Backscatter X-ray is an advanced X-ray imaging technology. Unlike a traditional X-ray machine, which relies on transmission of X-rays through the object, backscatter X-ray device detects the radiation that reflects from the object and forms an image. These devices have been designed to improve security forces 'VISION' through greater depth image performance.  

Market Dynamics

Increase in demand for highly efficient security solutions, increase in number of terrorist activities and smuggling activities, rise in deployment of handheld backscatter X-ray devices, and outbreak of COVID-19 (global pandemic) are major factors expected to drive growth of the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market over the forecast period.

For instance, In June 2021, Viken Detection announced that its channel partner, Federal Resources, awarded the company a US$ 2.5 million contract from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Viken Detection’s NIGHTHAWK-HBI handheld x-ray imager.

In March 2021, OSI Systems announced that its Security division received a US$ 6 million contract from an international customer to provide Rapiscan 600 series baggage and parcel inspection (BPI) systems, related accessories, ongoing maintenance, and support.

Key features of the study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2026-2033), considering 2025 as the base year.
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
• It profiles key players in the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market based on the following parameters such as company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nutech Company Limited, Viken Detection (formerly Heuresis Inc.), and Rapiscan Systems Inc. (a part of OSI Systems Inc.), among others.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
• The global handheld backscatter X-ray device market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global handheld backscatter X-ray device market.

Market Segmentation

• By End User (Revenue, USD Mn, 2021-2033)
  • Customs and Border Protection
  • Law Enforcement
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Military and Defence
  • Other End Users
• Global Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Device Market, By Region (Revenue, USD Mn, 2021-2033)
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • South Africa
    • Central Africa
    • North Africa
• Key Players
  • Nutech Company Limited
  • Viken Detection (formerly Heuresis Inc.)
  • Rapiscan Systems Inc. (a part of OSI Systems Inc.)