eGate Hardware Revenue to Grow 137 Percent Between 2023 and 2027

eGate hardware revenue will exceed $490 million by 2027; up from $207 million in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. The report predicts that rising levels of international travel and greater passenger flow will drive the adoption of eGates, as a more efficient means of border control than manual processes.

The research predicts airports will be looking to implement efficient border control solutions to help manage increasing passenger flows, as international travel continues rebounding following the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions. “More international travel is placing an increased stress on border control operations, with many airports unable to effectively manage the complexities associated with heightened passenger flow. Accordingly, vendors must highlight their solutions’ ability to efficiently and reliably process a continuous flow of passengers when marketing their products,“ explained research author Jordan Rookes.

The research predicts that regulation, particularly within the EU, will drive the adoption of eGates, with the value of eGate hardware revenue across Europe set to account for 35% of the global total by 2027. The EU has enacted regulations to improve the efficiency of border controls at the external borders of the Schengen area by creating a centralized EES (Entry/Exit System) that leverages eGates. This is available for use by non-EU nationals entering the EU. The research urges vendors to leverage advanced biometric and document capture technologies to meet the demands of border security, with success measured by efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of passenger identification.