Biometric Vehicle Access Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The biometric vehicle access market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.17 billion in 2024 to $16.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to security and anti-theft measures, luxury vehicle segment demand, consumer preference for convenience, corporate fleet management needs, integration with smart car features.

The biometric vehicle access market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in autonomous and shared mobility, regulatory emphasis on vehicle security, advancements in multi-modal biometrics, influence of electric and connected vehicles, expansion into mainstream vehicle segments. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced security features for anti-spoofing, personalization and driver profile recognition, biometric integration in car-sharing and mobility services, focus on privacy and data security compliance, research and development in behavioral biometrics.

The projected rise in instances of car theft is set to act as a catalyst for the advancement of the biometric vehicle access market in the foreseeable future. Car theft, involving the unlawful acquisition of a vehicle without proper consent or legal authorization, remains a significant concern. Biometric vehicle access solutions present a notably secure and personalized means of vehicle entry, serving as a potent deterrent against such thefts. In March 2023, data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau revealed a consistent monthly national vehicle theft rate surpassing 75,000, culminating in over 1 million vehicles stolen in 2022 - an alarming 7% surge compared to the previous year. Consequently, the escalating occurrences of car theft serve as a driving force behind the expanding biometric vehicle access market.

The increasing demand for luxury vehicles is poised to be a pivotal factor propelling the future growth of the biometric vehicle access market. Luxury vehicles, manufactured by established automakers, offer enhanced comfort, features, and equipment. Biometric access systems integrated into these high-end vehicles provide a seamless and tailored experience for owners. These systems facilitate effortless unlocking and vehicle start-up while simultaneously adjusting seat positions, climate controls, and entertainment preferences based on individual profiles. For instance, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG reported a significant surge in BMW brand sales in the U.S., totaling 101,738 vehicles in Q4 2022 - a 9.4% increase from the 93,031 vehicles sold in the same quarter of 2021. This growing inclination towards luxury vehicle ownership contributes significantly to the expansion of the biometric vehicle access market.

Prominent entities operating within the biometric vehicle access market are directing their focus towards pioneering solutions such as barrier-free biometric verification, aiming to furnish reliable services to their clientele. Barrier-free biometric verification involves employing biometric authentication methods to offer seamless and secure access without necessitating physical barriers, tokens, or other external devices. For example, in March 2023, IDEMIA, a software development company based in France, introduced OneLook Gen2 and MorphoWave TP systems. These advancements provide precise biometric matching capabilities along with remote face and iris capture functionality through a single device. OneLook Gen2 finds applications in various domains, including border control and smart boarding, enhancing safety and accessibility for travelers. Furthermore, the MorphoWave TP system, leveraging ten-fingerprint biometrics, enables contactless capture on-the-move, allowing simultaneous scanning of four fingers and the thumb.

In September 2022, Harman International Industries, Inc., a US-based computer and electronic product manufacturing company, acquired Caaresys for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Harman aims to expand its automotive product offerings with strong consumer-centric digital cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions, and in-cabin radar sensor technology. Caaresys is an Israel-based company specializing in biometric automotive sensor technology for vehicle safety.

Major companies operating in the biometric vehicle access market report are Continental AG, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., 3M Company, Fujitsu Ltd., NEC Corporation, NXP Semiconductors NV, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Visteon Corporation, IDEMIA Group, Gentex Corporation, Synaptics Inc., HID Global Corporation, VOXX International Corporation, SRI International Inc., Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co. Ltd., ZKTeco Co. Ltd., Egis Technology Inc., Fingerprint Cards AB, Suprema Inc., Sonavation Inc., IriTech Inc., BIO-key International Inc., Green Bit S.p.A., SecuGen Corporation, IDEX Biometrics ASA.

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

The biometric vehicle access market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing anti-theft protection, advanced auto-alarming, and anti-carjacking. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The biometric vehicle access market also includes sales of vehicle security systems, fingerprint identification devices, and microphones that are used in providing biometric vehicle access 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.

Biometric vehicle access entails the implementation of a secure authentication system leveraging biometric technology to authorize individuals' access to a vehicle. This system involves the precise measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics to verify identity, thereby ensuring that only authorized personnel can gain entry to or operate the vehicle.

Primary technologies employed in biometric vehicle access encompass iris recognition and face recognition. Iris recognition involves utilizing biometric technology to analyze distinct patterns in the iris for identification purposes. Various authentication technologies, such as fingerprint recognition, voice recognition, and hand geometry, are applied across different vehicle types, including passenger cars and battery-electric vehicles. This sophisticated approach enhances security measures and access control within the automotive industry.

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