Market overview
The global liquid nitrogen biological containers market is worth USD 692 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.4 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Cryogenic storage dewars is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Insulated containers that hold or ship biological samples, cells and tissue at cryogenic temperatures using liquid nitrogen: storage dewars, vapour-phase freezers, dry shippers and transport vessels. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Testing Equipment |
| Value 2025 | USD 650 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 692 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.4 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 432 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 807 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,601 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Liquid Nitrogen Biological Containers market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 692.2 mn |
| 2027 | USD 744.2 mn |
| 2028 | USD 800.0 mn |
| 2029 | USD 860.0 mn |
| 2030 | USD 924.5 mn |
| 2031 | USD 993.8 mn |
| 2032 | USD 1.07 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.15 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.23 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.33 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.43 bn |
Liquid Nitrogen Biological Containers market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryogenic storage dewars | 40.0% | 38.8% | USD 277 mn | 7.2% |
| Dry shippers | 14.0% | 14.9% | USD 97 mn | 8.2% |
| Vapour-phase storage freezers | 28.0% | 31.2% | USD 194 mn | 8.7% |
| Transport vessels | 18.0% | 15.1% | USD 125 mn | 5.7% |
By end user
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobanks and hospitals | 28.0% | 28.2% | USD 194 mn | 7.6% |
| Pharma, biotech and cell and gene therapy | 34.0% | 41.1% | USD 235 mn | 9.6% |
| Fertility clinics | 12.0% | 11.0% | USD 83 mn | 6.6% |
| Veterinary and agriculture | 14.0% | 10.6% | USD 97 mn | 4.6% |
| Research institutes | 12.0% | 9.1% | USD 83 mn | 4.6% |
By volume
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 10 litres | 34.0% | 32.0% | USD 235 mn | 6.8% |
| 10 to 50 litres | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 249 mn | 7.5% |
| Above 50 litres | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 208 mn | 8.2% |
By material
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 60.0% | 56.0% | USD 415 mn | 6.8% |
| Stainless steel | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 194 mn | 8.2% |
| Composite | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 83 mn | 9.2% |
By temperature
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vapour phase minus 190 °C | 48.0% | 50.0% | USD 332 mn | 7.9% |
| Liquid phase minus 196 °C | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 277 mn | 7.0% |
| Hybrid and ultra-low | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 83 mn | 7.5% |
Top 25 countries for liquid nitrogen biological containers by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 77.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 208 mn | 30.0% | USD 422 mn | 7.4% |
| 2 | China | USD 83 mn | 12.0% | USD 203 mn | 9.3% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 42 mn | 6.0% | USD 77 mn | 6.4% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 42 mn | 6.0% | USD 80 mn | 6.8% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 35 mn | 5.0% | USD 58 mn | 5.4% |
| 6 | India | USD 35 mn | 5.0% | USD 88 mn | 9.8% |
| 7 | France | USD 28 mn | 4.0% | USD 51 mn | 6.4% |
| 8 | Canada | USD 21 mn | 3.0% | USD 40 mn | 6.8% |
| 9 | Brazil | USD 21 mn | 3.0% | USD 44 mn | 7.8% |
| 10 | Italy | USD 21 mn | 3.0% | USD 39 mn | 6.4% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 17 mn | 2.5% | USD 33 mn | 6.7% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 15 mn | 2.2% | USD 29 mn | 6.7% |
| 13 | Belgium | USD 14 mn | 1.9% | USD 26 mn | 6.7% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 12 mn | 1.7% | USD 24 mn | 7.3% |
| 15 | Turkey | USD 10 mn | 1.5% | USD 24 mn | 8.6% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 9.2 mn | 1.3% | USD 21 mn | 8.6% |
| 17 | Poland | USD 8.1 mn | 1.2% | USD 18 mn | 8.6% |
| 18 | Thailand | USD 7.1 mn | 1.0% | USD 16 mn | 8.6% |
| 19 | Vietnam | USD 6.3 mn | 0.9% | USD 14 mn | 8.5% |
| 20 | Indonesia | USD 5.5 mn | 0.8% | USD 13 mn | 8.5% |
| 21 | Sweden | USD 4.8 mn | 0.7% | USD 9.3 mn | 6.7% |
| 22 | Switzerland | USD 4.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 8.1 mn | 6.6% |
| 23 | Austria | USD 3.7 mn | 0.5% | USD 7.1 mn | 6.7% |
| 24 | Israel | USD 3.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 6.7 mn | 7.3% |
| 25 | Singapore | USD 2.9 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.8 mn | 7.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 35 mn | 5.1% | USD 68 mn | 6.8% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Chart Industries
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Cryoport
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Air Liquide
- Statebourne Cryogenics
- Azenta
- Princeton CryoTech
- Haier Biomedical
- Cryotherm
- Cryogenic Limited
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Custom Biogenic Systems
- Bel-Art Products
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the liquid nitrogen biological containers market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by end user, by volume, by material, by temperature. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the liquid nitrogen biological containers market?
The global liquid nitrogen biological containers market is estimated at USD 650 mn in 2025 and USD 692 mn in 2026.
How fast will the liquid nitrogen biological containers market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.4 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 734 mn.
Which country is the largest market for liquid nitrogen biological containers?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 208 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which liquid nitrogen biological containers segment is largest?
In the by product split, Cryogenic storage dewars is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading liquid nitrogen biological containers companies?
Global leaders include Chart Industries, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cryoport.
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