Market Trends of Security Screening Industry
Airports to Hold Major Market Share
- Airport security refers to the various policies and practices employed to safeguard passengers, airport personnel, aircraft, and airport property from criminal activity, terrorism, and other threats. This includes the use of screening devices at multiple levels by airport authorities, as well as air cargo screening. Passing through airport security screening is typically necessary to gain access to areas with aircraft exit gates. These areas are often described as airside, secure, and sterile.
- Airports typically have numerous screening checkpoints located throughout their buildings to screen cargo and baggage and prevent unauthorized items from entering. These checkpoints typically involve screening for cabin baggage, hold baggage, cargo, and non-passengers.
- In the coming years, there is expected to be a significant increase in demand for self-screening technologies by airport authorities. Automated scanners are expected to be used, enabling travelers to scan their personal belongings and have them X-rayed.
- To combat ongoing terrorist threats, it is anticipated that numerous security systems will be installed throughout the world, and airport security will continue to be strictly enforced. The expansion of airport and entertainment infrastructure across numerous regions is also fueling the demand for security screening systems.
- The global aviation industry is experiencing a significant increase in passenger traffic and commercial air traffic, leading airports to adopt innovative security screening solutions. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the revenue of commercial airlines globally was approximately USD 782.00 billion in 2022.
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Asia-Pacific to Witness Major Growth
- The narcotics trade remains a significant concern in the region, and China plays a crucial role as a major contributor. The country has witnessed an increasing trend of drug trafficking, mainly from overseas, which poses a potential threat to public health. However, China's position as a central player in 5G deployment and development is expected to drive the demand for security screening as critical infrastructure expands during the forecast period.
- In India, rapid urbanization, population growth, and industrialization have led to the implementation of enhanced safety and security measures in critical national infrastructure sectors, such as government research facilities, communication networks, defense establishments, emergency, and disaster management systems, ports, critical manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities, oil refineries, power plants, and mass transportation systems.
- Japan aims to establish itself as a global tourist destination and is expected to host several major international events, leading to a surge in passenger traffic. Although Japan is known for its safety, the government has issued new safety and security solutions to ensure security and prevent terrorist attacks. Various international authorities, including IATA, ICAO, and ACI, have also set security standards, leading to increased adoption of screening systems at airports.
- Korea Airport Corporation introduced the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) deep-learning-based automatic X-ray security checkpoint at the departure security checkpoint of the domestic terminal at Gimpo International Airport (GMP). The Korea Airports Corporation is collaborating with Deepnoid Inc., an AI-specialized enterprise in Korea, to perfect the AI X-ray Automatic Screening System.
- Additionally, the Australian government and regulatory bodies have launched initiatives to promote better management and protection of critical infrastructure, boosting the region's security screening market's growth during the forecast period.
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