Steam Autoclave Market Analysis

Global Steam Autoclave Market Overview

The Steam Autoclave Market Size was USD 1.2 billion in 2022. The Steam Autoclave market industry is projected to grow from USD 1.31 Billion in 2023 to USD 407.9 billion by 2032, exhibitinga compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.65% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The growing prevalence of nosocomial infections and rising healthcare expenditure are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth. 

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Enbio AG, a global leader in the autoclave industry, has targeted the Indian healthcare market with its top-of-the-line Swiss-designed sterilizers in August 2023. Enbio is now introducing its innovative and highly advanced B Class Autoclaves to India, which are capable of sterilizing microsurgical instruments within 7-9 minutes. The company has an established presence in 50 countries. Enbio India has devised an ambitious strategy to secure a significant market share within the next two to three years. Additionally, the organization intends to establish a logistical center in India in the near future. The manner in which India addressed infection control has been significantly influenced by the pandemic.  In order to guarantee patient safety and prevent nosocomial infections, medical professionals are now placing a greater emphasis on infection control practices in hospitals and clinics. The increasing demand has given new momentum to the exploration and deployment of sophisticated sterilisation technologies to guarantee a higher level of disinfection and protective measures against pathogens.

Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik (SBM), a subsidiary of Syntegon, introduces the SBM Essential Line in May 2024. This new series of sterilizers is the result of 50 years of experience. Pharmaceutical manufacturers enjoy considerably reduced delivery times and competitive prices as a result of the standardized foundation of the SBM Essential Line. Simultaneously, the extensive array of sizes and options guarantees that each manufacturer will identify the optimal solution for their sterilization tasks and applications. The SBM Essential Line sterilizers sterilize porous and solid equipment, as well as liquids in containers such as vials, cartridges, or pens, using either a vacuum-steam (ADV), steam-air mixture (SDR), or combined (SDT) process. After the sterilization process, fans, jacket chilling, and internal heat exchangers are made accessible to facilitate rapid cooling. The SBM Essential Line's fundamental pressure vessel is available in twelve distinct configurations, with chamber volumes ranging from approximately 200 to 3,500 liters. The optional air detector module for the ADV and SDT sterilizers is especially pertinent in light of Annex 1, which was implemented in August 2023. In order to verify the complete purging of air from the sterilization chamber and the cargo to be sterilized, Chapter 8.61 mandates the use of an air detector system or daily air removal tests.

Steam Autoclave Market Trends

• Growing preference for tabletop autoclaves is driving the market growth

Market CAGR for the steam autoclaves is anticipated to observe a 10.5% growth rate till 2027 led by an upsurge in demand by clinics, hospitals, and healthcare centers. Tabletop autoclaves can sterilize in bulk and are preferably considered for medical facilities of all sizes. Tabletop autoclaves have become indispensable during research and tests due to safer protection of water lacking, automatic sterilization control, and fully stainless-steel structure. These autoclaves have a large chamber capacity that permits relocation due to convenient size and ease of set-up.

The gravity displacement segment was valued at over USD 942 million in 2020. Its suitability for sterilizing the most common laboratory media, such as steel utensils, bio-hazardous waste, and glassware, compelled it. Gravity displacement-induced autoclaving is beneficial due to the lack of dependency on peripheral mechanisms to displace ambient air with steam and simple design. Gravity autoclaves are dependable and affordable, thereby increasing the preference and acceptance of these autoclaves. Thus, these autoclaves are among the most recommended and common in the market.

Additionally, against any contamination, the medical equipment requires autoclaving to kill fungus, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Steam autoclaves disinfect and sterilize medical items using high-pressure and temperature steam. As a result, along with an increase in medical procedures and in-hospital infections, the market for steam autoclaves  market is expected to grow in the forecast period. Moreover, the growing demand for high-quality healthcare services and improvements in the healthcare infrastructure in countries like China, India, and parts of Latin America is propelling the market growth in the forecast period. In addition, product advancements such as creating portable and robotized versions are propelling market growth. Increasing applications in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental sectors and strict government regulations are anticipated to grow Steam Autoclave market revenue in the forecast period.

Steam Autoclave Market Segment Insights

Steam Autoclave By Product Insights

Based on product, the Steam Autoclave market segmentation includes tabletop, vertical, and horizontal. The vertical segment dominated the market due to introduction of numerous products falling under the line of vertical steam autoclaves ranging from 100 liters to 500 liters would propel growth as these can cover medical autoclaves and medium-range laboratories. Additionally, they are specifically designed for bio-hazardous waste management. Vertical steam autoclaves also showcase high demand, owing to the growing need for medium-capacity laboratory sterilizing solutions and worldwide hazardous waste management.

Steam Autoclave By Technology Insights

The Steam Autoclave market segmentation based on technology includes gravity displacement and pre-vacuum. The gravity displacement segment dominated the market; Gravity displacement induced autoclaving is beneficial due to the lack of dependency on peripheral mechanisms to displace ambient air with steam and simple design. Gravity autoclaves are dependable and affordable, thereby increasing the preference and acceptance of these autoclaves. Thus, these autoclaves are among the most recommended and common in the market.

Steam Autoclave By End-User Insights

Based on end-user, the Steam Autoclave market segmentation includes hospitals & clinics, and healthcare organizations. The hospital & clinics segment dominated the market; this growth is attributed to the high demand for sterile environments and clean medical equipment in these settings. Also, the rising number of patients would propel the demand for steam autoclave as it is cost-effective for usage in hospitals & clinics. 

Figure1:  Steam Autoclave Market, by End-User, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)

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Steam Autoclave By Application Insights

Based on Application, the  Steam Autoclave market segmentation includes medical, dental. The medical segment dominated the market; due to the prominent uses of autoclaves in healthcare establishments, hospitals, and clinical facilities, medical applications accounted for the largest revenue share. Furthermore, due to the large capacity of autoclaving solution requirements in hospitals, they account for a major share of the demand for larger capital-intensive autoclaves. Owing to the presence of this relatively higher demand, it is expected that medical applications for autoclaves will continue to maintain the dominant market position over the forecast period.

Steam Autoclave Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American steam autoclave market area will dominate this market, owing to the growing concern for controlling the spread of hospital-acquired infections across this Region & increasing adoption of the CSSD framework will boost the market growth in this Region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil. 

Figure2: STEAM AUTOCLAVE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

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Europe's Steam Autoclave market accounts for the second-largest market share due to favorable reimbursement policies, and increasing awareness of various diseases are the two main driving factors of this Region. Further, the German Steam Autoclave market held the largest market share, and the UK Steam Autoclave market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.

The Asia-Pacific Steam Autoclave Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due toongoing improvements in medical infrastructure, rising medical tourism, and increased healthcare awareness among people in this Region's emerging economies. Moreover, China’s Steam Autoclave market held the largest market share, and the Indian Steam Autoclave market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Steam Autoclave 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 Steam Autoclave market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their  footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The steam autoclave industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the  Steam Autoclave industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Steam Autoclave industry has offered some of the most significant medical advantages. Major players in the Steam Autoclave market, including Belimed, BMM Weston Ltd., Getinge AB, LTE Scientific Ltd, PHC Corporation, Priorclave Ltd., Tuttnauer, STERIS plc, Astell Scientific, ZIRBUS technology GmbH, Accumax India, Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, MATACHANA GROUP, Sterigenics International LLC, Mar Cor Purification Inc., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Astell Scientific has been a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of laboratory, pharmaceutical & hospital autoclaves and sterilizers for over a century, shipping thousands of autoclaves around the world.Astell Scientific autoclaves, Steam Generators, and Effluent Decontamination systems (EDS) incorporate the latest innovations in control system technology, providing color touchscreen controllers, an on-screen tutorial, five password levels, multiple cycle programming, secure data archiving, and delayed start facility, all included as standard throughout the range.Astell Scientific launched eight new models of steam autoclaves. Astell Scientific also launched a model, AstellBio Sink, with Thermal Effluent Decontamination System that sterilizes materials that are washed into the sink before being released into sewers.

Celitron Medical Technologies develops and manufactures hazardous biomedical waste solution systems and sterilization equipment, steam sterilizers, and autoclaves.Celitron's approach to biomedical waste treatment is an essential solution for any middle size hospital, health care facility, and clinic, for whom cost-effectiveness, independence, and easy handling are the key focus for managing their hazardous waste on-site. In 4 years, with more than 290 installations, the company has proven its unique and patented technology meets the exact need of the infectious hospital waste market.Celitron Medical Technologies developed an innovative technology for the disposal of dialysis waste. The technology combines the expertise of steam sterilization and mechanical waste shredding to dispose of infectious medical wastes.

Key Companies in the steam autoclave market include

• Belimed


• BMM Weston Ltd.


• LTE Scientific Ltd


• PHC Corporation


• Priorclave Ltd.


• Tuttnauer


• STERIS plc


• Astell Scientific


• ZIRBUS Technology GmbH


• Accumax India

Steam autoclave Industry Developments

November 2021:Astell Scientific launched eight new models of steam autoclaves. Astell Scientific also launched a model, AstellBio Sink, with Thermal Effluent Decontamination System that sterilizes materials that are washed into the sink before being released into sewers.

December 2020:Celitron Medical Technologies developed an innovative technology to dispose of dialysis waste. The technology combines the expertise of steam sterilization and mechanical waste shredding to dispose of infectious medical wastes.

Steam Autoclave Market Segmentation

Steam autoclave Product Outlook

• Table Top


• Vertical


• Horizontal

Steam autoclave Technology Outlook

• Gravity Displacement


• Pre-vacuum

Steam autoclave End-User Outlook

• Hospital & Clinics


• healthcare organizations

Steam Autoclave Application Outlook

• Medical


• Dental

Steam autoclave Products Regional Outlook

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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
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  • Latin America