The global geofencing market size is expected to grow from USD 542.7 million in 2017 to USD 1,825.3 million by 2022 at a CAGR of 27.5% driven by the technological advancements, rise in the use of spatial data and analytical tools, increasing applications in numerous industry verticals, higher adoption of location-based applications, and rise in Business Intelligence (BI) among businesses according to RnRMarketResearch.

The geofencing market includes various vendors such as Apple (US), Bluedot Innovation (US), DreamOrbit (India), Embitel (India), Esri (US), Factual (US), Geo Moby (Australia), GPSWOX (US), InVisage (US), Localytics (US), LocationSmart (US), MAPCITE (UK), Maven Systems (India), Mobinius Technologies (India), MobiOcean (India), Nisos Technologies (US), Plot Projects (Netherlands), Pulsate (US), Raveon Technologies (US), Simpli.fi (US), SuccorfishM2M (UK), Swirl Networks (US), Thumbvista (US), Urban Airship (US), and Visioglobe (France).

The BFSI segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the geofencing market during the forecast period. In the North American and APAC regions, the BFSI vertical is expected to witness the highest CAGR. Banks and financial institutions are adopting geofencing solutions and services to enhance the customer experience and services. With its ability to provide additional security for fraud prevention and enhance the customer relationship, the geofencing technology can significantly improve the customer satisfaction and business revenue.

The geofencing market in APAC is expected to witness significant growth and is projected to be the fastest growing region. APAC has witnessed the advanced and dynamic adoption of new technologies, and it has always been a lucrative market. The APAC market is expected to be one of the fastest growing markets, as the governments in the APAC countries are continuously investing in the R&D of location-based and geofencing services. The rise in the use of smart phones and the increasing social networking trends has increased the demand for geofencing solutions in the APAC region. Geofencing solutions have helped APAC organizations enhance their business productivity, improve the time-to-market for products and services, increase efficiency, and reduce the overall business costs.

The API management and testing services segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. API management and testing services are being rapidly adopted by developed countries, such as the US and Canada. API management services help organizations in application access management, device data communication and interaction, and security. Additionally, application operation, production support, release and change support, and middleware product support are also carried out by API management services. Furthermore, application testing service providers offer both automated and manual mobile application testing to the commercial customers, for testing both native and hybrid mobile applications.

Increase in the use of smartphones, growth in mobile commerce, and availability of low-cost, GPS-enabled smartphones are expected to further drive the geofencing market growth. Technological advancements in cloud computing, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and wireless technologies support the growth of Location-Based Services (LBS), especially geofencing. Legal and privacy concerns and the rising awareness regarding safety and security among customers are the major factors restricting the growth of the geofencing market.