China's access control product industry continues to expand, driven by the integration of complete systems and growth opportunities in home automation. Recently released solutions enable users to monitor and control lighting, power, air-conditioning systems and appliances in addition to physical entry.

Makers are also relying on their solid grasp of key technologies such as RFID and fingerprint recognition to capture a substantial share of the traditional access control market. The export thrust is notable in the RFID segment of nonbiometric access control, where companies are broadening the range of applications for proximity cards.

The industry in China has a high degree of specialization, due to its widely varying target applications and markets. Prices will play an important part in driving sales in the years ahead, with many suppliers planning to lower quotes to attract orders.

This report can help you make informed sourcing decisions with:

• An up-to-date overview of China’s access control product industry
• Information on current product trends and pricing
• Detailed discussion of materials, components and other differentiators for each product type