U.S. Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers Market Analysis
Based on product, the market is divided into plasma freezers, blood bank refrigerators, lab refrigerators, lab freezers, ultra-low temperature freezers, and shock freezers. The lab refrigerators segment of the market is forecasted to reach USD 610.9 million by 2032.
- The increasing demand for laboratory services in research, diagnostics, and healthcare settings drives the need for reliable and efficient lab refrigeration solutions. The rising focus on advanced research and development in biomedical sciences, coupled with a growing number of diagnostic laboratories and biobanks, further fuels the demand for lab refrigerators.
- Additionally, technological advancements in refrigeration technology, such as improved energy efficiency and enhanced temperature control, contribute to the segment's growth.
- Further, the lab refrigerators segment's expansion reflects the broader trend of increased investment in biomedical research and healthcare infrastructure, underscoring the critical role these appliances play in maintaining the integrity of sensitive biological samples and reagents.
Based on end-use, the U.S. biomedical refrigerators and freezers market is bifurcated into blood banks, pharmacies, hospitals, research labs, diagnostic centers, and other end-users. The diagnostic centers segment accounted for USD 521.2 million in 2023.
- Diagnostic centers rely on biomedical refrigerators and freezers to store various biological samples, including blood, urine, tissues, and genetic materials. These samples require precise temperature control to maintain their integrity and viability for accurate diagnostic testing.
- As of 2023, the U.S. is home to 26,519 diagnostic & medical laboratories, reflecting a modest growth of 0.6% compared to the previous year.
- Further, some diagnostic tests require samples to be stored at specific temperatures or under unique conditions (e.g., ultra-low temperatures for genetic materials). Biomedical refrigerators and freezers offer the flexibility to accommodate these diverse storage needs.
- Diagnostic centers often collaborate with manufacturers and research institutions to develop and adopt innovative refrigeration technologies that improve sample preservation and storage efficiency. Thus, propelling the growth of the market.