Global Mortuary Cabinets Market Grows Steadily at a CAGR of 4.72%

Introduction

Mortuary cabinets are low-temperature, refrigerated cabinets that store dead bodies for fleeting or extended periods. It is primarily used in hospitals to retain bodies before removal for burial, autopsy, or other purposes. These refrigerated storage cabinets for deceased corpses are also commonly used in railways, airports, disasters, military camps, army hospitals, etc. Typically, mortuary storage cabinet temperatures range from 1°C to 5°C, but 0°C, -10°C, and even -20°C are also possible. Mortuary cabinets are in high demand and must be able to operate continuously despite being subjected to rigorous use.

Market Dynamics

Increasing Number of Cancer Patients Drives the Global Market

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with an expected 19.3 million new cases expected by 2020. In contrast, the cancer mortality rate has steadily decreased over the past decade. Researchers around the globe and in the United States have made significant strides in learning intricate details about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survival.

Patients with terminal illnesses aid medical researchers by donating their bodies for autopsies, which provide invaluable insight into the disease. Several research facilities permit scientists to collect biological samples from deceased patients. Funding for executing autopsies and conducting research studies is a significant contributor to the expansion of cancer research. As a result, the growing demand for mortuary cabinets to store corpses will likely contribute to market expansion.

Growing Need for Oversized Mortuary Cabinets Creates Tremendous Opportunities

In many countries, obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of mortality. In the last six decades, the incidence of obesity has nearly tripled. There was a significant demand for oversized mortuary cabinets to manage such conditions. Hospitals in Scotland have erected large refrigerators to keep bodies to curb the obesity pandemic. Health officials in Scotland had to purchase large refrigerators to accommodate the overweight corpses kept in mortuaries.

Over the past five years, 41 large freezers have been constructed nationally in an effort to tackle the rising prevalence of obesity. The situation has necessitated the purchase of large mortuary refrigerators to accommodate the deceased rotund patients, creating opportunities for market growth.

Regional Analysis

Europe is the most significant global mortuary cabinets market shareholder and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.31% over the forecast period. Europe has evolved as the most dominant region in the global mortuary cabinets market due to a growing aging population affected by chronic diseases, a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and frequent outbreaks of epidemics and pandemics, which increase the number of deaths across the region. In 2017, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and other external causes led to the deaths of over 4.6 million persons in EU countries. These diseases have contributed to increased mortality rates and a need for mortuary cabinets throughout the region. In addition, according to WHO Global Health Estimates, there were approximately 500,000 violent fatalities and injuries in the European region in 2016. Self-directed violence (141,089), road traffic accidents (78,198), and falls are the three leading causes of injury-related fatalities (83,325). This has also increased the demand for mortuary cabinets to store and convey the deceased.

North America is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 4.53% over the forecast period. The high prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, accidents, unintentional injuries, and other causes, the rising mortality rate, and the concurrent demand for mortuary cabinets drive the market's expansion. Infectious diseases, epidemics/pandemics, medication errors, road accidents, and crime rates have also increased the region's mortality rate. The region's rising mortality rate has led to a rise in the use of mortuary cabinets for the safe storage and transportation of the deceased. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the United States, resulting in the highest fatalities of any nation in the world. The country had a high demand for body cabinets during the pandemic, which led to shortages. As the demand for body cabinets increased, there was a high production of these cabinets, which augmented the regional market growth.

Key Highlights

• The global mortuary cabinets market was valued at USD 277.91 million in 2022. It is estimated to reach USD 421.02 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period (2023–2031).
• Based on type, the global mortuary cabinet market is segmented into multiple bodies and single bodies. The multiple bodies segment is the highest contributor to the market and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% over the forecast period.
• Based on temperature, the global mortuary cabinets market is segmented into negative and positive temperature mortuary cabinets. The negative temperature mortuary cabinets segment owns the highest market share and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 4.88% over the forecast period.
• Based on end-users, the global mortuary cabinets market is bifurcated into hospitals, mortuary rooms, and others. The hospitals segment dominates the global market and is predicted to exhibit a CAGR of 5.11% during the forecast period.
• Europe is the most significant global mortuary cabinet market shareholder and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.31% over the forecast period.

Competitive Players

Competitive Players

The key players in the global mortuary cabinets market are Affordable Funeral Supply, Bionics Scientific Technologies, Blue Star, C.F. di Ciro Fiocchetti & C. s.n.c., CEABIS, COMFIT srl, Deluxe Scientific Surgico Private Limited (DESCO), Alvo, AnatHomic Solutions, Angelantoni Life Science, Bally Refrigeration Boxes, and others.

Recent Developments

Market News

• In April 2023, As part of the Sindh Integrated Emergency Services, the Sindh Minister of Health, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, inaugurated a mortuary ambulance service. Initially launched with a fleet of 25 ambulances, the service would be free in Karachi and a few other districts by dialing 1122.
• In March 2023, the district planning committee in Nashik approved 80 lakh rupees for the purchase of sixty air-conditioned cabinets for the mortuary at the Nashik Civil Hospital to store unclaimed bodies until they are claimed by kin or relatives or until they are disposed of lawfully.

Segmentation

Global Mortuary Cabinets Market: Segmentation

By Type

• Multiple Bodies
• Single Body

By Temperature

• Negative
• Positive

By End-Users

• Hospitals
• Mortuary
• Others

By Regions

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa