The global sterilization services market size reached USD 4.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.14% during 2025-2033.
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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 4.0 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 6.4 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.14% |
Sterilization refers to the process of eliminating and reducing all forms of microorganisms present in the environment. It consists of various procedures, including heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure and filtration that kill spores, microbes, and viruses. Gamma, electron beam radiation and ethylene oxide (ETO) are some of the commonly used sterilization methods. Sterilization services are widely used to kill all forms of bacteria and fungi, thereby ensuring a clean environment, which, in turn prevents the transmission of germs and other diseases. As a result, they are widely used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Significant expansion in the healthcare industry across the globe is creating a positive outlook for the market. The rising instances of hospital-acquired infections and the rising number of surgical procedures requiring high-intensity infection prevention and control is favoring the market growth. Moreover, the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is positively impacting the market growth as there has been an increase in concerns toward virus transmission, which has enabled individuals to practice routine and improved hygiene and preventive measures. Besides this, sterilization services are being widely adopted in medical equipment, such as reusable hemodialysis machines, respiratory care devices and surgical instruments, to prevent pathogen transfer, which is contributing to the market growth. Additionally, various product innovations, such as low-temperature sterilization systems that offer expanded instrument capability, shorter cycles, improved materials compatibility and eco-friendly properties, is providing an impetus to the market growth. Other factors, including the increasing geriatric population that is more prone to chronic diseases and the implementation of various government initiatives to ensure a high degree of infection prevention, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth further.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global sterilization services market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on method, type, mode of delivery and end user.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being B. Braun Medical Ltd, Belimed AG (Metall Zug AG), BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, E-BEAM Services Inc, Fortive Corporation, Medistri SA, MMM Group, Noxilizer Inc., Sotera Health Company, Steris Corporation and Stryker Corporation.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Method, Type, Mode of Delivery, 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 | B. Braun Medical Ltd, Belimed AG (Metall Zug AG), BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, E-BEAM Services Inc, Fortive Corporation, Medistri SA, MMM Group, Noxilizer Inc., Sotera Health Company, Steris Corporation and Stryker Corporation. |
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The global sterilization services market was valued at USD 4.0 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global sterilization services market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.14% during 2025-2033.
The rising instances of hospital-acquired infections, along with the widespread usage of sterilization services in medical equipment to prevent pathogen transfer, are primarily driving the global sterilization services market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the growing adoption of sterilization services owing to the increasing concerns towards virus transmissions, encouraging individuals to practice routine and improved hygiene with preventive measures.
Based on the method, the global sterilization services market has been divided into ethylene oxide sterilization, gamma sterilization, steam sterilization, electron beam radiation sterilization, and others. Among these, ethylene oxide sterilization exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the type, the global sterilization services market can be categorized into contract sterilization services and sterilization validation services, where contract sterilization services hold the majority of the total market share.
Based on the mode of delivery, the global sterilization services market has been segmented into off- site sterilization services and on-site sterilization services. Currently, off-site sterilization services represent the largest market share.
Based on the end user, the global sterilization services market can be bifurcated into hospitals and clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and others. Among these, medical device companies account for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global sterilization services market include B. Braun Medical Ltd, Belimed AG (Metall Zug AG), BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, E-BEAM Services Inc, Fortive Corporation, Medistri SA, MMM Group, Noxilizer Inc., Sotera Health Company, Steris Corporation, and Stryker Corporation.