Terminal Sterilization Services Market Report 2026

The terminal sterilization services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.03 billion in 2025 to $15.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of medical device manufacturing, increasing surgical procedure volumes, rising focus on infection control, expansion of pharmaceutical production, regulatory requirements for product sterility.

The terminal sterilization services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for single use medical devices, growth of biologics and combination products, rising outsourcing by pharma and device companies, stricter global regulatory frameworks, expansion of healthcare infrastructure in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of contract sterilization services, rising demand for sterility assurance level validation, increasing use of gamma and electron beam sterilization, expansion of outsourced sterilization for medical devices, higher focus on regulatory compliance and quality standards.

The rising occurrence of hospital-acquired infections is anticipated to drive the growth of the terminal sterilization services market in the coming years. Healthcare-associated infections, also referred to as hospital-acquired infections, are infections acquired in a hospital setting that were neither present nor incubating at the time of admission. Terminal sterilization is a crucial procedure for medical devices and instruments, particularly those inserted into the patient’s body, to prevent contamination and safeguard patients from hospital-acquired infections. For example, in September 2024, the UK Health Security Agency reported that in the fiscal year 2022-2023, the total number of hospital-onset healthcare-associated (HOHA) E. coli infections rose from 6,525 to 7,881 cases. Consequently, the growing incidence of hospital-acquired infections fuels the demand for terminal sterilization services.

Major companies in the terminal sterilization services market are focusing on developing advanced sterilization technologies that improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance through modular designs and automated air detection systems. These technologies are crucial for terminal sterilization services as they provide effective and reliable methods for completely eliminating microorganisms, thereby ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. For example, in March 2024, Syntegon Technology, a machine industry company based in Germany, introduced the SBM essential line sterilizers, designed for vacuum steam, steam-air mixtures, and combined sterilization, making them suitable for various pharmaceutical equipment. This line features a modular design, an automated air detector to comply with Annex 1 requirements, and customizable software, all of which enhance efficiency and safety while allowing manufacturers in the terminal sterilization services market to achieve faster delivery times.

In May 2023, Sharp, a Japan-based provider of commercial pharmaceutical packaging and clinical trial supply services, completed the acquisition of Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing (BSM) for an undisclosed amount. Through this strategic move, Sharp aimed to enhance its capabilities and offer a comprehensive, integrated solution in small-to-medium scale sterile injectable services. Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing (BSM), a US-based manufacturer of small-scale sterile clinical and commercial drug products, also provides terminal steam sterilization services.

Major companies operating in the terminal sterilization services market are Steris plc, Getinge Group, Belimed AG, Sterigenics International LLC, Sotera Health Co., BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG, Medistri SA, E-BEAM Services Inc., Matachana Group, Steelco S.p.A., Fedegari Group, Andersen Sterilizers Inc., TSO3 Inc., Noxilizer Inc., MICROTROL Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd., Steripure SAS, Midwest Sterilization Corporation, Blue Line Sterilization Services LLC, Centerpiece Holdings LLC, Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., 3M Company, Life Science Outsourcing Inc., Europlaz Technologies Limited, Avantti Medi Clear, H.W. Andersen Products Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the terminal sterilization services market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global terminal sterilization services market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the terminal sterilization services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the terminal sterilization services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The terminal sterilization services market includes revenues earned by entities by autoclaving, dry heat sterilization, hydrogen peroxide sterilization, and ethylene oxide sterilization. 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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