Global Automated Border Control Market Size Study & Forecast, by Hardware, Software, Solution Type, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

Global Automated Border Control Market is valued at approximately USD 2.38 billion in 2024 and is projected to register a robust CAGR of 13.30% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Automated Border Control (ABC) systems have redefined the fabric of global travel and security infrastructure by seamlessly integrating biometric verification, artificial intelligence, and automated hardware solutions to enhance the flow of passengers at immigration checkpoints. These solutions are revolutionizing border security by mitigating wait times, improving accuracy in identity verification, and significantly reducing the reliance on manual intervention. The industry is witnessing a rapid uptake in response to increasing global mobility, heightened geopolitical tensions, and the need for resilient, tech-driven border management protocols in both developed and emerging economies.

A key contributor to the market's momentum is the growing emphasis on homeland security and the surge in international air passenger traffic, which is pushing governments and airport authorities to install efficient and secure self-service identity control mechanisms. Innovations in facial and iris recognition, coupled with advanced document authentication systems, are bolstering the reliability and scalability of ABC systems across air, sea, and land borders. The rising penetration of automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at international terminals underscores a structural shift towards contactless processing-an imperative driven further by pandemic-era hygiene norms and demand for seamless digital experiences. While privacy concerns, data protection compliance, and initial deployment costs present short-term challenges, advancements in edge processing, cybersecurity, and multimodal biometrics are expected to mitigate these roadblocks and expand the market footprint.

From a geographical lens, North America leads the ABC market owing to strong federal investment in smart border infrastructure, presence of leading technology vendors, and stringent travel screening regulations. Europe follows closely, propelled by aggressive adoption of e-gates at Schengen zone airports and supportive regulations under the EU Entry/Exit System. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to experience the fastest CAGR through 2035. Rapid airport expansion in India, China, and Southeast Asian countries, along with increasing cross-border passenger volumes and smart city initiatives, are spurring demand for biometric-driven border control technologies. Governments across the region are ramping up efforts to modernize security infrastructure and promote digital identity ecosystems that can be integrated with automated border control.

Major market player included in this report are:

SITA
IDEMIA
Vision-Box
Secunet Security Networks AG
NEC Corporation
Thales Group
Collins Aerospace
HID Global
Accenture
Atos
Veridos GmbH
Indra Sistemas
Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH
Cognitec Systems GmbH
Gunnebo AB

Global Automated Border Control Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Hardware:

Document Authentication System
Biometric Verification System
Facial Recognition
Iris Recognition

By Software

By Solution Type:

Automated Boarding E-gates
Security Checkpoint E-gates
Kiosks

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Automated Border Control Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Automated Border Control Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global ABC Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Escalating International Passenger Traffic
- 3.2.2. Technological Advances in Biometric Verification
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Privacy & Data Protection Concerns
- 3.3.2. High Initial Deployment Costs
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Growing Smart Airport Initiatives in APAC
- 3.4.2. Edge Computing & AI-Enabled Solutions

Chapter 4. Global Automated Border Control Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's Five Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's Five Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Automated Border Control Market Size & Forecasts by Hardware 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Document Authentication System
- 5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Biometric Verification System
- 5.3.1. Facial Recognition
  - 5.3.1.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  - 5.3.1.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
- 5.3.2. Iris Recognition
  - 5.3.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
  - 5.3.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Automated Border Control Market Size & Forecasts by Software & Solution Type 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Software
- 6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. Automated Boarding E-gates
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.4. Security Checkpoint E-gates
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.5. Kiosks
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Automated Border Control Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

7.1. ABC Market, Regional Market Snapshot
7.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. U.S.
  - 7.3.1.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.1.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.3.2. Canada
  - 7.3.2.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.3.2.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. UK
  - 7.4.1.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.1.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.2. Germany
  - 7.4.2.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.2.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.3. France
  - 7.4.3.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.3.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.4. Spain
  - 7.4.4.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.4.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.5. Italy
  - 7.4.5.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.5.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.4.6. Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.6.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.4.6.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. China
  - 7.5.1.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.1.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.2. India
  - 7.5.2.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.2.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.3. Japan
  - 7.5.3.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.3.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.4. Australia
  - 7.5.4.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.4.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.5. South Korea
  - 7.5.5.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.5.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.6.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.5.6.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.6. Latin America
- 7.6.1. Brazil
  - 7.6.1.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.1.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.6.2. Mexico
  - 7.6.2.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.6.2.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. UAE
  - 7.7.1.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.1.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
  - 7.7.2.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.2.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.3. South Africa
  - 7.7.3.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.3.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
- 7.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.7.4.1. Hardware Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 7.7.4.2. Solution Type Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Top Market Strategies
8.2. SITA
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Key Executives
- 8.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 8.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
- 8.2.6. Recent Development
- 8.2.7. Market Strategies
- 8.2.8. SWOT Analysis
8.3. IDEMIA
8.4. Vision-Box
8.5. Secunet Security Networks AG
8.6. NEC Corporation
8.7. Thales Group
8.8. Collins Aerospace
8.9. HID Global
8.10. Accenture
8.11. Atos
8.12. Veridos GmbH
8.13. Indra Sistemas
8.14. Dermalog Identification Systems GmbH
8.15. Cognitec Systems GmbH
8.16. Gunnebo AB