An airport fingerprint reader is a biometric device used to capture and analyze an individual's fingerprint for identity verification. These systems are integrated into different airport functions, such as check-in kiosks, security checkpoints, boarding gates, and immigration counters. By comparing a passenger's fingerprint with stored records, they enable secure, efficient, and contactless identity processing.
The primary types of airport fingerprint readers include ordinary models and USB-based variants. Ordinary fingerprint readers are standard devices used for general biometric identification tasks. Typically installed in fixed locations, they offer basic fingerprint scanning for purposes like access control and identity verification. These readers support various deployment models, including on-premises and cloud-based systems, and incorporate technologies such as optical, capacitive, ultrasonic, and thermal fingerprint sensing. They are utilized in processes like check-in, boarding gate entry, security checks, and passenger verification, serving end users such as airports, airlines, security agencies, and government entities.
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The airport fingerprint reader market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.10 billion in 2024 to $1.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to heightened airport security concerns following the 9/11 attacks, the implementation of government mandates promoting biometric systems, a surge in international passenger traffic, the increased deployment of fingerprint readers, and greater integration with e-passport systems.
The airport fingerprint reader market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for contactless biometric solutions, increased investment in smart airport infrastructure, a growing need for seamless passenger processing, wider adoption of AI in biometric authentication, and the expanding deployment of fingerprint readers in regional and domestic airports. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in contactless fingerprint technology, enhanced integration with multimodal biometric systems, the emergence of AI-powered fingerprint authentication, innovations in mobile-based fingerprint scanning, and progress in cloud-based biometric data management.
The increasing number of air passengers is expected to drive the growth of the airport fingerprint reader market. Air passengers are individuals who travel by airplane for purposes such as business, leisure, or personal reasons. This growth in air travel is largely attributed to global economic progress, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of the middle class, all of which make air travel more accessible. As the number of travelers increases, so does the need for faster and more secure identification methods. This demand supports the adoption of fingerprint readers at airports, which help reduce wait times, enhance security, and improve the overall passenger experience. For example, a report published in January 2023 by the International Trade Administration, a U.S. government agency, stated that U.S. international air traffic reached 20.468 million passengers in January 2024, reflecting a 13.5% increase over the previous year. Consequently, the growing volume of air passengers is contributing to the expansion of the airport fingerprint reader market.
Companies involved in the airport fingerprint reader market are focusing on technological improvements in biometric fingerprint recognition, such as the development of 3D contactless fingerprint scanners. These devices are designed to increase the accuracy, speed, and security of passenger identification processes. A 3D contactless fingerprint scanner captures detailed, high-resolution three-dimensional images of a fingerprint without any physical contact. In June 2024, IDloop, a biometric security company based in Germany, launched the CFS Flats-an optical contactless fingerprint scanner that uses advanced 3D imaging technology. This scanner provides high-resolution imaging with over 5 million data points, performs scans in under 100 milliseconds, and operates effectively across various skin types and lighting conditions, making it suitable for hygienic, secure, and high-traffic environments like airports.
In January 2024, Amadeus IT Group S.A., a technology company from Spain, acquired Vision-Box HQ for $345.6 million. The purpose of this acquisition is to enhance Amadeus's capabilities in biometric and identity management solutions, allowing it to offer more secure and streamlined passenger processing in the travel and transport sectors. Vision-Box HQ, located in Portugal, is a company that specializes in biometric technologies, including fingerprint readers for airports.
Major players in the airport fingerprint reader market are NEC Corporation, Thales Group, Amadeus IT Group S.A., IDEMIA Identity & Security France SAS, HID Global Corporation, ZKTeco Co Ltd., M2SYS Technology Inc., DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, 2N NetSpeaker, AMC Security Products, CEM Systems Ltd, Cross Match Technologies Inc., Suprema Inc., Innovatrics s.r.o., Precise Biometrics AB, BIO-key International Inc., Nitgen Co Ltd., SecuGen Corporation, Nitgen Co Ltd., and IDloop GmbH.
North America was the largest region in the airport fingerprint reader market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in airport fingerprint reader report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the airport fingerprint reader market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The airport fingerprint reader market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as fingerprint scanning, biometric identity verification, passenger authentication, access control, and security management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The airport fingerprint reader market also includes sales of fingerprint scanners, biometric terminals, fingerprint sensors, integrated biometric systems, and related hardware and software. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Ordinary; Universal Serial Bus (USB)
2) By Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type: USB 2.0 Fingerprint Readers; USB 3.0 Fingerprint Readers; Plug-And-Play USB Fingerprint Modules; Encrypted USB Fingerprint Devices
Companies Mentioned: NEC Corporation; Thales Group; Amadeus IT Group S.A.; IDEMIA Identity & Security France SAS; HID Global Corporation
3. Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Trends And Strategies
4. Airport Fingerprint Reader Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Ordinary
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
6.2. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
On-Premises
Cloud-Based
6.3. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Optical Fingerprint Readers
Capacitive Fingerprint Readers
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Readers
Thermal Fingerprint Readers
6.4. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Check-In Process
Boarding Gate Access
Security Control Stations
Passenger Identification And Verification
6.5. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Airports
Airlines
Security Agencies
Government Authorities
6.6. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Ordinary, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Optical Fingerprint Readers
Capacitive Fingerprint Readers
Thermal Fingerprint Readers
Pressure-Based Fingerprint Readers
6.7. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Universal Serial Bus (USB), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
USB 2.0 Fingerprint Readers
USB 3.0 Fingerprint Readers
Plug-and-Play USB Fingerprint Modules
Encrypted USB Fingerprint Devices
7. Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
9.1. China Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
9.2. China Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
10.1. India Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
11.1. Japan Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
11.2. Japan Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
12.1. Australia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
13.1. Indonesia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
14.1. South Korea Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
15.1. Western Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
16.1. UK Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
17.1. Germany Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
18.1. France Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
19.1. Italy Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
20.1. Spain Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
22.1. Russia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
23.1. North America Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
23.2. North America Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Airport Fingerprint Reader Market
24.1. USA Airport Fingerprint Reader Market Overview
24.2. USA Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Deployment Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Airport Fingerprint Reader Market, Segmentation By Technology Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion