Report: Global Market for Security Products to Be Worth $23B in 2013

LONDON — The global market for security products will total $23.4 billion at the conclusion of 2013, according to research firm Memoori Business Intelligence.

In the report titled “The Physical Security Business 2013 to 2017,” the research firm states that video surveillance represents 52% of that number, bringing in $12.26 billion. Intrusion alarms followed with $6 billion (26%) with access control trailing at $5.11 billion (22%).

In 2013, combined product sales grew by 8% with growth in the video surveillance market achieving 12%, access control 9% and intrusion alarms 2%. The report also credits the growth in IP network video surveillance (30%) with the increased demand for physical security equipment.

The research firm notes that despite the poor economic conditions worldwide, the physical security equipment market has squeezed out more sales and investment dollars than expected. This is attributed to the fact that the industry continues to deliver products and services that meet customer value propositions, such as increasing productivity and reducing operating costs while delivering return on investment (ROI).

The analysis of the structure of the industry indicates that a small group of leading edge companies that are relatively new starts in the business are taking the lead in the products market. These providers have taken the opportunity to use emerging technologies to produce products that can deliver on customers’ requirements. By contrast, the major conglomerates’ share of the product market has declined and they have failed to correct this through their normal process of growth through acquisition.

Additionally, the study reports that the market in China has forged ahead at the highest rates of growth recorded in the industry, and its aggregate growth within the past five years has not slowed down. Despite the fact that its penetration has increased by almost 60% during this time, leading western IP companies have failed to assert themselves in what will become the biggest single market in the world, according to Memoori.

For more information, visit memoori.com.

If you enjoyed this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!

Security Is Our Business, Too

For professionals who recommend, buy and install all types of electronic security equipment, a free subscription to Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration is like having a consultant on call. You’ll find an ideal balance of technology and business coverage, with installation tips and techniques for products and updates on how to add to your bottom line.

A FREE subscription to the top resource for security and integration industry will prove to be invaluable.

Subscribe Today!

Get Our Newsletters