Offsite Sterilization Service Global Market Report 2024

The offsite sterilization service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.22 billion in 2023 to $2.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to several key factors. Economic growth and industrialization have created a favorable environment for businesses to expand and innovate. Consumer preferences and lifestyle changes have driven demand for new products and services, spurring growth in various industries. Regulatory changes have also played a role, influencing business practices and market dynamics. Technological advancements have transformed industries, opening up new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Globalization has expanded markets and supply chains, increasing competition and driving growth. Additionally, supply chain dynamics have evolved, leading to greater efficiency and flexibility in meeting consumer demands.

The offsite sterilization service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.06 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period is driven by sustainability and circular economy initiatives, the growth of e-commerce, urbanization trends, health and safety concerns, and increasing demand for customization and personalization. Major trends in the forecast period include a growing demand for mobile sterilization units, adoption of sustainable sterilization practices, expansion of sterilization services in emerging markets, integration of robotics and automation in sterilization processes, and a focus on sterilization services for the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.

The increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is expected to drive the growth of the offsite sterilization service market. HAIs are infections that patients acquire during their healthcare treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility. Offsite sterilization services play a crucial role in addressing HAIs by implementing measures to minimize the risk of infection and enhance patient safety. For example, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, hospitals recorded 1,546 Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (SABSI) over 21.1 million patient care days, with a rate of 0.73 cases per 10,000 patient days in 2021-22. Additionally, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections increased slightly to 0.62 per 10,000 patient days from 0.61 in 2020-21. These statistics highlight the importance of offsite sterilization services in reducing the risk of HAIs. As healthcare facilities seek to improve patient safety and minimize the spread of infections, the demand for offsite sterilization services is expected to increase, driving the growth of the market.

Major companies in the offsite sterilization service market are innovating with facilities such as surgical instrument sterilization solutions to enhance profitability. These solutions, which are used to eliminate all microorganisms from surgical instruments, are crucial for ensuring patient safety. For example, Innovative Sterilization Technologies LLC recently launched the ONE TRAY Total Solution for its New Offsite Sterilization Facility. This system improves the efficiency and effectiveness of surgical instrument sterilization, particularly for high-turnover instruments in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. It features a unique filtration system that allows for steam penetration and sterility maintenance for up to 48 hours after sterilization.

In June 2021, Steris PLC, an Ireland-based medical device company, acquired Cantel Medical Corporation, a US-based provider of offsite sterilization products and services, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to enable Steris to expand its offerings and provide a wider range of infection prevention and procedural products and services to a broader customer base.

Major companies operating in the offsite sterilization service market report are Schneider Electric SE, Stryker Corporation, Terumo BCT Corporation, Steris plc, Andersen Scientific Inc., Sotera Health Company, Sterigenics LLC, Cantel Medical Corporation, Wipak Holding GmbH, Koch Industries Inc., CRETEX Medical, B. Braun Sterilog Ltd., Midwest Sterilization Corporation, Quality Tech Services LLC, Scapa group, Etone Technologies Ltd., Life Science Outsourcing Inc., Pro-Tech Design and Manufacturing Inc., E-BEAM Services Inc., Infinity Laboratories, Medistri SA, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, ClorDiSys Solutions Inc., Noxilizer Inc., Blue Line Sterilization Services LLC.

North America was the largest region in the offsite sterilization service market in 2023. The regions covered in the offsite sterilization service market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the offsite sterilization service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Offsite sterilization refers to a service where equipment, products, or materials are sterilized at a location external to the facility where they are typically used or produced. This process is crucial for ensuring the cleanliness and safety of reusable medical devices, as it eliminates harmful microorganisms.

There are two main types of offsite sterilization services such as contract sterilization services and sterilization validation services. Contract sterilization services involve outsourcing sterilization processes to specialized service providers. These providers use various sterilization technologies, such as ethylene oxide, gamma, electron beam, steam, and no2 sterilization, to ensure the effective sterilization of items. Offsite sterilization services are utilized by a variety of end-users, including hospitals, clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage companies, academic and research institutes, and others. These services play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of medical equipment and other products.

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The offsite sterilization service market includes revenues earned by entities through custom sterilization cycles, product testing and analysis, environmental monitoring, process optimization, and disinfection services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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