Regional Analysis

Global Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Device Market: Regional Insights

Based on geography, the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Among regions, North America is expected to gain highest share in the market during the forecast period due to the increase in terrorist activities, increase in deployment of security solutions, and increasing need for highly efficient x-ray devices in the region. For instance, in June 2020, Viken Detection announced the launch of VALOR initiative to provide free or at-cost refurbished HBI-120 handheld x-ray imagers to local, underfunded police departments. VALOR is an acronym for ‘Viken Assisting Law-enforcement in the Opioid Response.’ Viken also launched its Nighthawk-HBI series, a next-gen handheld x-ray imaging platform for drug interdiction and other security missions. This in turn is driving the market growth.

Moreover, Europe and Asia Pacific are also expected to witness significant growth in the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market owing to the rise in terrorist activities, rise in smuggling activates, and rise in demand for highly efficient security solutions in these regions. For instance, in February 2021, Westminster provided a procurement and sourcing agency in the UK with an X-Ray Scanner and number of Handheld Metal Detectors. A WG IS6040 X-Ray Small Baggage and Parcel Scanner is designed for screening hand baggage and small parcels at airports and other high-security locations to identify materials and isolate threats with greater speed and accuracy.

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

North America: U.S. and Canada
Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America
Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East: GCC Countries, Israel, and Rest of Middle East
Africa: South Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa