Pharmaceutical isolators are special equipment used in the pharmaceutical industry to prevent contamination during manufacturing and other processes. They are designed to protect workers from exposure to drugs, prevent cross-contamination, and maintain the quality of the drugs. The global pharmaceutical isolator market is expected to grow due to factors such as the increasing pharmaceutical industry, research and development investments, and government regulations for drug safety. However, the high cost of installing and maintaining isolators may hinder market growth.
The global pharmaceutical isolator market is projected to reach USD 32,944.3 million by 2023, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.86% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. In 2017, the Americas led the market with a 36.4% share, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific with shares of 34.0% and 24.7%, respectively.
The market is segmented based on the type of isolators, pressure, application, and end-user. Open isolators accounted for the largest market share of 60.5% in 2017, with a value of USD 12,622.5 million. Positive pressure isolators accounted for the largest market share of 55.5% in terms of pressure, valued at USD 11,581.1 million. Aseptic filling was the largest application segment with a market share of 27.9% and a value of USD 5,830.3 million. Pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies were the largest end-user segment, accounting for 45.8% of the market share and a value of USD 9,552.5 million.
In summary, pharmaceutical isolators are crucial equipment in the pharmaceutical industry to prevent contamination and ensure drug safety. The market is expected to grow due to the expanding pharmaceutical sector, increased research and development activities, and government regulations. However, the high cost of isolators may pose a challenge to market growth. The market is segmented based on isolator type, pressure, application, and end-user, with open isolators, positive pressure isolators, aseptic filling, and pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies being the dominant segments, respectively. The global pharmaceutical isolator market offers significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
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Regional Market Summary
Global Open System Isolator Market Share, by Region, 2017 (%)
Source: MRFR Analysis
The Americas are likely to hold the first place in the global open system isolator market due to the presence of well-established pharmaceutical industry, technological advancement in the region and adoption of high technology, and presence of strict government policies in the region. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), in 2015, the biopharmaceutical industry in the US spent more than USD 75 billion on research and development activities, which is half of the global biopharma R&D spending.
The European market is expected to be the second-largest open system isolator global market. The market growth in this region is the result of an increasing number of research and development activities in the region, growing concern about the safety of the drug and increasing inspections by regulatory authorities. The contribution of Germany and France is noticeable in the growth of European open system isolator market. For instance, according to the report published by Germany Trade & Invest in 2017, the German pharmaceutical market was worth USD 45 billion (2017) and is the largest market in Europe and holds fourth place in the global pharmaceutical industry.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing open system isolator global market during the forecast period owing to the presence of a strong generics market and increasing export of generic drugs from the countries like China and India. For instance, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India), Indian companies exported pharmaceuticals worth USD 17.27 billion during 2017 to 2018 which is expected to grow at a rate of 30% to reach USD 20 billion by 2020.
The market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to account for the smallest share of the open system isolator global market due to poor infrastructure and slow development of the healthcare sector.
Key Players
Some of the key players in the open system isolator are Gelman Singapore Pte Ltd, COMECER S.p.A. cf. p.iva, IsoTech Design, LAF Technologies Pty Ltd, Fedegari Autoclavi S.p.A, Hosokawa Micron Ltd, Robert Bosch GmbH, MBRAUN, Schematic Engineering Industries, NuAire Inc, VanRx Pharmasystems Inc, Azbil Telstar, Getinge AB, Skan AG, Chamunda Pharma Machinery Pvt. Ltd., and GERMFREE
Global Open System Isolator Market, by Pressure
Global Open System Isolator Market, by Application
Global Open System Isolator Market, by End-User
Global Open System Isolator Market, by Region
Intended Audience
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