HANDHELD BACKSCATTER X-RAY DEVICE MARKET ANALYSIS

Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Device MarketSize and Trends

The global handheld backscatter X-ray device market was valued at US$ 51.6 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 75.7 Mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2022 and 2028. The global handheld backscatter X-ray device market is experiencing strong growth due to the increasing need for highly efficient and easy-to-use security devices and increase in number of terrorist and smuggling activities. Moreover, deployment of highly efficient security solutions and the outbreak of COVID-19 (global pandemic) is expected to boost growth of the market. However, factors such as high cost of handheld backscatter X-ray devices and rise in need for ergonomically designed equipment are expected to hamper the market growth.

Figure 1. Global Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Device Market Share (%), by Region, 2022

Figure 2. Global Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Device Market Share (%), by End User, 2022

Market Trends:

Miniaturization of devices is a recent trend

The trend of miniaturization of devices and ease to use have led to the development of handheld variants. However, these types are required to be on par with or sometimes even more sophisticated than the fixed ones. Thus, players in the market are focusing on developing and launching novel handheld backscatter X-ray devices worldwide. This trend is expected to continue over the forecast period, driving the handheld backscatter X-ray device market growth.

Increase in deployment is another trend

The customs and border protection organizations are prominent end users of handheld backscatter X-ray devices. The occurrences of illicit trading of explosives, drugs, arms, currency, ammunition, and other materials, are increasing worldwide. Handheld devices play important role in identifying these materials to prevent these trades and improve national security. This trend is also expected to continue during the forecast period, driving the market growth.