The automated security e gate market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for automated security e-gates has experienced rapid growth lately. It is expected to escalate from $1.22 billion in 2024 to around $1.44 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.2%.
The exceptional growth during the historic period can be traced back to mounting security issues, escalating desire for a hassle-free travel experience, government actions towards border control, growth in globalization and trade, and continuous pressure to boost operational competence.
The automated security e gate market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the automated security e-gate market is projected to experience substantial growth in the upcoming years, escalating to $2.78 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%.
This surge during the forecast period can be traced back to factors like the rise in international travel, increased usage of biometric technology, escalating demand for sophisticated border security measures, amplified investment in airport facilities, and strict regulations for identity proof and border administration. Key trends during this period include the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for improved security, growth of touch-free biometric solutions, enhanced passenger journey through personalization, the adoption of cloud-based solutions for improved scalability and adaptability, and a focus on sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives.
The surge in air travel is anticipated to boost the automated security e-gate market in the future. This term refers to the conveyance of passengers via aircraft, generally through commercial airlines or private aviation. Factors such as economical air travel expenses, a pivot towards sustainable aviation fuels, and advancements in aviation technology fuel the growth of air travel. Automated security e-gates amplify the efficacy of air travel by quickening the passenger screening procedures and amplifying safety protocols through the incorporation of advanced technology. For example, the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations' specialized agency based in Canada, reported in February 2023 that the number of air passengers carried in 2022 spiked by a projected 47% when compared to 2021, while the revenue passenger kilometers (RPK’s) rose approximately 70% over the identical interval. Thus, the escalating growth of air travel is propelling the expansion of the automated security e-gate market.
The automated security e-gate market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Hardware, Software
2) By Application: Automated E-Gates For Critical Infrastructure, Automated E-Gates For Border Control
3) By End-User: Airlines, Airports, Government, Air Navigation Service Providers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: E-Gate Terminals, Sensors, Biometric Scanners, Barcode Or RFID Readers, Turnstiles And Barriers
2) By Software: E-Gate Management Software, Biometric Authentication Software, Access Control Software, Identity Verification Software
Leading businesses in the automated security e-gate market are creating advanced products like multimodal biometric pods to establish a competitive advantage. A multimodal biometric pod is a compact, all-in-one system that combines several biometric identification methods in one case. Thales Group, an IT entity based in France, for example, introduced the Multimodal Biometric Pod, a technology for automated security e-gates, in December 2022. This technology amplifies border control activities by incorporating face and iris recognition features for both identification and verification of travelers' identities. The Thales biometric pod enhances efficiency, minimizes processing time, and provides assurance of adherence to security and privacy regulations. It can operate independently or be incorporated into self-service solutions. The biometric pod comes with a camera and a high-definition LCD screen and can identify both the iris and face of a previously registered traveler from a distance of 50 cm to 150 cm. Assistance from AI enables the system to capture dual iris and facial image in as little as two seconds, offering faster service and noticeably reduced waiting times.
Major companies operating in the automated security e-gate market are:
• Panasonic Holdings Corporation
• 3M Company
• NEC Corporation
• Thales Group
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Assa Abloy AB
• Amadeus IT Group
• Smiths Group plc
• Gemalto NV
• IDEMIA France SAS
• Unisys Corporation
• SITA NV
• OSI Systems Inc.
• Atos SE
• Rapiscan Systems
• ARJO Systems
• Bosch Security Systems
• Josanti Infoimaging
• Gunnebo AB
• HID Global Corp.
• Cognitec Systems GmbH
• Dallmeier Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
• Invixium Access Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the automated security e-gate market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated security e-gate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.