Full body scanners are imaging equipment which can be used to detect, locate and identify any suspicious object hidden on or within a human body. In order to overcome the limitations of metal detectors, numerous security agencies have been making use of full body scanners to reveal harmful objects. Furthermore, the use of such scanners limits the requirement of physical pat downs and enables security authorities to detect any metallic or non-metallic object without physical contact with the person. Full body scanners are widely used in the developed nations especially, in the North America and Europe regions. Deployment of full body scanners at various airports, transportation terminals and other government and correctional facilities has led to enhanced security and reduced time required to frisk individuals.

Full body scanners primarily make use of two different technologies namely, millimeter wave and backscatter X-ray. The millimeter wave scanners project millimeter wave energy at the subjects and then analyze the resulting reflected energy. This type of body scanners have gained immense popularity in the recent years on account of higher degree of personal safety and privacy. The backscatter X-ray scanners make use of advanced X-ray imaging technology wherein the scanners detect radiation reflected from the subjects. Initially, the backscatter X-ray scanners had gained immense adoption in various airports across North America and Europe. However, on account of concerns pertaining to X-ray radiation and personal privacy, these types of scanners are no longer used for airport applications in most of the developed markets. Irrespective of the technologies, full body scanners have been subject to immense criticism for aspects such as physical harm, effectiveness and privacy, among others. However, with growing security concerns and rising vulnerabilities of various critical sites, the adoption of full body scanners is expected to grow in the following years.

The report titled “Global Full Body Scanners Market- Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2017 – 2025” offers strategic insights into the global full body scanners market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2015 to 2025. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on technology, application and cross-sectional study across different geographies and sub-geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2016 & 2025. The report also provides a prolific view on market dynamics such as market drivers, restraints and opportunities.

In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading providers of full body scanners, market positioning and key developments. Some of the major players profiled in the report are Smiths Group plc., Rapiscan Systems, Adani Systems, Inc., L3 Security & Detection Systems, Westminster International Ltd, Iscon Imaging, Millivision Technologies, OD Security, Nuctech Company Limited and Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.

Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the body scanners industry
• Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth
• In-depth competitive environment analysis
• Trailing 2-Year market size data (2015 – 2016)

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global full body scanners market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2017 to 2025, keeping in mind the above mentioned factors.

The full body scanners market is segmented, based on application, into following categories

• Airports and Transportation Terminals
• Others (Correctional Facilities, Government Facilities, Courthouses, etc.)

On the basis of application, the global full body scanners market was led by the airports and transportation terminals segment in 2016. Rising security vulnerabilities and increasing threats in the commercial aviation industry have resulted in the higher adoption of full body scanners at airports. Factors such as limited physical contact with commuters coupled with technological advancements in imaging technologies have led to the higher demand for full body scanners in these applications. With increasing security budgets and rising threat to critical facilities, the demand for full body scanners from other applications apart from airports is also expected to grow in the following years.

In 2016, North America held the largest share in the overall full body scanners market accounting for over one third of the global market in terms of revenue. Growing security threats and rising vulnerabilities at various airports and critical sites across the U.S. have led to the higher adoption of full body scanners in the region. In addition, the region also experiences a higher adoption of such scanners for other applications as compared to other regions across the world.

Europe and Asia Pacific followed the North America region in the global full body scanners market in terms of revenue in 2016. Europe full body scanners market is expected to witness the fastest growth on account of increasing terror attacks in some of the major countries in the region including the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness growing adoption of full body scanners primarily driven by demand from countries such as China, Philippines and India, among others.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents analysis of each segment from 2022 to 2032 considering 2023 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.

The current report comprises of quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends and technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.

Research Methodology

The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. key data point that enables the estimation of Full Body Scanners market are as follows:

• Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending
• Revenues of key companies in the market segment
• Number of end users and consumption volume, price and value.
• Geographical revenues generate by countries considered in the report
• Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Full Body Scanners market and their expected impact during the forecast period.

Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Full Body Scanners market?
• What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2032.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Full Body Scanners market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Full Body Scanners market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Full Body Scanners market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Full Body Scanners market worldwide?