The global airport metal detectors market accounted for US$ 160.4 Mn in terms of value in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023: |
US$ 160.4 Mn |
Historical Data for: |
2018 to 2021 |
Forecast Period: |
2023 - 2030 |
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030 CAGR: |
12.10% |
2030 Value Projection: |
US$ 356.9 Mn |
Global Airport Metal Detectors Market Share (%), By Region, 2023

A metal detector is an electronic device that detects the presence of metals. Metal detectors are useful for detecting hidden metal objects at airports, railway stations, bus stations, and other public and private places. Metal detectors are categorized into two types: hand-held metal detectors and walk-through metal detectors. Moreover, these metal detectors consist of components such as a sensor, which creates an electromagnetic wave, and a reflector, which acts as a wave reflector. When a metal comes into close contact with these detectors, the waves are blocked by metal objects, but the circuit remains open, causing an alarm to ring.
Market Dynamics:
Terrorist activities all over the world are increasing at a rapid pace, driving governments and airport security agencies to continuously upgrade their security infrastructure. For instance, in January 2020, according to a statement given by the United States Department of Defense, the U.S. killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a drone attack near Baghdad airport. After this incident, there is tension between two counties. This is why airports across the U.S. are on high alert. These factors are expected to drive the global airport metal detectors market over the forecast period. However, due to advancements in technology, the nature of attacks by terrorists is also changing. For instance, instead of pistols they prefer plastic explosives, which are not detected by metal detectors. This is expected to hamper growth of the market over the forecast period.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global airport metal detectors market and provides market size (US$ million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year.
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by leading players
- It profiles leading players in the global airport metal detectors market based on the following parameters - regulatory landscape, company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
- Key companies covered in the global airport metal detectors market are Ceia USA, Ltd., Cobalt Light Systems, Garrett Electronics Inc., L3Harris Security & Detection Systems, Rapiscan Systems, IRT ScanMaster Systems, Inc., Unival group GmbH, and ZKTECO CO., LTD, among others.
- The key market players are focusing on strategic collaborations to innovate and launch new products to meet the increasing needs and requirements of consumers.
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future product launches, technology upgradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global airport metal detectors market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global airport metal detectors market.
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Airport Metal Detectors Market, By Product Type:
- Explosives
- Metal
- Narcotics
- Radioactivity
- Others
- Global Airport Metal Detectors Market, By Application:
- Global Airport Metal Detectors Market, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Company Profiles:
- Ceia USA, Ltd.
- Cobalt Light Systems
- Garrett Electronics Inc.
- L3Harris Security & Detection Systems
- Rapiscan Systems
- IRT ScanMaster Systems, Inc.
- Unival group GmbH
- ZKTECO CO., LTD