Global Infant Incubator Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Hybrid incubator, Normal Incubator, and Transport Incubator), By Application (Neonatal Hypothermia & Low Birth Weight, Jaundice, and Others), By End User (Hospitals, Maternity & Pediatric Hospitals, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Infant Incubator Market Size Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Infant Incubator Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.53 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.06% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Infant Incubator Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3.24 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The global infant incubator market size was worth around USD 1.53 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 3.24 billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.06% from 2025 to 2035. The growing number of preterm births, focus on neonatal care, and advancements in medical technology are the factors that are driving the infant incubator market.   

Market Overview

The infant incubator market is the industry of medical devices designed to provide a controlled environment for newborns, especially premature or ill infants. An infant incubator is a specialized medical device used in hospitals to provide a controlled environment for premature or sick newborns. The device aids in promoting healthy development and recovery by providing a supportive and sterile environment, including temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels. The increasing rate of preterm birth rate drives the demand for neonatal incubators. Market development includes advancement in neonatal care solutions, adoption of AI-integrated incubators with real-time monitoring, along with the surge in government initiatives for lowering the neonatal mortality rates. Further, the accessibility of incubators in underdeveloped areas as well as the growing use of neonatal intensive care units for premature babies, are providing market growth opportunities.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the infant incubator market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the infant incubator market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the infant incubator market.

Driving Factors

An increasing demand for preventive and managerial measures, owing to the growing preterm birth rates, is contributing to driving the infant incubator market. For instance, every year average of 15 million babies are born preterm according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The increasing focus on neonatal care, with the government and non-government organization support for allocating huge funds for the development of prenatal care infrastructure, significantly contributes to propelling the market growth. In addition, the incorporation of advanced technologies in infant incubators for enhancing the functionality and effectiveness in providing optimal care for premature and ill newborns is escalating the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The increased cost of equipment, impacting the affordability and accessibility of these devices in neonatal care settings, is hampering the market growth. Further, the lack of skilled professionals and stringent regulatory requirements are hindering the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The infant incubator market share is classified into product, application, and end user.

• The normal incubator segment dominated the market with a major market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product, the infant incubator market is divided into hybrid incubator, normal incubator, and transport incubator. Among these, the normal incubator segment dominated the market with a major market share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Normal incubators primarily provide stable thermal support and controlled humidity levels for the survival and development of premature and low-birth weight infants.

• The neonatal hypothermia & low birth weight segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the infant incubator market is divided into neonatal hypothermia & low birth weight, jaundice, and others. Among these, the neonatal hypothermia & low birth weight segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The prevalent cases of hypothermia in preterm infants who lack sufficient body fat for regulating their own temperature and are at risk of complications like respiratory distress, infection, and developmental delays are responsible for driving market demand.

• The hospitals segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the infant incubator market is divided into hospitals, maternity & pediatric hospitals, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. An increasing investment in advanced incubator systems that feature integrated respiratory support, temperature control, and monitoring systems is contributing to driving the market growth in the hospitals segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Infant Incubator Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the infant incubator market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the infant incubator market over the predicted timeframe. The growing number of preterm births due to factors like maternal age, multiple pregnancies, and lifestyle-related issues is contributing to driving the market demand. NICU units expanding facilities and awareness about neonatal care are expected to propel the market for infant incubator. Further, the rising investments by the government and healthcare organizations for upgrading facilities in order to provide better neonatal care are propelling the market.

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the infant incubator market during the forecast period. Technological innovations and the development of cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety are supporting the infant incubator market growth. Further, the presence of developed healthcare systems and emphasis on state-of-the-art medical technology are contributing to escalating the infant incubator market.

Europe is expected to hold a substantial market share of the infant incubator market during the projected timeframe. Advancements in infant incubators, with the growing healthcare infrastructure development, are driving the market growth for infant incubator. Further, the high NICU unit installations in the region are contributing to propelling the regional market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the infant incubator market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Atom Medical Corp.
• Bistos Co., Ltd.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
• GE HealthCare 
• Fanem
• Koninklijke Philips N.V. 
• MEDICOR Zrt.
• SS TECHNOMED (P) LTD.
• NOVOS
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In November 2024, Vitara Biomedical, a privately held company developing breakthrough technology intended to transform neonatal care, announced the closing of an $50M funding round.
• In October 2024, Drager India launched BabyRoo TN300 to assist in postnatal care. The BabyRoo device is designed to offer flexibility in labour and delivery rooms and neonatal intensive care units.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the infant incubator market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Infant Incubator Market, By Product

• Hybrid Incubator
• Normal Incubator
• Transport Incubator

Global Infant Incubator Market, By Application

• Neonatal Hypothermia & Low Birth Weight
• Jaundice
• Others

Global Infant Incubator Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• Maternity & Pediatric Hospitals
• Others

Global Infant Incubator Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa