Automated Border Control Market Report 2025

The automated border control market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.66 billion in 2024 to $1.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to enhanced border security requirements, growth in global travel and tourism, efficiency and time savings, integration of biometric technologies, and international collaboration for border management.

The automated border control market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising concerns about global security, technological advancements in authentication, increasing air travel and cross-border movements, focus on contactless and hygienic solutions, and government initiatives for digital transformation. Major trends in the forecast period include global standards and interoperability, enhanced passenger experience, incorporation of blockchain technology, collaboration with airlines and the travel industry, smart infrastructure, and IoT deployment.

The surge in air passenger traffic is poised to drive the expansion of the automated border control market. Air passenger traffic, denoting individuals traveling on commercial airlines for various purposes, benefits from automated passport control, ensuring greater control over airport travel experiences. This enhances customer satisfaction, augments operational efficiency, and boosts staff productivity. For instance, as per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) report in March 2023, US airlines experienced a significant upswing, carrying 194 million more passengers in 2022 than in the preceding year, an impressive 30% year-on-year increase. This amounted to 853 million passengers (unadjusted) in 2022, up from 658 million in 2021. Thus, the upsurge in air passenger traffic propels the automated border control market's growth.

The burgeoning international trade is set to propel the automated border control market's expansion. Automated border control systems aim to streamline customs and border clearance processes, critical for facilitating swift and efficient international trade. The implications of delays at borders on international trade are economically significant. As per a June 2023 report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, trade in goods witnessed a 1.9% upswing in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the last quarter of 2022, contributing approximately $100 billion. Hence, the escalating international trade is a driving force behind the growth of the automated border control market.

The adoption of new technologies emerges as a prominent trend in the automated border control market. Key industry players are embracing new technologies to bolster their market positions. For example, Nexcom International Co. Ltd. introduced an innovative automated border control solution powered by the NDiS B561 fanless visual edge computer in February 2023. This cutting-edge technology employs reliable high-performance visible edge computing, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and biometric identification for security screening applications. It captures and processes biometric traveler data, including facial images and fingerprints, using AI to authenticate travelers, fortifying border security, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs.

Major companies in the automated border control market are concentrating on developing biometric solutions to optimize border control efficiency. Biometric solutions encompass technologies leveraging unique biological or behavioral traits for individual identification and authentication. Integrating biometric technologies such as facial recognition, iris scanning, and fingerprint recognition elevates identity verification and security at border control points. For instance, in August 2022, Samarkand International Airport implemented an e-gate border control system based on biometric technologies, ensuring swift and secure border crossings with minimal officer intervention. The system incorporates document readers, high-resolution video cameras for surveillance, and biometric data comparison, enhancing security measures and expediting the border crossing process.

In April 2023, Maqta Gateway LLC., an established UAE-based entity specializing in port community systems, completed the acquisition of TTEK Inc. for $26.7 million. This strategic move was aimed at broadening Maqta Gateway LLC.'s array of border control and customs solutions. By integrating border optimization management solutions from TTEK Inc., Maqta Gateway aims to augment its existing digital trade solutions portfolio, aspiring to become a prominent provider of digital trade solutions in the global market. TTEK Inc., headquartered in Vietnam, specializes in developing cutting-edge and transformative technologies for border management and deployment, specifically offering automated border control solutions and related services.

Major companies operating in the automated border control market include Atos SE, Veridos GmbH, NEC Corporation, Gunnebo AB, Idemia Group, SITA S.A., Indra Sistemas S.A., Vision-Box, Secunet Security Networks AG, Cross Match Technologies Inc., Gemalto NV, Accenture plc, DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, Cognitec Systems GmbH, Thales Group, Cominfosec Inc., HID Global Corporation, Magnetic Autocontrol GmbH, Rockwell Collins Aerospace and Electronics Inc., Innovatrics, Aware Inc., MorphoTrust USA, OT-Morpho, Arjo Systems, IER SAS, Kaba Group, M2SYS Technology, Securiport LLC, X Infotech, BioID AG.

Europe was the largest region in the automated border control market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated border control market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated border control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automated border control denotes the utilization of automated technologies such as biometric scanning, facial recognition, and document authentication to authenticate passengers' identities at border checkpoints. This system aims to heighten border security, enhance operational efficiency, and streamline the verification process for travelers at international borders.

The primary categories of automated border control encompass automated border control e-gates and automated border control kiosks. Automated border control (ABC) e-gates are automated systems designed to expedite and optimize border control procedures at various entry points such as airports, seaports, and other border crossings. These systems comprise hardware, software, and associated services utilized across a range of applications including airports, land ports, and seaports to facilitate smoother border management processes.

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The automated border control market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated passport control (APC), biometric authentication, document verification, data integration, security checks, and automated risk assessment services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated border control market also includes sales of self-service kiosks, automated gates and e-gates, biometric capture devices, document readers and validators, biometric matching and verification systems, which are used in providing automated border control 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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