The X-Ray Security Scanner Market Is Witnessing Robust Growth in North America and Asia Pacific
X-ray security scanners are used to detect hazardous organic, inorganic, and metal materials. They provide effective protection against theft, vandalism, and anti-social behavior. Moreover, they are used to protect assets, facilities, and passengers from any type of harm or hazard. Thus, with the increasing number of airports and transportation centers worldwide, the need for the provision of proper security in these areas is also increasing. This in turn is expected to augment the X-ray security scanner market growth. According to the Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Traffic Report, there are 17,678 commercial airports in the world, in other words those which receive airliners, cargo, and business aircraft.
The protection of these areas is important to avoid loss of human lives, loss of revenue, and baggage mishandling. Moreover, with the increasing threat of terror attacks and expansion of airport infrastructure, the demand for X-ray security scanner has also increased. For example, in September 2020, the United States Secretary of Transportation announced that the Trump Administration will award US$ 335 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 80 airports in 25 states. The grants will be used for a variety of critical infrastructure and safety projects. Moreover, in 2018, Italian airports planned to invest US$ 650 million (EUR 536 million) in infrastructure development.
The aforementioned factors are expected to propel the X-ray security scanner market growth in these regions. Airport security use millimeter-wave scanners, backscatter X-ray machines, cabinet X-ray machines, and metal detectors to keep people safe while traveling. Growth of the market is also attributed to the increasing trade activities across the globe and the increasing instances of illegal activities such as smuggling from airports. For example, in September 2019, Smiths Detection launched a new air cargo security scanner HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, with a compact footprint, making it suitable for congested air cargo environments. Such initiative by market players are favoring the growth of the X-ray security scanner market.
Moreover, the market, in North America and the Asia Pacific, is witnessing robust growth due to high investments in the transport infrastructure and in construction of airport. For example, in 2018, China government planned to build around 450 airports to improve accessibility of air travel in the country. Moreover, in December 2019, India planned invested US$ 777.73 billion in the infrastructure for the development of the country. Such initiatives by governments are expected to augment the X-ray security scanner market growth, especially in India and China.
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