Electronic Toll Collection Market: Analysis of Future Demand and Leading Key Players Through 2030
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The Business Research Company’s Electronic Toll Collection Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035
LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The electronic toll collection (ETC) market is rapidly evolving as transportation infrastructure and technology advance worldwide. Automated toll systems are becoming a vital part of modern road networks, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion. Here’s an in-depth look at the current market size, growth drivers, regional insights, and trends shaping the future of the electronic toll collection industry.
Steady Market Expansion Forecast for Electronic Toll Collection
The electronic toll collection market has shown impressive growth in recent years, reaching a market size of $9.51 billion in 2025. It is expected to increase further to $10.43 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. This expansion during the historical period is largely due to factors such as highway infrastructure development, inefficiencies in manual toll collection, rising urban traffic volumes, early adoption of RFID technology, and government-led digitization efforts.
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Looking ahead, the market is projected to continue its upward trajectory, reaching $14.3 billion by 2030. This growth is anticipated at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. Key contributors to this expansion include increased investments in smart transportation, integration of connected vehicle technologies, mandates for nationwide electronic toll systems, the push to reduce traffic congestion, and the rise of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) models. Notable trends expected to influence the market include wider implementation of cashless tolling, adoption of multi-lane free-flow systems, integration with smart city infrastructure, growth in GNSS-based tolling systems, and heightened demand for traffic decongestion solutions.
Understanding Electronic Toll Collection Technology
Electronic toll collection (ETC) is a system designed to automatically collect toll fees on highways, bridges, tunnels, and other roadways without requiring vehicles to stop or slow down at toll plazas. This technology greatly enhances convenience for drivers by enabling uninterrupted passage through toll points, removing the need to carry cash or wait in lines. The system’s automation promotes smoother traffic flows and reduces delays associated with traditional toll collection methods.
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Key Reasons Behind the Expansion of the Electronic Toll Collection Market
One of the main drivers behind the growth of the electronic toll collection market is the rising volume of highway traffic. Increased vehicle flow on roads—often influenced by factors like congestion, demand, and urban planning challenges—has created bottlenecks in traditional tolling systems. Poor urban design, roadway expansion, and phantom traffic jams contribute to this surge. Manual toll booths cause vehicles to stop or slow down, creating delays during peak travel times. ETC technology eliminates these stoppages, enabling seamless vehicle movement through toll points. This efficiency cuts down travel times and boosts the capacity of road networks to handle growing traffic without significant slowdowns.
Supporting this trend, data from May 2024 on the UK government website gov.UK shows that car and taxi traffic in Great Britain increased by 3.0% in 2023 compared to the previous year, totaling 251.3 billion vehicle miles. This rise in highway traffic underscores the increasing need for electronic toll collection systems to manage congestion and improve traffic flow.
Regional Overview of the Electronic Toll Collection Market
In 2025, North America held the largest share of the electronic toll collection market, reflecting its extensive infrastructure and early technology adoption. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth throughout the forecast period. The market report covers various key regions including Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, providing a comprehensive global perspective on market developments.
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