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Explosive detectors are advanced technological systems designed to identify and analyze explosive materials through non-destructive inspection methods. These detectors use various detection techniques, including bulk and trace detection, to ensure safety in critical environments such as airports, military operations, and public venues.
The primary types of explosive detectors are vehicle-mounted, robotic, handheld, and biosensors. Vehicle-mounted detectors are installed on vehicles and enable the scanning of large areas for explosive threats while the vehicle is in motion. Detection technologies include trace detectors and bulk detectors, serving various end users such as military and defense, cargo and transport, aviation, public spaces, and other sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are significantly impacting the explosive detectors market by increasing the cost of imported sensors, imaging components, semiconductors, and analytical subsystems used in trace and bulk detection technologies. Security agencies and infrastructure operators in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-precision detection hardware, while Asia-Pacific manufacturers face higher export compliance and pricing pressures. These tariffs have increased procurement costs and extended deployment timelines for large-scale security projects. However, they are also encouraging domestic manufacturing, local sensor development, and regional supply chain resilience to reduce long-term dependency on imports.
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The explosive detectors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.36 billion in 2025 to $10.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of airport and border security infrastructure, rising global terrorism threats, increasing investments in public safety systems, adoption of advanced trace detection technologies, modernization of military security equipment.
The explosive detectors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing government spending on homeland security, growing deployment in smart transportation hubs, rising adoption of automated screening systems, expansion of urban security surveillance, increasing integration of AI-based threat analytics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of ai-enabled detection algorithms, rising integration of multi-sensor explosive detection systems, expansion of mobile and handheld detection solutions, growing adoption of remote and contactless screening technologies, enhanced focus on real-time threat identification.
The growing concerns over bomb threats and illegal activities are expected to drive the growth of the explosive detector market in the coming years. Bomb threats and illegal activities encompass potential security risks and criminal acts that require advanced explosive detection systems to ensure public safety and prevent harm. These concerns are increasing due to rising global terrorism, criminal activities, and security incidents, which emphasize the need for effective detection and preventive measures. Explosive detectors play a critical role in such scenarios by enabling the rapid identification of explosive materials and supporting timely responses to avert potential threats. For instance, in 2023, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (a US-based government agency) reported a total of 6,284 suspicious or unattended package incidents in BATS and TRIPwire, with bomb threats rising by 26% to a combined total of 3,203 reported incidents. Therefore, rising concerns over bomb threats and illegal activities are driving the explosive detector market.
Leading companies in the explosive detection market are focusing on developing advanced technologies to enhance threat detection accuracy, speed, and operational safety across airports, transportation hubs, and public venues. For instance, in March 2025, SAHCo, a Nigeria-based security technology firm, introduced its latest explosive detection system designed to improve screening efficiency and reliability. The system incorporates cutting-edge sensors and automated threat analysis software, allowing faster identification of hazardous materials while reducing false alarms. By combining high-precision detection with intuitive operation, SAHCo aims to assist security agencies in protecting public spaces and critical infrastructure.
In August 2023, SoundThinking, a US-based public safety technology company, acquired SafePointe LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables SoundThinking to enhance its SafetySmart platform by integrating proven detection capabilities for firearms, tactical knives, and explosives. SafePointe LLC, also based in the US, specializes in intelligent weapons detection technology, with a particular emphasis on identifying firearms, tactical knives, and explosives.
Major companies operating in the explosive detectors market are 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the explosive detectors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The explosive detectors market consists of sales of products such as trace detection systems, bulk detection systems, X-ray inspection systems, ground penetrating radar, and chemical detection systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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