North America Trace Detection Screening Market Size (2024 - 2029)

North America Trace Detection Screening Market Analysis

The North America Trace Detection Screening Market size is estimated at USD 0.93 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.32 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The increasing number of terrorist attacks in North American countries has prompted authorities to focus on the trace detection screening processes across critical infrastructures and government buildings. For instance, according to IEP and the Global Terrorism Database, the number of terrorist attacks in North America is 273 currently.
• Increasing security concerns at airports and stringent regulations from law enforcement agencies boost the market's growth. Further, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expanded the random usage of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology at nationwide airports as an additional security layer. Increasing the use of this technology at checkpoints and departure gates greatly enhances security and keeps the traveling public safe.
• In addition, trace detections are utilized in many airports as this technology is used to detain people handling drugs and explosives and to identify traffickers of prohibited material. For instance, in 2023, Smiths Detection Group Ltd, a threat detection and security screening technology company, signed a contract worth USD 20 million with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply CTX 9800 Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) for baggage screening at several airports in the United States.
• Moreover, the emphasis on developing innovative cities in emerging economies is increasing. City officials and the government sector invest in and deploy centralized security systems, especially trace detection products, to effectively manage and respond to security incidents. For example, New York City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications has combined its Emergency Communications Transformation Program (ECTP) with security screening products for advanced public safety.
• Further, many government regulations fuel the adoption of smart technologies and smart infrastructure. For instance, New York, Florida, Miami, and Michigan are the areas that will have the significant deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle/vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technologies, owing to government initiatives to boost road safety and passenger safety.
• Also, cost is frequently one of the first issues impacting the market growth. The money flowed easily when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initially set up and installed all explosive trace detection (ETD) devices. These systems were expensive to maintain and needed a lot of consumables to remain working. According to a GAO report, annual maintenance costs for each unit were in the neighborhood of USD 10,000.00, and that did not include the price of consumables. At the US Marshals Service, they learned that these security screening systems required devoted maintenance; otherwise, they would fail in a field environment very rapidly.
• Moreover, the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine will significantly impact the electronics industry. The competition has already exacerbated the semiconductor supply chain issues and the chip shortage that have affected the industry for some time. The disruption could present high volatility in pricing for critical raw materials such as nickel, palladium, copper, titanium, aluminum, and iron ore, resulting in material shortages. Overall, the impact of the conflict on the electronics industry is expected to be significant. This would hamper the production of trace detection screening solutions.

North America Trace Detection Screening Industry Segmentation

Trace detection is the detection or identification of minute or trace amounts of a substance or material. It involves collecting samples from surfaces, objects, or the environment and analyzing them, followed by using specialized equipment or methods to detect the target substance at very low concentrations.

The North American trace detection screening market is segmented by type (explosive and narcotics), product ( handheld, portable/movable, and fixed), end-user industry (commercial, military and defense, law enforcement, ports and borders, public safety, and other end-user industries), and country (United States and Canada). The report offers market sizes and forecasts for all the above segments in value (USD).