Explosive Detection Technologies Market, By Product Type (Vehicle Mounted, Handheld, Robotics, Others) By Technology (Trace, Bulk) By End User (Military and Defense, Cargo and Transport, Aviation, Public Place, Others), By Region – Global Analysis Forecast Till 2030

The Global Explosive Detection Technologies Market size was valued at $6.12 Billion in 2019 and is to reach $14.61 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2020 to 2030.

Explosive detection technology refers to systems or equipment used to identify explosives destructively. Explosive detection is commonly used in ports, airports, and border control. There are two types of explosive detection equipment: trace detection and bulk detection. Various technologies are used, including explosive X-rays, infrared, biosensors, and optical and non-optical. Several types of instruments are used to detect traces of explosive substances, with ion mobility spectroscopy (IMS) being the most commonly used technique., especially at US airports. Gas chromatography (GC) is also used for the detection to separate molecules before detection.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers:

The increasing incidence of terrorist attacks has forced security forces and other agencies to implement various security measures to counteract them. A terrorist attack at Brussels Airport in March 2016 and a suicide bombing at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in June 2016. Various government agencies worldwide are focusing on improving existing security facilities at airports. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the global explosive detection technology market over the forecast period. Moreover, rising passenger numbers at international airports are expected to propel explosive detection technologies market growth in the near future.

Restraints:

In border security, various border checks are performed on vehicles, baggage, passengers, and containers. This detection is done using mass detection or trace detection techniques. For chemical trace detection, ion mobility spectroscopy techniques are utilized. Small amounts of explosive residue left on hands, laptops, and other items are detected with cotton swabs. In this test, the sample is vaporized and chemical ions are separated. An alarm is triggered when a sample is detected.

However, this process is labor-intensive and slow for large volumes. Additionally, since explosive trace detection is often used in crowded places, detection must be fast enough to cover many screenings quickly. These factors are expected to hamper the explosive detection technologies market growth in the near future.

Key players:

• Analogic Corporation,

• Chemring Group Plc,

• Cobham Plc,

• Flir Systems, Inc,

• Westminster International Ltd.,

• L-3 Technologies, Inc,

• Osi Systems,

• Smiths Group Plc,

• Nuctech Co. Ltd.,

• Novo Dr Ltd.

Market Segmentation:

Explosive Detection Technologies Market, By Product Type,

• Vehicle Mounted

• Handheld

• Robotics

• Others

Explosive Detection Technologies Market, By Technology,

• Trace

• Bulk

Explosive Detection Technologies Market, By End User,

• Military and Defense

• Cargo and Transport

• Aviation

• Public Place

• Others

Explosive Detection Technologies Market, By Region

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • U.K.

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Malaysia

  • Philippines

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Rest of Latin America

• Middle East & Africa (MEA)

  • GCC

  • North Africa

  • South Africa

Regional Analysis:

Among the regional markets, North America holds a major share of the explosive detection equipment market in terms of revenue. This is due to the presence of major companies, technological advances, and increased investment in research and development activities to develop innovative products.

The Asia Pacific explosives detection equipment market is expected to grow fastest at a CAGR during the forecast period. The rise in terrorist activities, demand for advanced surveillance equipment, and defense budgets in emerging economies such as India and China are key factors expected to drive market growth in this region.

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