Security Screening Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global security screening market size reached approximately USD 9.95 Billion in 2024. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching a value of around USD 20.32 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Security screening is a process which involves scanning people and luggage for the detection of unlawful objects such as weapons, liquor, and illegal substances, among others. It is mainly performed in areas such as airports, stations, government buildings, border checkpoints, and other critical infrastructures, that may face high threats.

• Increased incorporation of automated screening lanes (ASLs) at security checkpoints to automate several manual tasks carried out by security officers and speed up the security screening process is one of the crucial security screening market trends.
• Growing applications of biometric systems in corporate and government offices and other critical infrastructures for accurate identification and authorisation of an individual is another prominent trend aiding the market expansion.
• The advent of advanced technology such as computed tomography in security checkpoints, which provides a 3-D image of bags and luggage that can be rotated 360° for thorough analysis, also contributes to the security screening market growth.
• Several market players are developing chemical detector-based security screening systems that are capable of detecting advanced chemicals that can pose potential threats in sectors such as military and defence.

Market Segmentation

The EMR’s report titled “Security Screening Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• X-Ray System
• Metal Detectors
• Explosive Detectors
• Biometric System
• Others

Market Breakup by End-Use

• Airports
• Transportation
• Ports and Borders
• Defence
• Critical Infrastructure
• Commercial
• Law Enforcement

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by End Use

Airports occupy a significant portion of the security screening market share, owing to the increased implementation of security scanners to combat terrorist threats or other criminal-related activities. These scanners are also crucial in preventing the passage of unauthorised items at airport checkpoints.

Increasing efforts by security screening providers to develop self-screening systems that can automatically scan passengers as well as their belongings provide a positive outlook to the segment’s growth. Furthermore, the rising construction of new airports is also expected to offer lucrative market growth opportunities in the coming years.

Market Share by Region

As per the security screening market analysis, the Asia Pacific accounts for a substantial share of the global market, due to the surge of domestic and international tourism in the region, which boosts the installation of screening systems at security checkpoints.

Several regional airports are also implementing AI-based X-ray scanning systems which offer a dual view of the carry-on and luggage to improve the scanning capabilities. Additionally, favourable government initiatives to enhance the security of critical infrastructure also support market growth.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the security screening market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, incorporated in 1935, is an intralogistics system company, based in Beckum, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions for use in building materials, chemical, e-commerce, consumer goods, and retail sectors, among others.

Smiths Group Plc

Smiths Group Plc, founded in 1851 is an industrial machinery company, headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. It is a pioneer of smart engineering in the fields of aerospace, energy, general industrial, and safety and security.

Teledyne Technologies Inc.

Teledyne Technologies Inc., established in 1960, is an industrial technology company, with its headquarters in California, the United States. Some of its primary products include cameras, digital imaging sensors, electronic test and measurement equipment, and other engineered systems.

Other security screening market players include Image Scan Holdings plc (3DX-RAY Ltd.), OSI System Inc., Access Control Systems, Inc., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Leidos, Inc., NUCTECH Company Ltd., Securina Detection System Co., Ltd., and Lingacom Ltd., among others.