The global air cargo security screening market stood at a value of around USD 1.17 Billion in 2025. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2026-2035 at a CAGR of 5.20% to reach USD 1.94 Billion by 2035.
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2026-2035
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The explosive trace detection (ETD) segment based on system accounts for a significant share in the market owing to the growing demand for ETD instruments. This can be attributed to the simplicity of these instruments. ETD instruments are inexpensive compared to costly imaging systems and can be used alone as the primary means of explosives or narcotics detection in combination with other detection techniques for alarm resolution, handling overflow, and relieving bottlenecks during peak periods of the screening activity. Furthermore, the increasing number of trained professionals having adequate knowledge of ETD instruments is likely to garner the market in the forecast period.
The air cargo security screening industry in North America is driven by the presence of advanced air cargo screening technology, coupled with stringent security regulations in countries like the United States of America and Canada. The increasing government efforts to secure citizens from potential threats such as explosives or drugs are supporting the market. In addition to this, a significant increase in the transportation of heavy goods across the region is expected to further aid the market growth.
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Air cargo are the goods or materials, which are supposed to be transported via the aircraft. Air cargo security screening is defined as the process of protecting the cargo against incoming materials such as bombs, explosives, and drugs, among others, which can be penetrated in the air cargo.
Market Breakup by Cargo Type
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Market Breakup by Region
The surge in terrorism activities, coupled with a significant increase in geopolitical tensions between sovereign nations is driving the market. The rising cases of drug trafficking are likely to boost the demand for tighter and efficient security systems in airports and other transportation units. In addition to this, the growing cooperation between public and security organisations to jointly act on preventing illegal activities for the safety and security of citizens is likely to augment the market growth. Moreover, the rising transportation of heavy cargo owing to the thriving international trade is likely to propel the risk of drug or weapon infiltration in a country. Hence, this factor is anticipated to aid the market growth in the forecast period.
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global air cargo security screening market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
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In 2025, the global air cargo security screening market attained a value of nearly USD 1.17 Billion.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach USD 1.94 Billion by 2035.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The major drivers of the industry include the rising concerns around terrorism and the growing government efforts to provide enhanced security to the citizens.
The key market trends guiding the growth of the industry include the integration of advanced technology in airport security systems to prohibit the smuggling of illegal items.
Heavy cargo, dangerous goods, live animals, and human remains, among others are the major cargo types included in the market report.
X-Ray, explosive detection system (EDS), and explosive trace detection (ETD) are the different applications of the product.
The major players in the industry are Rapiscan Systems, Astrophysics Inc., Autoclear, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Smiths Detection Group Ltd., and Gilardoni S.p.A., among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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