Medical Equipment Cooling Market size was USD 499.7 million in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 842.6 million by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of medical equipment cooling is evaluated at USD 520.2 million.
The medical equipment cooling market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to rising export and import activities of medical equipment across the globe. Major Manufacturers in the U.S, Germany, and Japan develop high-performance medical devices, including medical equipment cooling systems, and export them to meet the global demand. The U.S. was the top exporter of health equipment in 2023 and the exports were valued at around USD 59.5 billion, followed by Germany at USD 54.4 billion. The fastest-growing export markets for medical equipment of the U.S. were the Netherlands (USD 5.4 billion), the UK (USD 348 million), and Mexico (USD 320 million). These countries are focused on exploring emerging markets such as India, China, and Africa as the healthcare and diagnostics infrastructure is rapidly expanding. This can be a result of rising prevalence of several diseases and the increasing need for effective cooling solutions for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
Top Exporters of Medical Equipment in 2022
Country |
Export Revenue |
U.S. |
USD 33.3 billion |
Germany |
USD 17.6 billion |
Mexico |
USD 14.1 billion |
China |
USD 12 billion |
Netherlands |
USD 11.5 billion |
Source: OEC
One of the most widely used refrigerants in medical equipment cooling is HFC 134a as it is non-toxic and non-flammable. China is one of the largest exporters of HFC 134a accounting for 51.8% of global exports, followed by India and the U.S. According to data provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2023, 49,582 metric tonnes of HFC-134a were produced and 44,910.2 metric tonnes were consumed as per the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. Following is a table with global producers of HFC-134a.
Global HFC-134a Producers
Company Name |
Country |
AGC Inc. |
Japan |
Arkema Daikin Advanced Fluorochemicals Co., Ltd. |
China |
Arkema Inc. Fluorochemicals Division |
U.S. |
Daikin Industries, Ltd. |
Germany |
Foosung Co., Ltd. |
South Korea |
Koura |
UK |
Source: EPA
Growth Drivers
Challenges
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
6.2% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 499.7 million |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 842.6 million |
Regional Scope |
|
Product Type (Liquid-based Cooling, Air-based Cooling)
Based on product type, the liquid-based cooling segment in medical equipment cooling market is expected to account for a significant revenue share during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for thermal management systems and solutions and high preference for liquid-based cooling systems for better performance and reliability. One of the recent developments is the launch of the SPC Series Liquid to Liquid Cooling Heat Exchanger by Diversified Heat Transfer (DHT) in December 2024. This product is designed to meet the demanding cooling needs for medical equipment such as MRI machines, CT scanners, electron microscopes, and PET scanners. In addition, rapid advancements in materials and cooling technologies have resulted in the rising development of efficient thermal management solutions. This is expected to boost segment growth during the forecast period.
End use (Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Others)
The hospital segment is likely to hold medical equipment cooling market share of over 43.8% by the end of 2037 owing to rising healthcare facility upgrades, large patient base and hospital utilization, and increasing adoption of advanced cooling technologies. High usage of cooling systems for uninterrupted performance of medical equipment during surgeries and operations results in the growing need for precise cooling solutions. The segment growth is also rising as many hospitals are transitioning towards greener practices to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
Our in-depth analysis of the global medical equipment cooling market includes the following segments:
Product Type |
|
Compressor |
|
Configuration |
|
Application |
|
End use |
|
North America Market Forecast
By 2037, North America medical equipment cooling market is projected to capture over 33.2% revenue share owing to the aging population, availability of well-developed healthcare services and treatment, and rising need for advanced cooling systems for diagnostic imaging systems and therapeutic equipment. In addition, increasing export activities in the region, high prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and diabetes, and rising investments by public and private sectors to develop advanced medical equipment cooling solutions are expected to fuel market growth going ahead.
In the U.S., the medical equipment cooling market is expected to witness significant growth owing to rising demand for advanced diagnostics and therapeutic equipment, presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure and facilities, and rising investments by key players to develop advanced cooling medical systems. The government also plays a key role in supporting the market growth. For instance, the U.S. federal government in the fiscal year 2021, spent around USD 8.2 billion for medical supplies, including cooling systems. Moreover, stringent regulatory norms for equipment safety and performance and growing demand for minimally invasive and precision-based treatments is expected to increase the adoption of medical equipment cooling systems and devices going ahead.
The Canada medical equipment cooling market is expected to register a rapid revenue CAGR by the end of 2037 owing to the rising prevalence of various chronic diseases, technological advancements in medical cooling systems, and increasing investments in improving healthcare infrastructure. Canada presents significant opportunities for U.S. exporters of medical devices and according to the International Trade Administration, the U.S was the largest exporter in 2022, totaling USD 3.2 billion.
Asia Pacific Market Statistics
Asia Pacific market in medical equipment cooling market is expected to expand at a robust CAGR throughout the forecast period owing to rapid expansion of hospitals, diagnostic centers, and research facilities opting for advanced medical equipment cooling systems and government initiatives to promote the adoption of devices. Countries such as India, Singapore, and Japan are steadily becoming hubs for medical tourism due to the availability of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic devices at affordable rates. This is also expected to boost the demand for efficient medical device cooling solutions and technologies.
The healthcare and medical sector in India has rapidly expanded over the past few years and a wide range of medical devices including medical equipment cooling systems are manufactured in the country. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), around USD 10.73 billion was allocated for the healthcare and medical devices sector in the Union Budget 2024-25 and the FDI inflow of this sector was USD 3.28 billion between April 2000- March 2024. The demand for medical equipment cooling systems and solutions is rising in the country owing to rising prevalence of several chronic diseases, improving healthcare infrastructure, and increasing need for effective cooling solutions for medical devices.
In China, the medical equipment cooling market is likely to rise at a steady pace between 2025 and 2037 owing to rapidly expanding healthcare infrastructure, rapid adoption of medical equipment cooling systems, and increasing investments by public and private sectors to develop high-performance cooling technologies for effective and accurate operations. According to a report by OEC, China had the highest import potential with an import gap of USD 122 million in 2023.
The global medical equipment cooling market is quite competitive, comprising key players striving to enhance their market position and cater to the rising demand for advanced medical devices and the need for effective thermal management solutions. Glen Dimplex Group, Legacy Chiller Systems, Inc., Laird Technologies, Inc., and American Chillers are some of the leading companies in the market focused on providing innovative solutions and extensive product portfolios. These companies are adopting several strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, product launches, joint ventures, and license agreements. Here are some other key players operating in the medical equipment cooling market:
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
Copyright © 2024 Research Nester. All Rights Reserved
FREE Sample Copy includes market overview, growth trends, statistical charts & tables, forecast estimates, and much more.
Have questions before ordering this report?