Border Security Global Market Report 2025

Description

Border security refers to the measures taken by a nation to protect its borders from unauthorized entry, control the flow of people and goods, and prevent illegal activities such as smuggling and terrorism. It encompasses a range of strategies, technologies, and personnel deployed to monitor, patrol, and manage border areas to ensure national security, public safety, and regulatory compliance.

The main types of components in border security are laser, radar, camera, perimeter intrusion and others. A laser component refers to any individual part or element that is used in the construction or operation of a laser system. It includes various segments such as cargo scanners, elemental isotope detectors, ground sensors, radar systems, night-vision goggles, unmanned systems, satellite surveillance, communication systems, biometric systems, and others and used on different platforms, such as land ports, ports and aviation.

The border security market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $45.65 billion in 2024 to $49.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to terrorism and transnational threats, migration and refugee crisis, drug trafficking and smuggling, technological advancements, globalization and trade security.

The border security market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $63.61 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging technologies and AI integration, biometric innovations for enhanced identification, climate change and environmental pressures, cybersecurity concerns and digital threats, global health crises and pandemic preparedness. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced technologies, biometric authentication and identity verification, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones, cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure, international collaboration and information sharing.

The rising instances of territorial conflicts are expected to propel the growth of the border security market going forward. Territorial conflicts refer to disputes or disagreements between countries or other political entities over the control, ownership, or sovereignty of a specific piece of land or territory. These conflicts can arise from historical, political, ethnic, economic, or strategic reasons. Border security measures are often utilized in territorial conflicts to assert control over disputed territories, defend national borders, manage potential security threats, and enhance control and surveillance capabilities. For instance, in March 2023, according to ReliefWeb, a US-based digital service for the coordination of humanitarian affairs, terrorist attacks became more deadly in 2022, killing on average 1.7 people per attack in 2022 compared to 1.3 deaths in 2021. Therefore, the growing pharmaceutical industry is driving the growth of the border security market.

Major companies operating in border security are adopting a strategic partnership approach to provide comprehensive solutions and address the complex challenges associated with border control. Strategic partnerships refer to a process in which companies leverage each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in February 2023, BAE Systems, a UK-based aerospace company, partnered with the Home Office., a UK-based government department. With this partnership, they aim to assist in detecting national security threats at the UK border and to develop a project called Cerberus, which aims to secure UK borders through advanced data analytics. This three-year contract worth $49.4 million (£38 million) will provide real-time risk assessments to identify high-threat movements of goods and people and speed up the progress of low-threat goods and people, thus unlocking efficiencies for Border Force and enabling UK prosperity and flow.

In April 2023, Maqta Gateway LLC, a United Arab Emirates-based digital trade solutions firm, acquired TTEK Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Maqta Gateway LLC aims to become a global leader in digital trade solutions, offering comprehensive, secure, and efficient border control systems for governments and businesses worldwide. TTEK Inc. is a Vietnam-based developer and provider of border control and customs solutions.

Major companies operating in the border security market are Cobham plc., Raytheon Technologies, Airbus SE, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, Safran SA, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, Leonardo SpA, Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, Motorola Solutions Inc, Harris Corporation (now part of L3Harris Technologies), Elbit Systems, Rheinmetall AG, CACI International Inc, FLIR Systems (now part of Teledyne Technologies), Macquarie Group Limited (Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Saab AB, Palantir Technologies, Cubic Corporation, Smiths Detection, OSI Systems Inc, Rapiscan Systems

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the border security market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the border security market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the border security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The border security market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as border patrol, surveillance and monitoring, inspection, interdiction, and enforcement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The delta robot market also includes sales of surveillance systems, sensors, radio systems, biometric systems, off-road vehicles, and marine patrol boats. 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.

Border Security Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on border security market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

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.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Component: Laser; Radar; Camera; Perimeter intrusion; Other Components
2) By System: Cargo Scanner; Elemental Isotope Detector; Ground Sensor; Radar System; Night-Vision Goggles; Unmanned Systems; Satellite Surveillance; Communication System; Biometric System; Other Systems
3) By Platform: Land Port; Ports; Aviation
Subsegments:
1) By Laser: Laser Detection Systems; Laser Barrier Systems; Other Laser Technologies
2) By Radar: Ground-Based Radar; Airborne Radar; Other Radar Systems
3) By Camera: Surveillance Cameras; Thermal Imaging Cameras; Other Camera Types
4) By Perimeter Intrusion: Fencing Systems; Motion Sensors; Other Perimeter Security Solutions
5) By Other Components: Access Control Systems; Security Management Software; Other Border Security Technologies
Companies Mentioned: Cobham plc.; Raytheon Technologies; Airbus SE; Lockheed Martin; General Dynamics Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Border Security Market Characteristics

3. Border Security Market Trends And Strategies

4. Border Security Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Border Security Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Border Security PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Border Security Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Border Security Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Border Security Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Border Security Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Border Security Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Laser
Radar
Camera
Perimeter Intrusion
Other Components
6.2. Global Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cargo Scanner
Elemental Isotope Detector
Ground Sensor
Radar System
Night-Vision Goggles
Unmanned Systems
Satellite Surveillance
Communication System
Biometric System
Other Systems
6.3. Global Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Land Port
Ports
Aviation
6.4. Global Border Security Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Laser, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Laser Detection Systems
Laser Barrier Systems
6.5. Global Border Security Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Radar, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Ground-Based Radar
Airborne Radar
Other Radar Systems
6.6. Global Border Security Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Camera, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Surveillance Cameras
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Other Camera Types
6.7. Global Border Security Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Perimeter Intrusion, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fencing Systems
Motion Sensors
Other Perimeter Security Solutions
6.8. Global Border Security Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Components, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Access Control Systems
Security Management Software
Other Border Security Technologies

7. Border Security Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Border Security Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Border Security Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Border Security Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Border Security Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Border Security Market

9.1. China Border Security Market Overview
9.2. China Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Border Security Market

10.1. India Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Border Security Market

11.1. Japan Border Security Market Overview
11.2. Japan Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Border Security Market

12.1. Australia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Border Security Market

13.1. Indonesia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Border Security Market

14.1. South Korea Border Security Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Border Security Market

15.1. Western Europe Border Security Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Border Security Market

16.1. UK Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Border Security Market

17.1. Germany Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Border Security Market

18.1. France Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Border Security Market

19.1. Italy Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Border Security Market

20.1. Spain Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Border Security Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Border Security Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Border Security Market

22.1. Russia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Border Security Market

23.1. North America Border Security Market Overview
23.2. North America Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Border Security Market

24.1. USA Border Security Market Overview
24.2. USA Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Border Security Market

25.1. Canada Border Security Market Overview
25.2. Canada Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Border Security Market

26.1. South America Border Security Market Overview
26.2. South America Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Border Security Market

27.1. Brazil Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Border Security Market

28.1. Middle East Border Security Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Border Security Market

29.1. Africa Border Security Market Overview
29.2. Africa Border Security Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Border Security Market, Segmentation By System, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Border Security Market, Segmentation By Platform, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Border Security Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Border Security Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Border Security Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Cobham plc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Raytheon Technologies Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Airbus SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Lockheed Martin Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. General Dynamics Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Border Security Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Northrop Grumman Corporation
31.2. BAE Systems
31.3. Safran SA
31.4. Thales Group
31.5. L3Harris Technologies
31.6. Leonardo SpA
31.7. Leidos
31.8. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc
31.9. Motorola Solutions Inc
31.10. Harris Corporation (now part of L3Harris Technologies)
31.11. Elbit Systems
31.12. Rheinmetall AG
31.13. CACI International Inc
31.14. FLIR Systems (now part of Teledyne Technologies)
31.15. Macquarie Group Limited (Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets)

32. Global Border Security Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Border Security Market

34. Recent Developments In The Border Security Market

35. Border Security Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Border Security Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Border Security Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Border Security Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer