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: ETC002473 | 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 | Kuwait POS Terminal Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 13% |
Growing Sector | Retail |
The Kuwait 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 Kuwait POS Terminal Market has experienced remarkable growth in the past years. This is due to the increasing digitalization, modernization, rise of e-commerce, growth in tourism, and convenience provided by it. The market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
According to 6Wresearch, the Kuwait POS Terminal Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 13% during 2025-2031. The government of Kuwait has taken various initiatives to promote cashless transactions in the country, leading to an increase in the demand for POS terminals. With the rise in tourism, there has been a surge in the number of international credit and debit card transactions, which has further fueled the demand for POS terminals. With the growing popularity of e-commerce platforms in Kuwait, more consumers are opting for online purchases. This has led to an increase in demand for POS terminals for online payment processing. Moreover, the use of POS terminals provides convenience and security to both businesses and consumers. They enable quick and hassle-free transactions, reducing the risk of fraud or theft associated with cash-based transactions.
One of the major challenges for businesses in adopting POS terminals is the high setup costs. Moreover, internet connectivity is unreliable in some parts of Kuwait. Additionally, there are concerns about data breaches and cyber attacks associated with POS terminals. Furthermore, many small businesses in Kuwait are not aware of the benefits of using POS terminals or have the necessary knowledge to operate them.
The Kuwait POS terminal market is highly competitive, with many domestic and international players operating in the country. Some of the key players in the market include Verifone Systems Inc., Ingenico Group, PAX Global Technology Ltd., NEC Corporation, NCR Corporation, Toshiba TEC Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, and SZZT Electronics Co., Ltd. These companies offer a wide range of POS terminals that cater to various industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and transportation. They also provide value-added services such as installation, maintenance, and technical support to their clients.
One initiative is the introduction of a national e-payment system known as K-net. This system allows customers to make electronic payments using their debit or credit cards, reducing the reliance on cash transactions. Additionally, the Central Bank of Kuwait has mandated that all banks operating in the country must have a minimum number of POS terminals installed to promote card-based transactions. The government has also implemented policies to streamline the process of obtaining licenses for setting up POS terminals, making it easier and more attractive for businesses to invest in this technology. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has also launched various awareness campaigns and workshops to educate businesses about the benefits of using POS terminals for payments.
The demand for POS terminals is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing digitalization and modernization in Kuwait. The rise in e-commerce and online shopping has also resulted in a greater need for secure and efficient payment solutions, further driving the growth of the POS terminal market. Additionally, the government's focus on developing various industries such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare is likely to boost the demand for POS terminals in these sectors.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the portable segment is expected to dominate the market due to their convenience, portability, and ease of use in various industries such as hospitality, retail, government & transportation, and healthcare.
Based on end users, the retail segment is projected to hold a major share in the market due to the increasing adoption of POS terminals by various retail stores for faster and more efficient transactions.
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. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Overview |
3.1. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
3.2. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By Types, 2021&2031F |
3.3. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By End Users, 2021&2031F |
3.4. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenue Share, By Regions, 2021&2031F |
3.5. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Industry Life Cycle |
3.6. Kuwait POS Terminal Market- Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Dynamics |
4.1. Impact Analysis |
4.2. Market Drivers |
4.3. Market Restraints |
5. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Trends |
6. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Overview, By Types |
6.1. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Portable, 2021-2031F |
6.2. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Countertop, 2021-2031F |
6.3. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Mobile POS, 2021-2031F |
6.4. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By PIN PAD, 2021-2031F |
6.5. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Multimedia, 2021-2031F |
7. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Overview, By End Users |
7.1. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Hospitality, 2021-2031F |
7.2. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
7.3. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Government and Transportation, 2021-2031F |
7.4. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
7.5. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Revenues, By Others, 2021-2031F |
8. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Overview, By Regions |
9. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Key Performance Indicators |
10. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Opportunity Assessment |
10.1. Kuwait POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2031F |
10.2. Kuwait POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, End Users, 2031F |
10.3. Kuwait POS Terminal Market, Opportunity Assessment, Regions, 2031F |
11 Kuwait POS Terminal Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1. Kuwait POS Terminal Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2. Kuwait 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: ETC002473 | Publication Date: Apr 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Kuwait POS terminal market is expected to register considerable growth principally due to improvement in payment infrastructure in the country. The acceptance of new technology, for instance, Europay, MasterCard, and contactless has shifted consumer’s preference from cash-based transactions towards digital payment mode in the country. The adoption of digital transactions has increased the demand for new payment modes and devices which can offer e-payment facilities to buyers. Additionally, the first digital bank in Kuwait is likely to be operational as one of the major telco providers in Kuwait has partnered with one of the six Islamic banks in October 2019, to introduce a digital platform for Shariah-compliant banking services and to strengthen the Islamic digital banking services in Kuwait. These initiatives will further spur the demand for the Kuwait POS terminal market during the forecast period.
According to 6Wresearch, Kuwait POS Terminal Market is projected to witness growth during 2020-26. The government’s efforts towards strengthening digital Islamic banking services, rise in Sharia-compliant banking, increasing usage of mobile wallets, technological advancement, as well as a rise in e-commerce and improvement in payment infrastructure, are some of the key growth drivers of the POS terminal market in Kuwait. However, the Kuwait 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.
In terms of type, the portable and mobile POS terminals are registering significant growth in Kuwait. Additionally, the hospitality application is dominating the overall Kuwait POS terminal market due to increased spending on traveling services by tourists and pilgrims in the country. Currently, the healthcare application is witnessing considerable demand for POS terminals due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Kuwait as a large number of critical patients are admitted to hospitals.
The Kuwait POS terminal report thoroughly covers the market by type, by end-users, and by regions. Kuwait POS terminal market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Kuwait 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 Kuwait POS Terminal Market is expected to register significant growth prospects in the coming years backed by the rising use of digital transactions. The era of digitalization has led to an increase in the deployment of such devices and is leaving a positive impact on the growth of the Kuwait POS terminal market. The product has not gained a good market position and was at a very nascent stage until its evolution and proper industrial deployment owing to increased reliability of the population of the country towards cash transactions. Cash has always been the king in the country. However, with the active adoption of the product backed by the partnership of the Gulf Bank, Mastercard, and KNET to launch a pointless POS terminal to support card payments which not only leads to digital payment support to the consumer but also acts as a profit-making statement for the issuing bank, the payment gateway and the concerned payment receiving authority has become evident to make the product as ideal industrial product and with the increased access of the population of the country to bank credit and debit cards, the product deployment is anticipated to be increased in the coming time frame.
Key Highlights of the Report:
Markets Covered
The Kuwait POS terminal market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: