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The security screening market was valued at USD 6.66 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach a value of USD 8.92 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 5.1%, over the forecast period (2019NEW YORK, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Overview - While air fleet size and passenger traffic are expected to rise significantly over the forecast period, it makes airports more prone to security threats, such as bombs, loots, and robberies, etc. Therefore, with the increasing passenger traffic in aircraft, airports are intensely focusing on security in the airport premises. - Recently, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) signed a multi-million dollar deal with an international organization to provide baggage scanners, which will be installed throughout nine airports in India, including Chennai and Kolkata. Furthermore, AAI placed a contract worth USD 50 million with Smiths Detection, one of the leading vendors in the market, for hold-baggage scanners, which will be installed in nine airports across the country. Asia-Pacific Accounts for Largest Market Share - The largest share in the security screening market is occupied by Asia-Pacific, with China, India, and Japan being the key shareholders. China is one of the prominent markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Vendors in the country are continuously innovating their products. For instance, in January 2019, Safeway Inspection System Limited launched a new portable X-ray scanner, AT2310. This type of X-ray scanner for security inspection is used to inspect small baggage and parcels and find explosives and dangerous weapons. - The Indian market is expected to be one of the largest aviation markets in the world by 2026, making security a mission-critical factor in enabling India's airports to be future-ready. In February 2018, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) placed an order for multiple CTX 9800 DSiTM systems at a combined value of over USD 50 million, with Smiths Detection. The first group of machines were expected to be installed in the second half of 2018. - Similar to airports, the railway sector in the region is planning to seal stations at least 20 minutes prior to departure, in order to complete the security check process. Competitive Landscape The security screening market is highly fragmented due to several dominant players in the market, which makes the competition high. Some of the key players in the market are Smiths Detection Inc., L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems Inc., OSI Systems Inc., 3DX-Ray Ltd. Some recent developments in the market include: - November 2018 - Smiths Detection and its local distributor, Eastronics, were selected by the Israel Airport Authority (IAA) to supply 32 advanced checkpoint lanes for Ben Gurion Airport and the new Ramon International Airport, which is due to open in 2019. - November 2018 - L3 Security & Detection Systems was selected to provide radiation monitoring portals at ports of entry operated by the US Customs and Border Protection agency. The contract is part of a federal program to enhance the detection of radiation in cargo containers and prevent unauthorized nuclear materials from entering the country. Reasons to Purchase this report: - The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format - Report customization as per the client's requirements - 3 months of analyst support Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5778430/?utm_source=PRN About Reportbuyer Reportbuyer is a leading industry intelligence solution that provides all market research reports from top publishers For more information: Sarah Smith Research Advisor at Reportbuyer.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 (718) 213 4904 Website: www.reportbuyer.com SOURCE ReportBuyer |