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Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market Trends, Shares and Companies

Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market to Capture $168.36 Mn by 2034

Hospitals and blood banks manage blood inventory to ensure timely access for patients, crucial for survival. Storing blood at -30 to -40 °C optimizes preservation. With nearly 16 million blood components transfused annually in the U.S., demand is rising. Recent investments, like Safi Biotherapeutics' $19 million funding, and Brookfield's $8.9 billion Grifols acquisition, highlight growth in the blood bank and plasma freezer market.

Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market Companies, Shares and Developments

The global blood bank & plasma freezer market was estimated at US$ 95 million in 2023 and is projected to grow to US$ 168.36 million by 2034, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.34% from 2024 to 2034. The rising demand for blood banks & plasma freezers to ensure the safe storage of donated blood at a consistent freezing temperature which is further used for transfusion and other medical procedures is fuelling the market growth.

Blood Bank and Plasma Freezer Market Revenue 2023 - 2034

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Market Overview

The hospitals and private blood banks have the responsibility to manage the bloodstock by maintaining an inventory for each group, ensuring the average age of blood at the time of issue, and monitoring the amount of outdated blood. Storing the blood and plasma at a maintained freezing temperature of -30 to - 40 °C provides the optimum environment for fresh frozen plasma, red cells, and platelet concentrates. The rising demand for blood and blood components for timely availability of blood at emergency healthcare facilities determines the patient's survival factor leading to the growth of the blood bank & plasma freezer market.

For Instance,

  • According to Red Cross Blood, nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the United States. About 90,000 to 100,000 people with sickle cell disease require blood transfusion throughout their lives.
  • In September 2024, Safi Biotherapeutics, an early-stage biotech company developing blood cell products, received more than $14 million from the U.S. Department of Defense and $5 million from J2 Ventures for their new project to manufacture inexpensive red blood cells.
  • In May 2023, NYBC Ventures, an early-stage life sciences investment fund, received a fund of $50 million from New York Blood Centre, Inc. The aim is to accelerate innovation in blood-related fields and cellular therapies and provide novel technologies.
  • In August 2024, Brookfield Asset Management acquired Spanish blood plasma company Grifols SA. The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ and Singaporean counterpart GIC Pte are the investors of Brookfield. The estimated equity value would be around $8.9 billion.

Biobanks and Smart Monitoring of Freezer: Opportunity for Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market

The increasing incidence of various diseases is promoting the production of vaccine serum and increasing the demand for blood is boosting the blood bank & plasma freezer market and is expected to expand in the foreseeable future. This technology is increasing the adoption of the market as it aids in collecting, storing, and distributing biological samples for treatment or scientific research purposes.  It is anticipated to witness improved technical standards in the collection, conservation, and use of the samples. Along with this, enhancement in biobank networks which include public and private partnerships will boost the market growth.

Additionally, a smart monitoring system offers real-time tracking and alert systems in the blood and plasma storage facilities. These systems are built with IoT) Internet of Things) to monitor temperature, humidity, and other critical parameters. This advanced technology is expected to provide proactive management and early detection of storage conditions.

High-Cost Challenges Hinder the Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market

The high cost of purchasing and maintaining blood and plasma freezers is affecting the market growth. Installation of a freezer or refrigeration with advanced features can be a financial burden for small-scale hospitals, clinics, and blood banks. The affordability challenge faced by hospitals and blood banks is degrading the adoption of blood and plasma freezers which restrain the growth of the blood bank & plasma freezer market.

Regional Insights

Organizations and institutions dominate the blood bank & plasma freezer market in North America.

North America dominated the global blood bank & plasma freezer market in 2023. The dominance in this region is due to the establishment of private and government organizations such as the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the Council of Community Blood Centres (CCBC), the American Blood Resource Association (ABRA) and other organizations. These major professional associations are involved in maintaining blood banks and transfusion medicine committees. Approximately 24,00 institutions (community, regional and American Red Cross blood centres, hospital blood banks and other hospital transfusion services) and 9,500 individuals are members of AABB.

  • In October 2024, American Rec Cross highlights the story of a patient who received stell cell gene therapy to treat her sickle cell disease. During the clinical trial and stem cell infusion, she has given blood and platelet transfusions with the help of generous blood donors and blood bank organizations.

Implementing Initiatives drive the Asia Pacific Market.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR in the blood bank & plasma freezer market during the forecast period of 2024 to 2034. The region is growing due to its developing projects for biotechnology, life sciences and smart health. Collaborative initiative is witnessed in the region among hospitals, clinics, blood banks and organizations. Aisa Pacific Plasma Leaders Network (APPLN) emphasize the regional shortage of plasma-derived medicinal products in low and middle-income countries. Hence, provides a platform for experts to share expertise and attract multi-stakeholder collaborations.

Segmental Insights

By type, the -20° to -40° segment held the largest share of the blood bank & plasma freezer market in 2023. This is the ideal temperature of the freezer. The temperature range of the freezer is about 0 degrees and below. Freezers contain a good seal door leading to saving energy.

2° to 6° is expected to register the fastest growth in the blood bank & plasma freezer market during the forecast period of 2024 to 2034. This is the ideal temperature of the refrigerator. Compared to a freezer, a refrigerator consumes more electricity.

By application, the hospital segment held the largest share of the blood bank & plasma freezer market in 2023. The dominance of this segment is attributed to the collaboration of hospitals with blood banks. This nationwide partnership provides blood products, apheresis, laboratory services and transfusion medicine services. The intense local understanding of the communities, hospitals and patients in need is encouraged by this action.

The blood bank segment is expected to grow substantially during the predicted period. The reason behind the growth is the responsibility of collecting, storing, and distributing blood and blood components and blood and plasma-derived products to other blood establishments.  The blood banks ensure quality system management and good practice governance through management.

Top Companies in the Blood Bank & Plasma Freezer Market

  • B Medical Systems
  • BIOBASE
  • Fiocchetti
  • Haier Biomedical
  • Infitek
  • Meling Biomedical
  • Newtronic
  • NuAire
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Zhejiang Heli Refrigeration Equipment Co. Ltd.
  • Abbott
  • Synnovis
  • F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
  • Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Latest Announcements by Market Leaders

  • In September 2024, at a press conference launching the event, Abbott CEO Robert Ford collaborated with the Big Ten. Ford said, “The program was important to raise blood donation awareness among young people.” He further adds, “The older generation are less eligible to donate, thus inspiring the young people is the solution for regular donors.”
  • In June 2024, when England issued an urgent call for O-type blood donations followed by the ransomware attack at Synnovis. Dr. Gail Miflin, the chief medical officer at NHS (National Health Service) states, “To support London hospitals and to carry out more surgeries, O negative and O positive donors are needed more than usual.”

Recent Development

  • In May 2024, Helmer Scientific partnered with Energy Solutions, to help fight against climate change and promote decarbonization by offering substantial rebates. The rebates provide healthcare facilities with more sustainable equipment options that reduce environmental impact. The value of the rebate can be up to $2000 per unit depending on location, provider, and selected product.
  • In May 2024, the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DoH) and M42 company collaborated to launch Abu Dhabi Biobank, the region’s first largest hybrid cord blood bank. The aim behind this initiative is to shorten the waiting time for treatment, increase therapeutic access for patients, improve survival rate and reduce the economic burden on the government.

Segments Covered in this Report

By Type

  • 2° to 6°
  • -20° to -40°

By Application

  • Hospital
  • Blood Bank
  • Other

By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Denmark
    • Norway
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
    • South Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Kuwait
  • Insight Code: 5316
  • No. of Pages: 150+
  • Format: PDF/PPT/Excel
  • Published: November 2024
  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2022
  • Base Year: 2023
  • Estimated Years: 2024-2033

About The Author

Deepa has certified the degree of Master’s in Pharmacy in the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance department from Dr D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy. Her research is focused on the healthcare industry. She is the author or co-author of four Review Articles, which include Solid dispersion a strategic method for poorly soluble drugs and solubility improvement techniques for poorly soluble drugs, Herbal Drugs Used In Treatment Of Cataracts, Nano sponges And Their Application in Cancer Prevention and Ayurvedic Remedies of Peptic ulcer. She has also published a Research Article on the Formulation and Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Tablets of Miconazole cocrystal which was published in GIS Science Journal Volume 9 Issue 8. Her passion for secondary research and desire to take on the challenge of solving unresolved issues is making her flourish is the in the research sector.

FAQ's

The Plasma can last up to one year in the freezer with a storage temperature below -30°C.

After the separation of plasma from blood plasma via centrifugation, it is essential to store the plasma at cold temperatures to maintain the integrity of the components.

Age between 18-60 years, haemoglobin should not be less than 12.5gm%, pulse rate-50-100/min, blood pressure systolic range 100-180 mm of Hg & diastolic range 50-100 mm of Hg, body temperature should be normal and body weight should not be less than 45 Kg.

WHO, American Red Cross, National Institute of Health, CryocCell, Helmer Scientific, B Medical Systems