The airport cabin baggage scanner market has recorded a surging demand for cabinet-style X-ray machines over the recent years. The growth can be attributed to their accuracy, safety, and small size as
compared to conveyor scanners.

The rising adoption of similar technologies in tandem with an increase in acquisition and merger initiatives by leading industry players is poised to create favorable ground for the business expansion in the coming years. According to the latest research conducted by Global Market Insights Inc., the overall airport cabin baggage scanner market size is estimated to surpass USD 4 billion by 2028.

Some of the prominent regional advancements that are expected to impel the business landscape have been enlisted below:

Growing investment initiatives in Europe

Several airports in Europe are investing in next-generation bag scanning technology. These are being adopted for enabling passengers to pass through security without the tiresome process of removing laptops and liquids from hand luggage.

An instance of the same is the Heathrow airport in London. In March 2021, the airport hit the headlines for plans to adopt a CT technology cabin baggage screening system that provided the highest level of detection using 3D images. The system also offered the advantage of advanced explosives detection and could allow for liquids and electronics to remain in the bag. An increase in such steps is expected to impel the regional industry landscape over 2022-2028.

Increasing number of partnerships and agreements in the Asia

Pacific Asia Pacific airport cabin baggage scanner market value is mainly being driven by an increase in the number of contracts and agreements. Quoting an example, in April 2022, Smiths Detection secured a contract via Donggok Precision Co., Ltd. The contract was aimed at supplying an array of leading-edge passenger baggage screening equipment at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, South Korea.

Post a successful trial period, the company would offer ten HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX scanners that deploy Computed Tomography technology for the generation of 3D images with low false alarm rates and a
very high level of detection.

Favorable government initiatives in North America

North America airport cabin baggage scanner industry is estimated to register a considerable growth through 2028. The upsurge can be credited to an increase in the adoption of regulatory policies in Canada and the U.S.

Citing an instance, in March 2022, the Transportation Security Administration announced plans to spend USD 781.2 million for scanners that enable quick and thorough scanning of carry-on bags for explosives and weapons. The regulator is likely to install 938 scanners utilizing computed tomography technology at most of the key airports in the U.S. over the next few years.

Way forward

The following years are touted to register an increase in the demand for sturdy conveyors owing to rising product developments by leading industry players. Some of the key companies include Safeway Inspection System Limited, Totalpost Mailing Ltd., Integrated Defense & Security Solutions, Vanderlande Industries B.V., Gilardoni Spa, Astrophysics, Inc., and others. These aspects are expected to bolster airport cabin baggage scanner market share across various regions.