The explosive detectors market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for explosive detectors has witnessed a swift expansion in the past few years. It's projected to expand from $8.61 billion in 2024 to $9.5 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.
Factors like escalating instances of terrorist attacks, widespread use of explosive detectors in susceptible regions, regulatory policies for improved security, a surge in government investment within the aerospace and defense industry, and population growth account for the growth during the historic period.
The explosive detectors market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for explosive detectors is projected to undergo swift expansion in the upcoming years, with the expectation to rise to $13.96 billion in 2029 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.
The growth expected during this forecasted period can be associated with increased investment in security infrastructure, a surge in the security merchant population, immigration rates, a growing demand for more stringent screening procedures, and an upsurge in the cargo and transportation sector. The forecasted period also indicates major trends including the prevalence of automatic security equipment, sensor technology, escalated usage of wireless devices, trace detectors, as well as technological advancements in explosive detection.
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Anticipated growth in the explosive detector market can be attributed to escalating worries about bomb threats and illicit activities. These threats and activities pose serious security risks, necessitating the use of sophisticated explosive detection systems to maintain public safety. The surge in global terrorism, crime, and other security-related incidents has amplified the need for effective countermeasures, and this is a significant factor driving the concerns over bomb threats and illicit activities. Explosive detectors play a crucial role in these circumstances by allowing for the rapid identification of explosive substances and facilitating immediate action to avert potential damage. For instance, a report by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, a US government agency, indicated that in August 2023, higher education institutions experienced an increase in bomb threats from 64 in 2021 to a staggering 353 in 2022, a sharp rise of about 450%. Consequently, the heightened fear of bomb threats and illegal actions is expected to fuel the demand for explosive detectors.
The explosive detectors market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Vehicle-Mounted, Robotics, Handheld, Biosensors
2) By Technology: Trace Detectors, Bulk Detectors
3) By End User: Military And Defense, Cargo And Transport, Aviation, Public Places, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Vehicle-Mounted Explosive Detectors: Fixed Vehicle Systems, Mobile Vehicle Systems, Integration with Surveillance Systems, Specialized Vehicles
2) By Robotics Explosive Detectors: Ground Robots, Aerial Drones, Underwater Robots, Collaborative Robots
3) By Handheld Explosive Detectors: Metal Detectors, Trace Detectors, Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) Detectors, Multi-Gas Detectors
4) By Biosensors: Enzyme-Based Sensors, Microbial Sensors, Immunosensors, Nanosensors
The main players in the explosive detector market are enhancing their security automation and real-time threat analysis strategies with innovative solutions like dual-view X-ray scanners. These devices increase detection abilities, supplying more intricate images and reducing missed threats. A dual-view X-ray scanner uses two X-ray generators at different angles to capture two angles of the scanned objects simultaneously. This process enhances the detection of potential dangers by offering a more thorough view and decreasing the need for numerous scans. To illustrate, in October 2022, Smiths Detection, a UK-based company specializing in threat detection and screening technologies, introduced the HI-SCAN 7555 DV. This compact, dual-view X-ray inspection system boasts high-quality imaging, smart display features, and easy integration into tray handling systems for effective screening in high-risk situations. It also includes automatic explosives detection and optional weapon detection, providing robust protection against cyber threats at a manageable weight and size for ease of implementation. The system has excellent steel penetration, superior image resolution, and intelligent display functions for precise and speedy differentiation between organic and inorganic substances.
Major companies operating in the explosive detectors market are include:
•Hitachi Ltd.
• L-3 Technologies Inc.
• Leidos Holdings Inc.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Bruker Corporation
• OSI Systems Inc.
• Smiths Detection Inc.
• Cobham PLC
• Nuctech Company Ltd.
• Analogic Corporation
• American Science and Engineering Inc.
• Morpho Detection
• Kromek Group Plc.
• Autoclear LLC
• Mistral Security Inc.
• Westminster International Ltd.
• Scanna MSC Ltd.
• CEIA SpA
• ICx Technologies Inc.
• InVision Technologies
• Pendar Technologies LLC
• MS Tech Ltd
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the explosive detectors market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the explosive detectors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.