PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1877788
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1877788
Incubation equipment refers to devices designed to provide a controlled and stable environment for biological or chemical samples. These devices regulate key parameters such as temperature, humidity, and gas concentration to promote consistent growth or reactions, ensuring accurate and dependable results in laboratory and research applications.
The main types of incubation equipment include natural gas incubators, electric incubators, solar-powered incubators, hybrid incubators, and forced air incubators. Natural gas incubators operate using natural gas as their primary energy source to maintain optimal internal temperature conditions. These systems feature digital temperature control, automatic turning mechanisms, humidity regulation, backup power options, and integrated monitoring systems. They are used in applications such as poultry farming, biotechnology, medical research, and veterinary practices. The products are distributed through online and specialty stores and are utilized by various end users, including commercial farmers, research institutions, hatcheries, educational institutions, and home users.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers' margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.
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The incubation equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.45 billion in 2024 to $3.72 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise in funding for biomedical research, the expansion of clinical trials and studies, the increasing demand for high-throughput screening in drug discovery, the growth of stem cell and regenerative medicine research, and the broadening scope of microbiome and genetic studies.
The incubation equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for poultry products, the rising number of premature births requiring neonatal care, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, the expansion of hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, and the increasing use of incubators in dental research. Key trends anticipated during the forecast period include the integration of artificial intelligence for improved automation, the adoption of the Internet of Things for real-time monitoring, the development of energy-efficient incubators, the implementation of advanced contamination control systems, and progress in temperature and humidity regulation technologies.
The rising demand for poultry products is expected to drive the growth of the incubation equipment market in the coming years. Poultry products, including meat, eggs, and other derivatives from domesticated birds, are witnessing increased demand due to growing consumer preference for protein-rich and easily digestible foods, influenced by heightened health awareness and evolving dietary patterns. Incubation equipment plays a crucial role in poultry production by providing controlled conditions for egg hatching, leading to improved hatch rates and healthier chicks. For instance, in June 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the poultry sector generated $70.2 billion in total sales in 2024, up from $67.4 billion in 2023. Hence, the increasing demand for poultry products is fueling the expansion of the incubation equipment market.
Leading companies in the incubation equipment market are advancing automation-integrated incubators to enhance laboratory efficiency. Automation-ready modular incubator designs allow seamless integration with automated laboratory systems by using standardized, self-contained modules. For example, in June 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based leader in life science and clinical research, introduced the Heracell VIOS 250i AxD CO2 Incubators. These incubators are engineered for smooth integration into automated and modular laboratory systems, featuring an intelligent system that maintains optimal cell growth conditions while minimizing contamination risks. A notable feature includes the patent-pending automated door control, enabling robotic loading and unloading in centralized lab automation setups, streamlining continuous cell therapy production.
In November 2024, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, a US-based healthcare company, acquired NuAire for $55 million to expand its laboratory equipment portfolio. This acquisition enhances Kewaunee's product range by incorporating NuAire's CO2 incubators, biological safety cabinets, and other laboratory technologies while leveraging NuAire's strong distribution network to access new markets and better serve customers across life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, and education sectors. NuAire is a US-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment, including CO2 incubators.
Major players in the incubation equipment market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., PHC Corporation, Heal Force Bio Meditech Holdings Ltd., Multiquip Inc., Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, NuAire Inc., Petersime, Weiss Technik North America Inc., Sheldon Manufacturing Inc., HatchTech Pty Ltd., N-BIOTEK Inc., Bellco Glass Inc., MMM Group, Labnet International Inc., EmTech Hatchery Systems Ltd., Surehatch, Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd., Masalles Europe SL, LEEC Limited, Shanghai Boxun Medical Biological Instrument Corp., Eppendorf AG, and AP Incubators Pvt. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the incubation equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in incubation equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the incubation equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The incubation equipment market consists of sales of shaking incubators, stackable incubators, plant growth chambers, refrigerated incubators, and anaerobic incubators. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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