Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Product, By Storage, By Temperature, By Capacity, By End-user, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market is projected to expand from USD 4.42 billion in 2025 to USD 6.25 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.94%. These specialized cold storage systems are designed to maintain the biological stability of pharmaceutical compounds, vaccines, blood products, and samples at constant, precise temperatures. Market growth is primarily fueled by the increasing global incidence of chronic diseases requiring extensive plasma therapies, alongside the rapid development of genomic research and biobanking efforts. Furthermore, the growing need to distribute temperature-sensitive mRNA vaccines and biologic drugs has heightened the demand for reliable medical-grade cold chain infrastructure throughout healthcare networks.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 4.42 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 6.25 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.94%
Fastest Growing Segment	Ultra Low freezers
Largest Market	North America

Despite these growth prospects, the market faces a substantial obstacle in the form of high operational and capital costs linked to ultra-low temperature units, which can burden facility budgets, especially in resource-constrained areas. Safeguarding high-value medical assets remains a top priority to prevent loss. Highlighting the importance of reliable temperature control, the International Air Transport Association reported in 2024 that the pharmaceutical sector transported over one trillion dollars in cargo worldwide, demonstrating the essential role of dependable preservation solutions in protecting these sensitive and expensive products.

Market Driver

The surging demand for vaccine storage and distribution serves as a major catalyst for reshaping global cold chain infrastructure. Public health organizations are prioritizing the modernization of immunization supply chains to guarantee the efficacy of temperature-sensitive formulations, especially mRNA-based protectants, driving the procurement of medical-grade refrigerators that can maintain precise conditions worldwide. Illustrating the scale of this logistical challenge, UNICEF's "Supply Annual Report 2023," published in April 2024, noted the delivery of nearly 2.8 billion vaccine doses to 105 countries. This volume corresponds with significant capital investments in the pharmaceutical sector; for instance, AstraZeneca's "Annual Report 2023" from February 2024 revealed a $10.9 billion investment in R&D, underscoring the high value of pipeline assets needing reliable preservation.

Simultaneously, purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by the adoption of energy-efficient and eco-friendly refrigeration models. Healthcare facilities are under growing pressure to lower utility costs and reduce their carbon footprint, prompting a transition from traditional hydrofluorocarbon-based units to sustainable alternatives. Manufacturers are meeting this demand by engineering advanced systems that comply with environmental certifications without sacrificing thermal stability. According to Thermo Fisher Scientific's "2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report" released in May 2024, their latest ultra-low temperature freezers using natural refrigerants consume up to 38% less energy than previous models, attracting facility managers who seek to balance institutional sustainability goals with rigorous storage standards.

Market Challenge

The expansion of the Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market is significantly hindered by the high capital and operational costs associated with medical-grade cold storage and ultra-low temperature units. These complex devices necessitate substantial upfront investment, creating a severe financial barrier for smaller research laboratories and healthcare facilities, particularly in regions with limited resources. The financial strain extends beyond the initial purchase, as the significant energy consumption required to maintain precise temperatures leads to continuous overhead expenses that further deplete facility budgets.

This economic pressure directly impedes market growth by compelling organizations to limit their biobanking and pharmaceutical storage capabilities or delay the replacement of aging infrastructure. The rising cost of maintaining cold chain operations is supported by recent industry data; the Global Cold Chain Alliance reported in 2024 that expenses for operating refrigerated facilities increased by 6.47 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period the previous year. Such escalating operational costs force procurement departments to freeze capital expenditures, thereby reducing the volume of new orders and stifling the overall development of the market.

Market Trends

The market is being transformed by the integration of IoT-enabled remote monitoring systems, which enhance sample safety through real-time data transmission. These smart units employ advanced sensors to track humidity and temperature, allowing facilities to instantly identify deviations that could jeopardize assets. This connectivity is essential for maintaining the cold chain in remote vaccination programs and decentralized trials where physical oversight is limited. The extent of this adoption is illustrated by Haier Biomedical's November 2024 article, "HB's Smart Vaccine Solution: Safeguarding Global Health," which notes that their integrated smart vaccine solution has been deployed in over 80 countries and regions to ensure safe immunization delivery.

Concurrently, RFID technology is gaining traction as a means to minimize manual handling errors. Unlike barcodes, RFID-enabled refrigerators facilitate the instantaneous, touchless identification of samples, reducing the time vials are exposed to ambient temperatures during audits. This automation streamlines workflows and secures a digital audit trail for regulatory compliance. Healthcare institutions are prioritizing this digitalization to protect high-value inventory; according to Zebra Technologies' "Hospital Vision Study" from May 2024, nearly 68 percent of hospital leaders plan to implement RFID solutions within the next five years to enhance inventory visibility.

Key Market Players

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Terumo BCT, Inc.
Eppendorf AG
PHC Corporation
Haier Inc.
Arctiko A/S
Binder GmbH
Bionics Scientific Technologies Inc.
Desmon S.p.A.
Froilabo - Techcomp Group

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By Product

Pass-Through
Explosion Safe
Flammable storage
Combo/Dual Temperature
Ultra Low freezers
Plasma freezers
Others

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By Storage

Blood
Vaccines
Plasma
DNA
Flammable chemicals
Others

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By Temperature

RNA & DNA (-70°C to -80°C)
Vaccines (-30°C to -40 °C)
Others

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By Capacity

138L
169L
221L
230L
426L
690L
Others

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By End-user

Hospitals
Pharmacies
Diagnostic Centers
Research Laboratories
Blood Banks

Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Pass-Through, Explosion Safe, Flammable storage, Combo/Dual Temperature, Ultra Low freezers, Plasma freezers, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Storage (Blood, Vaccines, Plasma, DNA, Flammable chemicals, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Temperature (RNA & DNA (-70°C to -80°C), Vaccines (-30°C to -40 °C), Others)
- 5.2.4. By Capacity (138L, 169L, 221L, 230L, 426L, 690L, Others)
- 5.2.5. By End-user (Hospitals, Pharmacies, Diagnostic Centers, Research Laboratories, Blood Banks)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Storage
- 6.2.3. By Temperature
- 6.2.4. By Capacity
- 6.2.5. By End-user
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Storage
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Temperature
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Capacity
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By End-user
- 6.3.2. Canada Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Storage
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Temperature
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Capacity
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By End-user
- 6.3.3. Mexico Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Storage
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Temperature
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Capacity
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By End-user

7. Europe Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Storage
- 7.2.3. By Temperature
- 7.2.4. By Capacity
- 7.2.5. By End-user
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Storage
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Temperature
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Capacity
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By End-user
- 7.3.2. France Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Storage
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Temperature
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Capacity
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By End-user
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Storage
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Temperature
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Capacity
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By End-user
- 7.3.4. Italy Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Storage
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Temperature
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Capacity
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By End-user
- 7.3.5. Spain Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Storage
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Temperature
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Capacity
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By End-user

8. Asia Pacific Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Storage
- 8.2.3. By Temperature
- 8.2.4. By Capacity
- 8.2.5. By End-user
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Storage
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Temperature
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Capacity
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By End-user
- 8.3.2. India Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Storage
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Temperature
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Capacity
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By End-user
- 8.3.3. Japan Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Storage
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Temperature
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Capacity
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By End-user
- 8.3.4. South Korea Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Storage
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Temperature
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Capacity
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By End-user
- 8.3.5. Australia Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Storage
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Temperature
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Capacity
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By End-user

9. Middle East & Africa Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Storage
- 9.2.3. By Temperature
- 9.2.4. By Capacity
- 9.2.5. By End-user
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Storage
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Temperature
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Capacity
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By End-user
- 9.3.2. UAE Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Storage
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Temperature
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Capacity
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By End-user
- 9.3.3. South Africa Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Storage
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Temperature
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Capacity
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By End-user

10. South America Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Storage
- 10.2.3. By Temperature
- 10.2.4. By Capacity
- 10.2.5. By End-user
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Storage
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Temperature
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Capacity
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By End-user
- 10.3.2. Colombia Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Storage
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Temperature
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Capacity
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By End-user
- 10.3.3. Argentina Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Storage
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Temperature
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Capacity
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By End-user

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Biomedical Refrigerators and Freezers market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Terumo BCT, Inc.
15.3. Eppendorf AG
15.4. PHC Corporation
15.5. Haier Inc.
15.6. Arctiko A/S
15.7. Binder GmbH
15.8. Bionics Scientific Technologies Inc.
15.9. Desmon S.p.A.
15.10. Froilabo - Techcomp Group