Sterilization Equipment Market to Reach USD 34.2 Billion by 2035

The global Sterilization Equipment Market was valued at USD 15.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 34.2 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, according to a latest study by Meticulous Research®.

The market growth is primarily driven by the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), an increasing number of surgical procedures, and the growing demand for sterilization across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and medical device industries. In addition, the outsourcing of sterilization processes to specialized service providers in non-healthcare sectors is further supporting market expansion.

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Market Drivers and Growth Insights

The growing burden of HAIs continues to be a major concern globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 7 out of every 100 patients in high-income countries and 15 out of every 100 patients in low- and middle-income countries acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection during hospital stays. This has intensified the demand for reliable sterilization equipment across hospitals and clinics.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries represent key end users of sterilization technologies, particularly due to the rapid growth of biologics, gene therapies, and advanced therapeutics. These complex products require aseptic manufacturing environments, driving demand for advanced sterilization equipment and increasing the outsourcing of sterilization services to specialized providers.

Ethylene Oxide Safety Concerns Restraining Market Growth

Despite its widespread use, ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization is facing growing regulatory scrutiny due to health and environmental risks. Regulatory bodies such as the U.S. EPA and the European Union have tightened emission standards and classified EtO as a substance of very high concern. These actions are accelerating the shift toward alternative sterilization technologies such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP), ozone, and electron beam (e-beam) sterilization.

Emerging Trends: Ozone and CO2 Sterilization Technologies

Ozone sterilization is gaining traction due to its strong antimicrobial properties, shorter cycle times, and lower operational costs compared to EtO sterilization. Additionally, supercritical CO2 (scCO2) sterilization is emerging as a high-growth segment, offering low-temperature processing, minimal residue, and faster turnaround times-making it ideal for heat-sensitive and implantable medical devices.

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ScCO2 sterilization is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 9% between 2025 and 2032, supported by increasing adoption in polymer-based and electronics-sensitive medical devices.

Key Market Segmentation Insights

By Offering:

The equipment segment is expected to account for the largest share of 55% in 2025, driven by high adoption across healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

By End User:

Hospitals & clinics are projected to dominate the market with a 36% share in 2025, supported by rising surgical volumes, aging populations, and growing infection prevention initiatives.

Regional Analysis

North America is expected to dominate the sterilization equipment market in 2025, accounting for approximately 45% of the global market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. The region's leadership is attributed to high healthcare expenditure, stringent infection control regulations, and strong growth in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing.

Key Players in the Sterilization Equipment Market

Major companies operating in the global sterilization equipment market include:

STERIS plc (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Getinge AB (Sweden), Cardinal Health, Inc. (U.S.), Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc. (U.S.), Fedegari Autoclavi SpA (Italy), Stryker Corporation (U.S.), ANTONIO MATACHANA, S.A. (Spain), SteelcoBelimed AG (Switzerland), Sotera Health Company (U.S.), Tuttnauer (Netherlands), and Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. (U.S.), among others.

Recent developments include new product launches focused on energy efficiency, digital connectivity, and low-temperature sterilization, along with strategic acquisitions to expand contract sterilization capacity.

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