Sterilization Services Market Report 2025

The sterilization services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5 billion in 2024 to $5.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent regulatory standard, increasing surgical procedures, globalization of medical device manufacturing, focus on infection control, rising aging population.

The sterilization services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing outsourcing of sterilization services, growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, rise in ambulatory surgical centers, focus on sustainable sterilization practices, global pandemic preparedness. Major trends in the forecast period include rise in e-commerce for sterilization products, focus on sustainable sterilization practices, advanced sterilization technologies (ast), rapid sterilization for critical situations, customized sterilization solutions.

The rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is projected to drive the growth of the sterilization services market. HAIs occur when a patient contracts an infection while receiving treatment for another condition in a medical facility. One contributing factor to this increase is the growing use of reusable medical equipment in hospitals, such as pulse oximetry sensors, catheters, stethoscopes, and other devices. Therefore, it is essential to sterilize reusable medical equipment and hospital environments to reduce the spread of these infections. For example, in 2023, the World Health Organization, an intergovernmental organization based in Switzerland, reported approximately 136 million cases of healthcare-associated antibiotic-resistant infections occurring globally each year. Consequently, the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections is propelling the growth of the sterilization services market.

The increasing number of surgical procedures is expected to fuel the growth of the sterilization services market. The surge in surgical procedures results in a heightened need for infection prevention in surgical settings, strict regulatory compliance, and an increased focus on patient safety. Advances in surgical techniques and technology, coupled with the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, contribute to the rising complexity and frequency of surgeries. Sterilization services play a crucial role in meeting these evolving demands by ensuring the effective decontamination of surgical instruments and environments. For example, in October 2023, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reported an 8.4% increase in cataract surgical procedures in the Czech Republic, with a total of 142,670 procedures in 2022 compared to 131,612 in 2021. Thus, the growing number of surgical procedures is a significant driver for the sterilization services market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the sterilization services market is the focus on product innovations. Major companies within the market are dedicated to developing novel solutions to enhance their market standing. For instance, in January 2023, PAMA Manufacturing and Sterilization, a Canada-based company specializing in medical device manufacturing and sterilization, introduced an innovative ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization solution. This system utilizes 50% less EO gas, recycles it, and effectively prevents direct EO release into the environment. By using 50% less EO gas and responsibly recycling it throughout the sterilization cycle, the closed system efficiently avoids direct EO release into the environment. The design of the system prioritizes cost-effectiveness, eco-efficiency, and safety without compromising traditional system sterility outcomes.

Major companies in the sterilization services market are actively developing new products such as simultaneous sterilization wrap to gain a competitive advantage. Simultaneous sterilization wrap is a specialized wrapping material used in the sterilization process of medical instruments and equipment, designed to enable the simultaneous sterilization of multiple items within a single package. For instance, in May 2023, Ahlstrom Oyj, a Finland-based specialty materials company, launched Reliance Fusion, a simultaneous sterilization wrap enhancing the efficiency of sterilizing surgical equipment trays in hospitals. This next-generation wrap incorporates a blend of cellulose-based and polypropylene-based materials, utilizing wet-laid technology and high-filtration SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond). Reliance Fusion significantly reduces drying time, minimizing the risk of wet packs, and improves overall sterilization efficiency in Central Sterilization Service Departments (CSSD). With options for light-to-medium duty (Reliance Fusion Light) and heavy-duty applications (Reliance Fusion Heavy), this new portfolio simplifies the sterilization process, streamlining stock requirements and offering superior performance under high tray weight conditions.

In October 2023, Sharp, a US-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company, acquired Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing (BSM) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to optimize operations for biopharmaceutical companies by providing improved manufacturing and distribution services for sterile injectable products. Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing is a US-based firm that specializes in small-scale drug production, including sterile filling, lyophilization, and terminal steam sterilization.

Major companies operating in the sterilization services market include E-BEAM Services Inc., BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Medistri SA, Noxilizer Inc., Cosmed Group, Cretex Companies Inc., Life Science Outsourcing Inc., Stryker Corporation, STERIS PLC, MMM Group, Belimed AG, MICROTROL Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd., Medline Industries Inc., Avantti Medi Clear MBP, Steripure SAS, Europlaz Technologies Limited, Midwest Sterilization Corporation, Blue Line Sterilization Services LLC, 3M Company, Ecolab Inc., Cantel Medical Corp., B. Braun Medical Ltd, Sterigenics LLC, Johnson & Johnson, SteriTek Inc., Sterilization Services, Advanced Sterilization Products.

North America was the largest region in the sterilization services market in 2024. The regions covered in the sterilization services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sterilization services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Sterilization services encompass processes that involve the elimination of all forms of microbial life through the use of physical and chemical methods. These services are employed to eradicate most or all pathogenic microorganisms from inanimate objects, excluding bacterial spores.

The primary categories of sterilization services include sterilization validation services and contract sterilization services. Sterilization validation services are dedicated to conducting tests that validate the sterility assurance level (SAL) of medical devices or equipment. These services employ various sterilization methods, including x-ray irradiation, ETO sterilization, gamma sterilization, e-beam sterilization, and steam sterilization. The delivery options for sterilization services include both on-site and off-site options. These services find application among diverse end-users such as hospitals and clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and others.

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The sterilization services market includes revenues earned by companies by providing overkill sterilization validation, bioburden-biological indicator (combination) sterilization validation, and bioburden-based sterilization validation. 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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