Airport Baggage Screening Systems Market Analysis

Global Airport Baggage Screening Systems Market Overview

Airport Baggage Screening Systems Market Size is expected to reach USD 5.03 Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.7% during 2020-2030.Growing at this market rate, the global market is likely to attain good market revenue during the ongoing period of 2020-2030.

The growing adoption of airport baggage screening systems by the airports of countries such as the US to offer enhanced security to the passengers is also driving the market growth. However, high installation costs and the need for continuous maintenance might hamper the growth of the market.

An Airport baggage screening system is known as a type of screening system that is helpful to conduct processes like monitoring or checking the baggage with the help of electronic devices. These screening systems are used at the airports where the luggage is properly examined before it is passed on to the placement in the aircraft. Screening systems in airports and other locations have acquired huge recognition across the world as security concerns are rising among the population.

It has been observed that the global airport baggage screening systems market manufacturers are putting more emphasis on technological advancements and developments in baggage screening systems. This rising emphasis can be attributed because operations can be effectively carried out and the steady performance of an airport can be enhanced. With the development of new airports, along with other infrastructural developments, the function of baggage screening systems has eventually become more important.

The increasing security concerns and the failure of the metal detectors to detect non-metallic objects are increasing risk degrees and the rising use of explosives are forcing many airports to implement advanced screening technologies and procedures. These technologies are likely to be implemented to screen the baggage and luggage for explosives and non-metallic weapons. Hence, the global market has a rewarding future during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027.

COVID 19 Analysis

The onset of the pandemic has been rising major questions regarding the global functioning of the market and the airport baggage screening systems market is one of the affected markets owing to the arrival and spread of the novel coronavirus. The pandemic has introduced a healthcare emergency and the world is at a standstill since the beginning of 2020.

 The onset of the pandemic has been such that there has been a major degree of disruption in the demand and supply chain mechanism of the market that is hampering the requirement of on-site technology, products, and services. The airport baggage screening systems market is likely to establish a good market growth and expansion owing to the rising hacking and terrorism threats. There has been a huge rise in the research and development activities for the right employment of talent and skill to produce the best outcomes. Hence, the collaborative efforts of the global governments and the prominent market players that are spending in various global locations are rising and foreseeing an excellent future for the market functions during the ongoing forecast period that ends in 2027.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

The airport baggage screening systems market share suggests that there is a growing demand for air travel and the increasing air traffic is expected to drive the growth of the market. The global market manufacturers of these screening systems are increasingly focusing on the investments related to the development and provision of efficient baggage screening systems. There has been a massive degree of improvement of the existing baggage screening processes that can simultaneously support the performance and efficiency of an airport. Before 2011, stats suggest that there were three types of attacks on aircraft that were very common, i.e. hijacking, bombing, and robbing. In all three types of attacks, the civil aircraft functioning and services, with people and goods aboard, was the major target. As a result of the same, the concept of screening systems before entry was introduced for better safety.

Restraints

The trends also highlight some factors that might act as restraints for the expansion of the airport baggage screening systems market share during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027. There are high costs associated with the screening systems that are likely to pose a significant threat to the market growth. Their high installation costs followed by their regular maintenance and upgraded platforms restrict the market growth over the forecast period. The market is emerging as a highly competitive market with all the players competing to gain major market share. The global market vendors are competing on various factors like they compete based on cost, product quality, and other factors like reliability, and aftermarket service. It is being understood as very challenging for the vendors to provide cost-efficient and high-quality airport baggage screening systems and services, to survive and succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.

This is emerging as an unquestionable challenge for the new players in the market, and the challenging factor for the forecasted growth of the airport baggage screening system market.

Technology Analysis

However, technology has a reliable role to play that helps the global market meet its expansion goals during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027. According to the information circulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the passenger-volume forecasts, combined with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) historical and forecasted passenger-screening statistics, it was anticipated that the security screening systems will grow by 3.5 % in 2018, as compared to 2017, as a part of the historic forecast period that had ended in 2019.

Segment Overview

The market report helps in making the major market decisions regarding buying and investment by carrying a deep market analysis of the global airport baggage screening system market includes the following segments:

By Product Type

• Advanced Imaging Systems


• Computed Tomography Systems


• Explosive Detection Systems


• X-Ray Systems

By Baggage Type

• Hold Baggage


• Cabin Baggage

By Region

Based on the regional presence of the market players followed by the rising demand for the market services, the airport baggage screening system market is segmented into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Also, these regions function based on the distribution of investment and market resources that help in expanding the global market share during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2027.

Regional Analysis

The North American airport baggage screening systems market is anticipated to witness fast growth on account of the existence of major market players in this region during the ongoing forecast period of 2027. Over the years, there has been a huge rise in the global market investments to conduct the market processes and research functions on the airport security systems in the region, due to the growing number of attacks and terror threats rising across the globe. North America is emerging as one of the leading regions in the airport baggage screening systems market and is further, estimated to maintain its dominance over the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The airport baggage screening systems market is estimated to expand its size and functions owing to the performance recorded by the understated global market players amid globally rising competition.

• Analogic Corporation


• Rapiscan Systems


• Astrophysics Inc.


• Glidepath Group


• E.I.A. S.p.A.


• L3 Security & Detection Systems


• Gilardoni S.p.A.


• Smiths Detection

Recent Developments

Reports suggest that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is improving the existing checkpoint and checked baggage screening technologies. The main reason behind this is to increase their detection capabilities and efficiencies. These technologies are inclusive of advanced imaging technology, X-Ray scanning, other explosives detection systems, and explosives trace detection system. Such developments are expected to drive global Airport Baggage Screening Systems Market growth.

The smart security initiative amongst various participating regions aims to minimize passenger delay and maintain advanced levels of security at checkpoints in the airport premises. The airports are on the way to incorporating innovative and advanced technologies that will help to improve the flow of passengers and bags throughout checkpoints. Many airports have adopted advanced carry-on baggage X-ray machines, amongst others like the new throughput processes, and pre-airport checks to detect explosives or non–metallic objects in the airports.

The Asian Pacific region is also expected to witness significant growth in the airport baggage screening system market owing to the increasing expenses on the development and up-gradation of airport infrastructure in the region.

Report Overview

The global Airport Baggage Screening Systems Market report has been prepared to understand the functions of the market undertaken before, amid, and after the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic. The global market report discusses the role of the market players and the dynamics like drivers and restraints that have a fair share of both positive and negative impacts on the market functioning. The report helps in understanding the global market competition and the recent developments undertaken by the key market players during the ongoing period.