Automated Security E-Gate Market Report 2026

The automated security e-gate market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2025 to $1.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing need for enhanced airport and border security, rising passenger traffic at airports, advancements in biometric scanning technologies, government initiatives for secure infrastructure, increasing adoption of automated access control systems.

The automated security e-gate market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with ai-powered security analytics, expansion in critical infrastructure protection, rising adoption by airlines and airports globally, increasing demand for faster passenger processing, development of cloud-based e-gate management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include biometric authentication integration, rfid-based identity verification, automated turnstile and barrier systems, e-gate management software solutions, real-time passenger flow monitoring.

The growing expansion of air travel is expected to drive the automated security e-gate market in the coming years. Air travel involves transporting passengers by aircraft, typically through commercial airlines or private aviation. Its growth is fueled by increasing affordability resulting from competitive airline pricing. Automated security e-gates improve air travel efficiency by accelerating passenger screening and strengthening security through advanced technological integration. For example, in January 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a Canada-based organization, reported that the number of air passengers on scheduled services reached 4.32 billion in 2023, marking a 32.4% increase compared to 2022. Consequently, the rising volume of air travel is propelling the growth of the automated security e-gate market.

Major companies in the automated security e-gate market are focusing on developing sophisticated solutions such as automated border control (ABC) e-gates to boost passenger throughput, security, and border processing efficiency. ABC e-gates employ biometric verification technologies - such as facial, fingerprint, or iris recognition - to authenticate travelers’ identities within seconds while maintaining high security and privacy standards. For instance, in 2024, Thales Group, a France-based company, introduced its ABC e-gates for air, land, and sea border crossings, featuring high-speed biometric matching and automated document verification. The system combines biometric identification with travel document authentication to streamline border processes and reduce waiting times. Its modular design allows adaptation to diverse border environments, while advanced algorithms ensure high accuracy even under challenging conditions. These e-gates enhance operational efficiency, improve traveler convenience, and reinforce border security, illustrating the technological progress in the automated security e-gate market.

In February 2024, Amadeus IT Group SA bolstered its biometrics portfolio through the acquisition of Vision-Box, underscoring the market's potential for growth and innovation. This strategic acquisition enhances Amadeus's ability to integrate biometric solutions into its travel distribution system, offering enhanced security and convenience for travelers. Vision-Box, a Portugal-based authentication solutions company, specializes in automated security e-gate technology for airports and border control, aligning with Amadeus's vision for advancing biometric authentication in the travel industry.

Major companies operating in the automated security e-gate market are Panasonic Holdings Corporation; NEC Corporation; Thales Group; NXP Semiconductors N.V.; Assa Abloy AB; Amadeus IT Group; Smiths Group plc; Gemalto NV; IDEMIA France SAS; Unisys Corporation; SITA NV; OSI Systems Inc; Atos SE; Rapiscan Systems; Bosch Security Systems; Gunnebo AB; HID Global Corp; Cognitec Systems GmbH; Dallmeier Electronic GmbH & Co. KG; Invixium Access Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the automated security e-gate market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated security e-gate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated security e-gate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the automated security e-gate market by increasing the cost of imported hardware components such as biometric scanners, sensors, RFID readers, and turnstiles. Regions dependent on imports from Asia-Pacific countries, particularly China and Taiwan, are most affected, impacting automated e-gates for border control and critical infrastructure segments. Airlines, airports, and government agencies face increased implementation costs due to tariffs. On the positive side, tariffs are driving investment in local manufacturing, encouraging domestic software and hardware development, and fostering innovation in cost-efficient and secure e-gate solutions.

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An automated security e-gate is a sophisticated security checkpoint featuring automated systems designed to bolster border control and airport security measures, while also optimizing identity verification processes and expediting passenger processing. These systems leverage electronic authentication techniques, such as biometrics or RFID (radio-frequency identification), to accurately verify individuals' identities and facilitate controlled access through checkpoints.

The primary types of automated security e-gates are hardware and software. Hardware encompasses the tangible components of a computer system or electronic device, comprising machinery, circuits, and peripherals. These hardware-based systems find application in various sectors including critical infrastructure and border control, and are utilized by a diverse range of end-users such as airlines, airports, governmental agencies, air navigation service providers, and others.

The automated security e-gate market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as document authentication, security screening, and customs and immigration services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated security e-gate market also includes sales of e-gate systems, biometric scanners, and radio-frequency identification (RFID) equipment. 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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