Sterilization Equipment Market to Grow from USD 19.39 Billion in 2026 to USD 27.60 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.3% – MarketsandMarkets™

Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketsandMarkets™ projects the global sterilization equipment market to grow from USD 19.39 billion in 2026 to USD 27.60 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. Market growth is primarily driven by the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), increasing surgical procedures, growing healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets, and stringent regulatory requirements for infection prevention and control. The increasing adoption of advanced low-temperature and automated sterilization equipment is further supporting market expansion.

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Key Market Highlights

• Market size, 2026: USD 19.39 billion
• Market forecast, 2031: USD 27.60 billion
• Growth rate: CAGR of 7.3% (2026–2031)
• Largest regional market: North America
• Largest product segment: Sterilization instruments
• Leading technology segments: Heat/high-temperature, low-temperature, and ionizing radiation sterilization
• Fastest-growing end-user segment: Medical device companies
• Key growth opportunities: Advanced low-temperature sterilization, E-beam technology, automated sterilization equipment, and expanding pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
• Key players: STERIS (US), Sotera Health (US), Getinge AB (Sweden), Fortive (US), Solventum (US), Cardinal Health (US), Stryker Corporation (US), MMM Group (Germany), ANTONIO MATACHANA S.A. (Spain), Miele Group (Germany), Tuttnauer (Netherlands), and other players.

Why This Market Matters

Healthcare-associated infections remain a major concern for healthcare facilities, creating a strong need for reliable sterilization and infection prevention systems. The increasing number of surgical procedures is further increasing demand for effective sterilization of medical instruments and equipment.

Healthcare providers are investing in advanced infection control infrastructure to improve patient safety and comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. At the same time, expanding pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing is creating additional demand for sterilization technologies capable of supporting high-volume production while maintaining product quality and sterility.

The adoption of advanced low-temperature sterilization systems is particularly important for heat-sensitive surgical instruments and medical devices. Automated sterilization technologies are also gaining importance as healthcare facilities seek greater process consistency, efficiency, and reliability.

Market Overview

The sterilization equipment market is witnessing sustained growth as hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers strengthen infection prevention and sterilization processes.

By product and service, the market is segmented into sterilization instruments, sterilization services, and sterilization consumables & accessories. Sterilization instruments accounted for the largest market share in 2025, supported by the increasing emphasis on infection prevention and control, rising surgical volumes, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and growing demand from healthcare and medical device manufacturing environments.

By technology, the market is segmented into heat/high-temperature sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, and ionizing radiation sterilization. Low-temperature technologies—including hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, and formaldehyde-based systems—are gaining importance for applications involving heat-sensitive medical instruments and devices. Radiation technologies such as electron beam, gamma, and X-ray sterilization also provide opportunities in medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

North America dominated the sterilization equipment market in 2025, supported by well-developed healthcare infrastructure, high surgical volumes, rising concerns about healthcare-associated infections, strong pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing capabilities, and stringent regulatory requirements.

Analyst Perspective

The sterilization equipment industry is moving toward more advanced, automated, and specialized solutions designed to improve infection control, operational efficiency, and process reliability.

Low-temperature sterilization technologies are creating opportunities for the safe processing of heat-sensitive surgical instruments. Automated systems are also enabling healthcare facilities to improve workflow consistency and reduce manual intervention.

Meanwhile, the expansion of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing is increasing the need for validated sterilization processes across production environments. The growing adoption of E-beam technology, combined with rising demand for outsourced sterilization services, is expected to create additional opportunities for market participants.

Companies that integrate advanced sterilization technologies with monitoring, validation, compliance, automation, and contamination-control capabilities are expected to strengthen their competitive positions over the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

Leading players in the global sterilization equipment market are strengthening their market positions through a combination of organic and inorganic strategies, including product launches, acquisitions, service expansion, geographic expansion, and technological innovation.

These companies are investing in advanced sterilization technologies and expanding their portfolios to address the growing requirements of hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and other end users.

STERIS (US)

STERIS is a leading company in the sterilization equipment market, supported by a comprehensive portfolio of infection prevention and contamination control solutions. Its portfolio includes steam sterilizers, ethylene oxide systems, vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization technologies, and other sterilization solutions.

The company's global footprint, established service network, recurring consumables business, and continued focus on technological advancement and regulatory compliance strengthen its competitive position in the market.

Sotera Health (US)

Sotera Health is a leading sterilization services provider supporting the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Through its subsidiary operations, the company provides gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide sterilization, electron beam processing, and microbiological testing services.

The expansion of its electron beam sterilization facility in Columbia City, Indiana, has increased capacity and strengthened its ability to address growing demand for sterilization services.

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Segment Analysis

The sterilization equipment market is segmented based on product & service, technology, end user, and region.

By Product & Service:
The market includes sterilization instruments, sterilization services, and sterilization consumables & accessories. Sterilization instruments accounted for the largest market share in 2025, driven by increasing surgical procedures, infection prevention requirements, and expanding healthcare and medical device manufacturing infrastructure.

By Technology:
The market is segmented into heat/high-temperature sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, and ionizing radiation sterilization. Low-temperature technologies include hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, and formaldehyde-based systems, while ionizing radiation includes electron beam, gamma, and X-ray technologies.

By End User:
Key end users include pharmaceutical companies, hospitals & clinics, medical device companies, and food & beverage companies. The medical device companies segment is projected to register the highest growth during the forecast period, supported by increasing medical device production and stringent sterilization validation requirements.

By Region:
The market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America accounted for the largest share of the sterilization equipment market in 2025, supported by advanced healthcare infrastructure, high surgical volumes, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, and stringent infection-control regulations.

Key Growth Drivers: Rising hospital-acquired infections, increasing surgical procedures, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, growing pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, stringent regulatory requirements, and increasing adoption of advanced sterilization technologies.

Key Opportunities: Low-temperature sterilization, automated sterilization equipment, E-beam technology, outsourced sterilization services, and growing sterilization requirements across pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.

Key Challenges: The market faces challenges related to stringent regulatory requirements, complex sterilization validation processes, operational costs, and the need for continuous technological upgrades to meet evolving infection-control standards.

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