The biological safety cabinet market size was valued at USD 105.9 Billion in 202 and is projected to grow from USD 113.9 Billion in 2023 to USD 204.74 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.60% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The rising number of biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, the increasing prevalence rate of infectiousdiseases, rising risk of pandemics and communicable diseases and rapid modernization of laboratory equipment are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source Secondary Research, MRFR Database, Primary Research and Analyst Review
In November 2023, Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. launched Innovative Labculture Plus G4 Class II Biosafety Cabinet.
Air Science USA LLC announced in September 2023 that Air Science AS-AHA-193 Purair BIO BSC has been listed under the NSF/ANSI 49 Certified models.
The company unveiled its expansion plans in Lainate, Italy, in April 2023, AZBIL TELSTAR, S.L.U., which will help it to consolidate its presence in Italy’s BSC market.
For instance, Germfree Corporation, based in Florida, unveiled their brand-new line of contamination-free primary engineering control equipment that includes Laminar Flow Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinet and Cleanroom Pass-Through Boxes just as we entered December 2022. The products have, therefore specially been made to meet sectoral regulatory demands.
For example, Thermo Fisher Scientific released their latest offering on the market called “1500 Series Biological Safety Cabinets” come September 2022 to serve most laboratories and keep them from various biological threats and contaminants. It is an energy-efficient system that combines safety of operator with convenience use while providing high levels of product and personal protection.
Biological Safety Cabinet Market Trends
- Favorable government regulations on the healthcare industry are driving market growth.
Market CAGR for biological safety cabinets is being driven by the increased government regulations on healthcare industries specifically focused on safety are enhanced significantly. Due to the increased demand for high-quality healthcare products, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical firms have increased the usage of biological safety cabinets. These regulatory needs for the use of biological safety cabinets will drive the biological safety cabinet market revenue.
Additionally, significant developments have taken over some time in R&D due to modernization in laboratory equipment process and reagents, and it keeps on changing in the near future, which will influence the biological safety cabinets market. Healthcare facilities are developing, which leads to expanding new and improved setups to get accurate results with extensive use of technology. There is widespread adoption of automation in laboratories for numerous purposes such as storage, sample preparation, and movement of samples and equipment to save time, and it is cost-effective as well. Lab automation also maintains efficient workflow and minimizes errors and contamination levels. There is an advancement in biological safety cabinets such as proprietary airflow, energy efficiency, adjustable height stand, factory-installed UV light and armrests, which reduces the risk of infection and makes working comfortable. Biological safety cabinets are easy to use as they develop a digital interface that allows easy control of functions of the biological safety cabinet.
Moreover, innovative biosafety cabinets are being constructed as technology develops to offer better safety and efficiency. Biosafety cabinets now use cutting-edge technology to solve long-standing problems and restrictions, making the workstation safer and more effective. Improvements in biosafety cabinet design include, among other things, new ventilation systems that use less energy and are quieter, as well as improved cabinet materials and ergonomic designs for simple cleaning and decontamination. Increased energy efficiency and cost savings due to lower energy consumption and filter replacement costs and decreased environmental impact due to more effective airflow and filtration systems, among others, are advantages of implementing cutting-edge biosafety cabinet technologies, encouraging biosafety cabinet market growth.
The requirement for higher safety standards in clinical trials significantly contributes to this growth. As the number of clinical trials undertaken rises, there is a rising need for dependable and safe devices to protect trial participants from exposure to hazardous substances. Biological safety cabinets provide an ideal solution for this purpose as they offer high protection against airborne contaminants.
Biological Safety Cabinet Market Segment Insights
Biological Safety Cabinet Type Insights
The market segments of biological safety cabinet, based on type, includes class I, class II {class II type A, class II type B}, and class III. The class II segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (39.88 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by the safe handling of biologically hazardous chemicals; these devices are necessary and advised ly.
Biological Safety Cabinet Application Insights
The biological safety cabinet market segmentation, based on application, includes industrial {portable/handheld ultrasound scanner, cart-based ultrasound scanner}, and R&D. The R&D category generated the most income (70.4%). This is due to growing R&D efforts in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical enterprises. However, industrial is the fastest-growing category due to the growing demand for specialty biological safety cabinets in emerging economies.
Biological Safety Cabinet End-User Insights
The market segmentation of biological safety cabinet, based on end-user, includes pharmaceutical & biotechnological companies, diagnostic & testing laboratories, and others. The pharmaceutical & biotechnological companies category generated the most income due to rising research & development activities and continuously increasing investments in the medical sector across both developed and developing countries. However, diagnostic & testing laboratories are the fastest-growing category due to the growing demand for early diagnostic tests and the highly increasing burden of various types of chronic diseases.
Figure 1 Biological Safety Cabinet Market by End-User, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Biological Safety Cabinet Regional Insights
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American biological safety cabinet market will dominate due to rising incidences of chronic diseases, early adoption of advanced & innovative technologies, and extensive R&D movements in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Further, the US market of biological safety cabinet held the largest market share, and the Canadian market of biological safety cabinet was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2 BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINET MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Europe's biological safety cabinet market accounts for the second-largest market share due to increasing government support and favorable initiatives towards supporting basic research drives the market growth. Further, the German market of biological safety cabinet held the largest market share, and the UK market of biological safety cabinet was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific biological safety cabinet market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to rising investments in healthcare infrastructure and rising vaccine demand in this region. Moreover, China’s market of biological safety cabinet held the largest market share, and the Indian market of biological safety cabinet was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Biological Safety Cabinet Key Market Players & Competitive Insights
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the market of biological safety cabinet grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking numerous strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the biological safety cabinet industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the biological safety cabinet industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the market of biological safety cabinet, including NuAire (U.K), Germfree Laboratories (U.S.), Cruma (Spain), Air Science (U.S.), Berner International (U.S.), BIOBASE (China), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (Thermo Fisher) provides medical equipment, reagents and consumables, analytical instruments, software and services to tackle difficult analytical challenges in research, diagnostics and clinical laboratories. It offers cellular analysis and biology solutions, flow cytometry and synthetic biology. The firm has a range of products, including technologies for mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, protein, genetic sequencing, and molecular biology research. The firm serves pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, academic and research institutions, government agencies, clinical diagnostic labs, environmental, industrial quality and process control sectors. In April 2021, Thermofisher Scientific launched Thermo Scientific 1300 Series Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet Packages. The Package includes a cabinet, adjustable height stand, manual, factory-installed UV light, and one set of armrests.
Labconco Corporation is a well-known company in the laboratory equipment industry. Labconco is a leading laboratory equipment and supplies manufacturer, offering a wide range of products designed to support various scientific and research applications. The company has a long history, dating back to its founding in 1925, and has since become a trusted provider of quality laboratory solutions. In May 2021, Purifier Axiom Biosafety Cabinet was introduced by Labconco, a pioneer in ventilation enclosures. This product carries on the heritage of the distinctive C1, which was introduced five years ago to satisfy customer needs for flexible BSC ventilation. Labconco is dedicated to keeping researchers safe and effective in pursuing scientific knowledge.
Major Companies in the market of biological safety cabinet include
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S.)
- Labconco (U.S.)
- Esco Micro (Singapore)
- The Baker Company (U.S.)
- Kewaunee Scientific (U.S.)
- NuAire (U.K)
- Germfree Laboratories (U.S.)
- Cruma (Spain)
- Air Science (U.S.)
- Berner International (U.S.)
- BIOBASE (China)
- Azbil Telstar (Spain)
Biological Safety Cabinet Industry Developments
December 2022 Germfree, a Florida-based company, unveiled its new line of aseptic primary engineering control equipment that includes Laminar Flow Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinet, and Cleanroom Pass-Through Boxes. The product line has been mainly designed to meet the strict regulatory requirements found in this sector.
July 2019 Azbil Telstar launched a series of BiOptima Class II safety cabinets with advanced operating systems for cytotoxic handling with highly efficient HEPA filters that are energy-efficient and operation-friendly.
Biological Safety Cabinet Market Segmentation
Biological Safety Cabinet Type Outlook
- Class I
- Class II
- Class II Type A
- Class II Type B
- Class III
Biological Safety Cabinet Application Outlook
- Industrial
- Portable/Handheld Ultrasound Scanner
- Cart Based Ultrasound Scanner
- R&D
Biological Safety Cabinet End-User Outlook
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnological Companies
- Diagnostic & Testing Laboratories
- Others
Biological Safety Cabinet Regional Outlook
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Middle East
- Africa
- Latin America
