Airport Security Market

Market Overview:

The global airport security market size reached US$ 13.39 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 20.96 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.67% during 2023-2028. The increasing number of terrorist attacks and security breaches worldwide, increasing number of unmanned aerial vehicles, and implementation of security systems represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Airport security refers to the measures and procedures to ensure the safety and security of passengers, staff, and property at the airport and onboard aircraft from potential threats. The purpose of airport security is to prevent unauthorized access to aircraft, acts of terrorism, hijacking, and other criminal activities that may threaten the safety of individuals and the security of aviation. Airport security measures include various procedures and technologies, including passenger screening, baggage screening, and security checks for airport staff and contractors. Security personnel, such as airport security officers, air marshals, and law enforcement agencies, play an essential role in maintaining airport security. The implementation of airport security measures is essential for ensuring public safety and maintaining confidence in air travel. Airport security threats can come from various sources, including terrorist activities, criminal acts, and other security breaches. In recent years, airport security has become vital due to the rising number of terrorist attacks and other security threats worldwide.

Airport Security Market Trends:

One of the primary factors driving the market is the increasing number of terrorist attacks and security breaches worldwide. In response to these threats, airports are investing heavily in advanced security technologies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of passengers and airport personnel. For instance, airports are using enhanced passenger screening measures such as full-body scanners, biometric identification, and behavioral analysis. These technologies enable airports to detect potential security threats more effectively and improve the efficiency of security screening procedures, thus reducing wait times and improving the overall passenger experience. Additionally, the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones for recreational and commercial purposes has led to the need for drone detection and mitigation solutions at airports. The threat posed by drones to aviation safety has prompted the development of radar and radio frequency sensors, which can detect and track drones in the vicinity of airports. Moreover, the implementation of security systems that are integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms is another factor driving the market. These systems can analyze large volumes of data in real-time and detect potential threats more accurately and quickly, enabling security personnel to respond more effectively. Apart from this, the adoption of cloud-based security solutions that offer several advantages, including improved scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional on-premise security solutions, is creating a positive market outlook. Furthermore, the growing popularity of self-service biometric kiosks and mobile-based solutions that enable passengers to complete the security screening process quickly and efficiently is also propelling the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global airport security market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on type, technology, equipment type, and airport type.

Type Insights:

• Access Control
• Cyber Security
• Security
• Screening
• Surveillance
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the airport security market based on the type. This includes access control, cyber security, security, screening, surveillance, and others. According to the report, cyber security represented the largest segment.

Technology Insights:

• RFID
• Biometrics
• 3D scanning
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the airport security market based on technology has also been provided in the report. This includes RFID, biometrics, 3D scanning, and others. According to the report, 3D scanning accounted for the largest market share.

Equipment Type Insights:

• Metal Detector
• Backscatter X-Ray System
• Cabin Baggage Screening Systems
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the airport security market based on the equipment type. This includes metal detector, backscatter X-ray system, cabin baggage screening systems, and others. According to the report, backscatter X-ray system represented the largest segment.

Airport Type Insights:

• Civil airports
• Military/Government Airports
• Private Airports
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the airport security market based on airport type has also been provided in the report. This includes civil airports, military/government airports, and private airports.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for airport security. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific airport security market included increasing air traffic, rising security threats, and government regulations.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global airport security market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., OSI Systems Inc., Pelco Incorporated (Motorola Solutions Inc.), Pure Tech Systems, Robert Bosch GmbH, Smiths Group Plc, Thales Group, Westminister Group Plc, Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. Ltd, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global airport security market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global airport security market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global airport security market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive airport security market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
• Which is the most attractive type in the airport security market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on technology?
• Which is the most attractive technology in the airport security market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the equipment type?
• Which is the most attractive equipment type in the airport security market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the airport type?
• Which is the most attractive airport type in the airport security market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global airport security market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global airport security market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the airport security market from 2017-2028.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global airport security market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the airport security industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.