Automatic Door Market Size, By Door Type, By Function, By End Use, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Automatic door Market Size

The global automatic door market was estimated at USD 13.7 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 14.4 billion in 2025 to USD 23.6 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 5.6%, according to Global Market Insights Inc.

• The automatic door market is benefiting from increasing demand for smart building technologies and operational efficiency, which requires seamless access solutions that can easily communicate with smart building management systems (BMS). Integrated technologies help to optimize energy consumption, while also affecting security profiles, by allowing the user to redefine access points.
   
• Recent developments from some of the top key players in the industry demonstrate a commitment to elevating access and mobility, through advanced sensor technologies that promote awareness and safety. These advancements have prioritized speed of response and intelligence of operation. These investments also demonstrate the shift toward a smarter access market.
   
• While strategic partnerships will emerge with innovative developments, both ultimately serve to connect automatic doors with wider building systems. Partnerships are forming to even create an autonomous navigation experience for the user inside the facility, rather than traditional human access. These advancements are consistently showing greater interoperability and automation inside buildings.
   
• The sliding door segment is expected to dominate the automatic door market, as the ability to maintain the efficiency of space, while allowing for the most foot traffic, will always support their growth. The linear operation and required reservation of space provides the least interruption to the movement of people and goods and as such is optimal for many high-volume commercial and retail environments. Seamless integration of aesthetics into the modern architectural look and feel has also contributed to the accelerated awareness and adoption of sliding doors.
   
• North America is expected to take the lead in the automatic door market, as it has been buoyed by commercial construction and high adoptive rates of automation. Moreover, many of the accessibility regulations (e.g. ADA) are driving demands for automatic door installations throughout many public and commercial spaces. There are also continuous regional investments towards modernization of infrastructure and the initiatives that support smart building are contributing to continued growth.  
   

Automatic Door Market Trends

• The significant rise in automatic doors across the residential and commercial sector is due to safety and security concerns. These doors improve access control, allowing for the management of how people enter and leave a location, in addition to making the spaces safer.
   
• Automation also means that we rely less on human interaction, which can introduce human error, and can also be a useful part in larger security systems.  Automatic doors are also becoming a means of access improvement for those who have disabilities, which eliminates barriers to access.
   
• They are also the most effective means of providing access to all individuals in high traffic spaces, allowing for unrestricted pedestrian movement. This trend is amplified with modernized building code requirements and a general society movement towards a user-friendly space.
   
• The realization of new hygiene measures after the pandemic has allowed for the increased use of touchless automatic doors. Touchless automatic doors will discourage the passing of germs due to touch and remove the contact point when entering or exiting a location, will continue to be a trend for touch free entry.
   
• The introduction of touch-free washed more common during the pandemic has promoted the adoption of automatic touchless systems across all types of spaces, including healthcare, retail, and public buildings.
   
• The increasing use of automatic doors in the market is rapidly expanding due to advanced sensors, AI-enabled motion detections, and intelligent integrations. All these features improve reliability as the technology will produce fewer false activations and promote safety.
   
• Automatic doors are now often included as a part of a building management system which will enhance the systems operating to integrate real-time diagnostics and enable the manager of the building to remotely assist, monitor, or make improvements to the complete system.
   

Automatic Door Market Analysis

Based on door type, the market is divided into sliding door, swinging door, folding door, revolving door, bi-fold doors, and others. The sliding door segment dominated the automatic door industry, accounting for around 41% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.7% through 2034.
 

• Sliding doors are set to be the dominant players in the automatic door market thanks to their space-squishing good design and versatile uses across a vast number of scenarios. The further this can be applied to spaces or environments, the better. The practicality of not having any swing radius is immensely more desirable compared to swinging doors, especially in high-traffic scenarios and small spaces like retail, office, and staring outside of or into residential buildings.
   
• The further interesting aspect of sliding doors is their wonderful aesthetic to complement modern architectural designs and ability to make wide and open spaces. They are modern entryways into structures and have made a seamless and inviting experience between indoor and outdoor areas.
• The touchless door operations minimize the potential points of contact; thus, hygiene becomes the most maximum sanitized version of a door. This is essential in healthcare and retail scenarios, especially in terms of public use.
   
• Some manufacturers sell automatic sliding doors (e.g., Dormakaba) are constantly investing in these features such as energy efficiency and integrated sensors to demonstrate the relative importance of the sliding door segment.
   

Based on end use, the market is segmented into residential, commercial and industrial. Commercial dominates the market with 64% share in 2024, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.7% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The commercial end-use segment is by far the largest segment of the automatic door market because of industry demands. Those commercial spaces such as office buildings, hotels, airports, hospitals, and shopping malls experience high-volume traffic and want convenient solutions for access and access control.
   
• In many cases these automatic doors in a commercial space can also help fulfill accessibility standards (for example for individuals with disabilities) and are increasingly being used to enhance safety, security, and hygiene because of the growth of touchless technologies. As well, the robust country growth of urbanization and the United States infrastructure development are positioning automatic doors to play a crucial role in new commercial construction.
   
• ASSA ABLOY and Dormakaba, for example, are supporting this development, including IoT and AI into their automatic door products to enhance operational efficiency and security. Dormakaba recently released their IoT-enabled doors for facilities offering diagnostics and predictive maintenance associated with IoT.
   

Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into direct sales and indirect sales.
 

• The indirect sales segment dominates the automatic door market largely because it is much easier to reach more customers, due to the more specialized installation and maintenance aspect of the products.
   
• By using distributors, wholesalers, and independent installers, manufacturers can cover a larger geographical area and access different customer segments, especially for smaller projects.
   
• Indirect sales enable manufacturers to provide localized services by business partners who have experience with the associated product. This is particularly important when the timing of installation and service or parts support is critical.
   
• Indirect channel sales have additional advantages because manufacturers can utilize knowledge of local partners to get assurance of setting up complex installations while providing on-going service requirements. As a result, the indirect channel is appealing as it enables the manufacturer to concentrate on product developments and production versus being highly distracted by sales and logistics before and after the sale.
   
• This further lowers the cost of doing business for the manufacturer (as they are engaged in lower variable and fixed costs) while providing overall access to the marketplace for standardized automatic door products.
   
• In fact, major players who recognize this advantage in the marketplace are now somewhat open about relying on indirect channel network sales. ASSA ABLOY specifically describes in their annual report that "the majority of their sales go through distributors. The Dormakaba Group describes the bulk of their operating model as "Product and system sales" (indirect business) to "distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators and OEMs",
   

In 2024, the U.S contributed significantly to the automatic door market, generating revenue of USD 3.8 billion.
 

• North America dominates the market due to the region's vigorous expansion, which is supported by significant capital investment to modernize a range of infrastructures, including healthcare, retail, and commercial infrastructure. There will also be a strong focus on smart infrastructure and technologically advanced building solutions, along with a high uptake of smart home applications.
   
• There is strict regulatory scrutiny in the region, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S. that requires specific dimensions and other design features for accessibility which created high demand for automatic doors. These regulations allow barrier-free access to public buildings and services and, as a result, there is extensive implementation of automatic doors in a range of developments.
   
• This focus on energy-efficient construction along with improved accessibility in commercial and public settings leads to the increasing usage of automatic doors. Changes across the region confirming the demand for methods that eliminate energy loss and allow individuals to enter and exit, in a smooth, touchless manner will only stimulate the development of automatic doors.
   

Europe automatic door market holds second largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at 5.3% during the forecast period.
 

• The Europe market is strong and is a mature market that is innovative with a focus on sustainability and compliant with strong safety regulations. The growth of this market in Europe stems from the modernization of existing buildings and in new commercial construction.
   
• Countries such as Germany, France, and the UK all highlight good engineering, aesthetic integration with architecture, and durable solutions suitable for high-traffic areas. In addition, the advancement of technological landscape often reciprocates to the increasing demand for more non-contact systems and solutions which are compatible with smart building ecosystems.
   

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region and is expected to grow at 6.1% during the forecast period.
 

• The growth in this leadership is driven by urbanization, structural development, and an increase in investments in commercial and residential buildings in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The region has high adoption levels in airports, shopping malls, and hospitals.
   
• There is a fundamental shift from manual to highly automatic processes driven by increasing production targets and the need for product safety and quality in the many different industries. The increased use of access control is driven by the increased use of intelligent access control systems and automated solutions as part of the smart city initiatives.
   
• Increased emphasis on energy efficiency, hygiene, and security, as well an increase in disposable income supports increased automatic doors of all different types. Advance in sensor technology and smart building integration only supports this growth.
   

Automatic Door Market Share

• The top 5 companies in the Automatic door industry are ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Dormakaba Group, GEZE GmbH, Horton Automatics, and Nabtesco Corporation contributing around 12% of the market in 2024.
   
• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is a leading global provider of entrance automation solutions in the form of automatic sliding, swing, and revolving doors, as well as industrial doors and high-speed doors. Their leading global market position has been established through offering a broad range of products in a variety of applications, a strong brand presence in the market, and a constant pace of innovation within the intelligent access solution market.
   
• The Dormakaba Group provides a diverse portfolio of access solutions, including automatic doors, door hardware, security/access control systems, and lodging solutions. They have done well to efficiently maintain a global market by delivering integrated, reliable, and secure access solutions for buildings and rooms while delivering the highest efficiency and convenience for their users.
   
• GEZE GmbH develops and manufactures innovative systems for door, window, and safety technology, automatic door systems, door closers, and glass systems. They have become a strong global player because of their commitment to high quality German engineering and technology, as well as a total project approach.
   
• Horton Automatics has been a leader in the automatic door market and produces a full line of automatic sliding, swing, and revolving doors for different commercial and industrial applications. Horton has a large market share in North America because of its performance reputation for stable and reliable pedestrian door solutions and is firm commitment to safety standards.
   
• Nabtesco Corporation is the largest Japanese manufacturer of automatic door operators and related access solutions. Nabtesco is known for precision engineering and offer high-quality products. Nabtesco has a strong presence in the Japanese market and is also a leading global manufacturer automation product because of its sophisticated technology in motion control, and reliable automatic door systems.
   

Automatic Door Market Companies

Major players operating in the automatic door industry are:

• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems
• Dormakaba Group
• GEZE GmbH
• Horton Automatics
• Nabtesco Corporation
• Entrematic
• Panasonic Corporation
• Record USA
• Royal Boon Edam International B.V.
• Stanley Access Technologies (a part of Dormakaba)
• TORMAX USA Inc.
• Ultra Safe Security Doors
• Vortex Industries, Inc.
• Wilcox Door Service Inc.
• Zhejiang Seacon Door Technology Co., Ltd.
   
• TORMAX designs and manufactures a full line of automatic door systems, including sliding, swinging, folding, and revolving doors. TORMAX is an internationally recognized leader in producing high-quality and dependable solutions that are technologically advanced and have applications that span a wide variety of environments ranging from healthcare applications to severe industrial applications.
   
• Vortex Industries, Inc. specializes in the repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial and industrial doors, including a variety of door types, i.e., overhead doors, hollow metal doors and frames, automatic doors, etc.
   
• They have representation across the country with a network of service centers and service trucks, known to respond rapidly and have a full-service work force.
   

Automatic Door Industry News

• In September 2024, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems entered into partnership with Boston Dynamics in September 2024, to deploy the utilization of digital door access systems via Spot. Essentially, the partnership combines HID Signo readers from ASSA ABLOY with Spot digital access credentials, allowing the robot to autonomously access through smart doors.
   
• In July 2024, ASSA ABLOY purchased G-MAC Automatic Door, a top distributor and service provider of pedestrian automatic doors in the US. This acquisition will help expand ASSA ABLOY's direct market share and improve their offering in Iowa, central Illinois, and eastern Nebraska.
   
• In February 2024, NABCO launched its NATRUS+e W automatic door system integration with Image Sensing W technology in February 2024. The NATRUS+e W system uses an infrared sensor and image sensors to broaden the detection zone and enhance overall safety and mobility with automatic doors.
   
• In October 2023, NABCO unveiled non-handed automatic swinging doors that can accomplish up to 330 lbs. of door weight in low-energy applications. This advancement means we can offer more flexibility in the installation since the door can be used for right-handed or left-handed swinging door applications.
   
• In October 2023, Dormakaba revealed its new Advanced Access Solutions (AAS) platform. The platform integrates touchless door activation with biometric readers. The platform responds to the increasing demand for more security and hygiene in public and commercial spaces while providing contactless and secure entry.
   

The automatic door market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for full diversification.

Market, By Door type

• Sliding door
• Swinging door
• Folding door
• Revolving door
• Bi-fold doors
• Others

Market, By Function

• Sensor based
• Motion based
• Push button
• Access control

Market, By End Use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Market, By Distribution channel

• Direct sales
• Indirect sales

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa