E-Passport Market Size Will Grow USD 256.2 Billion by 2032

The global e-passport market was valued at USD 28.8 Billion in 2022, and is projected to reach USD 256.2 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 24.8% from 2023 to 2032.

The development of sophisticated airport infrastructure in emerging countries and the emergence of enhanced verification technologies to identify identity fraud are two significant drivers driving the global e-passport market. Additionally, a rise in cross-border traveler numbers fuels the expansion of the worldwide e-passport industry. Over the course of the projected period, the travel industry's increased usage of wireless communication technology is anticipated to present lucrative chances for worldwide market advancement.

To combat identity theft and improve the protection of travelers' personal information, e-passport manufacturers have incorporated a number of extra electronic and optical security elements, which has boosted market development. The market is expected to rise due to the increasing introduction of microprocessor-based passports and the fast acceptance of advanced microprocessor-based passport services in developed nations, which aim to improve traveler convenience.

The market is growing as a result of increased expenditures made by public and private entities to build cutting-edge airport infrastructure in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Furthermore, a number of nations worldwide are implementing cutting-edge technologies, like face recognition software, geographic information systems, and biometric passport technology, to detect threats and fraud at airports. Additionally, a number of airport development firms have been enhancing airport operating performance and efficiency via the use of digital technology.

The future growth of the market is anticipated to be bolstered by the increased integration of wireless technologies, such as smart cards in e-passports, which offer airline industries numerous benefits like improved security of biometric information like fingerprints, iris scans, palm scans, and digital signatures. Furthermore, the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and readers in e-passport technology to automatically monitor and identify traveler data like name, age, and address offers profitable prospects for market expansion. Additionally, radio frequency signal integration in e-passport technology allows for the safe transmission of traveler data to airline firms, driving the e-passport market's expansion.