Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Moving upstream
The Sperm Banks industry has performed strongly during the past five years, despite a marginal recessionary setback. Confidence in having children is on the rise, as the economy recovers and potential parents' budgets improve. In particular, there is growing interest in the ability to choose the genetic traits of potential children, spurring industry demand. In the next five years, the industry will benefit from the rising acceptance of assisted reproductive technologies.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Sperm Banks industry carries a moderate level of capital intensity. For every $1.00 spent on labor, the average firm will invest about $0.20 in capital equipment. Most firms require a wide array of refrigeration storage units to store both donor sperm and male client sperm. In addition, most firms require a number of specialized medical instruments and supplies, including sperm vials and other machinery and equipment used to store, test or analyze semen specimens. On the other hand, this industry also relies heavily on its labor, as wages are expected to account for about 29.3% of revenue in 2012. The highly specialized nature of the industry's work helps its employees command higher wages... purchase to read more