Rapid Urbanization to Fuel Automatic Door Sensors Market Growth During Forecast Period
As urban cities expand, there is a growing need for new buildings such as offices, shopping malls, hospitals, transportation hubs, and residential complexes. These structures often prioritize features such as convenience, accessibility, and energy efficiency, which are well-served by automatic doors with sensors. Further, many developing countries, particularly in Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, are experiencing rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. Urbanization continues to be a megatrend in APAC. 54% of the global urban population, i.e., more than 2.2 billion people, live in Asia. Additionally, by 2050, the urban population in Asia is projected to grow by 50%, an additional 1.2 billion people. Cities in APAC are leading the economic opportunity and efforts to secure a sustainable future, thus contributing to the automatic door sensors market size in the region.
According to the United Nations (UN), by 2030, the world is anticipated to have 43 megacities with over 10 million inhabitants, most of them in developing regions. As urbanization is continuing globally, sustainable development depends highly on the successful management of urban growth, more importantly in low-income and lower-middle-income countries where the speed of urbanization is projected to be the fastest. Urbanization often leads to diverse populations within cities. Automatic doors with sensors ensure ease of access for people with disabilities, those carrying heavy objects, or individuals with strollers or wheelchairs. This focus on inclusivity drives the demand for automatic door systems. Thus, rapid urbanization creates a landscape where automatic door sensor technology thrives due to its contribution to modern infrastructure and accessibility.
Automatic Door Sensors Market: Industry Overview
The automatic door sensors market is segmented on the basis of type and application. Based on type, the market is segmented into microwave sensors, infrared sensors, laser sensors, and others. Based on application, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, industrial, and others. In terms of geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, the MEA, and SAM.
In terms of revenue, North America dominated the automatic door sensors market share in 2023. Geographically, the APAC automatic door sensor market is segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC. The APAC automatic door sensor market is expected to grow at a significant rate from 2022 to 2030. The rise in urbanization and the growth in construction activities increase the adoption of automatic doors in the residential sector, supporting the automatic door sensor market growth in APAC. For instance, in May 2023, AISIN CORPORATION completed a factory building project in Guangdong, China. The project includes manufacturing new electrification parts such as electric sliding door systems, electric sunroofs, handles, door locks, and other related parts. This project supplies the required automotive components to the users.
The increasing demand for autonomous vehicles among consumers encourages automotive manufacturers to develop advanced door systems. For instance, in October 2023, AISIN CORPORATION launched a new “linkage-type power door system” for passengers to smoothly board and exit the vehicle when necessary. This automatic door consists of a sensor that allows the door to open parallel to the body of the vehicle and supports the user in easy and safe opening/closing and entry/exit, even in a narrow space. The growing demand for automatic door sensors globally is encouraging key market players in APAC to expand their global footprint by increasing their consumer base. This is likely to boost the automatic door sensor market growth during the forecast period.
Automatic Door Sensors Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments
BEA SA; BBC Bircher AG; TORMAX; GEZE GmbH; Hotron Ltd.; MS Sedco; Nabtesco Corporation; Ningbo VEZE Automatic Door Co., Ltd.; OPTEX CO., LTD.; and Pepperl+Fuchs Pvt. Ltd. are among the key players profiled in the automatic door sensors market report. Several other essential market players were analyzed for a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.
The automatic door sensors market report provides detailed market insights, which help the key players strategize their market growth. A few recent developments by the key players, as per company press releases, are mentioned below.
• In July 2022, GEZE GmbH launched a GC 342 safety sensor for automatic doors and windows. GC 342 is a manufacturer with laser scanner technology for protecting automatic swing and revolving doors.
• In February 2021, Hotron Ltd Introduced SSR-3-ER, which is designed for use on escape and standard sliding doors, with three activation outputs: current, frequency, and relay.