2005 market figures (estimated):
Total market: USD 400 million
Total imports: USD 185 million
U.S. import market share: nearly 50 %
Estimated market growth rate for 2006: 4 %
- The Swiss public sector has been making considerable investments, particularly in access control related equipment. More investment is still planned by Federal, Cantonal (state) and Communal agencies.
- In the private sector, the growing number of international and, particularly, U.S. corporations represents a growing market for advanced security equipment. Experts estimate this demand to be some USD 100 or about 25 % of the total market.
- Demand for private home security systems is rising as Switzerland, one reason being the growing number of wealthy residents from around the world.
Best prospects for U.S. suppliers include:
- non-contact access control systems
- automated identification systems (biometric and others)
- video cameras and peripheral equipment for in- and outdoor applications
- permanent and mobile scanners for vehicles, containers, people, etc.,
- x-ray equipment for luggage, mail (access control)
- detectors for metal, explosives, radioactive materials, etc. (permanent and portable)
- burglar alarms
- compact systems for shoplifting prevention
- security communication equipment
- security analytical software
- systems for the production of secure ID cards
- physical security equipment and supplies (films for windows, lightweight bulletproof glass, body armor, secure locks, etc.)