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Electronic Article Surveillance Tags
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Definition
Summary
EAS tags, also known as security tags, are items that are attached to retail items, library books, and other merchandise in order to deter, prevent and catch shoplifters and thieves. EAS tags may use magnetic, microwave, acoustic-magnetic, or radio-frequency detection technology.
This Report Includes:
- Radio-frequency EAS Tags
- Acousto-magnetic EAS Tags
Not in this Report:
- EAS Antennas
- Overhead Sensors
- EAS Systems
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Global Electronic Article Surveillance Tags Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Electronic Article Surveillance Tags market.
Warning Trends
Elevated Tariffs are increasing prices for law enforcement, security, and safety equipment
- The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which place broad tariffs on all imports from most US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7 after the tariff rates were finalized on August 1.
- As a result, all foreign suppliers in law enforcement, security, and safety equipment will face significantly increased costs when selling products to US buyers, and domestic manufacturers of these goods will face higher costs when sourcing key inputs for these products.
- Countries such as China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are leading sources of imports in this sector, providing high quantities of goods such as safes, locks, security cameras, security systems, and personal protective equipment. Starting August 7, imports from China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam will be subject to tariff rates of 54.0%, 15.0%, 25.0%, 20.0%, and 19.0% respectively.
- Elevated tariffs are likely to impact pricing and supply chains in this industry due to the United States’ reliance on imported manufactured goods, which gives foreign suppliers the leverage to pass through the costs of tariffs to buyers and domestic suppliers the leverage to raise prices.
- Consequently, the Yale Budget Lab projects a 39.2% average increase in metal product prices, impacting products such as security gates and safes. Electronic security devices, such as cameras or metal detectors, are projected to rise by 18.7% in price. In the personal protective equipment market, prices are forecast to rise by between 11.0% and 37.5%, depending on the type of equipment and materials used to make it.
China bans exports of rare minerals to the United States
- On December 4, China announced a ban on all exports of gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony to the United States, escalating existing trade restrictions on these materials.
- China is the leading global producer of each of these metals, producing 98.3%, 67.9%, 62.0%, and 48.2%, respectively, of the world’s gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony supplies, respectively.
- The United States can still access these resources from other trade partners who make up most of the remaining global supply of the impacted commodities, such as Canada, Japan, and Brazil.
- However, the loss of supply from China, the leading producer of these materials, will increase prices and supply chain risk in a range of markets that rely on the affected metals, such as the semiconductor, batteries, and solar cell markets.
- China’s export ban on these materials is in retaliation to expanded US export bans on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technologies to China announced two days prior. This ongoing trade dispute adds further uncertainty to technology markets, which are often reliant on components and materials exported from China.
Global Electronic Article Surveillance Tags Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 192 |
| #2 China | 141 |
| #3 Europe | 126 |
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Average Cost of Electronic Article Surveillance Tags
United States
2026 Market Pricing$15.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per package of 250 tagsAverage Price
Prices in the Electronic Article Surveillance Tags market range from $15.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Technology, Reinforcements, Brand and Reusability. For example, lower prices are associated with Tags with lower frequencies, indicating detection capabilities at a shorter range, whereas higher prices are associated with Tags with higher frequencies, indicating detection capabilities at a farther range.
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Electronic Article Surveillance Tags Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Electronic Article Surveillance Tags market, prices in the US have grown 1.4% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Electronic Article Surveillance Tags
Total cost of ownership is High in the Electronic Article Surveillance Tags market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Restocking may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
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Hardware
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Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -2.1 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Product Specialization. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Plastic & Resin Manufacturers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
- Electronic Parts & Equipment Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Petroleum Refineries
- Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturers
- Wire & Cable Manufacturers
Biggest Electronic Article Surveillance Tags Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Electronic Article Surveillance Tags vendors by revenue in the US are American Theft Prevention Products Inc., Ketec Inc. and WG Security Products. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Tag Corporation | Global | Boca Raton, FL | 251-500 | 10-15 | ||||
| Johnson Controls International Plc | Global | CORK | >10,000 | 20-25 | ||||
| Ccl Industries Inc. | Global | Ontario, CA | >10,001 | 25+ | ||||
| Prosegur Compania de Seguridad, S.A. | Global | Madrid, ES | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
| Nedap N.V. | Global | Groenlo, NL | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| American Theft Prevention Products Inc. | National | Evanston , IL | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Ketec Inc. | National | Moorestown, NJ | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| WG Security Products | International | Campbell, CA | 51-100 | < 5 | ||||
| Hangzhou Century Co. Ltd. | Global | Hangzhou, CN | 101-250 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Electronic Article Surveillance Tags market is 6.6% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Average vendor risk in the market is moderate, primarily due to negative impacts from a high level of supply chain risk.
Market share concentration is high as the top suppliers command a large share of pricing power over the market. High market share concentration reduces buyers' ability to negotiate based on price.
Supply chain risk is high, primarily due to the market's dependence on plastic and resin. High supply chain risk leaves buyers vulnerable to increased volatility in market pricing and availability.
The United States is a net importer of EAS tags, meaning it imports more EAS tags than it exports. This fact impacts US buyers’ procurement strategies by making them more reliant on international suppliers, which can influence their focus on securing stable supply chains and mitigating risks associated with global trade fluctuations, tariffs, and import regulations.
Supplier Information
All-Tag Corporation
All-Tag Corporation is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 1992, the company is currently headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Johnson Controls International Plc
Johnson Controls International plc is a holding company that provides engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning of building products and systems. It designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC equipment and systems, control systems, security systems, fire detection, and fire suppression systems and equipment.... Subscribe to learn more
Ccl Industries Inc.
Ccl Industries Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include label applying & printing devices, general office supplies, roll-fed label printing, tamper-evident labels and electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 1951, the... Subscribe to learn more
Nedap N.V.
Nedap N.V. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 2018, the company is currently headquartered in Groenlo, Netherlands with an estimated 5500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Prosegur Compania de Seguridad, S.A.
Prosegur Compania de Seguridad, S.A. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include security system installation, security guard services and electronic article surveillance tags. Founded... Subscribe to learn more
American Theft Prevention Products Inc.
American Theft Prevention Products Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 2009, the company is currently headquartered in Niles, Illinois, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Hangzhou Century Co. Ltd.
Hangzhou Century Co. Ltd. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 2003, the company is currently headquartered in Hangzhou, China with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Ketec Inc.
Ketec Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 1988, the company is currently headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees. Subscribe to learn more
WG Security Products
WG Security Products is a private company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include electronic article surveillance tags. Founded in 1998, the company is currently headquartered in Campbell, California, United States of America with an estimated 75 employees. Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Electronic Article Surveillance Tags Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Retention Rate and Delivery In Full On Time Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Reliability and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Customer Retention Rate |
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Number of customers Number of customers who have renewed contracts |
The customer retention rate measures how many customers renew their contracts at the end of each cycle. The customer retention rate can be used as an indicator to assess the quality of EAS tags supplied by a specific vendor. |
| Delivery In Full On Time Rate |
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Number of shipments made during a period Number of shipments made on time during a period |
The delivery in full on time rate measures a suppliers ability to complete shipments during the manner in which is agreed upon in the contract. If a supplier is unable to consistently make shipments in full and on time, this may indicate a poor level of service. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
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Shipping
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Competition
How are your EAS tags different from your competitors' products?
What strategies do you use to stay competitive within the market?
Supply Chain Risk
How do you mitigate sudden raw material price increases?
How diversified is your supplier base for inputs? If input costs rise, do you have other suppliers from which you can source the materials?
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Electronic Article Surveillance Tags RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers must describe the size of their organization and specify why they are seeking EAS Tags.
Buyers should provide details on existing electrical power and network connectivity setup.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should state the number of tags required and how many items need to be tagged.
Buyers should detail which information is required to track.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their budget for the procurement of EAS tags.
Buyers should inquire about any additional fees that have been unaccounted for until this point.
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