Safety Security Market
Overview
China‘s safety and security market exceeded $4.12 billion in 2011. As one of the world‘s fastest growing economies, China is undertaking numerous, large-scale projects including airports, sports stadiums, and metro systems that will require extensive security systems. In addition, municipalities are installing emergency response systems to improve security and bolster response times. On a consumer level, China‘s growing middle class is demanding high-quality, residential security equipment and services. Before selling in China, U.S. exporters need to be aware of Chinese certification requirements, as well as potential U.S. export controls. Overall, the sector is expected to maintain rapid growth and create export opportunities by expanding to an estimated $8.5 billion by 2015.
Sub-Sector Best Prospects
Much of the demand in the safety and security industry is related to digital technology, security guard communications systems, network technology for inspection control systems, and emergency warning systems.
- Inspection control systems: This will continue to be a high-growth sector. Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, JVC, and Sanyo dominate the market in China‘s high-grade inspection control market.
- Security guard communication systems: China‘s domestic enterprises dominate in this sector and foreign enterprises such as U.S. companies BlI and HID, the UK‘s TDSI, and Israel‘s DDS occupy the majority of the security guard communications market.
- Emergency warning systems: There is high demand for intelligent airport systems. Foreign companies dominate the market for high-end products, leading the trend towards integrated safety and security systems.
- Detection Equipment: Since China‘s domestic manufacturers lack capacity to supply the market, foreign products in this field are in high demand.
Opportunities
The safety and security sector remains a highly-regulated industry in China. In most cases, when local safety and security engineering companies win tenders for large projects, they need to import equipment and technology. U.S. exporters should look for opportunities to provide products and to partner with Chinese engineering firms that often have strong connections with the Chinese Government.
Resources
Major Trade Shows
Shanghai International Disaster Reduction and Public Security Exhibition 2012
Date: October 10-12, 2012
Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center http://www.china-disaster.com
2012 China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security
Date: October 22-25, 2012
Venue: China International Exhibition Center (New),
Beijing http://www.securitychina.com.cn
U.S. Commercial Service Contact Information in China
Beijing
Zheng Xu
Tel: (86 10) 8531-3637
Fax: (86 10) 8531-3701
Email: Zheng.xu@trade.gov
Shanghai
Jane Shen
Lisa Tang
Tel: (86 21) 6279-7630
Fax: (86 21) 6279-7639
Email: Jane.Shen@trade.gov
Lisa.Tang@trade.gov
Guangzhou
Barry Zhang
Tel: (86 20) 8667-4011
Fax: (86 20) 8666-6409
Email: Barry.Zhang@trade.gov
Shenyang
Liu Yang
Tel: (86 24) 2322-1198
Fax: (86 24) 2322-2206
Email: yang.liu@trade.gov
Chengdu
Lin Liping
Tel: (86 28) 8588-3992
Fax: (86 28) 8558-3991
Email: Liping.Lin@trade.gov
