Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) Jam Detection Sensors Global Market Report 2025

The baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2024 to $1.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing passenger air travel demand, rising airport automation investments, growing implementation of security and regulatory standards, increasing adoption of RFID-based baggage tracking technologies, and rising focus on enhancing operational efficiency.

The baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart baggage handling solutions, rising focus on minimizing baggage mishandling, growing deployment of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies in airports, increasing number of airport expansion and modernization projects, and rising adoption of predictive maintenance systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in artificial intelligence-powered jam detection, integration with Internet of Things and cloud-based platforms, innovations in real-time baggage tracking solutions, development of energy-efficient sensor designs, and advancements in fully automated baggage handling systems.

The increasing passenger air travel is expected to drive the growth of the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market going forward. Passenger air travel refers to the transportation of individuals by aircraft between domestic or international destinations for business, leisure, or personal purposes. Passenger air travel is increasing due to rising disposable incomes, allowing more people to afford domestic and international flights. Baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors are used in passenger air travel to detect and prevent luggage blockages on conveyor lines, ensuring smooth baggage flow and minimizing flight delays. For instance, according to the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics, an Australia-based government agency, in July 2025, Australian domestic commercial aviation, including charter operations, carried 5.77 million passengers, representing a 3.9% increase from 5.55 million passengers in July 2024. Therefore, the increasing passenger air travel is driving the growth of the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market.

Key companies operating in the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market are focusing on technological advancements, such as retroreflective sensors, to enhance real-time jam detection, minimize false alarms, and improve the efficiency and reliability of airport baggage conveyor operations. Retroreflective sensors are optical sensors that detect objects by emitting a light beam toward a reflector and measuring the light reflected back when an object interrupts the beam. For instance, in June 2025, RS Group plc, a UK-based product and service solutions provider, launched the B25 Wide Beam Sensor from Banner Engineering, which offers a 25mm beam that can accurately detect objects as thin as 3mm. This makes it suitable for detecting envelopes or poly bags on conveyor belts. It features a one-button teach function for quick installation and stable part detection.

In December 2024, SITA, a Switzerland-based IT and air transport communications company, expanded its partnership with IDEMIA to address key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations. Through this partnership, SITA and IDEMIA aim to enhance airport operational efficiency and reduce lost or delayed luggage by leveraging IDEMIA’s advanced computer vision technology and SITA’s expertise in airport IT solutions, supporting the modernization of baggage handling systems and improving passenger experience. IDEMIA is a France-based company specializing in identity and security solutions.

Major players in the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., Keyence Corporation, Omron Corporation, Vanderlande Industries B.V, SICK AG, ifm electronic GmbH, Banner Engineering Corp., Turck Inc., Pepperl+Fuchs SE, Balluff GmbH, Cognex Corporation, Datalogic S.p.A., Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG, Autonics Corporation, Contrinex AG, Baumer Group, SensoPart Industriesensorik GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the transport services sector by driving up costs for vehicles, spare parts, and fuel, key inputs often sourced from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics providers, and public transportation systems are facing squeezed profit margins as higher equipment and maintenance costs coincide with limited ability to pass on these expenses to customers due to competitive pressures. The uncertainty has also delayed fleet modernization and the adoption of greener, more efficient vehicles, slowing progress toward sustainability goals. To adapt, transport firms are optimizing route planning, investing in fuel efficiency technologies, renegotiating supplier contracts, and exploring collaborative logistics models to share costs and mitigate the impact of higher tariffs.

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Baggage handling system (BHS) jam detection sensors are specialized devices designed to identify blockages or jams within baggage handling systems (BHS) on conveyor belts. These sensors provide rapid and accurate jam detection, enabling operators to respond quickly and clear obstructions before they cause system downtime or damage to baggage. By minimizing false detections and maintaining consistent conveyor flow, they enhance operational efficiency and reliability in complex baggage handling environments.

The primary sensor types in baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors include photoelectric sensors, ultrasonic sensors, inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, and other sensor types. Photoelectric sensors are devices that use a light transmitter and receiver to detect the presence or absence of baggage, identifying jams or blockages within conveyor systems. These sensors are distributed through channels such as direct sales, distributors, online sales, and others. Key applications include conveyor systems, packaging lines, and sorting systems, serving major end-use industries such as logistics and warehousing, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and others.

The countries covered in the baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as real-time jam detection and alert, automated conveyor belt monitoring, data analytics for jam prediction and prevention, integration with baggage handling system (BHS) control rooms, and responsive maintenance and alarm handling services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The baggage handling systems (BHS) jam detection sensors market also includes sales of advanced sensor technologies and blockages in baggage handling systems, conveyor belts, and automated sorting lines. 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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