Transportation

Automated border control market projected to reach $5.03B by 2030

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July 22, 2025

The global automated border control market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $5.03 billion by 2030 from an estimated $2.56 billion in 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 14.4% during the forecast period, according to a press release on the findings.

The market's expansion is attributed to several key factors, including a rising volume of international passengers, increasing demand for contactless and secure travel solutions and ongoing advancements in biometric technologies. With global travel recovering, border agencies are seeking efficient ways to manage increased passenger flow while maintaining robust security. ABC systems, such as eGates and biometric kiosks, offer rapid and accurate identity verification using technologies like facial recognition, fingerprint and iris scanning, which significantly reduces manual processing times and congestion.

Health concerns have further accelerated the adoption of touchless border procedures, supported by innovations in biometrics and AI-powered analytics. Regulatory initiatives like the European Union's Entry/Exit System, IATA's One ID and ICAO's TRIP framework are also encouraging global standardization and wider adoption of ABC systems.

The kiosks segment is expected to hold a significant market share in 2024 due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness, particularly at airports, land borders and seaports. Countries like the U.S. and Canada have extensively deployed ABC kiosks as part of their border control programs.

Airports are projected to be a major application segment, exhibiting a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the surge in international air travel, airport infrastructure modernization and the increasing focus on contactless and secure border processing.