Sterilization Equipment Global Market Report 2024

Sterilization is the comprehensive process of eliminating all forms of microbial life, encompassing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, either on the surface of an item or within a fluid. This procedure aims to prevent the transmission of diseases associated with the use of a particular object. The apparatus utilized for this purpose is referred to as sterilization equipment.

The primary products within the realm of sterilization equipment include sterilization indicators, detergents, pouches, lubricants, and sterilization accessories. Sterilization indicators serve to indicate whether the parameters in a steam autoclave cycle were adequate for achieving a specified level of microbial inactivation. Various types of equipment, such as high-temperature sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, filtration sterilization, and ionizing radiation sterilization, find application in diverse sectors like pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, clinics, medical device companies, food and beverage companies, among others.

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The sterilization equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.18 billion in 2023 to $13.59 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The historical growth can be attributed to an increased demand for infection control measures, heightened awareness of regulatory requirements, the broadening of applications in various industries, a rising demand for single-use medical devices, and the expansion of isolation facilities.

The sterilization equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.14 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is attributed to a growing demand for specialized resins, the emergence of infectious diseases, the global expansion of medical tourism, the adoption of telemedicine and remote healthcare, and the development of applications in advanced therapies. Prominent trends in the forecast period include the trends towards miniaturization, the integration of automation and robotics, the implementation of wireless connectivity, the utilization of smart sterilization cycles, and the adoption of multi-modal sterilization techniques.

The anticipated rise in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is a significant factor contributing to the prospective growth of the sterilization equipment market. HAIs, illnesses contracted within a hospital setting during a patient's stay, represent a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. These infections encompass various types, including bloodstream infections from central lines, urinary tract infections from catheters, and pneumonia from ventilators. The escalating incidence of HAIs necessitates an increased demand for sterilization equipment in healthcare facilities. According to the National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2021, the count of facilities reporting HAIs through NHSN reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 after a decrease in 2020. Additionally, there was a 7% overall increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), a type of HAI, among US acute care hospitals between 2020 and 2021. Thus, the rising occurrences of HAIs are propelling the growth of the sterilization equipment market.

The increasing number of surgical procedures is poised to drive the sterilization equipment market forward. Surgical procedures involve invasive techniques to diagnose or treat various conditions, requiring sterilization equipment to ensure the cleanliness of instruments and tools, thereby preventing infections. According to the Aesthetic Society in May 2021, there was a notable 54% surge in US plastic surgery operations in 2021 compared to the previous year. On average, plastic surgeons performed 320 procedures in 2021, reflecting a substantial increase from the 220 procedures in 2020. Consequently, the growing number of surgical procedures is a driving force behind the sterilization equipment market.

Leading companies in the sterilization equipment market are introducing sterile container systems like The AESCULAP Aicon Sterile Container System to enhance sterilization processes. Launched in March 2022 by Aesculap, Inc., this system offers features such as 100% container and basket synchronization and an Enhanced Drying System (EDS). The AESCULAP Aicon Container aims to streamline sterilization processes, reduce wet sets, enhance drying, and increase sterile aseptic areas, ultimately reducing overall set reprocessing times.

Innovative solutions, such as simultaneous sterilization wrap, are being introduced by major companies to improve efficiency in sterilizing surgical equipment trays in hospitals. In May 2023, Ahlstrom-Munksjö launched Reliance Fusion, a simultaneous sterilization wrap designed to enhance efficiency by combining cellulose-based and polypropylene-based materials. This integration of wet-laid technology with high-filtration SMS results in faster drying, fewer wet packs, and increased sterilization efficiency in hospital Central Sterile Supply Departments (CSSD).

In July 2022, Ellab, a Denmark-based provider of validation, monitoring, and calibration solutions and services, acquired Causa, a Dutch-based company specializing in qualification and validation services focusing on sanitization and sterilizing equipment. This acquisition enables Ellab to expand its field services in key markets.

Major companies operating in the sterilization equipment market include STERIS PLC, Getinge AB, 3M Company, Cardinal Health Inc., Fortive Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Cantel Medical Corp., MMM Group, Merck KGaA, Matachana Group, Systec GmbH, Metall Zug Group, Tuttnauer, De Lama S.p.A., Life Science Outsourcing Inc., Midwest Sterilization Corporation, Belimed AG, Sotera Health LLC, Sterigenics U.S. LLC, E-BEAM Services Inc., Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., Celitron Medical Technologies Kft., Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, LTE Scientific Ltd., Prince Sterilization Services LLC, Continental Equipment Company LLC, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, ACMAS Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Microtrol Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd., Sterilization Systems Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the sterilization equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sterilization equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the sterilization equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The sterilization equipment market consists of the sales of Hospital ETO Sterilizer, Dry Heat Sterilizer, Bung Washer cum Processors, Sterilizing and depyrogenation tunnel, and Pure Steam Generator. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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