Offsite Sterilization Service Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The offsite sterilization service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 billion in 2024 to $2.57 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic growth and industrialization, consumer preferences and lifestyle changes, regulatory changes, technological advancements, globalization and supply chain dynamics.

The offsite sterilization service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and circular economy initiatives, e-commerce growth, urbanization trends, health and safety concerns, customization and personalization. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for mobile sterilization units, adoption of sustainable sterilization practices, expansion of sterilization services in emerging markets, integration of robotics and automation, focus on sterilization services for pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.

The increasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is anticipated to drive the growth of the offsite sterilization service market in the future. Hospital-acquired infections are infections that patients contract while receiving healthcare treatment in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Offsite sterilization service strategies specifically target HAIs by implementing various measures to reduce infection risks and enhance patient safety. For example, in June 2024, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, an Australia-based government agency, reported that in the 2022-23 period, there were one or more Healthcare-Associated Complications (HACs) in 115,000 public hospitalizations (2%) and 34,200 private hospitalizations (0.8%). Among these complications, Healthcare-Associated Infections accounted for 37%, followed by Delirium at 13% and Cardiac Complications at 12%. Thus, the rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is propelling the growth of the offsite sterilization service 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 instance, in October 2023, 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 April 2024, HealthpointCapital LLC, a US-based capital market firm, acquired SteriCUBE Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances HealthpointCapital's portfolio within the medical sterilization sector, providing access to innovative sterilization solutions and technologies. This strategic move is expected to boost market share, enhance operational efficiencies, and strengthen relationships with healthcare providers in need of advanced sterilization services. SteriCUBE Holdings Inc. is a US-based medical equipment manufacturing company that specializes in sterile processing, sterilization, and multi-tray sterilization solutions.

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 2024. 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.

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).

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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