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Sterilization Services Market by Method (Electron Beam, EtO, Steam, Gamma, X-Ray, Hydrogen Peroxide), Type (Contract Sterilization, Validation Services), Mode of Delivery (Off-Site, On-Site), End User & Region - Global Forecast to 2030

Publisher MarketsandMarkets
Published Sep 16, 2025
Length 289 Pages
SKU # MKMK20673617

Description

The sterilization services market is projected to reach USD 5.49 billion by 2030 from USD 3.75 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period.

The sterilization services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is fueled by the rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), increasing surgical procedure volumes, heightened focus on food sterilization to combat foodborne illnesses, and the growing trend of outsourcing sterilization to specialized contract service providers. Additionally, stricter regulatory requirements for sterile packaging in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors are further fueling market demand.

By method, the ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024.

Based on method, the sterilization services market has been segmented into ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization, gamma sterilization, electron-beam (E-beam) radiation sterilization, X-ray irradiation sterilization, steam sterilization, hydrogen peroxide sterilization, and other methods. In 2024, the ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilization segment accounted for the largest share of the sterilization services market. The large share of the ethylene oxide sterilization segment is attributed to the growing demand for single-use medical devices and instruments, innovations in ETO sterilization equipment and processes, and compatibility with heat- and moisture-sensitive materials.

By end user, the medical devices segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024.

Based on end users, the sterilization services market has been segmented into hospitals & clinics, medical device companies, pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, and other end users. The medical device companies segment accounted for the largest share of the sterilization services market in 2024. This segment is also expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the stringent regulatory guidelines required for sterilizing medical device manufacturing.

By region, North America is expected to dominate the sterilization services market during the forecast period.

The Sterilization services market is segmented into six major regional segments—North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, and GCC Countries. In 2024, North America commanded the largest share of the global sterilization services market, followed by Europe. The large share of the North American market can be attributed to the growing demand for sterilization technologies from the healthcare industry to minimize the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the consequent rise in the demand for healthcare services. Market growth in this region is characterized by the growing demand for and adoption of sterilization services because of the rising focus on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention among consumers. The subsequent increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, the need for infection control to minimize the prevalence of HAIs, and the implementation of favorable government initiatives and stringent regulations on sterilization and disinfection also propel the growth of the market in the region.

A breakdown of the primary participants referred to for this report is provided below:
  • By Company Type: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 30%, and Tier 3: 35%
  • By Designation: C Level: 27%, Director Level: 18%, and Others: 55%
  • By Region: North America-36%, Europe-29%, Asia Pacific-20%, Latin America-8%, Middle East & Africa-5%, GCC Countries-2%
  • Note 1: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2024, Tier 1 = >USD 10.00 billion, Tier 2 = USD 1.00 billion to USD 10.00 billion, and Tier 3 =

    Note 2: C-level primaries include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and VPs.

    Note 3: Other designations include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.

    The major players operating in the sterilization services market are STERIS (Ireland), Sotera Health (US), Servizi Italia S.p.A (Italy), E-BEAM Services, Inc. (US), BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Medistri SA (Switzerland), H.W. Andersen Products Ltd. (UK), Cretex Companies (US), Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (US), Microtrol Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd. (India), Cosmed Group (US), Centerpiece (US), among others.

    Research Coverage

    This report studies the sterilization services market based on method, type, mode of delivery, end user, and region. The report also studies factors (such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) affecting market growth and provides details of the competitive landscape for market leaders. Additionally, the report analyzes micromarkets concerning their growth trends. It forecasts the revenue of the market segments in six regions.

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    The report will enable established and entrant/smaller firms to gauge the market's pulse, which, in turn, would help them gain a larger market share. Firms purchasing the report could use one or a combination of the strategies mentioned below to strengthen their market presence.

    This report provides insights into the following points:
    • Analysis of key drivers (rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections, increasing surgical volumes, growing demand for food sterilization, and surge in outsourcing of sterilization services), restraints (safety concerns), opportunities (expanding pharma and MedTech production in emerging economies, potential of e-beam sterilization, reintroduction of ethylene oxide sterilization, and booming healthcare sector in emerging countries), challenges (maintenance of sterilization quality of complex and advanced medical instruments, non-compliance with sterilization protocols)
    • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the service portfolios offered by the top players in the Sterilization services market
    • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into the upcoming trends, R&D activities, and service line expansion in the sterilization services market
    • Market Development: Comprehensive information on lucrative countries
    • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services and recent developments in the sterilization services market
    • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market segments, growth strategies, revenue analysis, and services of the leading market players

    Table of Contents

    289 Pages
    1 Introduction
    1.1 Study Objectives
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Market Scope
    1.3.1 Segments Considered & Georgraphic Scope
    1.3.2 Inclusions & Exclusions
    1.3.3 Years Considered
    1.3.4 Currency Considered
    1.4 Market Stakeholders
    1.5 Summary Of Changes
    2 Research Methodology
    2.1 Research Data
    2.1.1 Secondary Data
    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
    2.1.2 Primary Data
    2.1.2.1 Key Primary Sources
    2.1.2.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
    2.1.2.3 Key Industry Insights
    2.1.2.4 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
    2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
    2.2.1.1 Company Revenue Estimation Approach
    2.2.1.1.1 Presentations Of Companies & Primary Interviews
    2.2.1.1.2 Primary Interviews
    2.2.2 Top-down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Market Share Analysis
    2.5 Research Assumptions
    2.5.1 Parametric Assumptions
    2.5.2 Growth Rate Assumptions
    2.6 Research Limitations
    2.6.1 Methodology-related Limitations
    2.6.2 Scope-related Limitations
    2.7 Risk Assessment
    3 Executive Summary
    4 Premium Insights
    4.1 Sterilization Services Market Overview
    4.2 Asia Pacific Sterilization Services Market, By Method Type & Country (2024)
    4.3 Sterilization Services Market, By Country, 2025−2030
    4.4 Sterilization Services Market, Regional Mix, 2025 Vs. 2030
    4.5 Sterilization Services Market: Emerging Economies Vs. Developed Markets
    5 Market Overview
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
    5.2.1 Drivers
    5.2.1.1 Increasing Incidence Of Hais
    5.2.1.2 Rising Volume Of Surgical Procedures Across Healthcare Facilities
    5.2.1.3 Increasing Prevalence Of Food-borne Diseases And Subsequent Focus On Food Sterilization
    5.2.1.4 Surge In Outsourcing Sterilization Services To Cros
    5.2.2 Restraints
    5.2.2.1 Safety Concerns Over Reprocessed Or Inadequately Sterilized Devices
    5.2.3 Opportunities
    5.2.3.1 High Growth Potential Of Emerging Economies
    5.2.3.2 Advantages Of E-beam Sterilization
    5.2.3.3 Reintroduction Of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
    5.2.3.4 Expansion Of Healthcare Sector In Emerging Markets
    5.2.4 Challenges
    5.2.4.1 Maintenance Of Sterilization Quality For Complex & Advanced Medical Instruments
    5.2.4.2 End-user Non-compliance With Sterilization Protocols
    5.3 Pricing Overview: Sterilization Services By Modality
    5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    5.4.1 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
    5.4.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
    5.4.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
    5.4.4 Threat Of Substitutes
    5.4.5 Threat Of New Entrants
    5.5 Ecosystem Analysis
    5.5.1 Role In Ecosystem
    5.6 Key Stakeholders & Buying Criteria
    5.6.1 Key Stakeholders In Buying Process
    5.6.2 Key Buying Criteria
    5.7 Regulatory Analysis
    5.7.1 Regulatory Landscape
    5.7.1.1 North America
    5.7.1.1.1 Us
    5.7.1.1.2 Canada
    5.7.1.2 Europe
    5.7.1.3 Asia Pacific
    5.7.1.3.1 South Korea
    5.7.1.3.2 Australia
    5.7.1.4 Latin America
    5.7.1.4.1 Brazil
    5.7.2 List Of Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
    5.7.2.1 North America
    5.7.2.2 Europe
    5.7.2.3 Asia Pacific
    5.7.2.4 Latin America
    5.7.2.5 Middle East & Africa
    5.8 Patent Analysis
    5.9 Technology Analysis
    5.9.1 Key Technologies
    5.9.1.1 Ethylene Oxide (Eto) Sterilization
    5.9.2 Adjacent Technologies
    5.9.2.1 Plasma Sterilization
    5.9.3 Complementary Technologies
    5.9.3.1 Sterilization Monitoring & Data Analytics
    5.10 Key Conferences & Events, 2025−2026
    5.11 Value Chain Analysis
    5.12 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customers’ Businesses
    5.12.1 Revenue Shift For Sterilization Service Providers
    5.13 Investment & Funding Scenario
    5.14 Market Potential Of Ai/Generative Ai On Sterilization Services Market
    5.14.1 Key Ai-use Cases
    5.14.2 Future Of Ai/Generative Ai In Sterilization Services Ecosystem
    6 Sterilization Services Market, By Method
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Ethylene Oxide (Eto) Sterilization
    6.2.1 Broad Applications And High Penetrative Capabilities To Drive Market
    6.3 Gamma Sterilization
    6.3.1 Ability To Sterilize Bulk Packaging Materials With Minimal Residual To Boost Demand
    6.4 Electron-beam Radiation Sterilization
    6.4.1 Rapid Processing And High Precision Capabilities To Boost Demand
    6.5 X-ray Irradiation
    6.5.1 Non-radioactive Properties And Adaptability To Complex Configurations To Aid Market
    6.6 Steam Sterilization
    6.6.1 Rising Preference In Food & Medical Industries To Fuel Uptake
    6.7 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization
    6.7.1 Regulatory Approval For Vhp Testing Of Healthcare Equipment To Propel Market
    6.8 Other Sterilization Methods
    7 Sterilization Services Market, By Type
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Contract Sterilization Services
    7.2.1 Rising Outsourcing Of Sterilization Processes To Third-party Providers For Cost-efficiency To Propel Market
    7.3 Sterilization Validation Services
    7.3.1 Increasing Focus On Regulatory Compliance Requirements To Support Market Growth
    8 Sterilization Services Market, By Mode Of Delivery
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Off-site Sterilization Services
    8.2.1 Trend Of Outsourcing Due To Higher Efficiency And Availability Of Skilled Workforce To Propel Market
    8.3 On-site Sterilization Services
    8.3.1 Low Operational Costs And Lesser Turnaround Time To Boost Demand
    9 Sterilization Services Market, By End User
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Medical Device Companies
    9.2.1 High Uptake Of Eto & E-beam Sterilization For Sterilization Of Medical Equipment To Propel Market
    9.3 Hospitals & Clinics
    9.3.1 Growing Focus On Infection Control For Hai Prevention To Drive Market
    9.4 Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
    9.4.1 Increasing Demand For Quality Checks And Safety & Compliance To Fuel Uptake
    9.5 Other End Users
    10 Sterilization Services Market, By Region
    10.1 Introduction
    10.2 North America
    10.2.1 Macroeconomic Outlook For North America
    10.2.2 Us
    10.2.2.1 Hub To Several Medical Device Company Manufacturers And High Healthcare Expenditure To Drive Market
    10.2.3 Canada
    10.2.3.1 Increasing Number Of Surgical Procedures And Growing Focus On Improved Patient Safety To Aid Market
    10.3 Europe
    10.3.1 Macroeconomic Outlook For Europe
    10.3.2 Germany
    10.3.2.1 Stringent Regulatory Requirements For Food & Beverage Testing And Medical Device Manufacturing To Propel Market
    10.3.3 Uk
    10.3.3.1 Rising Volume Of Ssis And Hais To Fuel Uptake
    10.3.4 France
    10.3.4.1 Rising Establishment Of Hospitals And Favorable Implementation Of Infection Control Measures To Drive Market
    10.3.5 Italy
    10.3.5.1 Increasing Incidence Of Chronic Diseases To Support Market Growth
    10.3.6 Spain
    10.3.6.1 High Prevalence Of Respiratory Infections And Growing Procedural Volumes To Fuel Market
    10.3.7 Switzerland
    10.3.7.1 Rising Focus On Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Production To Support Market Growth
    10.3.8 Rest Of Europe
    10.4 Asia Pacific
    10.4.1 Macroeconomic Outlook For Asia Pacific
    10.4.2 China
    10.4.2.1 High Incidence Of Infectious Diseases And Growing Focus On Expansion Of Healthcare Policies To Drive Market
    10.4.3 Japan
    10.4.3.1 Increasing Prevalence Of Amr Infections To Fuel Market
    10.4.4 India
    10.4.4.1 Expansion Of Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Sectors To Boost Demand
    10.4.5 Australia
    10.4.5.1 Increasing Focus On Maintenance Of Sterility And Hygiene Compliance To Aid Market Growth
    10.4.6 South Korea
    10.4.6.1 Hub For Medical Tourism And Increasing Healthcare Spending To Support Market
    10.4.7 Rest Of Asia Pacific
    10.5 Latin America
    10.5.1 Macroeconomic Outlook For Latin America
    10.5.2 Brazil
    10.5.2.1 High Rate Of Nosocomial Infections To Boost Demand
    10.5.3 Mexico
    10.5.3.1 Rising Establishment Of Pharmaceutical Laboratories To Aid Market
    10.5.4 Rest Of Latin America
    10.6 Middle East & Africa
    10.6.1 Improvements In Healthcare Infrastructure To Support Market Growth
    10.6.2 Macroeconomic Outlook For Middle East & Africa
    10.7 Gcc Countries
    10.7.1 Macroeconomic Outlook For Gcc Countries
    10.7.2 Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (Ksa)
    10.7.2.1 Government Initiatives For Medical Device Sterility Adherence To Boost Demand
    10.7.3 United Arab Emirates (Uae)
    10.7.3.1 Healthcare Innovation For Clinical Research Capabilities To Fuel Uptake
    10.7.4 Other Gcc Countries
    11 Competitive Landscape
    11.1 Introduction
    11.2 Key Player Strategies/Right To Win
    11.2.1 Overview Of Strategies Adopted By Key Players In Sterilization Services Market
    11.3 Revenue Analysis, 2020−2024
    11.4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
    11.5 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
    11.5.1 Stars
    11.5.2 Emerging Leaders
    11.5.3 Pervasive Players
    11.5.4 Participants
    11.5.5 Company Footprint: Key Players, 2024
    11.5.5.1 Company Footprint
    11.5.5.2 Region Footprint
    11.5.5.3 Method Footprint
    11.5.5.4 Type Footprint
    11.5.5.5 Mode Of Delivery Footprint
    11.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes, 2024
    11.6.1 Progressive Companies
    11.6.2 Responsive Companies
    11.6.3 Dynamic Companies
    11.6.4 Starting Blocks
    11.6.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/Smes, 2024
    11.6.5.1 Detailed List Of Key Startup/Sme Players
    11.6.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking Of Key Startups/Smes
    11.7 Company Valuation And Financial Metrics
    11.7.1 Financial Metrics
    11.7.2 Company Valuation
    11.8 Brand/Service Comparative Analysis
    11.9 Competitive Scenario
    11.9.1 Deals
    11.9.2 Expansions
    12 Company Profiles
    12.1 Key Players
    12.1.1 Steris
    12.1.1.1 Business Overview
    12.1.1.2 Services Offered
    12.1.1.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.1.3.1 Deals
    12.1.1.3.2 Expansions
    12.1.1.4 Mnm View
    12.1.1.4.1 Key Strengths
    12.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
    12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses & Competitive Threats
    12.1.2 Sotera Health Company
    12.1.2.1 Business Overview
    12.1.2.2 Services Offered
    12.1.2.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.2.3.1 Expansions
    12.1.2.4 Mnm View
    12.1.2.4.1 Key Strengths
    12.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
    12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses & Competitive Threats
    12.1.3 Servizi Italia S.P.A.
    12.1.3.1 Business Overview
    12.1.3.2 Services Offered
    12.1.3.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.3.3.1 Deals
    12.1.3.3.2 Expansions
    12.1.3.4 Mnm View
    12.1.3.4.1 Key Strengths
    12.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
    12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses & Competitive Threats
    12.1.4 E-beam Services, Inc.
    12.1.4.1 Business Overview
    12.1.4.2 Services Offered
    12.1.4.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.4.3.1 Expansions
    12.1.5 Bgs Beta-gamma-service Gmbh & Co.Kg
    12.1.5.1 Business Overview
    12.1.5.2 Services Offered
    12.1.5.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.5.3.1 Expansions
    12.1.6 Medistri Sa
    12.1.6.1 Business Overview
    12.1.6.2 Services Offered
    12.1.6.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.6.3.1 Expansions
    12.1.7 H.W. Andersen Products Ltd.
    12.1.7.1 Business Overview
    12.1.7.2 Services Offered
    12.1.8 Cretex Companies
    12.1.8.1 Business Overview
    12.1.8.2 Services Offered
    12.1.9 Life Science Outsourcing, Inc.
    12.1.9.1 Business Overview
    12.1.9.2 Services Offered
    12.1.9.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.9.3.1 Deals
    12.1.10 Microtrol Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd.
    12.1.10.1 Business Overview
    12.1.10.2 Services Offered
    12.1.11 Centerpiece Holdings Llc
    12.1.11.1 Business Overview
    12.1.11.2 Services Offered
    12.1.11.3 Recent Developments
    12.1.11.3.1 Expansions
    12.2 Other Players
    12.2.1 Avantti Medi Clear
    12.2.2 Steripure
    12.2.3 Europlaz
    12.2.4 Midwest Sterilization Corporation
    12.2.5 Blue Line Sterilization Services, Llc
    12.2.6 Steripack Group Ltd.
    12.2.7 Steritek Inc.
    12.2.8 Sterlization Services
    12.2.9 Nextbeam
    12.2.10 Meridian Medical
    12.2.11 Prince Sterilization Services, Llc
    12.2.12 C.G. Laboratories, Inc.
    12.2.13 Pro-tech Design And Manufacturing Inc.
    12.2.14 Clordisys Solutions Inc.
    12.2.15 Nutek Bravo, Llc
    13 Appendix
    13.1 Discussion Guide
    13.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
    13.3 Customization Options
    13.4 Related Reports
    13.5 Author Details

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