E-Passport Global Market Report 2024

The e-passport market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $32.73 billion in 2023 to $41.56 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27%. The growth observed in the historical period can be ascribed to the heightened penetration of smartphones, growing apprehensions regarding payment security, the surge in contactless payment trends, the increasing popularity of biometric authentication, and consumer demand for frictionless transactions.

The e-passport market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $99.1 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%.

The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to the integration with wearable devices, progress in liveness detection, the establishment of regulatory frameworks for biometric payments, user education and acceptance, and customization tailored for diverse industries. Key trends expected in the forecast period involve collaborations between technology providers and financial institutions, advancements in facial recognition technology, government backing for digital payments, the global expansion of digital payment infrastructure, and the integration of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

The e-passport market is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand for international travel. This surge in demand is driven by individuals crossing borders for tourism, business, or personal reasons, necessitating compliance with diverse entry requirements and regulations at each destination. Travelers utilize e-passports during border controls, where the embedded electronic chip securely stores and verifies their biometric information. This not only enhances security but also expedites immigration processes. In July 2022, non-U.S. resident arrivals in the U.S. saw a substantial increase of 199.7%, while non-U.S. resident visitor volume rose by 160.8%. Additionally, U.S. citizen international departures increased by 63%. This escalating demand for international travel is a key factor driving the growth of the e-passport market.

The e-passport market is anticipated to grow significantly due to the rising incidence of fake passport cases. These fraudulent documents, designed to mimic legitimate passports issued by governments or authorized agencies, pose a serious threat. E-passports play a crucial role in addressing this challenge by incorporating electronic signatures and facial recognition technology. These features help verify the authenticity and integrity of the data on the passport, providing enhanced security against fake passports. In February 2023, passports emerged as the most common fake document, accounting for 45% of total fake documents in 2022, marking a 6% increase from 2021, according to Identity Week, a UK-based provider of networking for identity professionals. Thus, the growing number of fake passport cases is expected to be a driving factor for the e-passport market.

The growth of the e-passport market is anticipated to be hindered by concerns regarding privacy and security. E-passports, which house personal information such as biometrics (fingerprints, facial scans) and biographical details (name, nationality, date of birth) on an embedded chip, are susceptible to unauthorized access through skimming or hacking. This vulnerability poses risks such as identity theft, tracking movements, and profiling individuals. A notable example is the January 2024 incident reported by IT Governance, where approximately 34 million Indonesian passport data was leaked in 2023, underscoring the constraints on the e-passport market's expansion.

Key players in the e-passport market are actively engaged in developing and integrating biometrics technology to fortify security and counteract fraud and identity theft. Biometrics technology involves uniquely identifying individuals based on their physical or behavioral characteristics. An illustration of this commitment is the November 2022 launch of the East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport by the Government of Kenya. This initiative, part of a broader passport system modernization effort in Kenya and other East African Community member states (Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda), features enhanced security measures and advanced technology.

In January 2022, Veridos GmbH, an integrated identity solutions company based in Berlin, solidified its position as a comprehensive provider of integrated identity solutions by acquiring a majority stake in NetSet Global Solution. The latter, a Serbia-based IT company, specializes in developing intricate information systems for citizen data management, including those related to Epassport technologies. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Veridos' capabilities in the evolving landscape of identity solutions.

Major companies operating in the e-passport market report are 3M, Safran SA, Thales Group, Infineon Technologies Ag, NXP Semiconductors N.V., ASSA ABLOY AB, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Gemalto N.V., IDEMIA, Entrust Datacard Corporation, HID Global Corporation, Entrust Inc., Iris Corporate Solutions Private Limited, Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Muhlbauer Group, De La Rue PLC, Zetes Industries SA, Eastcompeace Technology Co. Ltd., 4G Identity Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Utimaco IS GmbH, Veridos GmbH, Dermalog Identification Systems, Techno Brain Group, Cognitec Systems GmbH, Ask Media Group LLC, Innovatrics, Primekey Solutions AB, CardLogix Corporation, IDEX Biometrics.

North America was the largest region in the e-passport market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the e-passport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the e-passport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An electronic passport, commonly referred to as an e-passport or biometric passport, is a conventional passport integrated with an electronic microprocessor chip. The incorporation of this chip enhances the security of traditional non-electronic passports by storing biographical information and digital security features within it, thereby increasing resistance to forgery.

The key elements constituting the e-passport market encompass hardware, software, and services. Hardware denotes the tangible components of a computer or electronic system, encompassing the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and storage devices. The security features embedded in e-passports include basic access control, password authentication connection establishment, and supplementary access control. Various technologies, such as radio frequency identification and biometrics, are employed for diverse applications such as business and leisure travel.

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The e-passport market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as biometric data collection, secure document issuance, passport application processing, biometric authentication, and passport renewal services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The e-passport market also includes sales of microchips, biometric data capture devices, and biometric data storage systems. 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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