Automated Sample Storage Systems Market Report 2025

The automated sample storage systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.58 billion in 2024 to $1.76 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-throughput screening, rising adoption of robotics in laboratory workflows, growing reliance on centralized laboratory operations, heightened focus on sample traceability and audit compliance, and expanding use of barcode- and RFID-based inventory management systems.

The automated sample storage systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for biobanking, increasing adoption of personalized medicine, growing need for sample traceability and security, expansion of laboratory digitalization, and the surge in clinical trials and diagnostic testing. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in hybrid cloud-LIMS integration, implementation of advanced cybersecurity protocols for data-sensitive laboratories, development of compact benchtop automated storage units, innovations in remote monitoring and control interfaces, and progress in eco-friendly refrigeration technologies.

The increasing emphasis on personalized medicine is expected to propel the growth of the automated sample storage systems market going forward. Personalized medicine refers to a medical approach that customizes treatment based on an individual’s genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment to improve health outcomes. Its adoption is rising due to advancements in genetic testing, enabling tailored therapies for specific patient needs. Automated sample storage systems support personalized medicine by securely storing and managing biological samples, ensuring efficient access for analysis and treatment planning. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Personalized Medicine Coalition, a US-based non-profit organization, the FDA approved 16 novel personalized therapies for rare diseases in 2023, compared to six in 2022. Therefore, the increasing focus on personalized medicine is driving growth in the automated sample storage systems market.

Key companies in the automated sample storage systems market are developing advanced ultracold technologies to improve biobanking efficiency, sample integrity, and sustainability. Ultracold automated technology maintains biological samples at ultra-low temperatures with high precision, reducing manual handling and ensuring long-term stability. For example, in July 2023, Azenta Life Sciences, a US-based biotechnology company, launched BioArc Ultra, an eco-friendly ultracold automated storage system capable of managing up to 10 million 2D-barcoded tubes at -80°C. The system features modular architecture for scalability, redundant cooling and power systems for reliability, and an energy-efficient design to minimize environmental impact while maximizing sample integrity.

In June 2022, EQT Private Equity, a Sweden-based investment firm, acquired SPT Labtech, a UK-based manufacturer of automated sample storage systems. This acquisition aims to accelerate SPT Labtech’s global expansion, drive product innovation, and enhance its capacity to meet evolving demands in the life sciences sector, supporting advancements in personalized medicine and biobanking solutions.

Major players in the automated sample storage systems market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Micronic Holding B.V., Revvity Inc., Beckman Coulter Inc., Getinge, Eppendorf SE, Brooks Automation Inc., Hamilton Company, Azenta Inc., Oxford Instruments plc, SPT Labtech Ltd., B Medical Systems S.à r.l., Hier Biomedical Corporation, Simport Scientific Inc., LiCONiC AG, Starlab International GmbH, Biotron Healthcare (India) Pvt. Ltd., ASKION GmbH, Biofortuna Limited, and Angelantoni Life Science S.r.l.

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

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

Automated sample storage systems are advanced laboratory equipment designed to store and manage biological, chemical, or other samples under precise environmental conditions. These systems use automation to handle, organize, and retrieve samples accurately, ensuring optimal preservation while minimizing contamination or degradation risks.

The primary types of automated sample storage systems include liquid nitrogen storage systems, mechanical freezers, and automated cryogenic storage. Liquid nitrogen storage systems maintain samples at extremely low temperatures, below -180°C, for long-term stability. These systems feature technologies such as robotics, liquid handling modules, temperature monitoring, and cloud-based storage management. They accommodate various samples, including blood, tissue, cellular, and DNA/RNA samples, and are widely used in applications such as biobanking, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, and genomics. Key end users include hospitals, neurological clinics, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics, and other healthcare and research facilities.

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The automated sample storage systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sample retrieval and dispensing, inventory management, real-time monitoring and remote access, and space optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated sample storage systems market also includes sales of automated freezers, sample storage cabinets, barcode scanners, cryogenic storage systems, and temperature monitoring devices. 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 their creators.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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