drive market growth.
Nigeria POS terminal market is expected to register considerable growth principally due to the increase in the number of merchants using POS terminals in the country. Based on a POS analysis report presented by the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in 2018, POS usage in Nigeria has witnessed consistent growth over the past few years. The total number of successful transactions has grown significantly in Nigeria. Based on the report, the total number of recorded active merchants totalled 122,261, whereas, the total number of active terminals totalled 144,461. Additionally, in 2018, wholesale, retail, and fast food remained the key sectors which have recorded the maximum usage of POS terminals. Further, fuel stations have also registered significant growth in POS adoption in Nigeria.
According to 6Wresearch, Nigeria POS Terminal Market is projected to witness growth during 2020-2026. Growing initiatives towards digitization of banking services, rising usage of POS terminals in retail, wholesale, tourism and fast food sector, growth of E-Commerce as well as improvement in payment infrastructure in Nigeria are some of the key growth drivers of the POS terminal market in Nigeria. However, the Nigeria POS terminal market is expected to witness a slowdown at the beginning of the year 2020 due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the market is expected to recover gradually over the next few years.
Based on applications, the healthcare application is observing significant demand for POS terminals due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria as hospitals have witnessed huge online and mobile-based payments from patients. Whereas, in terms of type, portable and mobile POS terminals are registering significant growth in Nigeria. Additionally, the hospitality application is leading the overall Nigeria POS terminal market due to increased spending on travelling services by tourists in the country.
The Nigeria POS terminal report thoroughly covers the market by type, by end-users, and by regions. Nigeria POS terminal market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Nigeria POS terminal market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies accordingly to the current and future market dynamics.
The Nigeria POS terminal market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: