Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Segment Bolsters Sterilization Technologies Market Growth

According to our new research study on "Sterilization Technologies Market Forecast to 2031 - Global Analysis - by Method and End User", the market was valued at US$ 6,459.28 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 10,425.38 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.9% during 2025-2031. The sterilization technologies market report highlights the prevailing trends in the global market, as well as the drivers and deterrents influencing its growth.

The rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), stringent regulatory standards for sterilization and infection control, and a shift toward reprocessing, outsourcing, and efficient sterilization workflows contribute to the ever-increasing size of the sterilization technologies market. However, high capital investment and operating costs hampers the growth of the market. Furthermore, smart sterilization systems with data integration will introduce new trends in the sterilization technologies market in the coming years.

Shifting Toward Reprocessing, Outsourcing, and Efficient Sterilization Workflows Bolsters Sterilization Technologies Market Growth

Reprocessing, outsourcing, and simplified sterilization workflows are central to the operational changes occurring in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. There is an increasing need for infection control, with a growing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). It has been estimated that HAIs affect 7% of the patients in developed countries every year. Robust protocols are needed to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety.

Hospitals and clinics that are handling these challenges under pressure of limited resources and stricter rules are turning to sterile processing department (SPD) outsourcing to perform sterile processing functions. In 2024, outsourcing accounts for more than 68% of the market share for off-site services. This dominance is driven by the significant advantages of centralized expertise, including better compliance with standards and reduced maintenance and training burdens for facility staff. The outsourcing boom can be attributed to a 61% increase in the uptake of hospital systems in developed areas. Moreover, complex devices, such as wound healing care instruments, which account for 29% of reprocessing volumes, are primarily targeted in these hospitals because they require detailed verification to ensure that no cross-contamination occurs.

The sterilization technologies market analysis has been conducted by considering the following segments: method and end user, and geography. In terms of method, the sterilization technologies market is bifurcated into ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, gamma ray, electron beam, autoclave steam, and others. The ethylene oxide segment held a larger market share in 2024. Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization is steadily becoming popular as it is the most effective method for the sterilization of complex medical devices that are sensitive to heat and moisture. The primary factors driving the growth of this market are the global rise in demand for single-use medical instruments, the increasing number of surgical procedures, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure. Incompatibility with other sterilization methods makes EO necessary despite environmental and regulatory challenges. The market expansion is also facilitated by innovations in technology that enhance safety and reduce emissions, as well as by the trend of outsourcing sterilization service providers to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors worldwide.

Based on end user, the sterilization technologies market is categorized into medical device companies, pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, hospital and clinics, laboratories, and others. The medical device companies segment held a larger share of the market in 2024. Within the sterilization technologies market for medical device companies, manufacturers are the key players who largely determine the emergence of new equipment, the selection of new modalities, and the requirements of compliance. Recent developments have uncovered the major trends for instance the device?makers are collaborating with sterilization technology providers or contract sterilization companies to obtain fully validated and future?proof sterilization pathways.

The geographic scope of the Sterilization Technologies market report includes assessing the market performance in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America. North America is expected to dominate the market in 2024. The sterilization technologies market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The sterilization technologies market in the US is evolving because of regulatory pressure, an increase in surgical volumes, and continuous infection-control measures. One in every 31 patients in hospitals in the US, according to a federal source, acquires a healthcare?associated infection (HAI) at any given time. This statistic highlights the ongoing difficulty in sterilizing reusable instruments and devices. The sterilization technologies market in the US is evolving because of regulatory pressure, an increase in surgical volumes, and continuous infection-control measures. The market has seen notable developments. In early 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated a nearly 90% reduction in ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from medical device sterilization facilities over a short period, citing cancer risk concerns. As a result of stricter EtO regulations, hospitals and device manufacturers have shifted toward alternative low-temperature sterilization technologies, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems, and adopted digital traceability of sterilization cycles to enhance communication. While hospitals and manufacturers focus on substitution, the equipment and service segment is steadily expanding, particularly within the U.S. sterilization services market in the coming years.

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