The global industrial barrier systems market size is estimated to reach USD 3.60 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth can be attributed to the rapid industrialization and the continued infrastructure development across the globe, especially in emerging economies, which is driving the demand for industrial barriers to secure various construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other industrial sites; eliminate potential threats and ensure adequate levels of workplace safety; and ensure complete compliance with industrial safety regulations. The rapid industrial expansion materializing in emerging economies, particularly in Asia Pacific and Latin America, is opening new opportunities for market players. These factors would further supplement the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Market players are making industrial barrier systems more adjustable and adaptable for different industrial situations. Such industrial barrier systems can be customized to suit specific requirements related to height, width, length, and varied combinations. Moreover, given that autonomous equipment is gradually proliferating the industrial environments, barrier systems are being designed to interact with autonomous equipment to ensure safe navigation and prevent collisions. As such, continued industrial advancements are driving the need to incorporate various safety measures to protect people, equipment, infrastructure, and other assets, thereby driving the demand for industrial barrier systems over the forecast period. Looking forward into the future, advances in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies would make it easier for employees to understand the safety standards in various industrial environments and learn to navigate the barriers accordingly. These factors would further supplement the market growth.
Smart technologies are often incorporated into industrial barrier settings as part of infrastructure development plans. As such, sensors and connectivity features are employed in advanced bollards and guardrails to enable continuous surveillance and data gathering for safety analysis. Industrial barrier systems featuring smart technology can collect data on goods loading and unloading patterns, safety occurrences, and maintenance requirements for further analysis. For instance, one of Australia's largest metropolises, Sydney, which is focusing aggressively on infrastructure development, has also been putting a strong emphasis on increasing safety and efficiency across various industries and industry verticals by installing advanced industrial barrier systems around manufacturing plants, construction & mining sites, warehouses, and other industrial infrastructure. The city administration has also been installing innovative barrier systems as part of its sustainable urban planning initiatives. These factors would further supplement the growth of the market for industrial barrier systems during the forecast period.
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Based on type, the guardrails segment is expected to register a CAGR of 8.7% from 2023 to 2030. These materials are durable and long-lasting and can effectively withstand shockwaves and bad weather conditions. They are built on construction sites to protect employees from falls and to prohibit illegal access to hazardous locations. Many guardrails contain reflective parts or bright colors to improve visibility, particularly during low-light settings, and to promote industrial safety
Based on function, the active barriers segment is expected to register a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030. Active barriers have moving parts that allow entry and provide continuous operations for protecting the facility. Further, they also prevent moving vehicle attacks and can be activated to prevent breaches. These benefits provided by the active barriers would drive the growth of the segment during the forecast period
Based on access control device, the biometric systems segment is expected to register a CAGR of 8.0% from 2023 to 2030. To combat fraud and identity theft, the banking industry is fast digitizing, and stricter employee and customer identification standards are still required. These circumstances have created a perfect environment for biometric identification to become a key, fundamental component of banking security platforms worldwide
Based on material, the non-metal segment is expected to register a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2030. New materials are being employed in the production of barrier systems such as bollards. High-strength steel, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, and engineered concrete composite are examples of novel bollard materials. These materials provide a variety of advantages, including increased energy absorption and specific design flexibility
Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing region over the forecast period with a CAGR of 8.7%. Advances in technology are allowing market players to incorporate innovative safety features into industrial barrier systems. For instance, impact-resistant materials, reflecting surfaces, and warning signals can help boost the visibility and performance of barriers in urban environments
Grand View Research has segmented the global industrial barrier systems market based on type, function, access control device, material, and region:
Industrial Barrier Systems Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Bollards
Safety Fences
Safety Gates
Guardrails
Barriers for Machinery
Others
Industrial Barrier Systems Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Active Barriers
Passive Barriers
Industrial Barrier Systems Access Control Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Biometric Systems
Perimeter Security Systems & Alarms
Token & Reader Function
Turnstile
Others
Industrial Barrier Systems Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Metal
Non-metal
Industrial Barrier Systems Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
U.A.E
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Industrial Barrier Systems Market
A-Safe
BOPLAN
Ritehite
Fabenco by Tractel
Lindsay Corporation
Valmont Industries Inc.
Barrier1
Betafence
Gramm Barriers
Hill & Smith PLC
CAI Safety Systems, Inc.
Kirchdorfer Industries
Tata Steel
Arbus
Avon Barrier Corporation Ltd
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