Laboratory Automated Incubators Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis By Type (37°C Incubator, Wide Temperature Range Incubator, and Low Temperature Incubator), By Application (Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies, Research and Academic Institutes, and CROs), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

Last Updated: 14 July 2025
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LABORATORY AUTOMATED INCUBATORS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global laboratory automated incubators market size was USD 0.55 billion in 2024 and market is projected to touch USD 0.73 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.

Laboratory automated incubators are extensively used in a scientific lab. They are automated tools that control humidity, temperature, and other environmental variables. Further, it is used to maintain an optimal condition for the growing cells used for cell-based assays.

Growing demand for the equipment in biologics and diagnostics is estimated to surge market growth. Rising trend toward the development of novel drugs is predicted to surge market growth. High investment by CROs for technological advancement and research activities is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Growing number of biotechnology companies globally is estimated to fuel market growth. Increasing research and development (R&D) activities by major market players are projected to drive market growth in the coming years. Increasing demand for cell culture and tissue culture equipment is predicted to fuel market growth. However, high maintenance cost of the equipment is anticipated to restrict market progress.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Growing Demand for Pharmaceutical Sector to Boost Market Development

Outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic showed a positive response in the market. Increasing demand for pharmaceutical sector during the pandemic boosted market growth. High adoption of the equipment in the biotechnology sector expanded market growth. Increasing need for vaccines and medicines during the pandemic to reduce the spreading of coronavirus directly accelerated market expansion. 

However, lockdown restriction impacted supply chain disruption of the market. Lack of labor or team member during pandemic reduced market growth. The market witnessed a decline in production activities.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sector to Expand Market Progress

Increasing demand for the equipment in biotechnology sector is estimated to propel market growth. The equipment is used to control temperature and humidity in order to maintain cell growth. The product reduces overall costs and provides real-time results. It is extensively used to reduce manual labor, which is compulsory for monitoring incubator conditions. The equipment used in biotechnology companies for its high-quality and low production cost properties. Further, it supports a wide range of protocols such as molecular biology experiments, cell culture, and genotyping or DNA fingerprinting assays. The incubators provide a contaminant-free and environmentally safe process commonly used in biochemical. Such advantages of the equipment are anticipated to fuel market growth in the coming years. Growing government initiatives and regulation for developing biotechnology institutes is anticipated to surge laboratory automated incubators market growth. 

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LABORATORY AUTOMATED INCUBATORS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into 37°C incubator, wide temperature range incubator, and low temperature incubator.

Wide temperature range incubator is expected to be the leading part of the segmentation type.

By Application

Based on the application, the market is divided into biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, research and academic Institutes, and CROs.

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies is expected to be the leading part of application segmentation.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Demand from Research and Academic Institutes to Stimulate Market Growth

Incubators are extensively used in research and academic institutes for marinating high standards of success. Increasing need for standardized laboratory settings and smooth workflow is projected to boost product adoption. The equipment allows performing experiments without any deviation. Such benefits of the equipment are predicted to surge market expansion. Increasing demand for uniform lab techniques is expected to fuel market growth. High demand to maintain scientific integrity in an institute is predicted to propel market growth in the coming years. Rising demand for CO2 incubators across the world is anticipated to expand laboratory automated incubators market growth. Rapid industrialization and urbanization are predicted to fuel market growth. Increasing disposable income of population is anticipated to accelerate market growth.

Increasing Demand from CROs to Foster Market Expansion

Growing need for CROs (Contract Research Organizations) is expected to fuel market growth. Growing demand for the equipment in CROs is anticipated to surge market growth. Rising interest and demand for cell therapy, mammalian cell cultures, and cell-based assays are projected to drive market growth. Growing demand for global cell culture and tissue culture equipment is anticipated to accelerate market growth. High demand for CO2 incubators is predicted to propel laboratory automated incubators market growth. Increasing research and development (R&D) activities by major market players are projected to drive market growth in the coming years

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Lack of Skilled Labor and Maintenance Cost to Hinder Market Growth

Lack of skilled labors and increasing need for trained workers to operate the mechanism is estimated to hamper market growth. High maintenance cost associated with the equipment is restrict market growth in the coming years.  

LABORATORY AUTOMATED INCUBATORS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

High Investment Made by CROs in North America to Drive Market Share

North America is estimated to account largest laboratory automated incubators market share due to high investment made by CROs. Increasing demand for research activities and technological advancement. Rising trend toward the development of novel drugs is predicted to surge market growth. Growing number of biotechnology companies globally is estimated to fuel market growth. Increasing research and development (R&D) activities by major market players are projected to drive market growth in the coming years.

Europe is estimated to show significant market growth due to growing focus of government on R&D activities. Availability of a skilled workforce in the region is predicted to surge market progress. High profit margin for pharmaceutical companies is anticipated to accelerate laboratory automated incubators market growth.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit a high CAGR due to rapid industrialization and the vast availability of skilled workforce. Increasing number of biotechnology companies and increasing research activities are predicted to fuel market growth during the forecast period.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt New Strategies to Stay Competitive

The report covers information about the list of market players and their latest development in the industry. The information includes mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, technological developments, and production lines. Other aspects examined for this market include complete research on companies producing and introducing the latest products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

List of Top Laboratory Automated Incubators Companies

  • BD (U.S.)
  • BioMérieux (France)
  • BioTek Instruments (U.S.)
  • Shimadzu (Japan)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S.)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with general studies that explain the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, and others. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.

Laboratory Automated Incubators Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 0.55 Billion in 2024

Market Size Value By

US$ 0.73 Billion by 2033

Growth Rate

CAGR of 3.3% from 2025 to 2033

Forecast Period

2025-2033

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • 37°C Incubator
  • Wide Temperature Range Incubator
  • Low Temperature Incubator

By Application

  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Research and Academic Institutes
  • CROs

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