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A narcotics scanner is a specialized security device designed to counter the threat of drug smuggling. These scanners are employed to safeguard public spaces and national borders by detecting and preventing the unauthorized transportation and usage of narcotics. They play a crucial role in enhancing security measures and curbing the illicit movement of drugs to ensure the safety of various environments.
Narcotics scanners are available in various product types, including handheld scanners, tabletop scanners, and walkthrough scanners. Handheld narcotics scanners are portable analyzers for drug testing, allowing for digital storage, editing, and sharing within a digital network. The technologies employed in narcotics scanners encompass ion mobility spectrum technology, contraband detection equipment, video scope inspection systems, and infrared spectroscopy. These scanners find applications in diverse sectors such as airports, seaports, law enforcement, railway terminals, defense and military, among others.
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The narcotics scanner market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.48 billion in 2024 to $8.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to illicit drug production trends, demand for non-intrusive inspection, R&D investments, security threats at borders and ports, increased drug trafficking activities.
The narcotics scanner market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to public safety investments, rise in illicit drug production, market expansion strategies, adoption of AI and machine learning, stricter border and port security. Major trends in the forecast period include global increase in drug trafficking, regulatory requirements, port security enhancements, demand for non-intrusive inspection, integration of artificial intelligence.
The steady increase in drug users is significantly fueling the growth of the narcotics scanner market. The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened poverty, unemployment, social pressures, and mental health challenges, all of which have exacerbated addiction among drug users. A narcotics scanner is a security device used to detect drugs and other hazardous substances consumed by drug users. For example, according to the Press Information Bureau, the number of drug users rose to 292 million in 2022, a 20% increase over the past decade. Therefore, the ongoing rise in drug users is expected to drive the growth of the narcotics scanner market.
Increasing healthcare expenditures are expected to boost the growth of the narcotics scanner market. Healthcare expenditure encompasses the total financial resources allocated by individuals, organizations, or governments within a given period toward healthcare-related goods and services. Higher healthcare spending supports research and development in narcotic scanning technologies, fostering the development of more advanced, user-friendly, and efficient drug detection solutions. For instance, in March 2022, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 2021-2030 National Health Expenditure (NHE) report, national health spending is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% from 2021 to 2030, reaching nearly $6.8 trillion. Additionally, Medicare spending is expected to increase at an annual rate of 7.2%, while Medicaid spending will grow by 5.6% annually from 2021 to 2030. Thus, rising healthcare expenditures are driving the expansion of the narcotics scanner market.
Technological advancements are influencing the narcotics scanner market significantly. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on creating innovative technological solutions to enhance their market presence. For example, in 2022, Smiths Detection introduced the IONSCAN 600, an advanced trace detection system capable of simultaneously identifying explosives and narcotics. Its lightweight, portable desktop design makes it ideal for various screening settings, such as airports and law enforcement operations.
Leading companies in the narcotics scanner market are innovating with products like touchless narcotic scanners to reach broader customer bases, boost sales, and increase revenue. A touchless narcotic scanner is a non-invasive drug detection system that allows for discreet screening without physical contact. For example, in April 2022, Bruker, a US-based manufacturer of scientific instruments for molecular and materials research, launched the Fourier 80 CrimeLab, a specialized benchtop FT-NMR solution tailored for forensic narcotics testing. This advanced system features a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) Narcotics Profiling module, enabling thorough analysis of seized drug samples. The Fourier 80 CrimeLab offers a user-friendly, automated approach to generating detailed reports on the types and quantities of substances, significantly enhancing the capabilities of forensic laboratories.
In August 2024, Smiths Detection, a UK company and part of Smiths Group, announced an expanded partnership with SeeTrue, a US provider of AI-driven threat detection software. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in aviation security technology, facilitating the successful integration and testing of SeeTrue's technology within Smiths Detection's advanced CT security checkpoint systems. This enhancement not only improves the functionality of Smiths Detection's X-ray screening equipment but also offers customers increased flexibility in selecting detection software, X-ray, and CT machines.
Major companies operating in the narcotics scanner market include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Safran SA, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Elbit Systems Ltd., Smiths Group plc, Bruker Corporation, FLIR Systems Inc., OSI Systems Inc., NUCTECH Company Ltd., Chemring Group plc, Rapiscan Security Products Inc., L-3 Security and Detection Systems Inc., Garrett Electronics Inc., Morpho Detection Inc., Astrophysics Inc., Autoclear LLC, NABCO Systems LLC, CEIA USA Ltd., Aventura Technologies Inc., Detecta Chem Inc., Viken Detection, Kromek Group plc, Scanna MSC Ltd., Argo Security SRL.
North America was the largest region in the narcotics scanner market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the narcotics scanner market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the narcotics scanner market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The narcotics scanner market consists of sales of body scanners, baggage scanners, and freight scanners. 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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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.