Sterilization Equipment Market Analysis

Global Sterilization Equipment Market Overview

The Sterilization Equipment Market Size was valued at USD 11.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow from USD 12.56 Billion in 2022 to USD 24.1 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The growing prevalence of nosocomial infections, increased emphasis on the use of sterilization equipment, consumables, and accessories, increased surgical procedures, and increased emphasis on food sterilization and disinfection are the primary factors driving the sterilization equipment market.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

In March 2024, STERIS introduced the Verafit Sterilization Bags and Covers. These innovative products have a novel viewing window that allows for visual inspection and verification of the dryness of a sterilized component. The distinctive design facilitates compliance of biopharmaceutical firms with the most recent EU GMP Annex 1 prerequisites for verifying dryness during the acceptance of sterilization cycles. Verafit Sterilization Bags and Covers enable this functionality through the inclusion of a transparent viewing window. This improvement contributes to the overall worth of our sterilization bags and covers, which offer a user-friendly and uniform approach to packaging products and preserving sterility. Verafit Sterilization Bags and Covers are designed with a polypropylene film window and made with Purefit™, which is the most hygienic and flexible material for sterilization wrapping. This reduces the chances of any particles, microorganisms, or chemicals contaminating the contents of the bags, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the EU GMP Annex 1.

In April 2024, SIG introduced a novel filling method specifically intended for pre-made, spouted aseptic pouches. This technique enables in-line pouch sterilization, streamlines the supply chain, and reduces production costs. The SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic is designed to eliminate the requirement for external pre-sterilization of spouted pouches. The product has now entered the commercial market and gained attention during discussions at the 2024 Anuga FoodTec expo in Cologne, Germany. Customers worldwide rely on SIG for cutting-edge solutions that drive their businesses forward. The SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic pre-made spouted pouch system is the newest addition to our impressive portfolio of inventions. The new filling technique utilizes SIG's extensive knowledge in aseptic filling technology with in-line sterilization, which has been effectively employed for many years in the carton pack industry, and applies it to spouted pouches.

Sterilization Equipment Market Trends

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  Increasing incidences of Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) and growing focus on food sterilization and disinfection to drive market growth

  
  

Modern healthcare employs invasive techniques and equipment to treat patients and aid their recovery. Infections have been linked to medical treatment equipment such as ventilators and catheters. CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infections), CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infections), and ventilator-associated pneumonia are a few examples of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HAIs cause an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 deaths yearly, with urinary tract infections accounting for 32% of all HAIs. Some patients, for example, are more vulnerable than others, while people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and young children are more likely to contract an infection.

Food sterilizing in spices and herbs can successfully combat molds and other bacteria. Common sterilization and disinfection techniques include using heat, chemical steam, low temperatures, dehydration, irradiation, or the addition of concoction ingredients. Major businesses, like Hitachi Zosen Corporation, offer a wide range of goods, including food sterilization machinery and electron beam sterilization systems. These sterilization systems use equipment manufacturing pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine and an electron beam irradiator (emitter) to sterilize food and drink containers. These elements will increase sterilization equipment demand and fuel market revenue growth.

Sterilization Equipment Market Segment Insights

Sterilization Equipment Services Insights

The sterilization equipment market segmentation, based on the services, includes ethylene oxide sterilization Services, gamma radiation sterilization services, steam sterilization services, X-Ray services, and electron beam services. Ethylene oxide sterilization services dominated the market in 2021 and are expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the forecast period of 2022-2030. Ethylene oxide sterilization is a popular and widely used sterilization method. Ethylene oxide sterilization services are available for various applications, such as the medical device sector, and bioburden minimization services for bulk products like agricultural produce, spices, pharmaceutical raw materials, and cosmetics. The techniques have evolved over the last decade due to the shifting healthcare environment and complex innovations. The use of expensive, intricate, and delicate medical instruments that are challenging to sterilize is another factor driving demand. Increased surgical procedures, an expanding patient population, rising life expectancy, and an unmet need for complex substance sterilization are driving the growth of this segment.

Sterilization Equipment Product Insights

The sterilization equipment market segmentation, based on the product, includes sterilization instruments and consumables & accessories. The sterilization instruments segment held the majority share in 2021, contributing to around ~60-64% of the sterilization equipment market revenue. The growing number of surgeries performed and growth in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical industries are driving growth in the sterilization instruments segment. The sterilization device is further divided based on type into heat/high-temperature sterilization devices, low-temperature sterilization devices, ionizing radiation devices, non-ionizing radiation devices, and filtration sterilization devices. Increased surgical procedures and strict regulatory requirements for infection control are largely responsible for segment growth.

Figure 2: Sterilization Equipment Market, by Product, 2021 & 2030 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Sterilization Equipment End User Insights

The sterilization equipment market segmentation, based on the end user, includes hospitals & clinics, biotechnology & pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and the food & beverage industry. The hospitals & clinics segment had the highest market revenue share in 2021. Healthcare-Associated Infections are more likely to occur in facilities using invasive procedures and equipment (HAIs). A study found that invasive procedure patients had 3.6 times the risk of infection as non-invasive procedure patients. As a result, equipment needs to be cleaned and sterilized by established protocols to prevent the spread of infectious pathogens to patients through surgical and medical instruments. Additional factors contributing to the growth include expanding pharmaceutical firms in developing countries like China and India. This is expected to propel revenue growth in this segment through the forecast period.

Sterilization Equipment Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American sterilization equipment market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the study period, accounting for USD 4.95 billion in 2021. The region's large market share can be attributed to favorable reimbursement policies encouraging their use and the rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections. Stringent regulatory policies governing the delivery of safe and high-quality healthcare services, such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also require the use of sterilization equipment in hospitals and clinics, which is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.

Moreover, the major countries covered in the market report include the United States, Germany, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

The European sterilization equipment market is the world's second-largest. This is due to the European Union's favorable government regulations, which have increased demand for sterilization equipment. For example, Annex 1 of the Medical Devices Regulation EU 2017/7451 requires device manufacturers to consider design specifications that can reduce the risk of infection for patients, as well as take steps to prevent microbial contamination of the device or its content, such as fluids. Similarly, EN 556-1 is a European standard that specifies the criteria for certifying a device as sterile after terminal sterilization. Outside of Europe, several countries have adopted this standard, which is expected to increase demand for sterilization equipment and drive market revenue growth. Further, the UK sterilization equipment market held the largest market share, and the German sterilization equipment market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia Pacific sterilization equipment market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to factors such as the growing need to control hospital-acquired infections, rising demand for non-disposable medical devices, and rising hygiene awareness in hospitals and clinics. Most of the region's countries, including India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Their adherence to the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) act ensures regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector, attracting major market players to establish manufacturing facilities in these countries. Moreover, China’s sterilization equipment market held the largest market share, and the Indian sterilization equipment market was the fastest-growing market in Asia-Pacific.

Sterilization Equipment Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The sterilization equipment market's competitive landscape is consolidated, with a few key players operating at the and regional levels. Key players are forming strategic alliances to broaden their respective portfolios and gain a strong foothold in the market. The key market players have recently used various strategies to stay ahead of the competition, including introducing new products, technological equipment updates, R&D collaborations, and partnerships. In addition, major companies expand their business by hiring distributors, which has been utilized as a market penetration strategy to increase regional reach.

3M Company is a technology company that produces industrial, safety, and consumer products. It operates in four business segments: safety and industrial, transportation & electronics, health care, and consumer. The products in the Safety and Industrial segment include granules for roofing, industrial adhesives and tapes, abrasives, closure and masking systems, electrical markets, and automotive aftermarkets. In April 2020, 3M Company (US) collaborated with decontamination companies Steris plc (US), Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) (US), STERRAD Sterilization System, and Battelle (US) to assess whether the proposed decontamination systems could be used in conjunction with limited respirator reuse during COVID-19 critical shortages.

Advanced Sterilization Products (US) is a leader in infection prevention, committed to developing the products, solutions, and processes practitioners require to protect patients in their most vulnerable moments. Advanced Sterilization Products (U.S.) received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its STERRAD sterilizers in April 2020. This allowed healthcare providers to decontaminate N95 Respirators in hospital settings using STERRAD Sterilization Cycles.

Key Companies in the sterilization equipment market include

• 3M (US)


• Cantel Medical (US)


• Steris Plc (US)


• Sterile Technologies Inc (US)


• Belimed (Switzerland)


• Sterigenics US LLC (US)


• SAKURA SEIKI Co. Ltd (Japan)


• Andersen Products Inc (US)


• Celitron (Hungary)

Sterilization Equipment Industry Developments

June 2021: STERIS procured Cantel Medical to broaden its product and service offerings globally. The companies share a vision for infection prevention in various medical patients.

February 2021: The Xech Sterostet stethoscope sterilizer was introduced by Xech in India and uses unique UV-C GI technology to sterilize stethoscope diaphragms of all sizes.

April 2020: Steriflow has allied with Interfood Technology to strengthen its position in the British and Irish markets. This collaboration aims to provide food processing professionals with specialized equipment for pasteurization and sterilization. This collaboration enables Interfood Technology to tailor its equipment to the specific needs of its customers.

Sterilization Equipment Market Segmentation

Sterilization Equipment Services Outlook

• Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Services


• Gamma Radiation Sterilization Services


• Steam Sterilization Services


• X-Ray Services


• Electron Beam Services

Sterilization Equipment Product Outlook

• Sterilization Instruments


• Consumables & Accessories

Sterilization Equipment End User Outlook

• Hospitals & Clinics


• Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Companies


• Medical Device Companies


• Food & Beverage Industry

Sterilization Equipment Regional Outlook

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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America