Physical Access Control System Market Report 2026

The physical access control system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.81 billion in 2025 to $12.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in commercial security needs, growth in enterprise digitalization, increasing deployment in critical infrastructure, expansion of corporate offices, rise in identity fraud prevention measures.

The physical access control system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for cloud access control, growth in biometric authentication adoption, rising regulatory emphasis on data security, expansion of smart building deployments, adoption of mobile based identification solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for biometric access solutions, growth in cloud based access control platforms, increasing integration of mobile credentialing, expansion of multi factor authentication systems, rising adoption of centralized access monitoring.

The increasing adoption of electronic security systems, including biometrics, is expected to drive the growth of the physical access control system market in the future. Electronic security systems encompass equipment that performs various security functions, such as surveillance, access control, alarms, or intrusion detection, utilizing both mains power and backup sources. These systems are essential for integrating the necessary level of protection within a facility. For instance, in September 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a US-based law enforcement agency, reported processing over 540 million travelers using biometric facial recognition technology, successfully preventing more than 2,000 impostors from entering the United States. Consequently, the growing adoption of electronic security systems is anticipated to boost the physical access control system market.

Technological advancements are emerging as a prominent trend in the physical access control system market, with major companies strategically concentrating on the development of innovative solutions to fortify their market presence. A case in point is Anviz, a US-based company specializing in access control and security automation. In July 2023, Anviz introduced next-generation OSDP-powered access control solutions explicitly tailored for access control systems. These solutions come equipped with advanced features and benefits, making them a preferred choice for numerous organizations. OSDP, or Open Supervised Device Protocol, plays a crucial role in enabling organizations to enhance the security and efficiency of their various facilities by effectively controlling and monitoring access to physical spaces. This initiative underscores the industry's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for more robust and sophisticated access control systems.

In April 2024, ASSA ABLOY AB, a Sweden-based manufacturing company, acquired Messerschmitt Systems for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables ASSA ABLOY to strengthen its access control hardware and software presence in the hospitality and built-environment sectors and enhance its credential and IoT-lock capabilities. Messerschmitt Systems is a Germany-based provider of access control hardware.

Major companies operating in the physical access control system market are Panasonic Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Johnson Controls International plc, NEC Corporation, Safran Group, Assa Abloy AB, Gallagher Group Ltd., Dahua Technology Ltd., Allegion plc Ltd., Gemalto NV, Dormakaba Holding AG, Idemia Group, TKH Group NV, Axis Communications AB, Avigilon Corporation, HID Global Corp, Genetec Inc., Honeywell Commercial Security Ltd., Nedap NV, Identiv Inc., LenelS2, Bosch Security and Safety Systems, Paxton Access., Brivo Systems LLC, Aiphone Co, Verkada Inc., Vanderbilt Industries LLC., Secugen Corporation.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on electronic components, semiconductors, and security hardware have increased production and procurement costs for physical access control systems, particularly affecting hardware segments such as biometric readers, controllers, and electric locks across North America and Europe where imports are significant. These tariffs may slow project implementations and raise installation costs, yet they also stimulate regional manufacturing, promote innovation in software-based access solutions, and reduce long-term dependence on hardware imports through diversified supply chains.

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Physical access control systems refer to electronic systems and services designed to restrict the entry of individuals or vehicles into a secured area by verifying and granting authorization at access control points. These systems enable employees and contractors working or visiting a specific location to gain access by electronically validating their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

The primary components of a physical access control system (PACS) include hardware, software, and services. Hardware in this context refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as circuit boards, integrated circuits (ICs), and other devices. It plays a crucial role in storing and executing the written instructions provided by the software of the physical access control system. Various technologies are employed in physical access control systems, including keypads-based PACS, card-based PACS, and biometric PACS. These technologies find applications across different sectors, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), healthcare, manufacturing, services, communication and media, retail, and other corporate domains, as well as in transportation, utilities, and other sectors.North America was the largest region in the physical access control system market in 2025. The regions covered in the physical access control system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the physical access control system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The physical access control system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing physical access control system market services such as video surveillance, mobile access control services, dual-factor authentication, role-based access control. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The physical access control system market also includes sales of door locks, turnstiles, security gate systems, and elevators which are used in providing physical access control systems services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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