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Narcotics Scanner Market Trends

Report ID: GMI8705
Published Date: Mar 2024
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Narcotics Scanner Market Trends

There is a growing emphasis on miniaturization & portability, which allows scanners to be deployed in a variety of settings such as checkpoints, events, and mobile units. Advancements in detection technologies, such as spectroscopy and molecular imaging, improve scanner accuracy and performance. Integrating AI & Machine Learning (ML) enables real-time analysis and pattern recognition, improving detection capabilities while reducing false positives. Furthermore, there is a trend toward multi-modal scanners, which combine various detection techniques for comprehensive screening.

Furthermore, these scanners are being adopted in sectors other than law enforcement, such as workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities, due to concerns about safety & drug abuse. For instance, in August 2023, Smiths Detection announced that its IONSCAN 600 Explosives Trace detector (ETD) was designated as Qualified Technology on the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL), allowing the IONSCAN 600 to be purchased and used as part of global screening operations by regulated air cargo facilities.

Regulations mandating drug screening in various industries propel market growth by increasing the demand for dependable and compliant scanning solutions. Overall, these trends reflect a dynamic market adapting to the evolving challenges and technological advancements while expanding product applications across diverse sectors.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Sandeep Ugale

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of narcotics scanners surpassed USD 4.3 billion in 2023 and is set to expand at over 6.9% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, owing to the growing demand for stringent security measures in transportation hubs, such as airports, seaports, and train stations.

Handheld narcotics scanners segment is estimated to record over 7.3% CAGR during 2024-2032, as these devices are portable and user-friendly, enabling law enforcement, border control, and security personnel to conduct on-the-spot screenings in a variety of settings.

North America market accounted for more than 30% revenue share in 2023, due to the strong economy and significant investments in security infrastructure.

Some of the top narcotics scanner companies are Astrophysics Inc., Aventura Technologies Inc., Bruker Corporation, Chemring Group PLC, FLIR Systems Inc., L-3 Security And Detection Systems Inc., Nuctech Company Limited, OSI Systems Inc., Smiths Detection Inc., Thermofisher Scientific Inc., and Viken Detection.