PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1656974
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1656974
Sterilization is the comprehensive process of eliminating all forms of microbial life, encompassing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, either on the surface of an item or within a fluid. This procedure aims to prevent the transmission of diseases associated with the use of a particular object. The apparatus utilized for this purpose is referred to as sterilization equipment.
The primary products within the realm of sterilization equipment include sterilization indicators, detergents, pouches, lubricants, and sterilization accessories. Sterilization indicators serve to indicate whether the parameters in a steam autoclave cycle were adequate for achieving a specified level of microbial inactivation. Various types of equipment, such as high-temperature sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, filtration sterilization, and ionizing radiation sterilization, find application in diverse sectors like pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, clinics, medical device companies, food and beverage companies, among others.
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The sterilization equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $13.25 billion in 2024 to $14.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for infection control measures, awareness of regulatory requirements, expanding applications in diverse industries, rising demand for single-use medical devices, expanded isolation facilities.
The sterilization equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for specialized resins, emerging infectious diseases, global medical tourism, telemedicine and remote healthcare, emerging applications in advancedTherapies. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization, automation and robotics, wireless connectivity, smart sterilization cycles, multi-modal sterilization.
The increasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is a significant factor driving the growth of the sterilization equipment market. HAIs are infections that develop in a hospital setting, often contracted by patients during their hospital stay, and they represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These infections include bloodstream infections from central lines, urinary tract infections from catheters, and pneumonia from ventilators. The rising number of HAIs necessitates greater use of sterilization equipment in healthcare facilities. For example, in December 2022, The Government of the United Kingdom, a UK-based information website, reported that in 2021 and 2022, data were collected for 115,796 procedures, which included 968 surgical site infections (SSIs) identified either during the inpatient stay or upon readmission to the hospital. Therefore, the growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections is propelling the growth of the sterilization equipment market.
The rising number of surgical procedures is anticipated to drive the growth of the sterilization equipment market. Surgical procedures involve operations performed on the body using invasive techniques, typically employing instruments to make incisions or insertions to treat or diagnose various conditions. Sterilization equipment is essential in these procedures to ensure that all instruments and tools are free from microorganisms, thereby preventing infections. For instance, in March 2023, The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (The BAAPS), a UK-based organization, reported that in 2022, there were 31,057 cosmetic procedures performed, reflecting a 102% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, the growing number of surgical procedures is propelling the sterilization equipment market.
Leading companies in the sterilization equipment market are introducing sterile container systems like The AESCULAP Aicon Sterile Container System to enhance sterilization processes. Launched in March 2022 by Aesculap, Inc., this system offers features such as 100% container and basket synchronization and an Enhanced Drying System (EDS). The AESCULAP Aicon Container aims to streamline sterilization processes, reduce wet sets, enhance drying, and increase sterile aseptic areas, ultimately reducing overall set reprocessing times.
Innovative solutions, such as simultaneous sterilization wrap, are being introduced by major companies to improve efficiency in sterilizing surgical equipment trays in hospitals. In May 2023, Ahlstrom-Munksjo launched Reliance Fusion, a simultaneous sterilization wrap designed to enhance efficiency by combining cellulose-based and polypropylene-based materials. This integration of wet-laid technology with high-filtration SMS results in faster drying, fewer wet packs, and increased sterilization efficiency in hospital Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD).
In July 2022, Ellab, a Denmark-based provider of validation, monitoring, and calibration solutions and services, acquired Causa, a Dutch-based company specializing in qualification and validation services focusing on sanitization and sterilizing equipment. This acquisition enables Ellab to expand its field services in key markets.
Major companies operating in the sterilization equipment market include STERIS plc, Getinge AB, 3M Company, Cardinal Health Inc., Fortive Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Cantel Medical Corp., MMM Group, Merck KGaA, Matachana Group, Systec GmbH, Metall Zug Group, Tuttnauer, De Lama S.p.A., Life Science Outsourcing Inc., Midwest Sterilization Corporation, Belimed AG, Sotera Health LLC, Sterigenics U.S. LLC, E-BEAM Services Inc., Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., Celitron Medical Technologies Kft., Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, LTE Scientific Ltd., Prince Sterilization Services LLC, Continental Equipment Company LLC, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, ACMAS Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Microtrol Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd., Sterilization Systems Group Inc.
North America was the largest region in the sterilization equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sterilization equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the sterilization equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The sterilization equipment market consists of the sales of Hospital ETO Sterilizer, Dry Heat Sterilizer, Bung Washer cum Processors, Sterilizing and depyrogenation tunnel, and Pure Steam Generator. 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.
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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