Border automation equipment forecast to increase nearly 50% by 2035
- The global installed base of automated border control equipment, including eGates, immigration kiosks, and biometric pods, is forecast to increase by nearly 50% between 2025 and 2035.
- Valour Consultancy projects varied growth rates across the three primary categories of border technology.
- The report attributes the disparity in growth rates partly to the current, smaller existing base of pods and totems compared to the more established eGate infrastructure.
The global installed base of automated border control equipment, including eGates, immigration kiosks, and biometric pods, is forecast to increase by nearly 50% between 2025 and 2035. According to a report by Valour Consultancy, this expansion will be driven by a shift toward more diverse automated processing systems at air, land, and maritime borders.
Growth Projections for Border Automation
Valour Consultancy projects varied growth rates across the three primary categories of border technology. Biometric pods and totems are expected to experience the most significant expansion, with their installed base rising 77% over the ten-year period ending in 2035. While eGates will see a more modest 44% growth, they remain the dominant category in terms of total annual revenue.
The report attributes the disparity in growth rates partly to the current, smaller existing base of pods and totems compared to the more established eGate infrastructure. These systems are designed to fulfill distinct roles within the border clearance process. While eGates provide automated clearance for eligible travelers, immigration kiosks allow for self-service tasks such as document verification and the collection of biometric data.
Integration of Automated and Officer-Led Systems
The adoption of this technology reflects a broader strategy among border agencies to integrate automated clearance with self-service enrollment. Unlike eGates, which often function independently, pods and totems are typically used to support biometric enrollment while ensuring that a human officer retains final authority over the clearance decision.
By combining automated systems with officer-led checks, border authorities aim to manage traveler volume while maintaining security protocols across various transit environments, including air, land, and maritime entry points.