Airport Passenger Screening Systems Global Market Report 2024

The airport passenger screening systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.09 billion in 2023 to $2.31 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the expansion of global trade, economic growth, the boom in e-commerce, optimization of supply chains, and the volatility of fuel prices.

The airport passenger screening systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.32 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to initiatives focused on sustainability, changes in trade policies and geopolitics, recovery from the pandemic, regulatory changes, and challenges related to capacity. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the integration of technology, advancements in technology, infrastructure investments, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability and green initiatives.

The anticipated increase in the number of passengers is set to drive the airport passenger screening systems market in the future. Passengers, individuals traveling by airplane who are not involved in piloting or serving on the flight, benefit from airport passenger screening systems that enhance safety and overall air travel security. As reported by the International Air Transport Association in March 2022, the total number of air travelers reached 47% in 2021 and is expected to reach 94% in 2023. Notably, North America recorded a 94% total number of air travelers in 2022, projected to increase to 102% in 2023. Consequently, the increasing number of passengers serves as a driving force for the airport passenger screening systems market.

The rising issue of smuggling in airports is expected to propel the airport passenger screening systems market in the future. Smuggling, the illegal transportation of objects, substances, information, or people across borders or in violation of regulations, poses security threats. Airport passenger screening systems, equipped with advanced X-ray and body scanner technologies, play a crucial role in aviation security by detecting and preventing threats such as weapons, explosives, and contraband. According to the Austrian Ministry of Finance in June 2023, Vienna Airport conducted around 45,000 custom controls in 2022, resulting in more than 4,000 seizures. Notably, 37.5 kg of various drugs and 659 narcotics in tablet form were seized during the same period. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of smuggling in airports is driving the airport passenger screening systems market.

The limited availability of skilled professionals is expected to impede the growth of the airport passenger screening systems market. The demand for expertise in operating and maintaining advanced security technologies, including airport passenger screening systems, exceeds the current workforce capacity. This shortage poses challenges in system implementation, efficiency, and overall security effectiveness. As highlighted by Advantis Global in April 2023, there could be a global talent shortage of over 85 million people by 2030, resulting in approximately $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues. Thus, the limited availability of skilled professionals acts as a restraint on the growth of the airport passenger screening systems market.

Key players in the airport passenger screening systems market are introducing cutting-edge products such as OPENGATE to revolutionize people screening and boost market revenues. For instance, CEIA USA Ltd., a leading security screening devices provider, introduced OPENGATE in July 2023. This new-generation weapons detection system features an open design, enabling rapid and automated screening of individuals carrying items such as purses, backpacks, and luggage to detect mass casualty shooting weapons. With its lightweight and portable design, weighing only 25 pounds, OPENGATE installs quickly without cords or obstructions, providing a seamless screening experience.

In March 2023, Tek84 Inc., a security screening and surveillance company, acquired Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) Corp. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aimed to enhance Tek84’s High Technology X-ray Security Scanning Solutions. IDSS Corp, a provider of airport scanner technology, contributed to improving the passenger baggage screening process at airports through innovative solutions.

Major companies operating in the airport passenger screening systems market report are L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., Daifuku Co. Ltd., Smiths Group PLC, Vanderlande Industries BV, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Unisys Corporation, BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, OSI Systems Incorporated, FLIR Systems Inc., Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, Nuctech Company Limited, Rapiscan Systems Limited, Analogic Corporation, Garrett Electronics Incorporated, Implant Sciences Corporation, Minelab Electronics Pty Limited, Autoclear LLC, Kromek Group plc, Westminster Group PLC, Tek84 Engineering Group LLC, C.E.I.A. S.p.A., Gilardoni S.p.A., Braun & Co. Ltd., Brijot Imaging Systems Incorporated, Laurus Systems Inc., Point Security Inc., Adani Systems Inc., Cobalt Light Systems.

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

Airport passenger screening systems encompass the integration of electronic and mechanical systems, technologies, and procedures employed at airports to inspect individuals traveling by air. The primary objective of these systems is to ensure flight safety by identifying and preventing the boarding of prohibited items, potential threats, or dangerous materials.

The main types of airport passenger screening systems include metal detectors, advanced imaging technologies, full-body scanners, explosive trace detectors, and magnetostatic detectors. A metal detector is an electronic device designed to identify the nearby presence of metal. The various products involved in this category include passenger screening and carry-on baggage screening, which are utilized by international and domestic airports, including both commercial airports and military airports.

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The airport passenger screening systems market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as maintenance, updating of these systems, and training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The airport passenger screening systems market consists of sales of systems such as behavioral detection, automated screening lanes (ASL), biometric screening, shoe scanners, and X-ray machines. 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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