Hikvision 海康威视
China · Hangzhou
alternative to Axis / Verkada / Avigilon / Bosch
Video surveillance: IP cameras, NVRs and AI security platforms.
Why it fits
- Global-ready
Regional alternatives
Regulatory & supply-chain notes
US · equipment authorization
Video-surveillance equipment used for public safety, government-facility security, critical-infrastructure surveillance and other national-security purposes (narrow, use-based scope).
FCC Covered List · effective 2023-02-06 · source ↗
US · procurement ban
US federal agencies and contractors are barred from procuring or using this video-surveillance equipment for security / national-security purposes (NDAA §889; Part A eff. 2019-08-13, Part B eff. 2020-08-13).
NDAA §889 · effective 2019-08-13 · source ↗
On the OFAC NS-CMIC List (since 2021): US persons are barred from trading Hikvision's publicly traded securities.
OFAC NS-CMIC · listed 2021-06-03 · source ↗
US DoD Section 1260H list
Hikvision is on the list.
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. · company listed · as of 2026-10 · source ↗
A list of “Chinese military companies”. Since 30 June 2026 the Department of Defense may not contract with listed companies; from 30 June 2027 that extends to goods and services that include their products. It does not restrict anyone else buying or using the product.
Company & market
- Parent company
- Hikvision (CETC)
- Registered
- Hangzhou
- Listing
- A-share
- Ticker
- 002415.SZ
- Market cap / val. (USD)
- ~$40 B
- Foreign-investable
- Yes