Cryocooler Market

Increasing adoption of cryocoolers in cooling down power systems, superconducting magnets, and the semiconductor industry is driving the market growth

Cryocoolers are being more widely used in the healthcare industry for a variety of applications, including proton treatment, NMR equipment, and MRI, thanks to continued R&D and technological advancements. This is anticipated to fuel market expansion. According to a new study by Brigham and Women's Hospital, the number of cancer cases among those under 50 has dramatically increased. Proton treatment utilization is increasing as a result of the rising incidence of cancer among people worldwide. In turn, this increases demand for cryocoolers.

Industrial machinery and equipment prices increased right away as a result of manufacturing supply chain disruptions and limitations. In 2021, the cryocoolers market began to rebound. The Russia-Ukraine war, however, caused market swings at the beginning of 2022. Nevertheless, during the course of the projected period, the market is anticipated to experience significant expansion.

In the United States, high-temperature superconducting magnets used in cell phone stations are now cooled using cryocoolers for commercial purposes. These superconducting receivers create incredibly small band-reject filters or bandpass filters with exceptionally steep skirt slopes using High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) filters. In combination with cryogenically cooled low-noise amplifiers, these receivers increase call quality, allow the base station to handle more calls, and let it to hear a phone from a further distance. This technology is offered by four American businesses: Conductus, Illinois Superconductor, Superconducting Technologies, and Spectral Solutions Inc. Thus, driving the Cryocooler market revenue.

The Global Cryocooler Market Industry experiences a surge in demand due to the growing applications in various sectors such as aerospace, medical, and electronics. For instance, the aerospace sector utilizes cryocoolers for satellite cooling systems, which are essential for maintaining operational efficiency in space. As of 2024, the market is valued at approximately 3.21 USD Billion, reflecting the increasing reliance on cryogenic technologies. This trend is expected to continue, with projections indicating that the market could reach 6.83 USD Billion by 2035, driven by advancements in cryogenic applications across multiple industries.

By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Due to the rapidly expanding use of the systems in the military industry and the growing use of cryocoolers in the healthcare sector, North America held the greatest revenue share of 45.80% in 2022 and now dominates the market. The bulk of cryocoolers are employed in space, medical, military, and R&D applications in the area. Further, the U.S. Cryocooler market held the largest market share, and the Canada Cryocooler market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Cryocooler Market SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Cryocooler market accounts for the second-largest market share. This may be due to the region's extensive use of cryocoolers in sophisticated systems and detectors like scaled-down payloads, thermal weapon sights, and missile warning systems. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that improved performance with additional characteristics, such as detector sensitivity, for an EO and IR application in microsatellites, would create a more inventive possibility for cryocooler firms. Further, the German Cryocooler market held the largest market share, and the UK Cryocooler market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Cryocooler market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Numerous factors, including rising demand from the military and defense industries in the region, particularly from nations like India, China, Vietnam, and Pakistan, are to blame for this increase. The region's high population density is contributing to the expansion of the healthcare industry. The expansion of the regional market is primarily attributed to nations like China and India. Further, China’s Cryocooler market held the largest market share, and the Indian Cryocooler market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their Product lines, which will help the Cryocooler market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global 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, Cryocooler Heat Exchanger Industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Cryocooler Heat Exchanger Industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Cryocooler Heat Exchanger Industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine.

Major players in the Cryocooler market, including Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., Advanced Research Systems, Chart Industries, AMETEK.Inc. (Sunpower Inc.), Cryomech Inc., DH Industries, Janis Research Company LLC, Brooks Automation, Superconductor Technologies Inc., Northrop Grumman, RICOR, Cobham Missions Systems Wimborne Limited, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Cryomech is a firm that develops and manufactures cryocoolers. Cryocoolers, cryostats, liquid helium management products, helium circulation systems, and other items are among its products. The business is headquartered in Syracuse, New York, and was established in 1963. Bluefors purchased Cryomech in February 2023. The PT425—the latest advancement in Cryomech Inc.'s long line of 4K Pulse Tube Cryocoolers—was unveiled in March 2021. The largest two-stage pulse tube cryocooler supplied by any company in the world is the PT425, which has a combined performance of 2.5W at 4.2K and 55W at 45K on an integrated motor platform.

Engineered equipment is produced by Chart Industries Inc. It creates and produces engineered cryogenic equipment for use in the value chain of the liquid gas supply. The company sells a variety of products, such as ambient temperature fans and equipment, cold boxes, liquefaction process units, heat exchangers, vacuum insulated confinement vessels, and other cryogenic components. The manufacture, liquefaction, storage, delivery, and use of industrial, hydrocarbon, and atmospheric gases all involve the usage of Chart products.

Air-X-Changers, BlueInGreen, Chart China, Chart Ferox, Cofimco, Cryo Technologies, Flow, Gofa, Hudson, Industrie Meccaniche di Bagnolo (IMB), Smithco, SES Innovation, VCT Vogel, and VRV are some of the brands under which the company sells its goods. The business conducts business in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. United States-based company Chart is based in Ball Ground, Georgia. The assets of Worthington Industries, Inc.'s cryogenic and hydrogen trailer businesses were acquired by Chart Industries Inc. in October 2020.