Airport Security Market (2025-2032)
The Airport Security Market is projected to reach $25.27 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period 2025–2032.
- Published
- Aug 2024
- Pages
- 200
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MRAD - 1041089
- Base year
- 2024
- 2032 · FORECAST
- $25.27B
- 2032
- $25.27B
- CAGR 2025–2032
- 8.6%
2024 baseline · 2025–2032 forecast at 8.6% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
For instance, In December 2024, Fort Lauderdale International Airport (U.S.) selected the R&SQPS Walk2000 walk-through scanner to increase security and provide a streamlined walk-through security experience at its employee screening checkpoints.
In October 2024, Denver International Airport (DEN) made an additional investment in Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 body scanners to improve passenger security screening at the Jeppesen terminal’s south checkpoint.
In May 2022 , the Asian Development Bank (ADB) (Philippines), in partnership with UNICEF (U.S.), installed 61 new thermal scanners for screening passengers at ports and airports.
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 200 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| CAGR | 8.6% |
| Estimated Market Size (Value) | $25.27 billion by 2032 |
| Segments Covered | By Offering · Systems · X-Ray Machines · Metal Detectors · Walk-Through Metal Detectors · Hand-Held Metal Detectors · Surveillance Systems · Biometric Devices · Other Systems · Services · Support and Maintenance Services · Deployment and Integration Services · Consulting and Training Services · By Application · X-Ray Access Control · Perimeter Security · Scanning and Screening · Surveillance · Other Applications |
| Countries Covered | North America (U.S., Canada), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. |
| Key Companies | Teledyne FLIR LLC (U.S.), Leidos (U.S.), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Siemens AG (Germany), Hart International (UAE), Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (U.S.), Collins Aerospace (U.S.), Smiths Group plc. (U.K.), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), SITA (Switzerland), Rapiscan Systems (U.S.), Axis Communication AB (Sweden), Thales Group (France), Westminister Group Plc. (U.K) and among others. |
Report overview
Segments covered: offering, application. Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific.
Some of the major factors driving the growth of this market are stringent government regulations for airport security and the growing number of air passengers. In addition, increasing investment in airport security is expected to offer significant opportunities for the growth of this market. Difficulty in upgrading existing security systems is a challenge in the airport security market. However, the high cost of airport security systems can restrain the growth of this market.
Report infographic
Market dynamics
4 factors across 1 forceIn January 2025,
the U.K.'s East Midlands airport to undergo a $150 million security renovation. The renovation is expected to speed up security checks and improve passenger experience.
In September 2024,
London Luton Airport (LTN) announced an investment of 30 million GBP to further enhance the passenger experience. This includes a 20 million GPB investment in refurbishing its security hall. Throughout this project, new body scanners and CT scanner technology will be installed at LTN, while further initiatives will help speed up processing times.
In March 2024,
France’s VINCI Airports collaborated with the National French civil aviation agency DGAC to test new equipment that will streamline passenger security checks at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport.
In April 2022,
South Korea announced an investment of over USD 0.22 (300 won) billion to enhance aviation security with advanced technology.
Table of contents
10 chapters · 95 sections · 200 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
By Offering
- The Systems Segment is Expected to Grow with Highest CAGR During the Forecasted Period
- Increasing adoption of airport security systems and the growing focus of key players on product development and enhancement is expected to drive the segment growth.
- For instance, in November 2024, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China) launched a series of brand-new smart airport solutions for international markets, including the Fully Connected Fiber Network Solution and Smart Airport Perimeter Security with Fiber Sensing Solution.
- In another instance, in October 2024, Leidos (U.S.), a science and technology leader, launched ProSight™, its newest enterprise software platform, which provides airports and commercial organizations with high-risk points of entry with a centralized security management system.
Geographic analysis
Asia-Pacific
Fastest growthHowever, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the market is driven by the rising investment to modernize airport infrastructure, the growing need to ensure operational efficiency, and the rising deployment of security systems at the airports. For instance, in September 2021, South [PT9] Korea-based Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) signed a contract with Smiths Detection (U.K.) to install its explosives detection system (EDS) HI-SCAN 10080 XCT for hold baggage screening at Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2. In another instance, in February [PT10] 2021, Singapore’s Changi Airport Group awarded a contract to Genetec (Canada), a technology provider of integrated security, business intelligence, public safety, and operations solutions, to upgrade its security system. Asia-Pacific to be the Fastest Growing Market
North America
Largest shareIn 2025, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the airport security market.
Competitive landscape
- Teledyne FLIR LLC (U.S.)
- Leidos (U.S.)
- Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
- Robert Bosch GmbH · Germany
- Siemens AG · Germany
- Hart International (UAE)
- Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (U.S.)
- Collins Aerospace (U.S.)
- Smiths Group plc. (U.K.)
- Elbit Systems Ltd. · Israel
- SITA · Switzerland
- Rapiscan Systems (U.S.)
- Axis Communication AB · Sweden
- Thales Group · France
- Westminister Group Plc. (U.K)
Frequently asked questions
The global Airport Security market is projected to reach $25.27 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2024). Airport Security Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2025-2032) (Report No. MRAD - 1041089). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/airport-security-market-5772