Full Body Scanner Market

Full Body Scanner Market Overview:

The global full body scanner market size reached USD 374.4 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 861.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.22% during 2025-2033. The major factors propelling the market growth are the heightened emphasis on border security and public safety, the increasing addition of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of scanning, and rising concerns about security and the threat of terrorism, particularly in high-security areas.

Full Body Scanner Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The global market is experiencing strong growth driven by the increasing concerns about security and the threat of terrorism, especially at airports, government buildings, and other high security regions.
• Key Market Trends: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in whole body scanners to increase the precision and effectiveness of hidden object detection is one of the major trends.
• Geographical Trends: North America accounts for the majority of the market share owing to the increasing focus of the governing agencies on maintaining border security and public safety.
• Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the full body scanner industry include 3F Advanced Systems, Braun & Co. Limited, Bigot Imaging Systems Inc., Leidos, Nuctech Company Ltd (Tsinghua Tongfang Co. Ltd.), ODSecurity B.V., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Smiths Group plc, Tek84 Inc., and Westminster Group Plc, among many others.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Challenges include several regulatory hurdles and managing privacy concerns. Nonetheless, the heightened focus on maintaining public safety and expanding applications of full-body scanners are expected to overcome these complications.

Full Body Scanner Market Trends:

Increased Fear of Terrorism and Security Issues

Full body scanner sales are influenced due to the increased level of terrorism threats occurring around the globe and rising security concerns. Every single day, there are Individuals or groups with malicious intent from all around the world trying to do unethical things at certain airports, government buildings, and key security-driven areas. These systems are compulsory nowadays for security reasons, as full body scanners can pinpoint when a person has any illegal material hidden in their bodies. The European Union (EU) changed its rules to impose restrictions on next generation C3 scanners for cabin luggage in 2024. In 2024, the UK government also announced that it will grant some UK airports more time to install security systems for better and faster checking processes. Additionally, in 2023, Smiths Detection introduced the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX in the Indian market. Besides this, the increasing demand for advanced security systems, along with the compulsion to comply with safety standards is fueling the adoption of baggage scanners at airports.

Technological Advancements and Integration of AI

Continuous disruptions and critical innovations like imaging and AI are contributing to the growth of the market. The integration of advanced systems inside full body scanners allows the devices to detect hidden objects more accurately and quickly, so that fewer false alarms are generated while passengers can pass through checkpoints faster. The US Transportation Security Administration said in a news release on January 12, 2024, that it screened more than 858 million passengers in 2023, setting an all-time record. These screeners intercepted 6,737 guns (93 percent of them loaded), preventing all manner of contraband from passing secure areas at the airports and onto airplanes. This showed how crucial it is to use full-body scanners to avoid emergencies.

Growing Adoption in Public Safety and Correctional Facility

Full body scanners are becoming more common in airports and their uses are extending further in other areas as well. They are widely employed in retaining public safety in correctional facilities, courthouses, and transit hubs. These are the places where the smuggling of weapons, drugs, and other contraband items are high, thereby making the use of full body scanners a necessary safety measure. The increasing number of institutions that have implemented whole-body scanners shows the heightened appreciation for these devices to maintain security and safety in general, with more attention being paid to this type of screening technology. In 2023, Delhi Airport announced the installation of full-body scanners by May 2024, along with CT X-ray (CTX) machines to allow passengers to keep electronic items in their hand baggage during security checks.

Full Body Scanner Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on technology and application.

Breakup by Technology:

• Millimeter Wave Scanner
• X-Ray
  • Backscatter X-Ray
  • Transmission X-Ray
     

Millimeter wave scanner accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes millimeter wave scanner and x-ray (backscatter and transmission x-ray). According to the report, millimeter wave scanner represented the largest segment.

Millimeter wave scanners are the largest segment attributed to their non-invasive feature and ability to detect any metal with high accuracy. They generate a 3D image of the body by passing nonionizing electromagnetic waves through people, revealing hidden objects without exposing individuals to ionizing radiation. Privacy concerns are why more attention is focused on millimeter wave technology, as it can accommodate privacy needs with security essentials. This technology is being increasingly deployed in airports and other high-security areas since it can be used safely and often allows for the scanning of a large number of people fairly quickly. Owing to this, the segment accounts for the maximum market share, and with continuous upgrades in technology, including better imaging software, it is unlocking new levels of detection capabilities along with reduced false alarms. In 2024, LINEV System US, in partnership with Liberty Defense and Viken Detection, announced that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) selected the HEXAWAVE system to screen staff and visitors entering correctional facilities.

Breakup by Application:

• Transport
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
   

Transport holds the largest share of the industry

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes transport and critical infrastructure protection. According to the report, transport accounted for the largest market share.

The transport segment accounts for the majority of the market share, driven by the critical need for enhanced security measures in airports, train stations, and other transportation hubs. Better screening options are high in demand as international travel increases in order to avert security risks. Full-body scanners were first introduced by airports, which use them to find bombs, hidden weapons, and other illicit goods. Airports and other areas with high passenger traffic want scanning equipment that is both lightning-fast and unfailing. Transportation security is becoming more and more dominant as a primary concern for many governments and corporate operators. The IMARC Group predicts that the airport security market is expected to reach US$ 26.3 billion by 2032. This will further catalyze the requirement for full body scanners in the transportation sector.

Breakup by Region:

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

North America leads the market, accounting for the largest full body scanner market share

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, Russia, 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, North America represents the largest regional market for full body scanners.

The North American market is being positively impacted by the development of scanning technologies and increasing security worries. Due to the rise in air travel and the continual threat of terrorism, full-body scanners are increasingly used in airports and transportation hubs across the region. Additionally, advancements in millimeter wave technology and the integration of AI are enhancing the accuracy and speed of these scanners, reducing false alarms and raising the number of passengers processed. Moreover, the increasing utilization of full-body scanners in public safety environments like courtrooms and prisons is contributing to a robust market outlook, particularly in preventing contraband smuggling. As per the North America airport passenger screening systems market report presented by the IMARC Group is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.10% during 2024-2032.

Competitive Landscape:

• The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the full body scanner industry include 3F Advanced Systems, Braun & Co. Limited, Brijot Imaging Systems Inc., Leidos, Nuctech Company Ltd (Tsinghua Tongfang Co. Ltd.), ODSecurity B.V., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Smiths Group plc, Tek84 Inc., Westminster Group Plc, etc.
  
  (Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
   
• Market players are engaging in strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand their market presence and enhance their product offerings. These collaborations are assisting companies to leverage each other’s strengths and bring more innovative products to the market. Leading companies are focusing heavily on technological innovations to improve the performance of their full-body scanners. They are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false alarms. Companies are continuously developing new products to meet the evolving needs of the market by designing scanners for high-security environments like prisons and government buildings. This product offers advanced imaging capabilities and improved user interfaces, catering to the specific needs of critical infrastructure protection. For instance, in 2023, Leidos received a contract from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to start upgrading the agency’s fleet of airport checkpoint body scanners with new AI-based algorithm that can significantly lower false alarms.

Full Body Scanner Market News:

• February 2023: Frankfurt Airport of Germany installed the Ledos ClearScan computed tomography (CT) scanner at the new security lane under transition in Terminal 1, Concourse A.
• April 2024: ODSecurity announced that it will be showcasing its total contraband detection capability, including Sotor RS full-body scanner, THEIA automatic threat recognition software and Central Database, at the International Corrections and Prisons Association, in Antwerp, Belgium, from the 22-27 October 2023

Full Body Scanner Market Report Scope:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

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

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, full body scanner market forecasts, and dynamics of the market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global full body scanner 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 assists 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 full body scanner industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.