Cryopreservation is a technique employed to minimize cell damage caused during freezing and storage of biological materials such as tissue, bacteria, fungi, virus, and mammalian cells. Tissues and genetically stable living cells preserved via cryopreservation can be used in research and other biomedical applications. The equipment required for cryopreservation includes cryopreservation systems, cryoware, accessories, and cryogen.
The cryopreservation equipment market is segmented on the bases of type, cryogen type, application, end user, and geography. By geography, the market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. The report offers insights and in-depth analysis of the market, emphasizing on parameters such as market trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics, along with the analysis of competitive landscape of the globally leading market players.
Cryopreservation plays an important part in the field of regenerative medicine as it facilitates stable and secure storage of cells and other related components for a prolonged time. Regenerative medicine enables replacing diseased or damaged cells, tissues, and organs by retrieving their normal function through stem cell therapy. Owing to the advancements in the medical technology, stem cell therapy is now being considered as an alternative to traditional drug therapies in the treatment of a wide range of chronic diseases, including diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved blood-forming stem cells. The blood-forming stem cells are also known as hematopoietic progenitor cells that are derived from umbilical cord blood. The growing approvals for stem cell and gene therapies are eventually leading to the high demand for cryopreservation equipment. Following are a few instances of stem cell and gene therapies approved by the FDA and other regulatory bodies.
Biobanks are developed extensively for the preservation of biological materials, including human biologics, plants, animals, and microbes, for medical research, drug development, agriculture, and ecology. The demand for cryopreservation equipment has increased among biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, stem cell banks, and stem cell research laboratories in the past few years. These end users contribute to the development of biomarker detection, molecular diagnosis, translational medicine, and multidisciplinary disease research. In addition, biomaterials used to study the interactions between genetic and environmental or lifestyle factors can also be stored biobanks. They require cryopreservation equipment to store umbilical cord blood as a source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells; cancerous tissue samples; semen for artificial insemination; oocytes and embryos for in-vitro fertilization (IVF); and plant seeds/shoots for breeding. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the research and developments activities for effective diagnostics and therapeutic approaches, which is adding to the requirement of biobanks.
Biobank Graz, Shanghai Zhangjiang Biobank, “All of Us” Biobank, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Biobank (IBB), China Kadoorie Biobank, UK Biobank, FINNGEN biobanks, Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project Biobank, EuroBioBank network, and Qatar Biobank are among the leading biobanks across the world. They are part of national government-funded studies regarding population health. Apart from the listed biobanks, various other biobanks owned by private and public entities across all regions require cryopreservation equipment and accessories in large volumes.
Based on type, the global cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into freezers, sample preparation systems, and accessories. In 2020, the freezers segment held the largest share of the market, and it is further expected to register the highest CAGR during 2022–2028. In ultracold freezers, liquid nitrogen is used for the successful preservation of more complex biological structures by virtually seizing all biological activities.
Based on cryogen type, the global cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into liquid nitrogen, oxygen, liquid helium, argon, and others. In 2020, the liquid nitrogen segment held the largest share of the market, and it is further expected to grow at the highest CAGR during 2022–2028. Liquid nitrogen is a nonmechanical method of cells preservation. Large thermos-like containers are used to house either racks or shelves that hold cryogenic vials.
Based on application, the global cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into cord blood stem cells, sperms, semen & testicular tissues, embryos and oocytes, cell and gene therapies, and others. In 2020, the cord blood stem cells segment held the largest share of the market. Moreover, the market for the sperms segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during 2022–2028. In recent years, public cord banking has been promoted over private cord banking. Various centers across the world are performing cord blood stem cell transplantation as a part of the management of genetic, hematologic, immunologic, metabolic, and oncologic disorders, among others, which is bolstering the growth of the market for the public cord banking segment.
Based on end user, the cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into stem cell banks, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals organizations, stem cell research laboratories, and others. The biotechnology and pharmaceuticals organizations segment held the largest market share in 2020, and it is further expected to be the largest shareholder in the market by 2028. Cryopreservation has become an integral part of the manufacturing process of many cellular therapies as it is, sometimes, performed as a step preceding the cell culture (preservation of starting cellular material before beginning large-scale manufacturing) and generally follows cell expansion.
Product launches, and mergers and acquisitions are the highly adopted strategies by the players operating in the global cryopreservation equipment market. A few of the recent key product developments are listed below:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the cryopreservation equipment market. Restricted access to family planning services as well as diverted focus of people due to economic uncertainties and recession, and disturbed work-life balance have led to rise in egg and embryo freezing activities at fertility clinics during the pandemic. As a result, the rising use of cryopreservation equipment is boosting the market growth. Furthermore, supply chain disruption caused due to congestion of ports and disturbances in other transport means has substantially affected the distribution of cryopreservation equipment and other accessories.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Cryopreservation Equipment Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Cryopreservation Equipment Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2022 | US$ 6.36 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 12.49 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2022 - 2028) | 11.9% |
| Historical Data | 2020-2021 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2028 |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Cryopreservation Equipment Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Cryopreservation Equipment Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
By type, the cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into freezers, sample preparation systems, and accessories. The cryopreservation equipment market based on the cryogen type is segmented into liquid nitrogen, oxygen, liquid helium, argon, and others. Based on application, the cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into cord blood stem cells, sperms, semen & testicular tissues, embryos and oocytes, cell and gene therapies, and others. Based on end user, the cryopreservation equipment market is segmented into stem cell banks, biotechnology & pharmaceuticals organizations, stem cell research laboratories, and others. By geography, the market is segmented into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), the Middle East & Africa (the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America). Prominent players operating in the cryopreservation equipment market include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Gold Sim Cellular Science LLC, Brooks Automation, Inc, Avantor, Inc., Hamilton Company, PHC Holdings Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Cryoport Systems, LLC., Antech Group Inc., Cryofab, BioLife Solutions, and ZhongkeMeiling Cryogenics Company Limited.
Global cryopreservation equipment market is segmented by region into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. The North American region holds the largest market share of the market, whereas the Asia Pacific region is the fastest-growing region. The growth factors that are contributing to market’s growth in the North American region are growing developments in the medical devices industry, increasing domestic production in countries such as Canada and Mexico, increasing demand for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures in recent years, technological advancements, and growth of the stem cells industry.
Key factors driving the growth of the market are growing acceptance for regenerative medicine and increasing needs of biobanking practices are boosting the market. However, stringent regulatory requirements for equipment, reagents, cryogens, disposables, and consumables are likely to hinder the market’s growth.
Cryopreservation is a technique to minimize cell damage through temperature freezing and storage to biological materials such as tissue, bacteria, fungi, virus, and mammalian cells. Cryopreservation provides a continuous source of tissues and genetically stable living cells that can be used for various applications such as research and biomedical processes. The equipment required for cryopreservation includes cryopreservation systems, cryoware, accessories, and cryogen.
The cryopreservation equipment market, by type, is bifurcated into freezers, sample preparation systems, and accessories. In 2021, the freezer segment held the largest share of the market. The freezer segment of the cryopreservation equipment market is expected to witness growth in its demand at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
The cryopreservation equipment market majorly consists of the players such as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Gold Sim Cellular Science LLC, Brooks Automation, Inc, Avantor, Inc., Hamilton Company, PHC Holdings Corporation, Danaher Corporation, Cryoport Systems, LLC., Antech Group Inc., Cryofab, BioLife Solutions, and ZhongkeMeiling Cryogenics Company Limited amongst others.