Cryocooler Market Report 2025

The cryocooler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3 billion in 2024 to $3.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military and defense applications, medical equipment cooling needs, emergence of cryogen-free systems, rise in adoption for research applications, increased accessibility and affordability.

The cryocooler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand in quantum computing, energy storage and superconductivity applications, rising demand for cryocoolers in electronics, expansion of space and satellite technologies, increased use in cryogenic storage and transportation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand in medical applications, miniaturization of cryocooler systems, advancements in cryocooler technology, focus on sustainable cooling solutions, rise in space exploration initiatives.

Expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production is anticipated to drive growth in the cryocoolers market in the coming years. LNG is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state at approximately -260°F for transportation and storage. To reliquefy boil-off gas in LNG tanks, compact, high-efficiency cryocoolers are essential for small LNG distribution stations. For instance, data published in July 2024 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a key agency of the Federal Statistical System, indicated that LNG trade grew by 3.1% in 2023, reaching an average of 52.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), an increase of 1.6 Bcf/d compared to 2022. Therefore, the expansion of LNG production is propelling the growth of the cryocoolers market.

The growth of the healthcare industry is also expected to contribute to the cryocoolers market's expansion in the future. The healthcare sector encompasses a wide array of businesses and organizations that provide medical services, manufacture medical equipment or drugs, and offer medical insurance, facilitating healthcare delivery to patients. Cryocoolers are crucial in the healthcare industry for achieving the low temperatures necessary for superconducting magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines and cooling sensitive detectors in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. For example, a report from the Office for National Statistics in May 2023 revealed that healthcare spending in the UK increased by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023, compared to a growth rate of 0.9% in 2022, with total UK healthcare expenditure reaching approximately $317.63 billion (£292 billion) in 2023. As a result, the rising demand for healthcare services is driving the growth of the cryocoolers market.

Product innovation stands out as a significant trend propelling the cryocoolers market. Noteworthy players within this market are intensifying their efforts to develop innovative products to fortify their market standing. For example, Cryomech, a U.S.-based cryocooler manufacturer, unveiled the PT310 Pulse Tube cryocooler at the American Physical Society (APS) in March 2022. Distinguished by groundbreaking features, the PT310 Pulse Tube demonstrates exceptional performance, delivering 1 W at 3 K and 35 W at 35 K with the remote motor version. This product empowers customers to advance their technology and enhance the performance of dilution refrigerators through the utilization of the PT310 Pulse Tube Cryocooler.

Major players in the cryocoolers market are concentrating on pioneering advancements, notably high-capacity cryocoolers, to enhance their competitive edge. These high-capacity cryocoolers are engineered to generate substantial refrigeration levels at cryogenic temperatures, typically below 100 Kelvin (-173 degrees Celsius). In November 2022, SHI Cryogenics Group, a Tokyo-based cryogenic equipment manufacturer, introduced the CH-160D2 77K Cryocooler. This innovative device features Whisper technology for reduced operational noise and Displex pneumatic drive technology, minimizing wear parts within the refrigerator. With a patented gas-energized seal and an innovative gas-balanced valve design, the CH-160D2 significantly reduces overall wear and torque while also showcasing an enhanced heat exchanger for improved efficiency, along with a new stem drive.

In March 2023, Bluefors Oy, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in cryogenic measurement systems, acquired Cryomech Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition positions Bluefors to bolster its global standing in cryogenic solutions and broadens its product range to encompass cryogenic dilution refrigerators. Cryomech Inc., based in the United States, is recognized for its expertise in cryocooler design and manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the cryocooler market include Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., Sunpower Inc., RICOR Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Cryomech Inc., Chart Industries Inc., Janis Research Company LLC, Advanced Research Systems Inc., Superconductor Technologies Inc., Stirling Cryogenics B.V., Cobham PLC, Brooks Automation Inc., Honeywell International Inc., The Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3 Technologies Inc., Air Liquide S.A., Devex, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Refrigiwear Inc., Refrigeration Engineering Inc., Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd., Scitec Instruments Ltd., Secop Group Holding GmbH, Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens Energy AG, Supercon Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Titan Cryogenics, UHV Design Ltd., Thales Cryogenics B.V.

North America was the largest region in the cryocooler market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the cryocooler market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the cryocooler market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cryocooler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A cryocooler is a mechanical refrigerator designed to cool an application to cryogenic temperatures. The primary purpose of cryocooling is to cool equipment that tends to heat up rapidly.

The main types of cryocoolers include pulse-tube (PT), Gifford-McMahon (GM), Joule-Thomson (JT), Brayton, and Stirling. Pulse-tube refrigerators are cryocoolers known for their excellent dependability. They find widespread use in spacecraft for applications such as sensor cooling due to their simple construction and long lifespan attributed to a fully passive cold head. These cryocoolers operate on different cycles, including open-loop and closed-loop cycles, with temperature ranges of 1K-5K, 5.1K-10K, 10.1K-50K, 50.1K-100K, and 100.1K-300K, providing hardware and services. Cryocoolers are utilized in various applications, including space exploration, healthcare, military and defense, among others.

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The cryocooler market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing cooling services to highly heating equipment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cryocooler market also includes sales of space cryogenics, space instruments, and testing equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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