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Access Control Market by Offering (Hardware - Card-based, Biometric & Multi-technology Readers, Electronics Locks, Controllers; Software; Services), ACaaS (Hosted, Managed, Hybrid), Vertical and Region - Global Forecast to 2030

Publisher MarketsandMarkets
Published Oct 04, 2025
Length 263 Pages
SKU # MKMK20514356

Description

The access control market is estimated to be USD 10.62 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.80 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.3%. Rapid urbanization in emerging economies is driving demand for advanced access control solutions as new infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, malls, and enterprises, requires stronger security. This surge is fueling the adoption of biometric systems and smart locks across residential and commercial sectors. At the same time, growing preference for Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) provides a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable security model, enabling enterprises to streamline operations while adapting to dynamic urban environments.

“The card-based reader segment is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2030.”

Card-based readers are expected to hold the largest share in the overall access control market by 2030 due to their widespread adoption, cost-effectiveness, and versatility across industries. Cards serve as the most common and convenient credential for identity verification, enabling organizations to grant or restrict access based on predefined rights. Within this segment, smart card readers are emerging as the dominant technology, fueled by the rising preference for contactless smart cards. These cards provide higher reliability, enhanced security, and require significantly less maintenance than magnetic stripe or proximity cards. The growing use of smart cards to monitor and record employee activity further boosts their demand in enterprises, offering both security and workforce management benefits. Additionally, the compatibility of smart card readers with multi-technology solutions allows smooth integration with biometrics and mobile credentials, extending their relevance in hybrid security infrastructures. Their adoption spans a wide range of verticals—commercial, BFSI, healthcare, government, entertainment, and media—making them indispensable for modern access systems. The combination of cost efficiency, reliability, and adaptability positions card-based readers to maintain the largest market share by 2030.

“Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the access control market during the forecast period.”

The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the access control market during the forecast period, driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and smart city initiatives. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are making substantial investments in modernizing urban infrastructure, transportation systems, and commercial facilities, creating strong demand for advanced security solutions. The surge in industrialization and the establishment of manufacturing hubs in emerging economies is also fueling the adoption of electronic locks, card readers, and biometric systems to safeguard assets and the workforce. Growing concerns about crime rates, data security, and workplace safety have accelerated the need for reliable access control systems across residential, commercial, and government sectors. Additionally, the region’s booming BFSI, healthcare, and retail industries are increasingly implementing biometric and multi-technology readers to strengthen identity management. The widespread adoption of cloud computing and IoT-based security systems provides further opportunities, as enterprises seek scalable and cost-effective solutions like Access Control as a Service (ACaaS). With a large population base, increasing disposable incomes, and supportive government policies promoting smart infrastructure, Asia Pacific offers immense growth potential. Collectively, these factors will drive the region’s rapid expansion in the global access control market.

Extensive primary interviews were conducted with key industry experts in the access control market to determine and verify the market size for various segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research. The break-up of primary participants for the report is provided below:

The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
  • By Company Type: Tier 1–40%, Tier 2–25%, and Tier 3–35%
  • By Designation: Managers–40%, Directors–30%, and Others–30%
  • By Region: North America–35%, Europe–30%, Asia Pacific–25%, and RoW–10%
The report profiles key players in the access control market with their respective market ranking analysis. Prominent players profiled in this report are ASSA ABLOY (Sweden), dormakaba Group (Switzerland), Johnson Controls (Ireland), Allegion plc (Ireland), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Hirsch Secure, Inc. (US), Nedap N.V. (Netherlands), Suprema Inc. (South Korea), KEENFINITY (Germany), and Thales (US), among others.

Apart from this, AMAG (US), Axis Communications AB (Sweden), Gunnebo Safe Storage AB. (Sweden), NEC Corporation (Japan), GALLAGHER GROUP LIMITED (New Zealand), Brivo Systems, LLC. (US), Salto Systems, S.L. (Spain), IDEMIA (France), Vanderbilt Industries (Ireland), Cansec Systems Ltd. (Canada), Securitas Technology (US), DataWatch Systems (US), Telcred (Sweden), Forcefield Security (Australia), and Kisi Inc. (US) are among the few other companies in the access control market.

Research Coverage:

This research report categorizes the access control market based on offering, AcaaS, vertical, and region. The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to the access control market and forecasts the same till 2030. Apart from these, the report also consists of leadership mapping and analysis of all the companies included in the access control market ecosystem.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall access control market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:
  • Analysis of key drivers (Growing awareness concerning home security), restraints (High installation, maintenance, and ownership costs of access control systems), opportunities (Rapid urbanization in emerging countries), and challenges (Low awareness among users about availability and benefits of advanced security solutions) of the access control market
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the access control market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyzes the access control market across varied regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the access control market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as ASSA ABLOY (Sweden), dormakaba Group (Switzerland), Johnson Controls (Ireland), Allegion plc (Ireland), and Honeywell International Inc. (US) in the access control market

Table of Contents

263 Pages
1 Introduction
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition And Scope
1.2.1 Inclusions And Exclusions
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Years Considered
1.4 Currency Considered
1.5 Units Considered
1.6 Stakeholders
1.7 Summary Of Changes
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary And Primary Research
2.1.2 Secondary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2.2 List Of Major Secondary Sources
2.1.3 Primary Data
2.1.3.1 Primary Interviews With Experts
2.1.3.2 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews
2.1.3.3 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.3.4 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
2.2.1.1 Approach To Estimate Market Size Using Bottom-up Analysis
(Demand Side)
2.2.2 Top-down Approach
2.2.2.1 Approach To Estimate Market Size Using Top-down Analysis
(Supply Side)
2.3 Market Breakdown And Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
2.5 Research Limitations
2.6 Risk Assessment
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities For Players In Access Control Market
4.2 Access Control Market, By Offering
4.3 Access Control Market, By Vertical
4.4 Access Control As A Service Market
4.5 Access Control Market, By Region
4.6 Access Control Market, By Country
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Growing Awareness About Home Security
5.2.1.2 Rising Number Of Smart Infrastructure And Smart City Projects
5.2.1.3 Ongoing Technological Advancements And Increasing Deployment Of Wireless Security Systems
5.2.1.4 Increasing Adoption Of Iot-based Security Systems With Cloud Computing Platforms
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Installation, Maintenance, And Ownership Costs Of Access Control Systems
5.2.2.2 Complexity In System Integration
5.2.2.3 Security And Privacy Concerns Related To Unauthorized Access And Data Breaches In Access Control Environments
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Rapid Urbanization In Emerging Economies
5.2.3.2 Adoption Of Acaas As Cost-effective And Flexible Solution
5.2.3.3 Growing Implementation Of Mobile-based Access Control
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Low Awareness Among Users About Availability And Benefits Of Advanced Security Solutions
5.2.4.2 Availability Of Free Access Control Services
5.3 Value Chain Analysis
5.4 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Businesses Of Market Players
5.5 Ecosystem/Market Map
5.6 Investment And Funding Scenario
5.7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.7.1 Threat Of New Entrants
5.7.2 Threat Of Substitutes
5.7.3 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
5.7.4 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
5.7.5 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
5.8 Key Stakeholders And Buying Criteria
5.8.1 Buying Criteria
5.9 Case Study Analysis
5.9.1 Symmetry Enabled City Of Hobbs To Tap Into Video Security Systems In Schools
5.9.2 Monroe County Used Maxpro Cloud To Benefit Its Community Without Compromising Safety
5.9.3 Tri-coastal Design Opted For Maxpro Cloud To Control 2 Floors, Staff Of 80, And Multiple Vendors
5.10 Technology Analysis
5.10.1 Key Technologies
5.10.1.1 Biometric Authentication
5.10.1.2 Mobile Access Technologies
5.10.1.3 Cloud-based Access Control (Acaas)
5.10.2 Complementary Technologies
5.10.2.1 Video Surveillance Integration
5.10.2.2 Visitor Management Systems (Vms)
5.10.3 Adjacent Technologies
5.10.3.1 Iot And Smart Building Platforms
5.10.3.2 Cybersecurity And Zero Trust Security
5.11 Patent Analysis
5.12 Trade Analysis
5.12.1 Import Scenario (Hs Code 847190)
5.12.2 Export Scenario
5.13 Key Conferences And Events, 2025–2026
5.14 Regulatory Landscape
5.14.1 Government Regulations
5.14.1.1 Canada
5.14.1.2 Europe
5.14.1.3 India
5.14.2 Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies,
And Other Organizations
5.14.3 Standards
5.14.3.1 Astm D8217-20 - Standard Guide For Access Control System
5.14.3.2 Rtca Do-230 - Standards For Airport Security Access Control Systems
5.14.3.3 Ds/En Iec 60839-11-5 - Alarm And Electronic Security Systems
5.15 Pricing Analysis
5.15.1 Average Selling Price Of Access Control As A Service,
By Key Players
5.15.2 Average Selling Price, By Region (Usd)
5.16 Impact Of Ai
5.16.1 Top Use Cases And Market Potential
5.17 Impact Of 2025 Us Tariffs
5.17.1 Introduction
5.17.2 Key Tariff Rates
5.17.3 Impact On Countries/Regions
5.17.3.1 Us
5.17.3.2 Europe
5.17.3.3 Asia Pacific
5.17.4 Impact On Verticals
6 Types Of Access Control Systems
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Physical Access Control Systems
6.3 Logical Access Control Systems
6.4 Mobile Access Control Systems
7 Access Control Models
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Discretionary Access Control Model
7.3 Mandatory Access Control Model
7.4 Role-based Access Control Model
7.5 Rule-based Access Control Model
7.6 Attribute-based Access Control Model
7.7 Risk-adaptive Access Control Model
7.8 Identity-based Access Control Model
8 Access Control Market, By Offering
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Hardware
8.2.1 Card-based Readers
8.2.1.1 Growing Demand For Contactless Smart Cards And Readers
To Drive Market
8.2.1.2 Magnetic Stripe Card Readers
8.2.1.3 Proximity Card Readers
8.2.1.4 Smart Card Readers
8.2.1.5 Contact Smart Card Readers
8.2.1.6 Contactless Smart Card Readers
8.2.2 Biometric Readers
8.2.2.1 Increasing Adoption In Government Facilities And Military &
Defense Establishments To Drive Market
8.2.2.2 Fingerprint Recognition
8.2.2.3 Palm Recognition
8.2.2.4 Iris Recognition
8.2.2.5 Face Recognition
8.2.2.6 Voice Recognition
8.2.3 Multi-technology Readers
8.2.3.1 Effective Multi-frequency Solution And Easy Transition To Smart Cards To Propel Market Growth
8.2.4 Electronic Locks
8.2.4.1 Rising Adoption Of Iot-based Security Systems And Electronic Access Controls To Support Market Growth
8.2.4.2 Electromagnetic Locks
8.2.4.3 Electric Strike Locks
8.2.4.4 Smart Locks
8.2.5 Access Controllers
8.2.5.1 Ease Of Configuration As Per Requirements To Drive Growth
8.2.5.2 Serial Access Controllers
8.2.5.3 Ip Access Controllers
8.2.6 Other Hardware Types
8.3 Software
8.3.1 Rising Introduction Of Cloud-based Software Platforms
To Drive Market
8.3.2 Visitor Management Systems
8.3.3 Database And Software Tools
8.4 Services
8.4.1 Increasing Demand For Security Solutions And Real-time Monitoring To Drive Market
8.4.2 Installation And Integration
8.4.3 Support And Maintenance
9 Access Control As A Service Market
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Access Control As A Service
9.3 Hosted
9.3.1 Complete Control Over Access Rights Without Need To Maintain Infrastructure To Drive Growth
9.4 Managed
9.4.1 Increasing Acceptance Of Cloud-based Services And Rising Customer Demand For Remote Connection To Drive Growth
9.5 Hybrid
9.5.1 Better Threat Visibility And Fewer Cybersecurity Risks To Drive Growth
10 Access Control Market, By Vertical
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Commercial
10.2.1 Enterprises And Data Centers
10.2.1.1 Increasing Use Of Security Smart Cards And Biometrics To Drive Growth
10.2.2 Banks And Financial Institutions
10.2.2.1 Growing Need For High Security And Surveillance In Financial Institutions To Drive Growth
10.2.3 Hotels, Stadiums, And Amusement Parks
10.2.3.1 Rising Need For Better Security And Protection Of Assets In Hospitality Sector To Drive Growth
10.2.4 Retail Stores And Malls
10.2.4.1 Increasing Focus On Curtailing Theft And Inventory Loss To Drive Growth
10.3 Military & Defense
10.3.1 Growing Trend Of Role-based Access Control To Fuel Growth
10.4 Government
10.4.1 Rising Need For Restricting Unauthorized Entries And Safeguarding Assets To Drive Growth
10.5 Residential
10.5.1 Increasing Demand For Home Security Solutions To Drive Growth
10.6 Education
10.6.1 Growing Focus On Student Safety To Boost Market Growth
10.7 Healthcare
10.7.1 Rising Adoption Of Biometrics For Crucial Applications To Drive Growth
10.8 Manufacturing & Industrial
10.8.1 Need For Integrated Solutions For Human And Asset Protection To Drive Growth
10.9 Transportation
10.9.1 Need For Improved Security Parameters In Airports To Drive Market
11 Access Control Market, By Region
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 Macroeconomic Outlook
11.2.2 Us
11.2.2.1 Growing Need For Secure And Reliable Form Of Identification For All Federal Employees And Contractors To Drive Market
11.2.3 Canada
11.2.3.1 Increased Focus On High-security Screening Of Passengers At Airports To Drive Market
11.2.4 Mexico
11.2.4.1 Increasing Adoption Of Cutting-edge Home Automation And Security Solutions To Drive Market
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Macroeconomic Outlook
11.3.2 Uk
11.3.2.1 Increasing Government Demand For Better Security Measures To Drive Market
11.3.3 Germany
11.3.3.1 Growing Adoption Of Acaas And Increasing Focus On Privacy Laws To Drive Market
11.3.4 France
11.3.4.1 Rising Deployment Of Access Control Solutions In Aviation And Railways To Fuel Market
11.3.5 Rest Of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Macroeconomic Outlook
11.4.2 China
11.4.2.1 Large-scale Industrialization And High R&D Spending To Drive Market
11.4.3 Japan
11.4.3.1 Increasing Adoption Of Iot And Self-driving Cars To Drive Market
11.4.4 South Korea
11.4.4.1 Growing Adoption Of Security Solutions In Bfsi And Healthcare Sectors To Drive Market
11.4.5 India
11.4.5.1 Rising Government Expenditure On National Security To Drive Growth
11.4.6 Rest Of Asia Pacific
11.5 Rest Of The World (Row)
11.5.1 Macroeconomic Outlook
11.5.2 Middle East & Africa
11.5.2.1 Gcc Countries
11.5.2.1.1 Rising Government Security Initiatives And Spending To Boost Market Growth
11.5.2.2 Rest Of Middle East & Africa
11.5.2.2.1 Smart City Initiatives To Drive Growth
11.5.3 South America
11.5.3.1 Growing Incidence Of Data Theft And Cybercrime To Drive Market
12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Key Player Strategies/Right To Win
12.3 Market Share Analysis, 2024
12.4 Revenue Analysis Of Top Players, 2022-2024
12.5 Company Valuation And Financial Metrics, 2025
12.6 Brand/Product Comparison
12.7 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players
12.7.1 Stars
12.7.2 Emerging Leaders
12.7.3 Pervasive Players
12.7.4 Participants
12.7.5 Company Footprint
12.7.5.1 Company Footprint
12.7.5.2 Region Footprint
12.7.5.3 Offering Footprint
12.7.5.4 Vertical Footprint
12.8 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes
12.8.1 Progressive Companies
12.8.2 Responsive Companies
12.8.3 Dynamic Companies
12.8.4 Starting Blocks
12.8.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/Smes, 2024
12.8.5.1 List Of Key Startups/Smes
12.8.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking Of Key Startups/Smes
12.9 Competitive Scenario
12.9.1 Product Launches
12.9.2 Deals
13 Company Profiles
13.1 Key Companies
13.1.1 Assa Abloy
13.1.1.1 Business Overview
13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.1.3 Recent Developments
13.1.1.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.1.3.2 Deals
13.1.1.4 Mnm View
13.1.1.4.1 Right To Win
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
13.1.2 Dormakaba Group
13.1.2.1 Business Overview
13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.2.3 Recent Developments
13.1.2.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.2.3.2 Deals
13.1.2.4 Mnm View
13.1.2.4.1 Right To Win
13.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
13.1.3 Johnson Controls
13.1.3.1 Business Overview
13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.3.3 Recent Developments
13.1.3.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.3.3.2 Deals
13.1.3.4 Mnm View
13.1.3.4.1 Right To Win
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
13.1.4 Allegion Plc
13.1.4.1 Business Overview
13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.4.3 Recent Developments
13.1.4.3.1 Deals
13.1.4.4 Mnm View
13.1.4.4.1 Right To Win
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
13.1.5 Honeywell International Inc.
13.1.5.1 Business Overview
13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.5.3 Recent Developments
13.1.5.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.5.3.2 Deals
13.1.5.4 Mnm View
13.1.5.4.1 Right To Win
13.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
13.1.6 Hirsch Secure, Inc.
13.1.6.1 Business Overview
13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.7 Nedap N.V.
13.1.7.1 Business Overview
13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.7.3 Recent Developments
13.1.7.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.7.3.2 Deals
13.1.8 Suprema Inc.
13.1.8.1 Business Overview
13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.8.3 Recent Developments
13.1.8.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.8.3.2 Deals
13.1.9 Keenfinity
13.1.9.1 Business Overview
13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.10 Thales
13.1.10.1 Business Overview
13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
13.1.10.3 Recent Developments
13.1.10.3.1 Product Launches
13.1.10.3.2 Deals
13.2 Other Key Players
13.2.1 Amag
13.2.2 Axis Communications Ab
13.2.3 Gunnebo Safe Storage Ab
13.2.4 Nec Corporation
13.2.5 Gallagher Group Limited
13.2.6 Brivo Systems, Llc
13.2.7 Salto Systems, S.L.
13.2.8 Idemia
13.2.9 Vanderbilt Industries
13.2.10 Cansec Systems Ltd.
13.2.11 Securitas Technology
13.2.12 Datawatch Systems
13.2.13 Telcred
13.2.14 Forcefield Security
13.2.15 Kisi Inc.
14 Appendix
14.1 Discussion Guide
14.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
14.3 Customization Options
14.4 Related Reports
14.5 Author Details

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