Automated Border Control Companies - Thales (France) and Secunet Security Networks AG (Germany) are the Key Players

The automated border control market is projected to grow from USD 2.56 billion in 2025 to USD 5.03 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.4% from 2025 to 2030. The automated border control market is driven by rising global passenger volumes, prompting the need for faster and more efficient border processing. Governments and airports are adopting ABC systems, including eGates and kiosks, to reduce wait times, enhance traveler experience, and maintain high security. The push for contactless and seamless travel has increased the demand for biometric technologies, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. ABC systems also lower long-term operational costs by reducing reliance on manual processing. Additionally, global standards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) support system interoperability. Smart airport initiatives, especially in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, integrate ABC systems as part of broader digital infrastructure and border modernization strategies.

Some major players in the automated border control market with a significant global presence include Thales (France), Secunet Security Networks AG (Germany), IDEMIA (France), NEC Corporation (Japan), and SITA (Switzerland). These players have incorporated various organic and inorganic growth strategies, including collaborations, product launches, and partnerships, to strengthen their international footprint and capture a more significant share of the automated border control market.

Major Automated Border Control Companies Include:

• Thales (France)
• Secunet Security Networks AG (Germany)
• IDEMIA (France)
• SITA (Switzerland)
• Vision-Box (Portugal)
• NEC Corporation (Japan)
• Indra Sistemas, S.A. (Spain)
• Gunnebo AB (Sweden)
• HID Global Corporation (US)

For instance, in May 2025, EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA. This strategic modernization equips EGYPTAIR with scalable, cloud-native connectivity to meet growing bandwidth, security, and automation demands. With SITA Connect Go, the airline will further strengthen its core infrastructure with secure airport connectivity, infrastructure protection, Secure Service Edge (SSE) management, and enhanced messaging and service assurance.

Thales is a French multinational conglomerate that provides advanced technologies for the aerospace, defense, security, and transportation industries. The company provides banking & payment services, identity & biometric solutions, IoT solutions, and solutions & services for mobile network operators (MNOs). Solutions offered under the identity & biometric segment are digital ID services & onboarding, biometric solutions, border and travel management solutions, identity documents & solutions, passport solutions, document readers, ID verification solutions, driving licenses, health cards, and electronic healthcare solutions. The company provides ABC e-Gates and kiosks under the border and travel management solution.

Secunet Security Networks AG is one of the leading cybersecurity companies in Germany. The company operates through two business segments, namely, Public Sector and Business Sector. Its Public Sector segment supports the digital transformation of armed forces, authorities, and administration in Germany and abroad. In contrast, the Business Sector supports companies and the healthcare sector in communication technologies and safeguarding information. The Public Sector segment covers the activities of automated border control, biometrics, and digital entities. The company provides products under categories such as border control, network security, endpoint security, CI, state protection & sovereign tasks; electronic identities; cloud, IoT & web security; and compliance, certificates & standards. Under the border control product category, the company provides consulting on biometrics and eID solutions, independent middleware, digital ID-tool, consulting border control processes, ABC systems, self-service kiosk systems, automated biometric captures, partners beyond EES, public key infrastructure, automated test tools for conformity testing, and readout tools for sovereign ID documents.

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The automated border control market is fragmented, with many medium- and small-sized players catering to the market through various offerings. These companies cater to several applications, including airports, landports, and seaports. Major players in the automated border control market include Thales (France), Secunet Security Networks AG (Germany), IDEMIA (France), NEC Corporation (Japan), and SITA (Switzerland). In the automated border control market, a few other companies have strengthened their market position by developing innovative technologies. These companies include Vision-Box (Portugal), Indra Sistemas, S.A. (Spain), Gunnebo AB (Sweden), and HID Global Corporation (US). Product launches, contracts, and partnerships are some key strategies adopted by players to increase their market share, enhance their product portfolios, and expand their presence in the automated border control market.