Sterilization Equipment Market Overview:
The global sterilization equipment market size reached USD 16.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 31.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.58% during 2025-2033. The market growth is driven by the increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections and a growing number of surgical procedures.
Report Attribute
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 16.3 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 31.4 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 |
8.58% |
Sterilization equipment is used in healthcare facilities to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores from a fluid or the surface of an article. It is widely utilized in autoclave machines, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, ultraviolet (UV) chambers, and steam, dry heat and liquid chemical processes to prevent the risk of cross-contamination and ensure the safety of staff and patients. Nowadays, various medical devices and instruments are made using heat-sensitive materials like plastic. As a result, manufacturers are offering low-temperature sterilization systems, such as ozone, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, ethylene oxide (EO) gas and peracetic acid immersion, to disinfect these devices.
The increasing number of surgical procedures is influencing the market growth. Additionally, health authorities of numerous countries are introducing stringent policies concerning the sterilization of devices in healthcare facilities, which is further contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, sterilization equipment is gaining popularity in the food and beverage (F&B) industry to disinfect containers and packages. This, in confluence with the growing demand for packaged food products on account of busy lifestyles and the rising trend of nuclear families, is anticipated to drive the market.
Sterilization Equipment Market Trends:
Integration of NO2 in Sterilization
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas works effectively and rapidly against several types of microbes. Due to its exceptional properties, NO2 gas is being adopted to sterilize enclosed spaces at ambient pressure and room temperature. Furthermore, its other advantageous properties include reduced pressure needs, quick cycle times (2-4 hours), ultra-low temperature (10°- 30°C), and lack of cytotoxic residuals. NO2 sterilization is exclusively used for the sterilization of prefilled syringes, customized implants, and drug-device combo products. As per sterilization equipment market analysis, this trend is creating new possibilities for innovation in the market landscape, driven by the need to enhance patient safety, optimize efficiency, and reduce production costs.
Technological Advancements
Low-temperature sterilization methods, including plasma sterilization and ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilization, are being increasingly used for sterilizing heat-sensitive medical devices. Further, the integration of automation and robotics in sterilization processes improves efficiency, reduces human error, and enhances safety. Adoption of IoT-driven sterilization equipment for remotely monitoring and controlling sterilization processes, optimizes equipment performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Such technological advancements are opening new growth avenues for the market.
Rising Demand for Portable Solutions
Another sterilization equipment market trend is the surge in demand for portable and flexible solutions. Portable sterilizers are becoming increasingly popular to address the needs of research laboratories, small healthcare facilities, and mobile clinics. Additionally, the trend toward modular designs in sterilization equipment allows for greater adaptability to different sterilization requirements. This modular approach facilitates easier maintenance and upgrades, ensuring that equipment remains in line with the evolving industry standards. Furthermore, the growing emphasis on customization options enables sterilization equipment to be tailored to the specific needs of different healthcare settings and industries, enhancing their overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global sterilization equipment market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product and end user.
Breakup by Product:
- Heat Sterilizers
- Depyrogenation Oven
- Steam Autoclaves
- Low-temperature Sterilizers
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers
- Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizers
- Others
- Sterile Membrane Filters
- Radiation Sterilization Devices
- Electron Beams
- Gamma Rays
- Others
Breakup by End User:
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Medical Device Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Food and Beverages Industry
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global sterilization equipment market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include:
- Belimed AG (Metall Zug)
- Cantel Medical Corp
- E-BEAM Services Inc.
- Fortive Corporation
- Getinge AB
- H.W.Andersen Products Ltd.
- Matachana Group
- MMM Group
- Sotera Health Company
- STERIS plc
- Stryker Corporation
- Systec GmbH
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2024 |
Historical Period |
2019-2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025-2033 |
Units |
Billion USD |
Segment Coverage |
Product, End User, Region |
Region Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
Belimed AG (Metall Zug), Cantel Medical Corp, E-BEAM Services Inc., Fortive Corporation, Getinge AB, H.W.Andersen Products Ltd., Matachana Group, MMM Group, Sotera Health Company, STERIS plc, Stryker Corporation, Systec GmbH |
Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |