Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Research Report Information By Product (Floor-standing, Benchtop and Other Product Types), By Type (Single Chamber and Multi-Chamber), By Technology (Fully Automated and Semi-automated), By Application (Medical, Dental and Other Applications), By End-Use (Hospitals and Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Laboratories And Other End-Users), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032

Global Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Overview

Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Size was valued at USD 0.51 Billion in 2023. The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.55 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.94 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.00% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). An increasing number of surgical procedures and technological advancements in washer-disinfector systems are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.

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Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Trends

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  Growing Number of Surgical Procedures Propel Market Growth

  
  

The rise in surgical procedures largely drives the market CAGR for medical washer-disinfectors. The demand for reliable and efficient washer-disinfector systems to ensure adequate sterilization of medical equipment is increasing in tandem with the demand for surgical procedures. As the number of surgical procedures in specialties such as general surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics grows, medical equipment cleaning becomes increasingly important. There is a close association between the growth of the medical washer-disinfector industry and the increase in surgical activity. Patient safety and infection control are given top priority in healthcare facilities, which has prompted the development of better washer-disinfector systems to meet the sterilization requirements of an increasing variety of surgical instruments. The significance of these systems in preserving a clean environment and minimizing healthcare-related disorders propels the market growth.

Additionally, during the projection period, the growing number of dental procedures performed globally is probably going to drive a sizable increase in the dental application category. Because it can handle many instruments, the washer-disinfector is the most popular and efficient dental equipment. Over a million Americans undergo dental care annually, including a million implants, according to the Dental Association of Implant Dentistry. Because of this, the dental industry has much potential for using medical cleaning technologies.

Nevertheless, medical instruments and equipment can only be cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected by automated medical washer-disinfectors, which are extremely sophisticated washing machines. With the least amount of human participation possible, these machines automatically adapt the cleaning and sanitization cycles to the most effective settings thanks to a range of sensors and computerized control systems. They may be programmed to cycle and pause at specific intervals, as well as to use different detergents and washing temperatures. Thus, this drives the medical washer-disinfectors market revenue.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Segment Insights

Medical Washer-disinfectors Product Insights

The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market segmentation, based on Product, includes Floor-standing, Benchtop, and Other product types. The floor-standing segment held the greatest market share in 2023. This can be attributed to a diverse selection of floor-standing washer disinfector goods and a strong global manufacturing presence. Key players like Steris plc, Skytron, and others provide long-lasting and simple heated medical washer-disinfectors. AMSCO 7053HP, AMSCO 5052, RELIANCE VISION, and STERLING P1000 are examples of well-known floor medical washer-disinfectors. The development and release of innovative, technologically improved floor-standing medical washer disinfectors contribute significantly to the segment's growth.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Type Insights

The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market segmentation, based on Type, includes Single-chamber And Multi-chamber. The single chamber sector accounted for the majority of sales in 2023. Single-chamber washer disinfectors are frequently less expensive than multi-chamber machines. Facilities with limited budgets may choose single-chamber variants as a more cost-effective sterilization solution.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Technology Insights

The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market segmentation is based on technology and includes fully automated and semi-automated washer-disinfectors. In 2023, the fully automated category took the lead. Fully automated washer-disinfectors reduce the amount of physical labor required to clean and disinfect. This automation saves time and labor on instrument processing, allowing healthcare facilities to increase productivity and output.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Application Insights

The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market segmentation, based on application, includes Medical, Dental, and Other applications. The medical application segment held the greatest market share, accounting for 35% in 2023. This can be related to the growing use of medical washer machines in hospitals to clean and disinfect medical equipment.

Figure 1: Medical Washer-disinfectors Market, by Application, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Medical Washer-disinfectors end-use Insights

The Medical Washer-disinfectors Market segmentation, based on end-use, includes Hospitals and clinics, Ambulatory surgical centers, Laboratories, and Other end-users. The majority of the market for medical washer-disinfectors is made up of hospitals and clinics. By sterilizing instruments and equipment in between patients or during surgery, these devices assist hospitals in keeping a clean environment. Medical washer-disinfectors may also be advantageous for clinics, including dentistry and medical offices. These tools lessen the possibility of cross-contamination and make it easier to perform the hygienic and cleaning procedures needed to preserve the sterility of medical equipment. In diagnostic centers, medical equipment has to be used often and kept in top working order. Under these circumstances, medical washer-disinfectors contribute to preserving a secure setting for patient care.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. North America held the highest market share for medical washer-disinfectors in 2023, accounting for 45.80% of total sales. This is owing to the region's significant number of businesses that design, manufacture, and sell medical washers used to sanitize disinfected instruments in hospitals. Steris, Olympus, Belimed, and Getinge are some of the well-known companies that sell this product in North America. The development and commercialization of revolutionary medical washer disinfector devices in the United States and Canada are likely to contribute to regional growth.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, and South Korea.

Figure 2: MEDICAL WASHER-DISINFECTORS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (USD Billion)

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Europe Medical Washer-disinfectors Market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the region's stringent sterilization policies and significant use of new healthcare technologies. Further, the German Medical Washer-disinfectors Market held the largest market share, and the UK Medical Washer-disinfectors Market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Medical Washer-disinfectors Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2032. This increase is caused by a number of variables, such as growing populations, rising disposable incomes, improvements in medical technology, and increased public awareness of healthcare services. The demand for innovative treatment approaches, medications, medical equipment, and high-quality healthcare services has significantly increased as a result.  Moreover, China’s Medical Washer-disinfectors Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Medical Washer-disinfectors Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Medical Washer-disinfectors Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Medical Washer-disinfectors industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Medical Washer-disinfectors industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Medical Washer-disinfectors industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Medical Washer-disinfectors Market, including Belimed AG (Metall Zug Group), Choyang Medical, ERYIGIT Medical Devices, Getinge AB, HUMANMEDITEK Co., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Steris plc is an Irish-based medical equipment company that manufactures sterilization and surgical supplies for the US healthcare system. Steris operates in Mentor, Ohio, but has been officially registered for tax reasons in Dublin, Ireland, since 2018. It was previously registered in the United Kingdom from 2014 until 2018. Steris is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the S&P 500 Index. In August 2020, STERIS Corporation introduced the STERIS Harmony Washer-Disinfector System.

Getinge, an international medical technology business, was established in Sweden in 1904. The company sells medical and life science equipment and systems. The company was previously divided into three business areas: infection control (trading as Getinge), extended care (ArjoHuntleigh), and medical systems (Maquet, the world's largest manufacturer of surgical tables), but on March 20, 2017, it announced that it would become a single brand company, operating under the Getinge brand. In March 2024, Getinge introduced the Aquadis Index, a simple and effective multi-chamber washer-disinfector. The gadget has a large capacity and low utility consumption, allowing end users to meet both productivity and environmental goals. This strategic strategy is likely to help the business get new clients and boost its revenue stream.

Key Companies in the Medical Washer-disinfectors Market include

• Belimed AG (Metall Zug Group)


• Choyang Medical


• ERYIGIT Medical Devices


• Getinge AB


• HUMANMEDITEK Co., Ltd


• Medisate International


• Medivators


• Miele & Cie. KG


• Olympus Corporation


• Skytron LLC


• STERIS plc


• Tuttnauer Company

Medical Washer-disinfectors Industry Developments

In June 2023, Olympus introduced the Olympus ETD endoscope washer disinfector in two versions, ETD Premium and ETD Basic, for endoscopic device reprocessing. This release will assist users in improving usability and streamlining operations to reduce workload.

In July 2020, Cantel Medical Corporation introduced the Cantel Medical Washer-Disinfector System.

In August 2020, STERIS Corporation bought Synergy Health plc, a supplier of outsourced healthcare services and solutions.

Medical Washer-disinfectors Market Segmentation

Medical Washer-disinfectors By Product Outlook

• Floor-standing


• Benchtop


• Other product types

• Single chamber


• Multi-chamber

• Fully automated


• Semi-automated

• Medical


• Dental


• Other applications

Medical Washer-disinfectors By End-use Outlook

• Hospitals and clinics


• Ambulatory surgical centers


• Laboratories


• Other end-users

Medical Washer-disinfectors Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America