Narcotics Scanner Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2,687.1 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4,142.9 Mn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.38% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 2,687.1 Mn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
6.38%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 4,142.9 Mn
Various types of narcotics scanners are available in the market, which include bulk detectors that can spot large stashes of narcotics, and trace detectors that can detect small amounts or bits of narcotics by allowing agents and officers to examine the substance with a sample extracted from the material for further analysis. These products are useful in detecting the presence of drugs and other hazardous substances, including alcohol and pharmaceuticals, in a warehouse or factory environment.
Narcotics scanners can be handheld, portable or fixed. These units are based on several advanced technologies and can be designed to detect various kinds of chemicals, explosives, drugs, and other hazardous materials.
Market Dynamics:
A rise in the distribution of illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin among others is expected to propel growth of the global narcotics scanner market over the forecast period. Along with this, governments of various countries are relying on different drug screening methods to identify suspected narcotics and dealers faster, which is also driving the market growth.
However, high cost associated with adoption of narcotics scanners is likely to obstruct growth of the global narcotics scanner market over the forecast period.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global narcotics scanner market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global narcotics scanner market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include ThermoFisher Scientific Inc., OSI Systems Inc., Chemring Group PLC, Bruker Corporation, Viken Detection, FLIR Systems Inc., Astrophysics Inc., Aventura Technologies Inc., Teknicom Solutions Ltd., L3 Security and Detection Systems Inc., Nuctech Company Limited, and Smiths Detection Inc.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global narcotics scanner market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global narcotics scanner market
Detailed Segmentation:
Global Narcotics Scanner Market, By Product Type
Table-top
Handheld
Walkthrough
Global Narcotics Scanner Market, By Technology
Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS)
Contraband Detection Equipment
Visual Inspection System
Infrared Spectroscopy
Global Narcotics Scanner Market, By End User
Airport
Public Transportation
Defense and Military
Law Enforcement
Other End Users
Global Narcotics Scanner Market, By Geography
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
OSI Systems Inc.
Bruker Corporation
FLIR Systems Inc.
Aventura Technologies Inc.
L3 Security and Detection Systems Inc.
Smiths Detection Inc.
Nuctech Company Limited
Teknicom Solutions Ltd
Astrophysics Inc.
Viken Detection
Chemring Group PLC
ThermoFisher Scientific Inc.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Product Type
Market Snapshot, By Technology
Market Snapshot, By End User
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rise in illegal drug trafficking leading to growing demand for narcotics scanners
Increasing technological advancements in scanners
Restraints
High cost of narcotics scanners
Availability of substitutes such as drones
Opportunities
Growing profusion of courier and delivery firms around the world
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Narcotics Scanner Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Narcotics Scanner Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Table-top
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Handheld
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Walkthrough
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
6. Global Narcotics Scanner Market , By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Contraband Detection Equipment
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Visual Inspection System
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Infrared Spectroscopy
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
7. Global Narcotics Scanner Market , By End User, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Airport
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Public Transportation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Defense and Military
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Law Enforcement
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
Other End Users
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Million)
8. Global Narcotics Scanner Market , By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021-2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032,(US$ Mn)